Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Bianca Belair and Naomi last night in the main event of Monday Night Raw on Netflix to become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team champions.
This win marks the third time that the duo have won these titles, a record for the belts in this women’s tag team division.
Fellow Judgment Day member Dom Mysterio played an important role in the win for his stablemates, interfering in the match multiple times.
This ends Belair and Naomi’s 177-day reign as champions, although Naomi had only been champion for the past three months, replacing Jade Cargill.
Deadline.com is running an exclusive story reporting that 20th Television has secured a first-look TV deal with Seven Bucks Productions, the production company co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia.
The deal brings Seven Bucks under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella.
Under the pact with 20th Television, Seven Bucks Productions will develop and executive produce comedy, drama, adult animation, limited and unscripted series for linear networks and streamers, with an emphasis on platforms across Disney Entertainment Television.
“There are few producers more synonymous with franchise-building than Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia. DJ is arguably the biggest star on the planet, whose unmatchable charisma, charm, and magical likeability is infused into the characters and stories that Seven Bucks brings to the screen. Seven Bucks has had an incredible run working with Disney on the film side and we are thrilled to continue this legacy at the television studio,” said Karey Burke, president of 20th Television.
“Disney has been our trusted partner in storytelling and entertainment for years now, and we’re ecstatic to expand our partnership with them beyond film as we set out to work hard and achieve the same success in the television space,” Johnson and Garcia said. “In 20th Television we have a partner who matches our ambition, our passion, and our commitment to bring authentic, innovative content to audiences all over the world. Collaborating with Dana Walden, Eric Schrier, Karey Burke, Carolyn Cassidy, and the entire team at 20th Television feels like an unlimited opportunity for creative storytelling, and most importantly, entertaining a lot of folks out there.”
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, in conjunction with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and ASM Global, today announced that New Orleans will host WrestleMania 42 at the Caesars Superdome on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The news was first revealed this past Friday during WWE SmackDown at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Watch the full segment here.
“Finally, WrestleMania is coming back to New Orleans,” said Johnson, TKO Board Member and 10-time WWE World Champion. “Next year, 2026, WrestleMania 42, live from the Superdome in one of the greatest cities on earth, New Orleans, Louisiana!”
“WWE is another outstanding partner of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation – hosting for a third time is a testament to WWE’s trust in our staff and the strength of our local partnerships. WWE events continue to have tremendous growth, including adding what will be a second night of action at the Caesars Superdome for their biggest event, WrestleMania,” said Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. “New Orleans is ready to welcome all of the fun that comes with hosting. On top of planning for Super Bowl LIX, the Sports Foundation team has been working behind the scenes with WWE, ASM Global, New Orleans & Co., and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on bringing WrestleMania back to the city for more than 2 years. It has incredible production value, a large national and international viewership and an outstanding economic impact. WrestleMania is one of the most unique events we have ever bid upon and managed in the 36-year history of the Sports Foundation.”
“We are ecstatic to host WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans next year. Hosting this iconic event three times in the last 12 years is an honor we do not take lightly,” said Governor Jeff Landry. “I want to congratulate the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation for their successful efforts on this project. We look forward to showing WWE fans from around the world all our great state has to offer!”
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans first played host to WrestleMania XXX in 2014, before WWE returned for WrestleMania 34 in 2018. The venue recently hosted its single stadium record 8th NFL Championship game, Super Bowl LIX, between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month.
In addition to the two-night stadium event in 2026, WWE will bring Raw, SmackDown, NXT Stand & Deliver, WWE World and the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony to New Orleans as well as a variety of community outreach events.
Additionally, official WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location offering fans premium seating, hospitality events with Superstar appearances, exclusive photo opportunities, and more. Starting today fans can place a deposit to secure access ahead of the general public. To learn more about WrestleMania 42 Priority Passes or to place a deposit please visit: https://onlocationexp.com/wm42.
Additional ticket details and event information will be announced in the coming months. To learn more about registering for pre-sale opportunities please visit: https://wwe.com/wm2026-presale-registration.
This year, Las Vegas hosts WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
After Asuka posted on social media that she is being stalked and feeling in danger, it was WWE Women’s World champion Rhea Ripley who sounded the alarm this time around.
Writing on her social media, Ripley said, “Shouldn’t have to say this…Do not ever send fan mail to my house. That is by mail, or SELF DELIVERED! That is 100% not ok.”
Ripley’s message suggests that someone actually visited her home, violating her privacy.
Her post was met with support from many, but some still chose to be complete weirdos.
“It’s okay to mail her a letter. She may not like it, but it’s okay,” wrote an X user by the username @Zachsquatch86. “I don’t like it when I get bills, but it’s okay. She wanted to be a public figure, she’s going to have learn to live with it.”
The AEW Dynasty pay-per-view in Philadelphia is close to crossing 4,000 tickets although that is somewhat of a disappointment so far with this being the first AEW PPV in the city which is well known for professional wrestling.
The show is being held at The Liacouras Center with a setup right now of just over 4,500 seats. While currently the ticket distribution stands at 3,900 according to @WrestleTix and less than 700 tickets remain, The Liacouras Center holds just over 10,000 seats and around 8,000 in a wrestling setup.
A large portion of the arena remains closed off and more seats will open depending on ticket sales. The show will be held on Sunday, April 6, one month after Revolution.
Last year’s Dynasty, which was the inaugural show, drew 6,619 from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.
Tickets are available starting from $38 plus taxes and fees on Ticketmaster.com. An AEW 5 Plus Pack is also available for $34.20 each.
WWE ID talent Zayda Steel wrote on social media that she collapsed after her last match and urged fellow wrestlers to listen to their body.
Steel, one of the first indie talent signed to a WWE ID deal, collapsed after facing Zara Zakher in a WWE ID Showcase match on Saturday at the CZW event in New Jersey.
“I collapsed after my match last night due to lack of sleep & eating so let this be your reminder to take care & listen to your body,” Steel wrote.
The 21-year-old did not wrestle the following day and missed her scheduled match at an indie show promoted by New Texas Pro Wrestling. She is set to face Kylie Rae this Thursday in another WWE ID Showcase match.
Former AEW star Ryan Nemeth has filed a lawsuit against AEW, its president Tony Khan, and Phil Brooks, better known as CM Punk.
The lawsuit was filed on February 14, alleging breach of contract and assault, with Nemeth seeking a trial by jury as well as punitive damages and compensation.
It was revealed in December of last year that Nemeth filed a complaint with AEW claiming abuse and harassment from CM Punk while he was still working for the company.
According to the document obtained by Fightful, Nemeth backed up his complaints with copies of e-mails, phone call logs, text messages, and other electronic records but AEW failed to address the situation and instead, he was “ordered to verbally antagonize” Punk on television in return.
Nemeth’s complaint started in April 2023 and went on for a few months. He said that Punk threatened him in the locker room after Nemeth tweeted that Punk was the “softest wrestler alive.” His complaint went straight to Megha Parekh, who at the time was the AEW Chief Legal Officer.
The lawsuit alleges that on June 21, 2023, Punk assaulted Nemeth in the locker room, yelling at him and asking, “Do we have a f*cking problem? Do we need to step outside and handle this like men?”
Nemeth said in the lawsuit that nothing was done to Punk but he was benched for over two months and after Punk was fired from AEW, Tony Khan was “heartbroken” that “his idol that he adored in every way” was gone from the company, with Nemeth alleging that Khan was furious with him and blamed him for Punk leaving.
Nemeth, the brother of former TNA champion Nic Nemeth, currently works for TNA Wrestling.
Miro got back in the squared circle yesterday, wrestling his first match in over 13 months at the Qatar Pro-Wrestling event Super Slam III in Doha.
The former WWE United States and AEW TNT champion took on Alberta El Patron in one of the matches which were taped for a show that will air on Triller TV on March 2.
He had not wrestled since December 20, 2023 at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view, defeating Andrade.
Miro received his release from AEW earlier this month after four and a half years with the company, with rumors suggesting that he is returning to WWE at some point.
“Speedball” Mike Bailey is coming to All Elite Wrestling.
On Collision last night, a vignette aired hyping up Bailey’s upcoming AEW debut.
“Speedball is Coming to AEW,” AEW President Tony Khan wrote on social media after the vignette aired.
Reacting on social media as well, Bailey wrote, “I have been blessed for my whole career with unlimited support from all over the world. I can’t thank you all enough. My biggest accomplishment in life has been making every year my best year yet, and I am extremely excited to keep that going in @AEW!”
The 24-year-old was part of TNA Wrestling until November of last year and is a former three-time TNA X Division champion.
Mariah May will get a rematch for the AEW Women’s title at the upcoming Revolution pay-per-view.
The match was set up yesterday on Collision after May attacked the new champ Toni Storm during the opening minutes of the broadcast. With the two on the top of the stage and May holding a beat-down Storm in her arms, May issued the challenge, a match which was later made official.
This will be the third match against each other between the two, each of them having a win.
In Revolution related news, the cage match between Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher was also made official.
WWE today announced that Hall of Famer Mike Tyson will be appearing at WWE World on Sunday, April 20.
Tickets for WWE World are being sold for $86.25 per day or $345 for a five-day entrance. Photo and autograph ops with most of the WWE Superstars and Legends on a particular day require additional payment although prices have not been released yet.
Tyson will also be attending WrestleCon the day before on Saturday, April 19 starting at 11:30AM at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. That appearance will conflict with the NXT Stand & Deliver show which is set for an 11AM start time.
Tickets for WWE World are available now through Fanatics Events.
Dwayne Johnson spent around 25 minutes talking to the press after Smackdown ended, fielding questions from local media about WrestleMania in New Orleans, Cody Rhodes, and other topics.
Speaking about his promo with Rhodes, The Rock said certain angles don’t need to culminate to a match, suggesting that this one will be one of those.
“In the world of pro wrestling, as we all know, everything will culminate to a match. Whatever happens, it’ll end up in the ring,” The Rock explained to the media. “What I really love about this rare air space that we’ve gotten to with the character of the Final Boss, it’s like this white whale unicorn in that with the Final Boss and Cody Rhodes, it’s not about the WWE title, it’s not about having a match…it never has to culminate to a match.”
Rock said he “loved every minute” of the in-ring segment with Cody, adding that it was special to have a storyline with two characters who are very popular but never have to get into the ring to resolve the issue.
“To be able to have a storyline and two characters who are very popular, to never have to get into the ring for a match but yet still hold this really unique, compelling, off-putting, kind of weird…he wants his soul, what does that mean?” The Rock said. I love it and loved every minute of it.”
Fightful is reporting that Carmella is no longer under a WWE deal as her contract recently expired without renewal.
Carmella has not appeared on WWE television in two years, mainly because she got pregnant with her first child. She also dealt with a couple of injuries since then but always said that she wanted to return to wrestling.
She and her husband, NXT commentator Corey Graves, got married in April 2022 and welcomed their first child together in November 2023.
The Rock will be at the Elimination Chamber on March 1 in Toronto, Canada, expecting an answer from WWE champion Cody Rhodes.
After dropping the news that WrestleMania will be in New Orleans next year, The Rock called out Cody Rhodes to the ring. The Rock explained that he can make Cody and his family have everything as long as he becomes The Rock’s champion. He said that the two have become friends since WrestleMania last year and even mama Rock and mama Rhodes are besties now. He described Cody as a great champion and reminded him that he’s the most powerful man in WWE.
Pointing to the crowd, Cody said that everyone knows that he’s their champion and no one should know that more than The Rock, who calls himself The People’s Champion.
The Rock said that there’s one thing he always wanted that he never had: a brother. Rock told Cody that when came back last year, he was supposed to take on Roman but Cody “f*cked it up” and slapped The Rock, something that nobody does. Rock called Cody special but he needs an answer at Elimination Chamber.
Before leaving the ring, The Rock said that there is something he wants…and it’s “that,” while pointing at the WWE title. Cody asked Rock if all he wants is the WWE championship and Rock said no, he doesn’t want the title…he wants his soul!
The Rock, appearing live on Smackdown last night in New Orleans, announced that WrestleMania 42 will be coming from the Caesars Superdome in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11 and 12, 2026.
The news was heavily expected and was rumored for the past several weeks within the wrestling industry.
The Rock’s announcement was welcomed by cheers from fans inside the Smoothie King Center and loud chants of “Holy shit.”
The Superdome has already hosted WrestleMania twice – once in 2014 for WrestleMania XXX and four years later in 2018 for WrestleMania 34. With WrestleMania 42, the Superdome becomes only the second location ever along with Madison Square Garden to host WrestleMania on three different occasions.
The Caesars Superdome hosted this year’s Super Bowl.
PWInsider.com is reporting that the AEW pay-per-views from 2020 onward will be added to the Max streaming service on March 1.
A total of 30 pay-per-views are set to go online on that day and once those are live, Max will have the complete collection of every AEW PPV in existence available to watch.
When AEW on Max launched on January 1, there were only pay-per-views from 2019 uploaded as well as some back catalog of the AEW weekly television series.
TNA Wrestling announced its live Impact episode for the month of May.
The May 1 episode of Impact will be coming to you from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California, and a second night of tapings the following the day will also be taped from the same location.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 10 at 10AM PT. A pre-sale just for TNA+ subscribers will kick off two days earlier at 9AM PT at ucirvinetickets.com.
The 5,000-seater arena is located on the campus of the University of California in Irvine.
Dynamite had its lowest viewership of the year this week with 563,000 viewers tuning in, down 16,000 from last week’s episode. The show had a 0.17 rating, up 0.01 from the prior week. No cable ranking is available as of press time. The numbers do not factor in the viewers on Max. (Ratings credit: Wrestlenomics)
NXT stars will be part of the TNA Sacrifice streaming event on March 14, airing exclusively on TNA+.
Cora Jade, who just had an NXT Women’s title opportunity at Vengeance Day last week, will get another title shot, this time at the TNA Knockouts title as she battles Masha Slamovich.
Also, the trio of Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe, and Tyson Dupont will team up to take on The Rascalz and Ace Austin. Lee was a member of The Rascalz during his time in TNA before he joined NXT.
Sacrifice will be held at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas.
In a comment posted on social media, The Rock said that he was coming to New Orleans to “handle business” tonight live on Smackdown.
The Final Boss also said that he will be there to “deliver a big beautiful gift to the city of New Orleans,” rumored to be the announcement of WrestleMania 42 from the Caesars Superdome in downtown NOLA next year.
But that’s not all.
The Rock said that after all that, he will “f*ck up a certain someone’s life with the Final Boss gospel,” whatever that may mean.
The Rock’s participation in this year’s WrestleMania remains up in the air, with wrestling insiders reporting that he will not be wrestling on the show. But as Triple H indicated in the press release, anything can happen when The Final Boss comes to town!
