Styles defeats Ambrose to capture WWE championship
In a manner befitting of the persona he portrays on screen, A.J. Styles defeated Dean Ambrose on Sunday night for the WWE world championship in the main event of Backlash.
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WWE Backlash: match recaps and ratings
A.J. Styles defeated Dean Ambrose for the WWE world championship on Sunday night, and a pair of inaugural SmackDown titles were awarded at WWE Backlash in Richmond, Virginia.
Alberto Del Rio released by WWE
Alberto Del Rio and WWE have mutually agreed upon the terms of his release, the company announced.
Kevin Owens grabs No. 1 spot in ESPN WWE Power Rankings
After winning the WWE Universal championship, Kevin Owens shoots up seven spots and claims the top spot in the latest ESPN WWE Power Rankings.
Could The New Day be starting to falter?
Could The New Day be starting to falter? Is Kevin Owens the No. 1 guy in the company?! Peter Rosenberg brings the tough questions to The Brian Campbell and Stat Guy Greg on another perfect Cheap Heat.
Inside the mind of CM Punk entering UFC 203
An MMA rookie at 37, former WWE star Phil "CM Punk" Brooks is trying to accomplish something Saturday that has little precedent. His teammates break down his mindset ahead of his UFC debut.
WWE Backlash by the numbers
Ahead of Sunday's Backlash pay-per-view, Joey Koontz of ESPN Stats & Information breaks down the numbers tied to those competing and the history of the event.
WWE signs seven new talents from China
Continuing a recent trend of scouting talent in the region, the WWE announced Thursday that it had signed developmental contracts with seven potential WWE superstars from China.
American Alpha partnership near perfect
Jason Jordan and Chad Gable of American Alpha on how their tag team partnership came together. Gable also explains what it was like competing in the 2012 Olympics.
CM Punk joins impressive list of pro wrestlers, MMA fighters
CM Punk will become the third man in UFC history to fight inside the Octagon and for WWE. We trace the lineage of crossover stars.
Wrestling stars share their takes on CM Punk's UFC debut
Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, Ryback and Josh Barnett, among others, provide their insights and opinions regarding CM Punk's MMA debut Saturday at UFC 203.
What's next for NXT
Tim Fiorvanti takes a look at what could be next for WWE's developmental brand and what can be expected in the two months leading up to NXT TakeOver: Toronto.
Raw & SmackDown Live
Seth Rollins gets a rematch for the Universal title (2:57)
Balor and Owens: Good friends make great enemies
The friendship between Finn Balor and Kevin Owens could blossom into a feud when the Demon King makes his return.
The nWo is still over, 20 years after they changed wrestling
It has been more than 20 years since the nWo changed the course of professional wrestling, but anytime they make a public appearance, like they did Friday in Bridgeport, the fans still cheer.
American Alpha partnership near perfect (3:52)
Rollins: 'I'm excited to watch' CM Punk in the UFC (1:07)
Hulk Hogan praises Owens as the possible future of pro wrestling
Who is one of Kevin Owens' biggest fans? Apparently, it's Hulk Hogan, who raved about Owens' development and his success in the WWE.
Bob Backlund wants to make the world fit again
Bob Backlund is taking his lifestyle of clean living and never capitulating and utilizing it to tour the country, in an effort to drive enthusiasm for physical fitness and maintaining positivity.
Off the Top Rope: Daniel Bryan - "I feel 100 percent"
Daniel Bryan appeared on SportsCenter's weekly WWE segment, Off the Top Rope, with Jonathan Coachman on Wednesday, claiming, "I feel great, and I feel like every day that I can wrestle."
nWo praises Nakamura as future of WWE (1:11)
What's next after the shocking Universal championship match on Raw?
Brian Campbell takes a look at what's next for Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns after Triple H's return and the shocking conclusion of Monday's Universal championship match.
Brian Campbell on SummerSlam and more
It's truly a new era for the WWE and Cheap Heat as Rosenberg welcomes The Brian Campbell to the show and the gang breaks down SummerSlam, KO as champion and so much more!
Kevin Owens captures WWE Universal title (2:10)
WrestleMania 33 predictions: Which matches could headline?
As we begin the slow march toward next April's WrestleMania 33, Tim Fiorvanti looks at which big-match scenarios submitted by readers are the most realistic for the WWE's biggest show of 2017.
Previewing the WWE Cruiserweight Classic Quarterfinals
The first two rounds of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic have showcased a wide variety of wrestling styles from around the world and several matches that have taken the wrestling world by storm.
Daniel Bryan responds to The Miz's promo (3:51)
Daniel Bryan's biggest moments (1:38)
Mr. Fuji passes away at 82
Brian Campbell looks back at the life and wrestling career of WWE Hall of Famer Harry "Mr. Fuji" Fujiwara, who passed away at 82.
WrestleMania 33 predictions: Which matches could headline?
As we begin the slow march toward next April's WrestleMania 33, Tim Fiorvanti looks at which big-match scenarios submitted by readers are the most realistic for the WWE's biggest show of 2017.
Bayley brings unique personality to main roster
Bayley made her main-roster debut on Monday Night Raw this week, but she's been challenging the standard for female wrestlers in the division with her unique personality for a long time in NXT.
WWE's new era began In Japan
The WWE launched a "New Era" by bringing in stars like A.J. Styles, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows of The Club, and Finn Bálor, who won the WWE Universal championship. What do they have in common? Japan -- and there's more to come from NXT.
Are we witnessing a new era in the WWE? (1:19)
From Vegas to Brooklyn: A 2-day trip of fights to remember
Arash Markazi details his weekend flying from UFC 202 in Las Vegas to SummerSlam in Brooklyn, New York, and the blurring lines between the UFC and WWE.
Four-year-old WWE superfan delivers lasting impressions
Raylan Waters took the WWE social media universe by storm this week with a series of impersonations -- including Enzo Amore, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns -- that became instant internet hits.
Seth Rollins tops inaugural ESPN WWE Power Rankings
Seth Rollins landed the No. 1 spot in the inaugural ESPN WWE Power Rankings, but how did the rest of the top 10 shake out?
Virginia builds team unity thanks to wrestling icon DDP and his yoga
The Cavaliers found inspiration and flexibility from an unlikely source this summer: wrestling icon Diamond Dallas Page.
Raw-SmackDown trades that could shake things up
After a whirlwind of events the past few days in the WWE, it seems Raw and Smackdown could each use a facelift. Here are some proposed trades that would spice things up.
Zack Sabre Jr. says NXT would be 'appealing' destination
Cruiserweight Classic star Zack Sabre Jr. talks to ESPN about the influence former WWE champion Daniel Bryan had on his career and discusses whether or not he will end up in NXT.
Photos from Brooklyn
SmackDown Live Recap: Styles affirms status as No. 1 contender
AJ Styles earns a shot at the WWE World Championship, and SmackDown Live introduces new titles in its first show after SummerSlam.
Raw recap: Must-see episode as injured Balor relinquishes belt
WWE turns Finn Balor's real-life injury into a positive for Raw by focusing Monday night's episode on the in-ring product.
The biggest hits from SummerSlam (0:47)
Shoulder injury at SummerSlam forces Balor to relinquish belt
Finn Balor suffered a shoulder injury during his match against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam on Sunday, forcing him to relinquish the WWE Universal championship.
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Trace the lineage and history of every active title in the WWE
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All of the current champions in WWE and the most significant contenders for each title.
