BLEACHER REPORT: Daniel Cormier Trying out for WWE Commentary Job
UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier announced he’s heading to Orlando after UFC 230, to try out for a WWE commentary position
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THE SPORTS DAILY: Smackdown will be less comedy & more competition when it moves to FOX
When the Blue Brand moves to Fox’s Sports Block in the Fall of 2019, sources say the network wants the show to focus more on athletics instead of entertainment
DEADSPIN: WWE Is Not Handling The Backlash To Its Saudi Deal Very Well
Six days ago, WWE was put in an uncomfortable position regarding its upcoming Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, and their reaction to it has been confusing
BLEACHER REPORT: WWE Must Book Triple H vs. Batista at WrestleMania 35
The celebration of 1,000 episodes of SmackDown was a trip down memory lane, but the teased tension between Triple H and Batista that must lead to a match
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… OCT. 17th: A Gender-Bending Title Win
Chyna wins a ‘Good Housekeeping Match’ to capture the Intercontinental championship from Jeff Jarrett, in his final WWF match.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: John Oliver Rips WWE for Doing ‘Wall-to-Wall Propaganda’ for Saudi Arabia
HBO host John Oliver called out WWE during a segment on his show about Saudi Arabia, its ties to the US, and the alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
FORBES: WWE Moves Forward With Crown Jewel, Without Mentioning Saudi Arabia
Raw was business as usual for WWE, as it continues to shrug off negative press ahead of its forthcoming trip to Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel pay-per-view
RAW: Ronda Rousey rips into The Bellas & Security | Oct. 15, 2018
The Baddest Woman on the Planet goes on a rampage in pursuit of retribution against Nikki & Brie Bella
BLEACHER REPORT: Crown Jewel Removed from WWE’s 2018 Events Calendar amid Criticism
The WWE has not made a formal announcement or statement in regard to the Nov. 2nd Crown Jewel show, but signs aren’t looking good
DEADSPIN: WWE Taking Tens Of Millions In Saudi Money Sure Looks Awful
Crown Jewel is WWE’s second event in its highly lucrative, 10-year deal with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but is the profit worth the perception?
BLEACHER REPORT: WWE ‘Monitoring the Situation’ in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Crown Jewel Event
WWE released a statement Friday in the wake of reports that a Washington Post journalist was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul this month
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… OCT 12th: Bret Hart wins his first WWF World Title
Bret Hart defeats Ric Flair to win the WWF Championship at a house show, becoming the first man to win the title at an untelevised event in eight years
HOLLYWOOD’S WORLD OF SPORTS – 10.11.2018: The Forgotten History of a Dual Champion
Brock Lesnar’s quest to become a World Champion in WWE and UFC is similar to the amazing feat that Dan Severn accomplished over 20 years ago
ESPN: Kaitlyn’s return to WWE was fueled by a renewed love of wrestling
In 2014, Kaitlyn walked away from WWE and the world of professional wrestling entirely — only to feel the pull back toward the ring again four years later
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Cena Says He’s ‘Tremendously’ Misunderstood When It Comes To Holding Back Talent
John Cena gives a podcast interview and touches upon all the stories about his alleged backstage politics in WWE