“I never say never. I do believe that I can work, babyface. I actually think that I could be a good babyface. I have a good babyface run in me.” - Ludwig Kaiser on if he would turn face in WWE (via Chris Van Vliet).
Reportedly, multiple current WWE employees have described a decline in morale, tied to reduced benefits, pay increases being limited, plus heavier workloads (per WrestleNomics).
"ONE MORE" RUN"—Boogeyman seemingly teases WWE in-ring retu...
2025-02-25 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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After last night's SmackDown, WWE has now officially announced The Rock for the March 1 Elimination Chamber event (per @WWE on X/Twitter).
WrestleMania 42 will officially be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, April 12th (via SmackDown).
Carmella's WWE contract had reportedly expired recently, and she is no longer in the company (per Fightful Select).
Reportedly, The Rock's WWE return was a...
2025-02-23 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that TNA Wrestling currently has a very high interest in former WWE Superstar Elektra Lopez and and she is in talks of debuting with the company after her 90-day non-compete clause is over. Doc has also learned that she was recently backstage at the television event and that there are other companies interested in signing her as well, but she is currently leaning towards signing with TNA. Story Developing.
2025-02-22 22:31:24 +0000 UTC
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The Rock is set to return to SmackDown tonight (per @TheRock on X/Twitter).
Reportedly, tonight’s SmackDown plans have been reworked following the announcement of The Rock’s appearance. Rumblings are that both Naomi vs. Liv Morgan and the six-man tag featuring Cody, Priest & Strowman vs. Solo, Jacob & Tama Tonga are off (per @WrestleVotes on X/Twitter).
Goldberg vs. Gunther is reportedly off the table currently. with Goldberg wrestling his ret...
2025-02-21 21:30:01 +0000 UTC
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We are back with another classic clip from Bill Apter's personal archives as he interviews Stan Stasiak in 1971.
2025-02-21 13:30:09 +0000 UTC
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The Final Boss is Back! So as Vince Russo and Mac Davis. Join them as they react to the latest episode of WWE SmackDown!
2025-02-21 10:12:29 +0000 UTC
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- This year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is reportedly not expected to take place after SmackDown. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.
- Plans for Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa were reportedly shaped shortly after the decision was made to have Solo Sikoa vs. Roman Reigns for RAW’s Netflix premiere instead of at WrestleMania 41. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.
- Reportedly, there is frustration among WWE's women's roster over the booking of the division, with talents wanting t...
2025-02-21 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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JoeyVotes and TC are back with another fresh and exciting episode of WrestleVotes Radio! Join them as they look back at the past week in wrestling, answer your questions, and drop some major news pieces.
00:55 SmackDown Review
18:12 WWE Raw Review
36:17 News & Notes
48:18 Mailbag
2025-02-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys, we want to thank everyone who’s been a subscriber. We wanted to let you guys to be the first to know that some changes are coming to Backstage Pass from 25th February.
First of all we, with our series with JBL and Gerald Brisco coming to an end. By popular demand, we are also taking BroDown out from behind the paywall and it will be available for free every week on our WrestleBinge channel on YouTube.
However, everything else that you love on enjoy on Backstage Pass r...
2025-02-20 12:30:02 +0000 UTC
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- AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor has reportedly been discussed for WrestleMania 41 (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).
- Solo Sikoa vs Jacob Fatu is reportedly planned for WrestleMania 41 (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).
- Michael Cole confirms that he has eight years left on his WWE contract (via IMPAULSIVE podcast).
- “That screams fantastic to me—please, bring it on.” - Seth Rollins on the rumors of him facing Roman Reigns and CM Punk at WrestleMania 41...
2025-02-20 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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- Triple H has officially revealed the Men’s and Women’s WWE ID Championships (via @TripleH on X/Twitter).
- Seth Rollins has officially qualified for this year's Men's Elimination Chamber Match after overcoming Finn Balor in the final qualifying match (via WWE RAW).
- Roxanne Perez has officially qualified for this year's Women's Elimination Chamber Match after overcoming Raquel Rodriguez in the last qualifying match (via WWE RAW).
- Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn has been a...
2025-02-19 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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2025-02-18 14:30:02 +0000 UTC
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We go live at 7PM for the latest Q&A with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes! Send in your questions ahead of time or join us LIVE tonight.
2025-02-18 11:30:03 +0000 UTC
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- WWE has officially announced the TV dates that John Cena will be appearing on during the European tour next month:
- Brussels, Belgium—March 17th
- Glasgow, Scotland—March 24th
- London, England—March 31st
- Michin states that marijuana is no longer on WWE’s banned list of drugs/substances (via THE SPEAKEEZY PODCAST).
- Reportedly, the minimum pay for a WWE talent on the main roster is in the range of $200k to $300k, with a number of talents earning in the mill...
2025-02-18 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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WWE talent backstage has informed Dr. Chris Featherstone that the brand restrictions of the draft are less stringent heading into WrestleMania, and "anything is possible for everyone" regarding who can show up on Raw or SmackDown.
2025-02-17 15:19:53 +0000 UTC
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The WWE NXT Women's North American Championship Match between Stephanie Vaquer and Fallon Henley will kick off Vengeance Day (per @WWE on X/Twitter).
Reportedly, Road Dogg Brian James has been named the new co-lead writer for the SmackDown brand (per PWInsider).
Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton is reportedly planned for WWE WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas (per WRKD Wrestling).
Reportedly, the plan for Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton at #Wrestl...
2025-02-15 22:55:30 +0000 UTC
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- Michelle McCool is set to be inducted into this year's WWE Hall of Fame (per Triple H - via ESPN).
- Reportedly, WWE creative is already discussing plans for Malakai Black and Miro with the belief of their return (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).
- The Undertaker says he would like to see CM Punk get a retirement tour (via CBS Sports).
- “I say never say never—a pink title would totally fit Tiffany Stratton and would embody everything ‘Tiffy Time’ is, so you’l...
2025-02-15 00:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they react to the latest episode of WWE SmackDown!
2025-02-14 22:30:02 +0000 UTC
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- Reportedly, not everyone within WWE wants to see Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 41. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.
- A new WWE New Age vlog show is reportedly coming to Netflix sometime during spring, focusing on RAW’s move to the global streaming platform. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.
- The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been locked for months to host next year's WrestleMania. Find out more on WrestleVotes Radio.
- ...
2025-02-14 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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The boys are back with another edition of WrestleVotes Radio. Joey and TC look back at the week of wrestling that was, and we also have a couple of big pieces of news.
2025-02-13 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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- Reportedly some within WWE would prefer to see CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena at Wrestlemania 41, as opposed to Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).
- There have reportedly been rumblings of Shinsuke Nakamura defending the United States Championship at this year's Elimination Chamber PLE (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).
- Josh Matthews is reportedly done with TNA Wrestling (per Fightful Select).
- Ricky Starks...
2025-02-13 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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- Reportedly, the online backlash to Drew McIntyre's potential WrestleMania opponent has opened up internal discussions within WWE to reevaluate current plans (per Dr. Chris Featherstone on X/Twitter).
- "I think there's a story to tell there, and, selfishly, I just like being around John. I tried to hang out with him as much as I could at the Rumble because I know this is fleeting... I'd be a liar if I told you that I didn't want to do anything with him." - CM Punk on John Cena's farew...
2025-02-12 00:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Join Bill Apter and WrestleVotes for another LIVE Q&A session hosted by Joe Lowry.
2025-02-11 20:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that the talks between International Superstar Hijo de Dr. Wagner and the WWE have stalled. Sources also have confirmed that Dr. Wagner will join AAA instead. The main reasons behind the change of plans is that AAA offered him more money, and WWE wanted him to remove his mask upon joining the roster, but he refused. Story Developing.
2025-02-11 19:06:41 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned that the feeling among WWE talent backstage is that they are moving forward as if The Rock will not compete at WrestleMania. The “Showcase of the Immortals” is now 67 days away.
2025-02-11 16:44:18 +0000 UTC
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We want your questions for tonight's LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter. Stream starts at 7PM EST!
2025-02-11 08:30:01 +0000 UTC
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- Miro has reportedly left AEW after agreeing to the terms of a mutual termination of his contract with the Jacksonville-based promotion (per PWInsider).
- Malakai Black's contract with AEW has expired, and he is now a free agent (per PWInsider).
- WWE has reportedly also released Elektra Lopez last Friday (per PWInsider).
- Fans on Twitter/X have noted that Ricky Starks has been removed from AEW’s official roster on their website.
2025-02-10 23:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Chris Featherstone has learned thru WWE sources that most of the recently released talent are all under a 90 day non compete clause except one. Regarding Sonya Deville, she does not have a 90-day non-compete due to contract expiration instead of contract release, so she is free to compete elsewhere immediately. Doc was also informed that several of the talents were upset and shocked at the releases.
2025-02-10 18:06:11 +0000 UTC
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Dr. Chris Featherstone is reporting that many people backstage in AEW are unhappy due to not getting any television exposure. Doc also confirms that people close to the situation find that the talent is frustrated and there are no consistent storylines, and the current style of wrestling only addresses a limited fan base. Story Developing.
2025-02-10 16:25:39 +0000 UTC
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- Isla Dawn, Good Brothers, Gionna Vinci, Authors of Pain, Paul Ellering, Sonya Deville, Blair Davenport, and Cedric Alexander have all been released by WWE.
- People within AEW reportedly believe that the Hurt Syndicate will push for Cedric Alexander to join the company following his release from WWE (per Fightful Select).
- Kevin Owens has reportedly re-signed with WWE for a new five-year deal (per Fightful Select).
- Drew McIntyre has qualified for this year's Men's Elimi...
2025-02-08 23:30:01 +0000 UTC
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