Hamish Woodward For years, fans have repeated a simple story about Mr. Kennedy’s 2009 WWE release: Randy Orton got him fired. It’s a clean, dramatic explanation; and it’s been repeated so often that it’s become accepted fact. But when you look at the reporting from the time, the timeline, and the comments from the people involved, the … Read more
Mayu Iwatani’s departure from World Wonder Ring STARDOM in April 2025 was one of the biggest shakes in joshi puroresu in years. The wrestler widely regarded as the face, heart, and original icon of STARDOM announced her exit just a day after losing the IWGP Women’s Championship at All Star Grand Queendom 2025. This was … Read more
Enzo Amore’s WWE career collapsed overnight when sexual assault allegations surfaced. But what really happened behind the scenes? The Cruiserweight was let go just hours before he was due to have a starring role at Raw 25, leaving the promotion to scramble to rewrite the show on the night. This meant Enzo Amore lost his … Read more
Katsuyori Shibata nearly died after suffering a haematoma in his brain from a headbutt, but was his brain really removed from his head? The Japanese star had a match with Kazuchika Okada at NJPW’s Sakura Genisis 2017 show has gone down as a historic bout for many reasons. Dave Meltzer awarded the match a 6-star … Read more
Hulk Hogan claims he once wrestled more than 365 days in one year, but is that even possible? The wrestling legend claimed in his book “My Life Outside The Ring” that by travelling to and from Japan to wrestle, he would work for more than 400 days a year. “If I say I wrestled four … Read more
Ric Flair famously held the record for the most world titles in wrestling history with 16, until he was beaten by John Cena at WrestleMania 41. When he retired in 2008 (the first of many retirements) Flair’s record looked unbeatable. Nobody in history even came close to 16 reigns, especially in the manner of which … Read more
Vince McMahon often fired wrestlers for bizarre reasons, but did Paul London lose his job for simply smiling? For over a decade, fans have speculated the reason for the former WWE Tag Team Champion’s release from the company. His WWE exit was perceived to be shortly after the infamous Vince McMahon death storyline, where the … Read more
Tam Nakano’s retirement from professional wrestling in April 2025 was one of the most talked-about endings in joshi puroresu in recent years. The longtime STARDOM star — known for her emotional storytelling, strong character work, and multiple championship runs — saw her career come to a definitive conclusion. It finished after a Career vs. Career … Read more
CM Punk has been a controversial figure throughout most of his career, but many fans felt his appearance in Saudi Arabia in 2025 as the worst thing he’s done yet. The WWE legend heavily criticised the WWE’s affiliation with Saudi Arabia in the past, using some rather choice language to describe their business relationship. His … Read more
In 2023, Chris Jericho was accused of having “skeletons in his closet” related to the AEW exit of Kylie Rae. Kylie Rae was the top female star in AEW when the company was founded in 2019. She was poised to become one of their top babyfaces, but left the company after one match, requesting her … Read more
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