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Fresh off a masterpiece in Tokyo, Kenny Omega is the hottest commodity in wrestling and surely the No. 1 talent on WWE's wish list. The New Japan Pro Wrestling star is a world-class performer who routinely churns out classics. He's arguably better than AJ Styles in the ring and armed with Diamond Dallas Page-like charisma on top of that. There's no question WWE is interested in snagging Omega, but will The Cleaner actually leave NJPW? His commitment to his current company and prominent spot in Japan will likely convince him to stay put. Omega is on the verge of being the king of Japan; ...

It's WWE's busiest time of the year, with the road to WrestleMania 33 well underway and the Royal Rumble pay-per-view just around the corner. And all that excitement means more speculation online and more rumors about which dream matches fans can expect to see at the biggest shows of the year over the next few months. But the WWE rumor mill isn't strictly limited to WrestleMania plans. This week, there's news about an injury setback that could be a bigger blow for the company than initially feared. There's also news of a potential big-name recruit from another promotion, which could be seen as ...

The women's revolution may have kicked off in 2015, but it rose to even greater heights in 2016, thanks to some incredible performances and entertaining matches. Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks' feud saw many firsts for the women's division. They wrestled in Hell in a Cell, Falls Count Anywhere and Iron Man matches, among several other standard bouts. Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss have helped the SmackDown women's title feel important, and a few special stipulations have helped extend their feud without letting it get stale. On the upcoming edition of SmackDown, they will fight in WWE's first women's Steel Cage match in ...

The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels returned to WWE Raw this week, setting in motion some of the creative plans the red brand has for Royal Rumble and, further down the line, WrestleMania, but were the grizzled veterans of a bygone era able to boost the flagship show and earn it a victory over SmackDown Live in this week's battle for brand supremacy? John Cena's return to the squared circle and showdown with Baron Corbin capped off another superb episode of SmackDown that hyped Royal Rumble and promoted matches and segments for next week's show that will ensure fans tune into USA ...

The epic rivalry between DIY and The Revival over the NXT Tag Team Championships reached its conclusion Wednesday night as the renowned tandems battled in yet another superb match that headlined the Jan. 11 episode of the WWE Network exclusive. After the bout, another team made its intention to challenge for the title apparent by laying out the champions. Which set of Superstars did that team flatten to close out the show? Asuka had a rough Wednesday night, as the NXT women's champion was attacked and laid out by three different women. As the broadcast went off the air, though, it was ...

Impending darkness and danger created the biggest questions to come out of Tuesday's WWE SmackDown. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosted the blue brand as The Wyatt Family nearly shattered live on the air. Dolph Ziggler unleashed more of the viciousness lurking inside him. Carmella looked to be setting a trap for her new love interest. Will Bray Wyatt watch his clan burn to ashes? Is Ziggler's newfound villainy the secret to unlocking his potential? Is Carmella going to devour James Ellsworth at some point? The latest SmackDown offered hints about where these tales are headed, making sure to give just enough to create intrigue. The ...

At WWE Royal Rumble 2017, John Cena will collide with AJ Styles with more than gold on the line. The WWE Championship match will affect WrestleMania positioning, the record books and the direction of the New Era.  Cena is on the precipice of becoming a 16-time world champion. He's on the verge of earning another headline spot at WrestleMania. Should WWE lean on its longtime cornerstone again, or is it better to keep the crown atop Styles' head? Ahead of the Jan. 29 pay-per-view, WWE isn't faced with an easy decision. There are narrative and booking advantages to both potential results. The choice will come down to ...

Royal Rumble is traditionally one of WWE's most significant extravaganzas, and as such, it has been home to some extraordinary contests. From the namesake battle to championship clashes, the show has bred memorable performances and historic occurrences. Anytime that is the case, strong or impressive matches elsewhere on the card are underrated or go underappreciated. Over the 29 years in which the Rumble has been a staple of WWE's pay-per-view schedule, there have been a handful of matches whose value has gone unrecognized by historians and fans alike. As the company gears up for the 2017 edition on Jan. 29, enjoy this stroll ...

1. Save the U.S. Title, Y2J Chris Jericho freed the United States Championship. The title sputtered in Roman Reigns' grasp. It was a minor subplot to Reigns' quest for the Universal Championship. It was a thrown-in element that often went unmentioned. But that can now change.  With best friend Kevin Owens' help, Jericho toppled Reigns on Monday's Raw to win the U.S. title. Y2J's reign will allow the championship to be at the center of its own story—to be a trophy foes hunger for more often.  As talented as Reigns is, his time as champion underwhelmed. WWE simply didn't do much with it. It wasn't included ...

The SmackDown brand continued to prove why it is the best, most enjoyable WWE-produced show on television this week with another exemplary episode that bred numerous winners and losers. Former NXT standouts continued to find success in key roles. One in particular benefited from working alongside the greatest Superstar of this generation. Then there was the former world champion whose recent losses awakened a beast within, leading to a recent heel turn and brutal beatdown Tuesday night. The less lucky included two former rivals whose new stories may be intriguing but whose execution was less than stellar. Who are these Superstars? Take a look with ...