ESPN removed letter grades from WWE reviews at WWE’s behest, per report
The mini-scandal began after ESPN writer Andreas Hale gave Wrestlepalooza a "C" grade back in September.
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Pat McAfee not planning return to WWE: ‘That business has kind of passed me by’
McAfee stepped away from his regular commentary role last summer.
ESPN will air first hour of WrestleMania Saturday and Sunday on television
ESPN will take the historic step of airing the first hour of WrestleMania 42 on television for both Saturday and Sunday.
WWE to blackout ‘Elimination Chamber’ watch parties in Chicago, per report
Commercial establishments within a 50-mile radius will not be permitted to air the event.
Bill Simmons persevered in quest to watch Royal Rumble on ESPN Unlimited
"You couldn’t break me ESPN!"
How to know if you have access to the WWE Royal Rumble on ESPN Unlimited
Everything you need to know about one of WWE's biggest shows of the year.
WWE’s Big E to host new SumerSports NFL Draft show ‘The Evaluation’
The show will debut on Feb. 12.
WWE creative pitched Pat McAfee beating Gunther
"It's predictable to go out and just have the match and have Gunther beat him and be done with it."
‘WWE: Unreal’ execs discuss secrets behind Season 2
"It's like you got to see the Constitution being written."
Lawsuit claims WWE misled fans about PLE access on ESPN
The lawsuit focuses on the Sept. 20 Wrestlepalooza show.
Netflix becomes home of WWE library following expiration of Peacock deal
It remains to be seen where the NXT PLEs will wind up.
WWE holding ‘Stranger Things’ themed Raw on Netflix
WWE is commemorating the Stranger Things series finale with a special themed edition of Raw to kick off the new year.
WWE Premium Live Events Collection arrives on Netflix as latest expansion of partnership
The library lived on Peacock from 2021-25.
Jim Ross thinks Vince McMahon’s jealousy strained their WWE relationship
"He was never the play-by-play guy that I was..."
Despite recent stroke, Jerry Lawler believes he has ‘one more match in there somewhere’
"I have not put it out of my mind."
Botched WWE NXT finish results in unexpected title change
While Thea Hail is the new NXT Women's North American champion, that didn't appear to be the original plan.
Mick Foley severs ties with WWE due to its ‘close relationship’ with Donald Trump
"I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy."
‘WWE SmackDown’ returning to three hours at start of 2026
SmackDown previously aired for three hours from January-July 2025 before shifting back to two hours.
Bill Simmons compares John Cena’s controversial last match to ‘The Sopranos’ ending
"Cena was symbolically saying, 'I'm literally tapping out.'"
WWE included Vince McMahon in its John Cena tribute video
Cena has remained publicly supportive of his former boss and mentor.
WWE fans boo Triple H after John Cena taps out in final match of his career
WWE fans made it clear how they felt about John Cena tapping out in the final match of his career.
John Cena denies report his final match could open show: ‘That is Pizzagate, homie’
"I don't even know how that started. It's difficult to conceptualize that."
Timothée Chalamet recalls surprising ‘GameDay’ crew by knowing ball
"They had no clue."
WWE surpasses 100 billion lifetime views on YouTube channel; 12th channel to hit milestone
The pioneering sports and entertainment brand continues to be a step ahead with its digital content.
ESPN’s non-stop WWE promotion is a culture shock
Brock Lesnar totally wiped out during his entrance on ‘WWE Raw’
"It's slick as sh*t right there."
Cam Skattebo faces backlash for taking part in WWE brawl while injured
"You just had a devastating injury and you're on your feet pushing professional wrestlers. Like, that is so Jets-ian."
Dominik Mysterio criticizing his ‘deadbeat’ dad left ESPN’s Shae Cornette speechless
"He uses me in ways that fathers shouldn't, which is why I believe he's the deadbeat that he is."
The Rock reveals how he broke the news of Osama Bin Laden’s killing
"Then I get a second call, and the call is, 'Yeah, the president didn’t go on yet.' And I went, 'Oh sh*t.'"
WWE reportedly posting better churn rate than other live sports for Netflix
WWE Raw began streaming exclusively on Netflix in January, and the acquisition is apparently paying dividends for the streamer....
Here’s the reason pro wrestling ratings are plummeting
"I'd be very concerned if I'm any live entertainment programming that is currently going down in the ratings."
ESPN exec addresses how company will factor WWE into its on-air coverage
"There's a full appreciation at ESPN of how compelling their content is from an entertainment perspective."
ESPN writer gives WWE debut on ESPN underwhelming grade
"For a card that promised to have epic moments, it fell a little short of expectation."
Many WWE fans frustrated as multiple cable providers remain without access to ESPN app for ‘Wrestlepalooza’
Not all cable providers currently offer access to the ESPN app.
ESPN’s hype machine has been on full display ahead of WWE debut
WWE hasn't been hard to find on ESPN airwaves this week.
ESPN confirms large swath of cable subs won’t have access to ‘Wrestlepalooza’ without additional payment
However, the network plans to have its new distribution deals finalized by the end of the calendar year to avoid similar scenarios in the future.
Chris Fowler has no idea who John Cena is
Chris Fowler mispronounced the name of John Cena in reading a promo for WWE Wrestlepalooza on the ESPN app.
‘Wrestlepalooza’ will be a disaster if ESPN doesn’t strike multiple deals this week
Legendary wrestler, announcer Jerry Lawler recovering from a stroke
"...but the good news is he's already on the road to recovery."
