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‘Switchblade’ Jay White’s Breakout Moment Is Coming

‘So much is possible,’ says White. ‘Impact, AEW, WWE—we’ll see.’

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2023

Ring of Honor TV Will Return March 2

ROH’s weekly television product is finally coming back.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15, 2023

Okada Looks to Carry ‘Wrestle Kingdom’ Momentum Into Night 2

‘When I fight against wrestlers from other organizations, my goal is to carry New Japan Pro-Wrestling on my back.’

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2023

Kenny Omega’s Presence Will Still Be Felt at ‘Forbidden Door’

Wrestling’s “forbidden door” would cease to exist without Kenny Omega.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2022

Preview and Predictions for AEW and NJPW’s ‘Forbidden Door’

AEW’s rash of recent injuries has dampened excitement but there is still plenty to look forward to.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Q&A: Bryan Danielson Previews AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’

He says of his current story line with the Blackpool Combat Club, “These past couple months have just been a joy.”

Sports Illustrated · May 27, 2022

‘Top Gun’ Star Jon Hamm Shares His Affinity for Pro Wrestling

‘I’ll always be an ’80s WWF guy.’

Sports Illustrated · May 25, 2022

One Big Question Looms Over Okada’s Return to the U.S.

His match in Washington, D.C., next month will be his first on U.S. soil since November. But will he still be champion?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022

How WWE Almost Closed AEW’s ‘Forbidden Door’ to New Japan

Long before AEW and NJPW announced a joint pay-per-view, WWE was engaged in discussions with the Japanese promotion.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2022

Archrivals Naito and Okada Set to Battle Again

This will be the third match this year between pro wrestling’s version of Batman and the Joker.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2022