Articles by Andrew Thompson

Per report, commentator Kevin Patrick has been released by WWE.

SANADA: “Not selling out a big show as IWGP World Champion was one thing I can’t forgive myself for”

For the first time since losing his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, SANADA speaks to the media.

Tetsuya Naito expresses that he wanted Kazuchika Okada to stay in NJPW

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito shares his thoughts about his rival leaving NJPW.

Bianca Belair discusses idea of turning heel, wants to benefit other talent & not be ‘cool heel’

The idea of turning heel was delved into by Bianca Belair.

Shelton Benjamin details Nutty Professor-esque WWE pitch where Vince McMahon would’ve met Benjamin’s entire family

There was once a pitch that Shelton Benjamin made to have Vince McMahon ‘meet’ his entire family.

NEVER Openweight Title match, El Desperado vs. SHO added to NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo

A NEVER Openweight Championship match in addition to SHO versus El Desperado added to The New Beginning tour.

Shelton Benjamin explains why he was not happy about being put in tag team for 2017 WWE return

When Shelton Benjamin made his formal return to WWE, he was paired with Chad Gable. He explained why he was not happy with that.

Stephanie Vaquer details why NJPW Resurgence match against Mercedes Moné is one of her favorites

In the opening round of the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship tournament, Stephanie Vaquer clashed with Mercedes Moné.

Tetsuya Naito addresses Hiroshi Tanahashi continuing to wrestle while being NJPW President

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito speaks candidly about NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Cody Rhodes says he still jokes with Young Bucks about wanting more people to remember they helped change wrestling landscape

While doing media to promote WWE 2K24, Cody Rhodes spoke about his role in impacting the wrestling landscape via All Elite Wrestling.

Jey Uso expresses how proud he is of Roman Reigns’ success: “All the time that he has off, he deserves all that”

During Jey Uso’s interview, he spoke about the idea of main eventing WrestleMania with Jimmy Uso and discusses Roman Reigns’ title reign.

BLK Jeez opens up about attempted carjacking/shooting incident

One day before he was supposed to return to in-ring action for the NWA, BLK Jeez was shot during an attempted carjacking.

Shelton Benjamin recalls almost being Ken Shamrock’s sparring partner ahead of UFC 5 fight

Going into UFC 5, Shelton Benjamin was going to be Ken Shamrock’s sparring partner.

Nick Khan details proposal for Tim Tebow to wrestle Paul Wight (Big Show) at WWE WrestleMania 30

There was an opportunity presented to Tim Tebow to wrestle at WrestleMania 30 in 2014. Nick Khan represented Tebow in the negotiations.

The Family vs. OTM added to NXT Vengeance Day

Adding on to the NXT Vengeance Day lineup is a six-person tag between two factions.

Oba Femi defending North American Title against Dragon Lee at NXT Vengeance Day

Oba Femi is granting Dragon Lee his rematch for the North American Championship at NXT Vengeance Day.

Netflix co-CEO: WWE is right in the sweet spot of our sports business

Fresh off the heels of WWE and Netflix’s deal being announced, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos speaks about the transaction.

William Regal appears on 1/23 WWE NXT, acknowledges Ava as new NXT GM

For the first time since coming back to WWE, William Regal appears on television.

Shelton Benjamin: Quite frankly, I think I should still be in WWE right now

Shelton Benjamin expresses that he feels he should still be with the sports entertainment company.

Harold Hogue (Ice Train) passes away