WWE superstar John Cena has announced his retirement from in-ring competition, bringing his legendary career to a close in 2025. Cena made the announcement during a surprise appearance at WWE Money in the Bank, confirming he will compete in his last WrestleMania in Las Vegas in 2025. While stepping away from the ring, Cena will remain involved with WWE, participating in Monday Night Raw as it moves to Netflix in January 2025.
WWE is hosting its first Premium Live Event (PLE) in Scotland, titled Clash at the Castle. The event will take place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on June 15th, 2024. The event marks WWE’s continued effort to host events in international territories, following recent PLEs in Saudi Arabia, France, and Canada. Scottish native Drew McIntyre will headline the card in a World Heavyweight Championship rematch against Damian Priest. Other matches include Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles in an “I Quit” match for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Bayley vs. Piper Niven for the WWE Women’s Championship, Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn vs. Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournament returns on May 25, 2024, after a three-year hiatus. The event will feature 16 men and 16 women competing in single-elimination tournaments for a chance to be crowned King and Queen of the Ring and earn a world title shot at SummerSlam. The King of the Ring finals will see Gunther face Randy Orton, while Lyra Valkyria will take on Nia Jax in the Queen of the Ring finals. The event will stream live on Peacock in the U.S. and on the WWE Network outside of the U.S. The King and Queen of the Ring finals are just two of the five matches on the card, which also includes Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Logan Paul, Becky Lynch defending her Women’s World Championship against Liv Morgan, and Sami Zayn facing Chad Gable and Bronson Reed in a triple-threat match for the Intercontinental Championship.
Tony Khan, the founder and CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently made headlines after appearing on NFL Network with a neck brace. Khan used the platform to compare AEW to WWE, stating that AEW is the “Pepsi of pro wrestling” while WWE is the “evil juggernaut.”
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s return to WWE has reportedly taken a toll on his family life, as his busy schedule has led to him missing date nights and family time. His wife, Lauren Hashian, is said to be unhappy with the situation and is urging him to prioritize his family.
WWE Raw (1993) Season 4 is widely hailed as one of the most thrilling seasons in wrestling history, featuring action-packed episodes, intense rivalries, and top-tier wrestlers. This season showcases the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Razor Ramon, and many others. Experience unforgettable matches, including The Undertaker versus Mankind, gripping rivalries such as Razor Ramon versus Goldust and The Undertaker versus Diesel, and championship bouts for the WWE and Intercontinental Championships. Watch this adrenaline-fueled journey through the world of wrestling on Peacock, a popular streaming platform offering a vast selection of TV shows, movies, and sports events.
Another top WWE superstar, Jimmy Uso, has suffered an injury that will keep him out of action for an undisclosed amount of time. The injury is severe enough to prevent him from participating in the upcoming WWE Draft, which will see wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT switch brands. The nature of the injury is currently unknown, and there is no timetable for his return. This news comes as several other major WWE stars are also dealing with injuries, including Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch’s husband Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk.
WWE Raw (1993) Season 6 is now available to watch and stream via Peacock. The season features 52 episodes and includes classic matches and storylines featuring iconic wrestlers such as Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, and Dwayne Johnson.
WWE legend The Undertaker recently weighed in on the current roster, applauding Logan Paul’s unconventional path. While acknowledging Paul’s athleticism and quick learning, Undertaker highlighted his appreciation for Paul’s lack of polished professionalism. He believes Paul’s unique background and outsider status add a refreshing element to WWE’s formulaic talent pool.
Ari Emanuel, CEO of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC and WWE, received a compensation package of approximately $65 million in 2023. This includes a base salary of $911,538, a $24 million cash bonus, and stock awards worth $40 million. The compensation also includes stock grants worth $40 million that will vest over four years and is related to the UFC-WWE merger closed in September 2023.
Among other TKO executives, WWE president Nick Khan had a compensation package worth $32 million in 2023. Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, who resigned earlier this year, earned a salary of $369,231.
Endeavor, which owns TKO Group, is going private with private-equity firm Silver Lake, giving the company an equity value of $13 billion. Emanuel is expected to receive a $25 million transaction bonus and quarterly royalty payments from WME as part of this deal.
