WWE Superstars IYO SKY and Naraku, formerly known as EVIL in NJPW, have officially tied the knot. Sky made the heartwarming announcement on Sunday, sharing an emotional message with fans that expressed deep gratitude for their support and excitement about facing life’s highs and challenges together as husband and wife. Having both risen through Japan’s wrestling scene before making their mark in WWE, the newlyweds will now navigate the spotlight side by side, both as colleagues and life partners.

The pair’s relationship dates back to the mid-to-late 2010s, when they were prominent figures in Japanese promotions. Their romance subsequently gained widespread attention around 2019 after commentator Mauro Ranallo confirmed on NXT that IYO SKY was engaged to the New Japan star EVIL. Though rumors of a breakup and the end of the engagement circulated in 2021, this was clearly either fake news or the couple reconciled privately.

Taking to X.com, Jim Cornette has unleashed sharp criticism on Ronda Rousey’s lightning-quick submission victory over Gina Carano, suggesting the bout was a blatant, scripted cash grab. After Rousey secured a 17-second armbar win at the Netflix-backed MVP event, the wrestling legend mocked the fight on social media with a satirical exchange implying both fighters had already secured their pay before the bell even rang. With combined purses reportedly exceeding $3 million, the suspiciously rapid finish has sparked widespread doubt about the legitimacy of this high-profile comeback clash, although most believe Carano was simply outclassed.

Fight fans have savagely condemned celebrity boxing and MMA spectacles in recent years, branding them as glorified cash grabs lacking true competition. Notable examples include Jake Paul’s controversial victory over a sluggish 58-year-old Mike Tyson, Logan Paul’s exhibition against Floyd Mayweather, plus KSI’s bouts with Tommy Fury and Logan Paul. Detractors argue that these overhyped events shower participants with tens of millions in purses while frustrating hardcore audiences who demand authentic skill rather than faded stars going through the motions.

Cain Velasquez’s long-awaited return to AAA seemingly won’t be happening following WWE’s acquisition of the promotion. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, the former UFC heavyweight champion would already be competing in Mexico under the previous regime, which held him in high regard and planned to push him prominently. However, his exit from WWE, combined with the new ownership’s strategic shift, has reportedly made his involvement highly unlikely.

“If WWE had not bought AAA, he would already be wrestling for AAA. They didn’t leave on the best of terms. I don’t think WWE really wants him in the sense of what their goals are. Their goals aren’t like, let’s bring in a Mexican celebrity. The AAA people, Dorian Roldan, Konnan, those people that were involved, they love Cain Velasquez. I was pretty much told that if it was Dorian’s company, then they would have definitely brought Cain in for big shows because that’s how much they think of him.” – Dave Meltzer

A decorated amateur wrestler with an impressive 110-10 high school record and NCAA All-American honors, Velasquez pursued a career in pro wrestling after retiring from MMA. He debuted with AAA in 2019 before joining WWE, where he memorably faced Brock Lesnar in a disappointing match that led fans to turn on him as a performer. Then in 2022, his life and career were put on hold when he was arrested following a shooting incident tied to allegations involving his young son, with him subsequently released on parole in February 2026.

In an explosive return to MMA, Ronda Rousey dominated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds at the Netflix MVP event on May 16, 2026. And now, following her swift and decisive victory, Ronda Rousey addressed her $2 million payday during a post-fight interview and confirmed that she’s also being compensated as an event promoter. Additionally, the former WWE star revealed that she plans to go house hunting in Hawaii with her husband, suggesting the money won’t last long.

“I was compensated, not just for my fighting services. I also was promoting this event as well, so I think it’s literally on the contract that I’m not supposed to tell people. I’m very happy and very grateful and me and my husband are gonna go house shopping in Hawaii after this.” – Ronda Rousey

After a lightning-quick double-leg takedown and seamless transition to mount, Rousey locked in her signature armbar on Carano, forcing an almost immediate tap. The bout delivered a nostalgic clash between two pioneers but exposed a significant gap in timing and sharpness, with the 39-year-old Rousey looking like her vintage self. At the same time, the long-retired 44-year-old Carano offered little resistance and will almost certainly not fight again after such a disappointing performance.

According to Fightful Select, AEW has quietly re-signed Paul Wight to a new contract, keeping the 54-year-old veteran beyond the end of his previous deal, which expired earlier this year. Since arriving in AEW in 2021, the seven-foot legend has pivoted from full-time wrestling to valuable backstage, commentary, and ambassadorial roles. Still, Wight has openly expressed his desire to finish his in-ring career with the promotion and named Kenny Omega and Darby Allin as dream opponents.

“Sources in AEW confirmed to Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp that Paul Wight’s contract in the company was coming up earlier this year. However, it is believed that he agreed to a new deal to keep him with the company. We’ve not heard how long the deal is at this point, but he is believed to be firmly under contract.” – Fighful Select

On the fitness front, Wight has undergone a huge transformation in recent years, dropping to around 383 pounds as of May 2026, with his goal being around 350 pounds. After multiple joint replacements, he now prioritizes mobility and steady training to stay active, even as injuries have caught up with him. And while he is no longer chasing titles, it’s known he wants to focus on mentorship and legacy, which keeps the door open for occasional high-profile matches in the future.

In a major update announced on May 16, 2026, the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office has revealed that luchador Rogelio Reyes, known as El Cuatrero, will not serve time in prison despite his conviction for attempted femicide of WWE star Stephanie Vaquer. Instead, he will serve his full 12-year, eight-month sentence under house arrest through a supervised release program called “libertad vigilada,” with a permanent restraining order also banning any contact with Vaquer.

“The Matador WILL NOT GO TO PRISON after attempting to end Stephanie Vaquer’s life. The Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that he will serve his sentence of 12 years and 8 months under house arrest, with a restraining order prohibiting him from approaching Vaquer… It’s a sad day.” – x.com/Planeta_Wrest

This shocking case dates back to a violent incident in March 2023 at Vaquer’s apartment in Mexico City’s Doctores neighborhood. The then-CMLL Women’s Champion accused her boyfriend of strangling her by the throat and throwing her against a wall. Vaquer immediately filed a police report and provided photos of the bruises on her neck as evidence. Reyes was arrested days later in Aguascalientes and found guilty early this week, in a highly controversial outcome.

During Friday’s episode of SmackDown, Charlotte Flair experienced an awkward moment during a tag team match alongside Alexa Bliss against B-Fab and Michin. As B-Fab attempted a roll-up, she pulled Flair’s tights down too far, briefly exposing her backside on live television. Still, true to form, The Queen refused to let the moment faze her and has since acknowledged it on Instagram, sharing a screenshot featuring a peach emoji and a playful caption.

This latest incident adds to Charlotte Flair’s history of unfortunate wardrobe malfunctions throughout her wrestling career. From nip slips against Nia Jax in 2020 and 2025 to a top slip at WrestleMania 38 against Ronda Rousey, Flair has repeatedly played down these embarrassing moments by laughing them off on social media. However, few would blame her if she decided to revamp her outfits in the future to help maintain her modesty.

Former WWE star Scarlett Bordeaux has revealed how NXT producers repeatedly urged her to cover up her cleavage, leaving her frustrated. Speaking on D-Von Dudley’s podcast, the 35-year-old highlighted what she faced as the company distanced itself from the glamorous Divas Era in favor of a more empowering image. Given her sultry persona, Bordeaux found the feedback conflicted with her character and led her to question her role in the company.

“I won’t say who, but some of the producers, every single time, like, before going out there, they’d be like, Can you just cover up the cleavage? Can you just pull that down? I’m like, OK, this is clearly not what we’re going for right now. But he really liked the idea of us two together, because after a few months, I’m like, what am I gonna do here? Because I thought they signed me for this character, and they said they liked it, but they don’t want to use it.” – Scarlett Bordeaux 

The Divas Era spanned from 1998 to 2016 and celebrated attractiveness and personality over in-ring talent, with stars like Sable, Trish Stratus, and Stacy Keibler thriving through bra-and-panties matches and bikini contests. While criticized for objectification and short match times, this period delivered massive ratings. However, by 2016, WWE officially retired the “Diva” label at WrestleMania 32 to properly launch the Women’s Evolution with longer bouts, main events, and overall more athletic respect for the performers.

In a candid new interview with Sportshadow, former WWE wrestler Layla has discussed her past romance with Cody Rhodes, admitting she was drawn to his incredible drive and star potential long before he became a global star. The 48-year-old explained that she always believed in his vision of greatness even when others doubted, noting that Rhodes has since achieved everything he dreamed of, proving her instincts were right.

“I started dating Cody because I knew he was going to be a star, and he had a lot of dreams, and everything that he told me he was going to do, he’s done it. So congratulations to him because for someone who can tell you their dreams and they’re going to make it happen and they do make it happen, congratulations. Of course, I saw it because I wouldn’t have dated him or been with him if I didn’t see everything that people are seeing now.” – Layla

Rhodes has kept his dating life largely private over the years. He had an early relationship with Abby Zamrorano, followed by a two-year romance with former WWE Divas Champion Layla from 2009 to 2011. After their split, brief rumors linked him to TNA star Angelina Love based solely on a photo shared online, though neither ever confirmed a relationship. Then, in late 2011, Cody began dating Brandi, whom he married in 2013, and they have since started a family together.

Paul Petrone’s new book, “Monday After Mania: WWE’s Annual Reckoning Since 1993,” will change how you look at WrestleMania season forever. Instead of backstage gossip or star ratings, Petrone treats the Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania as the company’s true Judgment Day. Using real-time fan reactions of boos, chants, dead silences, and ratings spikes to deliver a ruthless fan report card for every season since 1993.

It’s clinical but never dry, written with the sharp eye of a lifelong fan who remembers exactly how every crowd sounded. The book wastes no time proving its thesis. The opening chapter on WrestleMania 9 and its chaotic Raw After perfectly captures the early-’90s desperation of the steroid trial, collapsing Hulkamania, and Hogan’s absurd title win at the “world’s largest toga party.”

Petrone also spotlights Jerry “The King” Lawler’s debut and the instant “Burger King” chants that followed, showing that Raw in 1993 wasn’t yet a narrative machine, yet still delivered the moments that mattered. Fast-forward to the 2020s, and the formula still shines as WrestleMania 40 earns an A+ for its historic Cody finish. At the same time, WM 41 and 42 receive honest B+ and B grades that praise strong undercards but call out spectacle overload and mixed crowd reactions with refreshing honesty.

This is a book WWE probably doesn’t want you to read because it strips away their spin and holds every season accountable to the only metric that matters, which is whether the audience actually bought what they were trying to sell. Petrone clearly loves wrestling too much to excuse its failures, but he’s even-handed enough to praise when the company gets it right. Whether you’re a lapsed fan catching up on the last three decades or a diehard who’s watched every Raw, this book won’t disappoint.

Marty Jannetty, the legendary former WWE superstar and tag team icon, has undergone a foot amputation following a grueling, multi-year battle with sepsis triggered by chronic ankle injuries from his wrestling career. The devastating update was disclosed by his close friend, Eddie Mansfield, on The Monte and The Pharaoh Podcast, where Mansfield expressed deep frustration over WWE’s lack of meaningful support for Jannetty despite his massive contributions to the industry. Jannetty had long resisted amputation while enduring repeated infections and surgeries.

“Well, you know, to all you wrestling fans out there, and Monty as well, one of my dearest friends ever on the face of this earth, and a great wrestler, had his foot amputated, and his name is Marty Jannetty. But where in the hell was WWE to help Marty Jannetty? … He’d been fighting for his life. His problem has always been his ankles. And his ankles were screwed up in a WWE wrestling ring, making them a lot of money. WWE and Shawn Michaels should have stepped in and made sure he went to the best when it all started. Give him the best medical attention and the best doctors that money could buy. That wasn’t done. How come WWE, with all their money, couldn’t take care of the guy that made them millions of dollars?” – Eddie Graham

The former Rockers star’s health struggles began intensifying after a serious ankle injury at Survivor Series 1996, leading to multiple reconstructive operations, chronic pain, and eventual retirement after 35 years in the ring. Beyond the sepsis ordeal, he faced urgent oral surgery in 2024 to prevent the infection from returning, along with past battles against substance abuse. Through it all, Jannetty has displayed remarkable resilience, recently offering support to fellow wrestlers facing similar hardships. His story sheds light on the unforgiving physical cost of professional wrestling. 

In a major new poll released by toukon.org, wrestling fans and experts have ranked Chris Jericho 4th among the greatest wrestlers of all time. The Canadian icon trails only Ric Flair, Antonio Inoki, and Steve Austin in the prestigious top 100. Jericho’s incredible longevity, versatility, and influence across multiple eras earned the current AEW star this deserved placement. The full top 10 also includes Sting, Bret Hart, Kazuchika Okada, AJ Styles, Tatsumi Fujinami, and Kenta Kobashi, and the remaining 90 entries can be reviewed directly at toukon.org.

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