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LOOKBACK: 5 wrestlers' careers The Undertaker helped boost

Jun 23, 2020 - 5:22 PM

Here are 5 wrestlers whose careers flourished thanks to some help from the Undertaker

CAREER-MAKING. The Undertaker (right) faces John Cena in WrestleMania 34. Photo from WWE

After 3 decades, The Undertaker retires from WWE

Jun 22, 2020 - 4:35 PM

The Undertaker, Mark Calaway in real life, says he has 'no desire to get back in the ring'

ICON. The Undertaker draws the curtain on a legendary wrestling career. Screengrab from Instagram/@wwe


Wrestler Shad Gaspard found dead, hailed as hero for saving son

May 20, 2020 - 11:41 PM

(UPDATED) The body of former WWE star Shad Gaspard has been found dead on the shores of Venice Beach, California

'Save my son first': Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard goes missing at sea

May 19, 2020 - 11:07 AM

Gaspard and his son are among a group of swimmers who got caught in a strong sea current

MISSING. Shad Gaspard gets caught in a sea current in Venice Beach, California. Photo from Instagram

WWE brings new series, movie to Netflix this April

Apr 07, 2020 - 10:47 PM

WWE partners with Netflix in streaming 'The Big Show Show' and 'The Main Event'

COMEDY SERIES. The Big Show, aka Paul Wright, gets his own show on Netflix. Photo from release

Rappler Talk Sports: 3 PWR wrestlers in WWE tryout

Oct 08, 2019 - 12:23 PM

After their WWE tryout experience, Jake de Leon, Crystal, and Ken Warren get to see action in the 'PWR Special: Homecoming' on Saturday, October 12

WWE Live Manila 2019: Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan face off for WWE title

Aug 10, 2019 - 5:25 PM

The live wrestling show gets even better with two more championship matches from the SmackDown brand, a Street Fight match between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, and more

MAIN EVENT. Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston will rekindle their feud for the WWE Championship in the main event of WWE Live Manila on September 20, 2019. File photo from WWE.com

3 Pinoy wrestlers join WWE tryout in China

Jul 17, 2019 - 4:31 PM

Crystal, Jake de Leon and Ken Warren are among the 40 wrestlers from Asia who tried their luck in WWE's search for its next wrestling superstars

WWE TRYOUT. Jake de Leon, Crystal, and Ken Warren of Philippine Wrestling Revolution joined other wrestlers from Asia in the WWE tryout held in Shanghai, China this year. Photos from WWE.com

WWE returns to Manila in September 2019

Jun 19, 2019 - 1:24 PM

WWE is set to hold another show in the Philippines after 3 years

BACK IN MANILA. WWE superstars will make a splash again in Manila in September 2019. Poster from Wilbros Live Facebook page

Wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino dies at 82

Apr 18, 2018 - 11:24 PM

(UPDATED) The Italian-born superstar is the longest-reigning WWE Champion in history, holding it for over 7 years

SAMMARTINO. Wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino died on April 18, 2018. He was 82. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Goldberg leads WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees

Apr 07, 2018 - 1:46 PM

The Dudley Boyz, Ivory, Mark Henry, Jeff Jarrett, Hillbilly Jim, and singer Kid Rock complete the list of pro wrestling icons in this year's Hall of Fame

CLASS OF 2018. Goldberg, Ivory, Jeff Jarrett, Hillbilly Jim, The Dudley Boyz, Mark Henry, and Kid Rock compose the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Photos from Wikimedia Commons

WWE: Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka win historic Royal Rumble matches

Jan 29, 2018 - 3:10 PM

Also at the Royal Rumble event, WWE Champion AJ Styles and Universal Champion Brock Lesnar retain against their 2 respective opponents

HISTORIC WINS. WWE wrestlers Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka pick up the victory in their respective Royal Rumble matches on Sunday, January 28. Photos from Facebook

Ronda Rousey signs with WWE, appears after women's Royal Rumble

Jan 29, 2018 - 1:10 PM

The ex-MMA fighter will now compete in the WWE as a pro wrestler, reports ESPN.com

'ROWDY' RONDA. Ex-MMA fighter Ronda Rousey makes her first appearance as an official WWE superstar at the end of the Royal Rumble on Sunday, January 28. Photo from WWE.com

WATCH: Seth Rollins' banned 'Curb Stomp' finisher returns to RAW

Jan 16, 2018 - 1:24 PM

Perhaps the return of his finisher is just the spark 'The Architect' needs to build momentum as WrestleMania season approaches

RAW Deal: Injuries to Samoa Joe, Paige leave red brand with a raw deal in 2018

Jan 15, 2018 - 11:50 AM

Injuries to Samoa Joe and Paige leave a lot for writers to work around

INJURY LIST. Samoa Joe suffered a plantar fascia muscle injury while Paige is dealing with a neck injury which may have ended her career. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Predicting Clash of Champions 2017

Dec 16, 2017 - 3:40 PM

SmackDown Live wraps up the year with Clash of Champions, with AJ Styles defending the WWE Championship against Jinder Mahal

STYLES CLASH. Could the title come off 'The Phenomenal One' and go back to the 'Modern Day Maharajah?' It wouldn't shock the columnist. Photo from WWE.com

Rappler Talk Sports: Ex-WWE star Ho Ho Lun on wrestling in PH, SE Asia

Dec 06, 2017 - 7:05 PM

Ho Ho Lun will face the Philippines' own Robin Sane at Manila Wrestling Federation's next show, MWF Noche Buena, on Saturday, December 9

RAW Deal: Survival of the fittest

Oct 28, 2017 - 11:53 AM

The SmackDown vs Raw rivalry heats up before Survivor Series, but without much rhyme or reason

BRAND WARFARE. It was a cool visual to see SmackDown's roster attack RAW, but without anything tangible to play for in the second year of the new brand split we’re just forcing people to stick together for nothing. Photo from WWE.com

Kurt Angle wrestles in WWE for the first time in 11 years

Oct 23, 2017 - 7:12 PM

The Olympic Hero gets the call after a sweeping illness through the WWE locker room leaves a gap on the WWE TLC card

IT'S DAMN TRUE. Kurt Angle dished out Angle Slams and suplexes in his first WWE match since 2006. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Takeaways from Hell in a Cell 2017

Oct 14, 2017 - 12:41 PM

Sami Zayn was WWE's only remaining inscrutable good guy. That was, until Hell in a Cell 2017

SHOCKER. The heart-stopping Hell in a Cell match between Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon gave way to a shocking heel turn from Sami Zayn. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Predicting Hell in a Cell 2017

Oct 08, 2017 - 4:34 AM

This year's Hell in a Cell is not a perfect card on paper, but it’s a better sell that benefits from SmackDown’s thoughtful writing.

RAGE IN THE CAGE. Both the New Day/Usos and the Kevin Owens/Shane McMahon feuds have been written and built up masterfully, the drama ramped up properly that for the first time in a long time, there was no choice but to have these matches inside the Cell. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Will RAW also have No Mercy on Braun Strowman?

Sep 23, 2017 - 3:15 PM

Will Braun Strowman walk out of No Mercy as the WWE Universal champion, or will Brock Lesnar carry the title through to the Royal Rumble?

STRONG MAN. It boils down to what you believe will and should happen: does Lesnar win, but he won’t be seen again until the Royal Rumble, or does Strowman bring the championship back full-time to RAW? Photo from WWE.com

Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, legendary WWE manager, dies at 73

Sep 18, 2017 - 1:53 PM

The cause of death was not announced though Heenan had battled throat cancer in the past

LEGEND. Bobby Heenan was renowned to be the greatest manager and commentator in the history of professional wrestling. Photo from WWE official website.

RAW Deal: The Mae Young Classic, Part 2

Sep 09, 2017 - 3:09 PM

Also discussed is Enzo Amore s unusual booking on 205 Live

RING OF THEIR OWN. Bracketing issues aside, the Mae Young Classic has been a showcase tournament for women's wrestling talent. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: The Mae Young Classic

Sep 02, 2017 - 4:54 PM

Also the columnist goes in on that Roman Reigns vs John Cena confrontation

A RING OF THEIR OWN. The Mae Young Classic gives a platform for wrestlers like Beckett Sage and Bianca Belair but isn't without its bugs. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Lessons from the 2017 SummerSlam weekend

Aug 22, 2017 - 2:10 AM

SummerSlam has come and gone Here are a few points to take away from the weekend in wrestling

SUMMERSLAMMED. Brock Lesnar left the Barclays Center with the Universal Championship, and it’s clear that whoever does beat him one-on-one will get a monstrous rub. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Prepare the Battleground for destruction

Jul 22, 2017 - 7:45 PM

SmackDown s monthly pay per view is headlined by WWE champion Jinder Mahal vs Randy Orton in a Punjabi Prison match

BATTLEGROUND. The Punjabi Prison match plays to Jinder Mahal's strengths as a performer, but it remains to be seen if Randy Orton will be able to carry him through the match. The Photo from WWE.com

John Cena acknowledges his ‘days are numbered’ as a WWE performer

Jul 21, 2017 - 3:41 PM

John Cena will be 40 soon and is aware he might not be an active performer much longer

HUSTLE, LOYALTY, RESPECT. John Cena's 'You can't see me' catchphrase may soon take on another meaning. Photo from WWE.com

WWE’s Shane McMahon rescued after emergency helicopter landing

Jul 20, 2017 - 12:02 PM

Shane McMahon is no stranger to high falls but the WWE minority owner admits that the emergency landing was very unnerving

EMERGENCY LANDING. Shane McMahon was not injured after the helicopter he was riding in made an emergency crash landing. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Goodness gracious, Great Balls of Fire

Jul 09, 2017 - 2:04 PM

The show s name may be ridiculous but Great Balls of Fire is shaping up to be a must see card

GOODNESS GRACIOUS. Samoa Joe is shaping up to be Brock Lesnar's most credible looking challenger in years. Photo from WWE.com

Ball brothers guest at WWE Raw, LaVar steals show

Jun 27, 2017 - 12:16 PM

LaVar Ball is again the talk of the town as he goes topless with The Miz

RAW Deal: Who’s depositing some Money in the Bank this year?

Jun 17, 2017 - 2:16 PM

It s been a while since the WWE has had a Money in the Bank storyline Find out who this columnist is picking to bring down the briefcase

CASHING IN. Many fans may want to see Shinsuke Nakamura get the briefcase, but it could be Baron Corbin who walks away holding it high. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Important takeaways from Extreme Rules

Jun 10, 2017 - 2:08 PM

It was unexpected but having Samoa Joe wrestle Brock Lesnar was the most logical booking

UP NEXT. Samoa Joe came from out of nowhere, from a pack of better-known would-be contenders higher on the totem pole, to earn a shot at Brock Lesnar. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: All in on the Maharajah

May 27, 2017 - 2:03 PM

All of this—Mahal winning at Backlash Mahal not losing the title on SmackDown the Punjabi celebration—tells me the one thing I needed to know: they’re going all in on the Maharajah

CHAMP. Jinder Mahal is the WWE Champion. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: The 5 important stories from PWR Wrevolution X

May 07, 2017 - 2:59 PM

Check out which characters and stories fans should keep an eye on

BARNBURNER. Jake De Leon and "Beautiful" Billy Suede put together arguably the best fight in PWR history at Wrevolution X. Photo by Hub Pacheco/PWR

WWE programming switches from Fox Philippines to TV 5

Apr 18, 2017 - 6:17 PM

TV 5 announces in a surprise move that it will take over broadcast rights for World Wrestling Entertainment in the Philippines

RAW Deal: The ballad of Mauro Ranallo

Apr 14, 2017 - 5:00 AM

Mauro Ranallo s departure from his commentary seat raises questions about the culture at WWE

ABSENCE. Mauro Ranallo, the celebrated commentator who suffers from bipolar disorder and depression, has not been seen on-air for the WWE in a month. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: The biggest winners and losers of WrestleMania

Apr 08, 2017 - 4:26 PM

Which wrestlers saw their stocks rise and whose fell at WrestleMania 33 in the Sunshine State?

BRAYMANIA. The unpopular decision for Randy Orton to beat Bray Wyatt for the WWE championship means SmackDown now has two duds on the title scene. Photo from WWE.com

Undertaker may have just wrestled his final match at WrestleMania 33

Apr 03, 2017 - 4:03 PM

Undertaker suffers his second defeat at WrestleMania taking the 3 count from Roman Reigns in a passing of the torch moment

THANK YOU TAKER. What can make a stadium full of people cry? The possible retirement of Undertaker. Photo from WWE.com

WATCH: Hardy Boyz return at WrestleMania 33, win tag titles

Apr 03, 2017 - 12:26 PM

Well look who s back in the WWE

BROKEN RETURN. The Hardy Boyz shocked the wrestling world with their return to WWE. Photo from wwe.com

RAW Deal: Calling the post-WrestleMania fallout

Apr 01, 2017 - 4:38 PM

The predictions for WrestleMania 33 are in Now it s time to predict what happens after Mania

DEMON RETURNS. Finn Balor never lost his title in the ring and may be back in the main event picture after WrestleMania. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Looking at WrestleMania 33

Mar 18, 2017 - 2:37 PM

Two weeks away from WrestleMania 33 in Orlando let’s run through the match ups one by one and see what we can expect from all of them

CHALLENGER. Brock Lesnar will challenge Universal Champion Goldberg at WrestleMania 33. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Part-time hater

Mar 11, 2017 - 6:00 PM

If only wrestlers from Lesnar s era can beat the Beast Incarnate what message does that send to fans about the current full time roster?

CHAMPION. WWE has yet to learn its lesson, relying on big stars who don’t slug it out in the ring every night for WrestleMania, instead of making the product must-see by writing good stories and heightening the drama organically. Photo from WWE.com

Finn Bálor returns to the ring after 7 months on injured list

Mar 11, 2017 - 1:51 PM

Finn Bálor makes his return as the Road to WrestleMania takes a surprising turn

DEMON KING RETURNS. Finn Balor returns to action for the first time in 7 months, putting him in the mix for WrestleMania 33. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Strife in the Fastlane

Mar 04, 2017 - 6:00 PM

Here are some Fastlane to WrestleMania predictions

FASTLANE. Goldberg will go up against reigning champ Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship title. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: Win, lose, or draw

Feb 25, 2017 - 4:40 PM

SmackDown Live once again proves that they’re masters of hitting two birds—multiple birds actually—with one stone

BATTLE ROYAL. After Randy Orton gives way to the champion Bray Wyatt, what will come out of the controversial finish to the 10-man Battle Royal? Let's examine the possibilities. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: The era of Bray Wyatt

Feb 18, 2017 - 10:59 AM

Bray Wyatt a character which didn t seem to need a championship to become a star has redefined the belt he now carries on SmackDown Live

FOLLOW THE DOLLAR SIGNS. After a few shaky years, the WWE is finally running full-steam behind Bray Wyatt. It's up to SmackDown Live not to ruin a good thing. Photo from WWE.com

RAW Deal: The Royal Rumble weekend postmortem

Feb 05, 2017 - 9:00 AM

What s going on so far in the first few days of WrestleMania season?

RKO. Randy Orton wins this year's WWE Royal Rumble. Photo from WWE.com

Kurt Angle to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Jan 17, 2017 - 12:58 PM

Nearly 11 years since his last WWE appearance The Olympic Hero will be enshrined at WrestleMania 33 weekend

OLYMPIC HERO. Kurt Angle is coming back to the WWE. It's true. It's damn true. File photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images/AFP

WATCH: Donald Trump, US President-elect, takes Stone Cold Stunner

Dec 08, 2016 - 1:28 PM

With Linda McMahon s appointment there are now two people in the incoming administration who have felt Stone Cold Steve Austin s wrath

PRESIDENTIAL BUMP. US President elect Donald Trump learned not to cross the Toughest SOB at WrestleMania 23. Photo from WWE.com