The road to Clash in Italy is heating up faster than a Roman Reigns entrance, and SmackDown delivered the goods on Friday night. Meanwhile, the wrestling world continues to mourn a NASCAR legend who became part of WWE history, and we’ve got contract signings, emotional moments, and Dom Dom being absolutely unhinged.
The PWTorch editor delivered his rapid-fire analysis of a packed SmackDown featuring Cody versus Sami, the unlikely team of Rhea and Charlotte taking on Fatal Influence, and some intriguing Barrett commentary on Brock Lesnar. If you need your SmackDown takes condensed into 26 minutes of pure wrestling analysis, Wade’s got you covered before your morning coffee gets cold.Read full story at PW Torch →
For those who want the extended director’s cut analysis, Wade Keller and Joshua White spent nearly two hours dissecting every angle, with particular praise for how Sami Zayn is navigating his current storyline and how Cody continues to prove he’s the right choice to carry the company. That’s commitment to the craft, folks – both from the analysts and anyone with the attention span to absorb it all.Read full story at PW Torch →
The Tribal Rules match at Clash in Italy gets its traditional pre-match contract signing on Raw, because nothing says “we’re going to destroy each other” quite like sitting across a table with pens. Throwing Oba Femi into the mix for Monday makes this a must-watch Raw, as the Bloodline saga continues to evolve in fascinating and unpredictable directions.Read full story at F4W Online →
The passing of Kyle Busch at just 41 years old is a genuine tragedy that transcends the wrestling bubble. The two-time Cup Series champion brought legitimate mainstream credibility to WWE during his appearances, including that memorable 24/7 Championship run, and fans are rightfully celebrating a life that burned bright both on the track and in the squared circle.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
Leave it to Dirty Dom to threaten a cash-in while the champion is literally on the toilet – this man understands his character assignment better than most. It’s the kind of hilariously grimy heel work that makes Dominik one of the most entertaining acts in wrestling right now, and honestly? Someone cashing in during bathroom time would be the most memorable MITB moment in years.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
The video of Kaiser breaking down after receiving fan support in Mexico reveals the human side of a story that’s been dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons. Whatever the full details of his arrest situation, seeing genuine emotion from a performer who’s been under the El Grande Americano mask shows how much this business and its fans truly mean to these athletes.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
The Women’s World Champion continues expanding WWE’s mainstream footprint by appearing at a summit alongside leaders from sports, business, and tech. Liv rocking a suit and tie while carrying the title outside traditional wrestling spaces is exactly the kind of crossover visibility that benefits everyone in the industry.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
As Ludwig Kaiser navigates the fallout from his Florida arrest while working in Mexico under a mask, his girlfriend has broken her silence with public support. The personal nature of this story reminds us that behind every headline is a real person dealing with real consequences, and having support systems matters.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
Jade casually discussing her bisexuality and teenage “rizz” during a TikTok livestream is the kind of authentic, relatable content that connects stars with fans beyond their in-ring personas. The former Women’s Champion continuing to be unapologetically herself is exactly the energy wrestling needs more of in 2026.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
Wrestling fans really need to do better than mocking performers’ appearances – we’ve been through this a thousand times. Shoutout to whichever WWE alum stood up for Rook (formerly Will Kroos), because NXT deserves the chance to develop talent based on their work, not superficial nonsense from keyboard warriors.Read full story at eWrestlingNews →
The WAW Take: Between explosive SmackDown fallout, Monday’s stacked Raw lineup, and the emotional rollercoaster surrounding Ludwig Kaiser, we’re seeing wrestling at its most compelling – athletic storytelling mixed with genuine human drama. The loss of Kyle Busch reminds us that this interconnected world of sports entertainment touches lives far beyond the ring, while stories like Dominik’s toilet cash-in threats remind us why we love this absolutely ridiculous, wonderful business. Clash in Italy is going to be explosive, folks.
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