Former WWE Women’s champion Jazz announced that she is officially part of the WWE Performance Center coaching team.
The 53-year-old spent several years with the company and also worked for ECW and TNA throughout her career.
“Giving God all the Glory! I can officially say as of 2026 I’m now a part of the coaching staff at the @wwenxt Performance Center!,” Jazz wrote in a post on social media. “Professional wrestling has been my life for 30 yrs. Now I get to work with the next generation of Superstars! I’m a true testament of never giving up. No matter how long the process may seem!”
Jazz had a guest coaching stint at the PC last May and got high praise from her students.
Chelsea Green posted a “breaking news” – literally – on her social media showing a newspaper mock-up with the headline, “Ankle breaks; Spirit prevails.”
Green, who was sporting a walking boot after her Smackdown match last week, was said to have a bruised ankle but she is now saying that it’s indeed broken. Green also posted an X-ray image of a broken ankle.
The former WWE United States Women’s champion was taken out of her AAA Mixed Tag Team title defense match on last week’s episode of AAA on FOX, with her tag team partner Ethan Page having to team up with La Hiedra in the match. They eventually lost the titles to Mr. Iguana and NXT’s Lola Vice.
If it is indeed a broken ankle, it continues her bad luck in WWE, having already suffered three broken arms.
After a report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer surfaced saying that Warner Bros. Discovery officials prevented AEW from having Brody King on last night’s episode of Dynamite, WBD denied the accusation, releasing a statement which was published by Fightful Wrestling.
In the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer noted that WBD did not want fans chanting “F*ck ICE” again if Brody came out and him not being on Dynamite last night was “not a Tony call” but from someone “from above.”
Meltzer said that “nobody wants to get on Trump’s bad side” and with WBD going through regulatory approval for a sale which needs to be signed off by the Trump administration, “it’s just how it is.”
But officials from WBD denied Meltzer’s report, which was widely spread on social media, saying that they did not get involved in any way to prevent King from showing up.
“Warner Bros. Discovery did not have any involvement in Brody King’s upcoming AEW schedule. Any speculation to the contrary is categorically false. Brody is scheduled to appear during the next AEW event, which will air this Saturday on TNT and HBO Max,” the statement said.
Fans in Las Vegas last week chanted “F*ck ICE” just before his main event match against MJF started, with the network not censoring the chants and the AEW commentary team pausing from their work to make sure the chants are heard on TV.
WWE Hall of Famer Stacy Keibler paid a heartfelt tribute to close friend James Van Der Beek, the former Dawson’s Creek star who passed away yesterday from colon cancer.
Keibler posted a photo of herself sitting next to Van Der Beek in a wheelchair, watching a beautiful sunset.
“Spending these final days with you has been a true gift from God. I have never been so present in my life. When you know time is sacred, you don’t waste a single breath. You don’t rush. You don’t scroll. You don’t worry about tomorrow. You sit. You listen. You hold hands. You watch the sky change colors and you let it change you too,” she wrote.
Keibler added that in the past few days, he taught her more about being present than any book ever could, showing her what it looks like to trust in God’s plan, even when the result was going to break her heart.
“The other night we watched the sunset together as you shared your wisdom, your hopes, and the promises we made to each other,” she continued. “We talked about how this world can feel upside down…and how maybe heaven needs your spirit now to help steady us down here. And just as the sun slipped away, a shooting star crossed the sky…as if to remind us that none of this is random.”
Private Party, the tag team of Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy, returned to AEW last night on Dynamite and were the third team of a three-way tag team title eliminator match.
The duo wrestled The Young Bucks and The Rascalz where the winners were designated as the number one contenders for the AEW Tag Team titles. In the end, it was The Young Bucks who got the win and will now go on to face FTR at a later date.
Private Party last appeared on AEW television on the January 22, 2025 episode of Dynamite, losing the AEW Tag Team titles to The Hurt Syndicate in a nine-minute match.
They last wrestled on March 15 for independent promotion House of Glory and then disappeared from wrestling.
The CW launched an NXT FAST channel, a new 24/7 channel which streams solely NXT episodes and content.
FAST, which stands for free ad-supported streaming television, is popular on services such as Tubi, Pluto, and other streaming services such as DirecTV Stream and others, where channels such as Baywatch, Survivor, 90210, and classic series stream on.
TNA also has a FAST channel available where older episodes of Impact and pay-per-views air continuously.
The NXT FAST channel is available online and also on the CW app and streams episode which have so far aired only on their network. It is not currently available on other streaming providers.
Kris Statlander was not the only one who lost her title last night on Dynamite as Tommaso Ciampa also surprisingly dropped his TNT title to Kyle Fletcher.
The match, which was widely praised as one of the best ever for the two, ended with Fletcher hitting a Michinoku Driver, a lariat, and a brainbuster in succession for the win.
This brought Ciampa’s title reign to an end after just 11 days, having won it from Mark Briscoe on Collision on January 31.
Speaking of Briscoe, the former champ interrupted Fletcher’s celebration and said that they’re 3-3 in their series and wants match #7 to end it all. Fletcher accepted the challenge on the condition that this would be a ladder match. The match was then announced for Grand Slam: Australia this weekend.
Thekla won the AEW Women’s title on Dynamite last night, defeating Kris Statlander in a strap match which main evented the broadcast.
The match ended when Statlander ate a spear from the Austrian and then had both her hands tied up behind back. Thekla delivered a curb stomp as well for good measure and covered her for the pinfall victory.
After the match, Skye Blue, Julia Hart, and Thekla continued to beat up the now former champion until Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor came in for the save.
This ends Statlander’s 144-day reign as champion. She won the title from Toni Storm at All Out in Toronto this past September.
Collision drew 388,000 viewers last Saturday night, down 104,000 viewers from the previous episode. The show had the same 0.07 rating in 18-49 as it did the prior week and was #27 on the top 50 cable chart for the night. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Combo tickets for Smackdown and Raw at WrestleMania 42 weekend went on pre-sale today on AXS.COM using the code WWETIX.
These combo tickets do not come cheap, with the least expensive being $215.60 plus tax for literally the last row in the T-Mobile Arena and the most expensive costing $2,237.26 plus tax for ringside. Tickets in the 100 Level start from $313.86 plus tax for both shows.
Only half the arena is currently open for sale during the pre-sale, and with these prices, it’s going to be a hard time to sell just like WrestleMania itself is also struggling.
Tickets will be out on sale go the general public on Friday, February 13 at 10AM.
Individual tickets will be made available at a later time.
Appearing on the AEW Close Up show with Renee Paquette, new TNT champion Tommaso Ciampa admitted that the biggest factor joining AEW was money.
Ciampa said that when he was in NXT and moving to main roster, he was not financially stable to take the risk at the time so he decided to stay put.
But now, with two children and financial stability, Ciampa said he was ready to bet on himself and make the leap of faith.
“That’s the biggest thing that you start to go is like we are getting a definitive income, it’s a salary,” Ciampa told Paquette.
“When I left NXT to make the move to the main roster, financially, we were not ready to do that, and we knew it,” he continued. “So, there was not really a question of, ‘Okay, let’s take a risk. Let’s bet on ourselves.’ We got at that time a three-year-old, now a seven-year-old. It just wasn’t in the cards. Yeah…but now I’m starting to go, yeah, I think we are at the point financially, let’s take the risk!”
Ciampa won the TNT title in his first match in AEW, so for now, betting on himself is paying dividends.
Janel Grant, who is the subject of a massive lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and others, will be making a rare public speaking appearance at the Connecticut Alliance Survivors Speak Event on February 19, 2026 at 10AM.
Her appearance will come as survivors, advocates, legislators, and state leaders will gather to call on the legislature to codify the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act into state law and reform state non-disclosure agreement policies which are used to silence survivors.
“We are all more vulnerable to coercive control than we realize. Coercive control happens in increments, and entire industries are built on systems of coercive control,” Grant said in a press release.
“Tools such as NDAs can be used to ominously justify anything, and even turn a life into someone else’s storyline, keeping even those who have not signed confidentiality agreements working in fear. Any system that sacrifices people, whether current or former employees, at the expense of safety and human dignity, is dangerous, if not impossible, for someone to ‘leave.’ I’m not alone in living a life looking over my shoulder. Evolving systems and holistic change in how we address sexual violence remains painfully slow. I am here to be a part of the solution and give a voice to people in Connecticut who are living and working in fear. I want to empower others with information in the hopes that we can create a better and safer world,” she continued.
Grant is a former WWE employee who alleges that she was a victim of physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking by Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and others.
You don’t need to be inside Wrigley Field to experience the energy and enigma of the match day. In fact, there are so many moments when the most passionate emotions of baseball fandom are witnessed even miles away from the field—including nearby bars, backyard cookouts, and even the living rooms full of multi-generational fans.
This is the spirit of the game that outgrows any baseball franchise beyond a team, box scores, and stands, and transforms it into a cultural legacy. And…there are few people who embody this legacy better than the fans of the Chicago Cubs!
Read on to find out how!
A Legacy Rooted in Unwavering Loyalty
A Cubs fan not only celebrates and cheers the team in its victories but also accepts and survives the failures with high spirits. A long term of championship drought, close misses, and heartbreaks, and the victory of the 2016 World Series have together strengthened the identity of the Chicago Cubs, believed to be strongly rooted in tradition, resilience, and unwavering loyalty. Such a level of loyalty does not die but evolves even outside the field!
Fandom that Extends from the Stands to the Streets
Want to see what devotion looks like? Just walk down the streets of Wrigleyville! The flags, the frescos, and the pinstripes on almost every corner of the street are not just for décor but to shout out the spirit and legacy of the team. In fact, this shoutout for the team stretches throughout the city, across the Midwest, and runs around the globe wherever Cubs fans gather to discuss offseason activities, debate classic matches, and relive the legendary 10th inning in Game 7.
Chicago Cubs fans do not just cheer the team but live their fandom. The team’s caps, jerseys, and vintage t-shirts are not mere souvenirs for fans but strong symbols that connect them and give them an identity.
The Merchandise that Narrates the Chicago Cubs Legacy
As the world of sports is evolving and harboring a growing number of Gen Z fans, there is a growing demand for Chicago Cubs-themed sports merchandise and apparel that not only reflects the team’s legacy but also the strong and unique bond it creates for the fans. Whether you are in Chicago to watch the Cubs play or are located in another time zone during the game, having the merchandise makes you feel connected. This passion mirrors trends seen across sports culture, where items like reversible basketball jerseys have become symbols of flexibility, identity, and modern fandom. And for the Chicago Cubs fans, this connection is real and serious!
A Brown Ben jersey is not just a shirt but a beautiful reminder of an enthralling game of 2016 and reflects the team’s virtues of community and persistence.
Expression of Love through Fan Art
The fans of the Chicago Cubs also use art to express their love and commitment. The word art of the Wrigley Field, hand-designed risograph schedule or walk-up music for the Cubs, are powerful embodiments of the appreciation and passion of the Cubs fans. This creative expression of the fans is not mere fandom, but a personal storytelling of Chicago Cubs’ legacy.
Hang out at Digital Platforms
It’s the digital age, and the fans and their discussions are restricted to the stands, streets, and suburbs? Of course not! Chicago Cubs fans give a shout-out to their beloved team across all digital communities, from Facebook groups to Reddit threads and from fan blogs to TikTok posts, through memes, stories, game highlights, and passionate discussions.
But it is not just talking…these communities also give the fans a platform to organize debates, meetups, and fundraising campaigns, and even support local initiatives relating to the legacy of the Chicago Cubs. And even here, wearing a vintage Cubs hoodie or jersey makes you not just a participant but a part of something greater!
It’s not just Fandom, but a Family Tradition
Chicago Cubs fans carry the legacy of the team even to their family heirloom. You can often see children and even toddlers clad in mini-caps and hand-me-down jerseys, reflecting a strong sense of a powerful shared identity. It is this fan community that speaks up, shows up, and even gears up in the colors and values of the Chicago Cubs and keeps its legacy alive and kicking.
And the Legacy Goes On!
While the Chicago Cubs is the story of resilience and perseverance, the Cubs fans are the passionate and proud narrators of the enigmatic legacy and spirit of the team. From stands to streets, cafes to community centers, and from office desks to online forums, these fans keep the spirit and its magic alive!
In the world of sports, it’s not the championships won that create a legacy, but the people who strengthen and energize the team despite the victories and failures, not just for one match or one day, but for the generations to come!
Smackdown this past Friday drew 1,459,000 viewers, up 199,000 viewers from the prior week and their best number since September 5. The show had a 0.35 rating in 18-49, up 0.06 from the previous show despite competition from the Olympics. Smackdown was #1 on the top 50 cable chart for the night, doubling the rating of second place and was #2 in all of television behind the NBC coverage of the Winter Olympics. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Sol Ruca became the number one contender for the NXT Women’s title last night and will now face champ Jacy Jayne at the NXT televised event from Atlanta on February 24.
Ruca teamed up with Zaria to take on Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair in the main event where the stipulation was that whoever gets the pinfall for their team earns the title shot.
Zaria had the match finished after hitting an F5 on Sinclair but just seconds earlier, she inadvertently tagged in Ruca while bumping into each other. Ruca took full advantage of the tag and landed a Sol Snatcher on Grey, with both her and Zaria pinning their opponents at the same time.
But Ruca was the legal woman in the ring and “stole” the victory from her tag team partner, who was not happy at all on how things ended after Jayne came out for a face off with her challenger.
PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE and AJ Styles are still locked in conversations over a potential role in the company following his career-ending loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble.
The website says that when the show was fast approaching and both sides had not reached an agreement yet over a new contract, it was decided to go ahead with the plan of having AJ retire, a plan which Styles originally wanted since it coincided with his 10-year anniversary of his WWE debut.
Styles’ WWE contract is set to expire this month but WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque made it clear he hoped that Styles would remain with WWE, where he could be used as a producer, coach, or anything which he would want to do.
Last year, the former WWE champion made it clear that he was retiring from in-ring competition sometime in 2026, and that came just 31 days into the year.
WWE Raw managed to climb back in the Netflix top 10 global chart for the post-Royal Rumble episode, getting 3,100,000 global views and matching the same number of views of the last Raw of John Cena in November.
The January 26 episode did not chart but it’s up 600,000 views from the January 19 episode. The show had a total of 5,800,000 global hours in total streamed and was good enough for #6 on the global chart.
Raw was in the top 10 chart of 16 different countries, with Australia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States all charting.
Rob Van Dam has been added to the line up of WWE Superstars scheduled to appear at WWE World at WrestleMania 42 weekend.
The former ECW and WWE champion will be there on Monday, April 20. He is the second Hall of Famer to be announced this week following “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Tickets for photo ops and autographs will go on sale next month while tickets for WWE World entrance are available now.
