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  • Cuatrero Sentenced To 12 Years And 8 Months In Prison

    Cuatrero Sentenced To 12 Years And 8 Months In Prison

    The Mexican wrestler Cuatrero has reportedly been sentenced to 12 years and 8 months in prison, according to information circulating from Mexican media outlets over the past several hours. The sentence is reportedly connected to charges involving domestic violence and attempted femicide against WWE Superstar Stephanie Vaquer.

    The news quickly began spreading across social media after Mexican outlet 24 Horas published the initial report regarding the court’s decision. As of this writing, additional official details surrounding the legal process have not yet been publicly disclosed, and no further public statements from those involved have been released.

    The case involving Cuatrero and Stephanie Vaquer has remained a major topic within the wrestling industry since 2023. During that year, Vaquer filed legal accusations against the wrestler. Since then, Cuatrero has remained away from professional wrestling activity while the legal proceedings continued in Mexico.

    Stephanie Vaquer, who has gained international recognition through her work in companies such as CMLL and WWE, has not publicly commented on the reported sentence at the time of publication.

  • TKO Announces New Seven-Event Partnership Over Three Years With The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance

    TKO Announces New Seven-Event Partnership Over Three Years With The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance

    TKO has announced a new Seven-Event partnership over three years with Arizona Sports & Events Alliance.

    TKO sent out a press release today announcing a new Three Year, Seven Event partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance that will see them bring marquee UFC, WWE, PBR and Zuffa Boxing events to Arizona.

    Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO, commented on the new partnership stating: “We’re excited to build this long-term partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to bring some of our biggest events to the state. We look forward to creating unforgettable moments for fans across the region over the next three years.”

    Jay Parry, President & CEO of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, also commented on the new partnership saying, “Arizona has proven time and again that we are built to host the biggest moments in sports and entertainment, and we are proud to join forces with TKO on this multi-year partnership. This partnership reflects the momentum and innovative spirit of our community, and the dedication to creating high-impact experiences that drive tourism, economic impact and global visibility for our state.”

    You can read the full press release below.

    TKO AND ARIZONA SPORTS & EVENTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE LANDMARK AGREEMENT TO BRING MARQUEE UFC, WWE, PBR, AND ZUFFA BOXING EVENTS TO ARIZONA

    Seven-event partnership over three years will feature premier live sports and entertainment experiences in Arizona

    PHOENIX, ARIZ. and NEW YORK, NY – May 12, 2026 – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), together with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, today announced a multi-year agreement that will stage a series of premier UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona.

    The seven-event agreement will span three years and feature some of TKO’s most high-profile live events, creating new opportunities for fans to experience UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in one of the country’s leading sports and entertainment markets.

    “We’re excited to build this long-term partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance to bring some of our biggest events to the state,” said Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President, Event Development and Operations for TKO. “We look forward to creating unforgettable moments for fans across the region over the next three years.”

    “Arizona has proven time and again that we are built to host the biggest moments in sports and entertainment, and we are proud to join forces with TKO on this multi-year partnership,” said Jay Parry, President & CEO of the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance. “This partnership reflects the momentum and innovative spirit of our community, and the dedication to creating high-impact experiences that drive tourism, economic impact and global visibility for our state.”

    Additional details, including event-specific information, dates, and ticket information will be shared at a later date.

    TKO’s agreement with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance is one of a growing number of partnerships between TKO and government and private partners in communities around the world that are eager to host TKO’s marquee live events. Through these partnerships, TKO is reaching more fans in more markets, delivering memorable experiences while generating meaningful economic and cultural impact for host communities.

    About TKO
    TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

    About UFC®
    UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

    About WWE
    WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

    About PBR (Professional Bull Riders)
    PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 800 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, the organization launched PBR Teams—10 teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. PBR events are broadcast on CBS Television Network and Paramount+. PBR is a part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, Instagram at Instagram.com/PBR and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.

    About Zuffa Boxing
    Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

    About Arizona Sports & Events Alliance (the Alliance)
    The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance is the state’s lead organization dedicated to attracting, planning and hosting major events for Arizona. As Arizona’s front door for world-class sports, entertainment and commercial events, the Alliance unites civic, business, tourism, Native American and sports leaders with governing bodies to deliver exceptional experiences, fuel economic growth and elevate Arizona’s global profile. For more information, visit AZSportsAlliance.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/AZSportsAlliance, X at X.com/AZSportAlliance, Instagram at Instagram.com/AZSportsAlliance, TikTok.com/@AZSportsAlliance and LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/company/arizona-sports-events-alliance.

     

     

     

  • AEW Action Figure Line At Jazwares Shuts Down, Employees Laid Off

    AEW Action Figure Line At Jazwares Shuts Down, Employees Laid Off

    Some big news in the wrestling action figure space made its way to the surface recently.

    On Friday, May 8th, Wrestling Figure News reporter revealed that the toy company Jazwarew laid off their entire AEW team that day.

    “Late Friday, I got word that, unfortunately, the entire AEW Jazwares team over there at Jazwares were laid off on Friday.”

    What this means for the AEW action figure business remains to be seen as nothing new has been announced as of now.

    AEW has been partners with Jazwares since 2020 – who had created 3 different lines for the figured – Unmatched, Supreme, and VAULT.

    Bodyslam will keep you all updated as any new information becomes available.

    Full video below:

  • Monday Night RAW Preview – May 11, 2026

    Monday Night RAW Preview – May 11, 2026

     

    RAW is live tonight from Knoxville, Tennessee.

    -The WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella & Paige will be there tonight after they were called out by Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez last week.

    Will Judgment Day get a shot at the titles, or will the champs elude them?

     

    Six Man Tag Team Match
    -The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) team up with Joe Hendry to take on The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory, Bron Breakker) w/Paul Heyman

     

    –Oba Femi open challenge – who will step up?

     

    -After losing to Roman Reigns at Backlash, Jacob Fatu will take part in the Roman Reigns Acknowledgement Ceremony.

     

    All this, plus more, tonight on RAW. 8pm Eastern/7pm Central on Netflix.

  • Spoilers: ROH on HonorClub Taping Results – May 9th, 2026

    Spoilers: ROH on HonorClub Taping Results – May 9th, 2026

    Ring of Honor recorded their upcoming ROH on HonorClub tapings on Saturday May 9th, 2026 at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

    If you do not wish to know any SPOILERS for the upcoming episode of ROH on HonorClub then DO NOT READ BELOW HERE.

    Below are the quick spoiler results from the recent ROH on HonorClub tapings:

    • Two On One Handicap Match: Satnam Singh defeated CD Bennett & James Tapia
    • Pure Rules Match: Josh Woods defeated Angelico (w/Serpentico)
    • Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match: Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) defeated Hyan
    • Blake Christian (w/Lee Johnson) defeated Evil Uno (w/Alex Reynolds)
    • Deonna Purrazzo defeated Kaci Lennox
    • Shane Taylor Promotions (Carlie Bravo, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean w/Anthony Ogogo & Christyan XO) defeated Eddie Kingston, Mance Warner & Ortiz
    • ROH World Television Championship Match: AR Fox defeated Nick Wayne (w/Kip Sabian & Mother Wayne) (c) to become the new ROH World TV Champion
    • Dalton Castle & The Outrunners (Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd) defeated Baby Keef, Puma Johnson & Xander Maddox
    • Bandido defeated Action Andretti
    • Mixed Six Man Tag Team Match: The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari, Stori Denali & Tony Nese w/Mark Sterling) defeated Jacey Love, Maxx Stardom & Ricky Martinez
    • Death Riders (Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta w/Jon Moxley & PAC) defeated Adam Priest & Tommy Billington
    • Marina Shafir & MIT (Athena & Billie Starkz) defeated Lacey Lane, Maya World & Yuka Sakazaki

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • CZW Blacklight 5 Results – May 9th, 2026

    CZW Blacklight 5 Results – May 9th, 2026

    Combat Zone Wrestling held their Blacklight 5 event on Saturday May 9th, 2026 from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon, Pennsylvania. The event aired on IWTV.

    Below are the quick results for CZW’s Blacklight 5:

    • Desean Pratt defeated Shimbashi – (10:36)
    • Four-Way Match: Tyler Ski defeated Chris Calluda, Christian Rocco and Dred Knot – (6:47)
    • Cosmic defeated Diamond Virago – (11:11)
    • Anthony Gangone, EN Bush & Nicco Grey defeated Matt Quay & Post Game (Mike Walker & Vinny Talotta) – (10:09)
    • Jimmy Lloyd defeated Tyler Jordan – (3:56)
    • The Philly Marino Experience (Marino Tenaglia & Philly Collins) defeated Mob Hill (James Gray & Jermaine) – (7:45)
    • AKIRA & Brando Lee defeated Vendetta (Eran Ashe & Troy Parker) – (21:22)

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • A Tribute to Asuka- An Empress Who Deserves More Than Flowers

    A Tribute to Asuka- An Empress Who Deserves More Than Flowers

    History was made last night at WWE’s Backlash as Asuka faced Iyo Sky in a 1-on-1 match. What was the history? This was the first time in the promotion’s history that two Japanese wrestler’s had a singles match against each other on a WWE premium live event (PLE). It ended with Iyo Sky coming out the victor, a beautiful and emotional exchange between the two women, and what looked like a passing of the torch from Asuka to Iyo.

    Is this the end for Asuka’s career with WWE? Is this just beginning of the end with Asuka being semi-retired? This something that we don’t know right now but it has a lot of people on social media talking. If this either the end or even the beginning of the end, Asuka deserves her praise and her flowers for her love of and dedication to the business.

    Asuka debuted in the promotion AtoZ in Japan in June of 2004 where she stayed until she was diagnosed with chronic nephritis in March of 2006 and retired from wrestling. She made her return to wrestling in September of 2007 as a freelance wrestler. She even ran some of her own shows as a promotion in Japan at the time did not like the fact she called out some allegedly predatory activity, which we won’t go into here. While in the promotion NEO Japan Women’s pro wrestling, she regularly tagged with Mio Shirai, Iyo Sky’s sister. In October of 2011, she debuted in the United States for the both Shimmer Women’s Athletes and Chikara. It is her work with Shimmer that is credited with her learning the American style of wrestling.

    It was during her time with Chikara that her future WWE co-superstar, Drew Gulak, met her. He has nothing but good things to say about the Empress of Tomorrow:

    “I met Asuka when she came in to work for Chikara in 2011. Her and Sara del Rey put on the match of the night in the middle of Tennessee with a missing bottom rope! (The middle one snapped in an earlier match and they swapped it out mid show.) I got to see her again in 2016 when she was with NXT here and there at the performance center when I was touring with the RAW brand and 205 Live. We would often train together at the performance center and I’d get to catch up with her backstage at RAW and SmackDown after she debuted on their main roster.”

    He continues by saying: “Asuka represents Japanese Wrestling at its best and constantly shows how their dedication and respect for all aspects of Professional Wrestling sets and raises the bar worldwide. She connects with fans as well as any of the best performers of all time. And she did so with so many challenges by getting a later start than many of her peers in Japan and raising a family and moving overseas and overcoming a language barrier. It’s difficult enough to make it as a wrestler so I am always blown away by the ones who cross cultural barriers to do it. I have many fond memories of getting to spend some time around this absolute legend of a person and no matter what she’s up to next it will be great.”

    Drew Gulak and Asuka. *included with permission from Drew Gulak

    Before she signed with the WWE in August of 2014, she tagged with none other than Kenny Omega against Masato Tanaka and Hikaru Shida. This match can be easily found online if you want to watch it and I highly suggest you do which is why I am selfishly sneaking it into this article. In September of 2015, it was revealed in a press conference in Toyko that she was the first Japanese female to have signed with the WWE since Bull Nakano in 1994. It is said that she was almost moved to the main roster in March of 2016 but she was thought to be the anchor of the NXT brand and was needed there.

    Her joy and love for wrestling was always so apparent whenever she entered the ring. The pride in the presentation of her character to her joyfully dancing in the elevator during the pandemic era corporate ladder match for the Money In The Bank briefcase, her love for this great business. If this is the end or even the beginning of the end of Asuka’s wrestling career as an in ring performer, we should all be so grateful to have witnessed her paving the way for other Japanese women coming to the States and for the joy she has brought to us all.

    Domo Arigatogozaimasu, Asuka. We all wish you the best of luck where ever your decision or path takes you. Whether its still wrestling, developing video games, or writing more articles, you will be amazing. Just know how loved and appreciated you are.

    Here are her list of accomplishments as a wrestler in WWE:

    •  3x WWE Women’s Champion
    • 1x WWE Women’s World Champion
    •  1x NXT Women’s Champion
    • 5x WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion
    •  1x Royal Rumble Winner (and FIRST women to win the rumble)
    •  1x MITB Winner
    •  1x Mixed Match Challenge Winner
    •  1x Elimination Chamber Winner

     

  • AEW Dynamite Preview – May 13, 2026

    AEW Dynamite Preview – May 13, 2026

     

    Last night during the LIVE AEW Collision episode, new matches for this upcoming weeks Dynamite have been revealed for Wednesday night.

    -After a successful World Title defense against PAC on Collision, Darby Allin will defend against Don Callis Family member Konosuke Takeshita.

    -Also during the Collision event last night, it was announced that the Owen Hart tournament would be returning, and the brackets for both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be revealed on Wednesday Night Dynamite.

    -We’ll hear from former two-time AEW World Heavyweight champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman – MJF!

    -Former TNA X Division champion Ace Austin takes on Will Ospreay. Many fans have been wanting to see this match for quite awhile. Ace signed with AEW around this time last year, while Ospreay recently returned from a pretty severe neck injury.

    -In a massive 5 on 5 match, The Young Bucks will partner up with the team of Cope & Christian, as well as current AEW Trios champion Orange Cassidy to take on current AEW Tag Team champions FTR, the Dogs – David Finlay & Clark Conners – as well as former AEW National champion Tommaso Ciampa.

    Tune into AEW Dynamite at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central on Wednesday Night on TBS and streaming on HBO MAX.

  • CCW Destiny Awaits 2026 Results – May 9th, 2026

    CCW Destiny Awaits 2026 Results – May 9th, 2026

    Coastal Championship Wrestling held their annual Destiny Awaits event on Saturday May 9th, 2026 from the MidFlorida Event Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The event aired on the CCW YouTube Channel.

    Below are the quick results for CCW’s Destiny Awaits 2026:

    • Stallion Rogers defeated Ilan – (9:12)
    • Vinny Pacifico defeated Gorgeous Gregory – (8:16)
    • CCW Cruiserweight Championship Match: Marvin Cruz (c) defeated Severen (w/Invidia) to retain the CCW Cruiserweight Title – (5:49)
    • Cha Cha Charlie & Jackal Stevens defeated Agony & Veritas via DQ – (10:30)
    • Ben Bishop defeated Mike Cunningham – (11:22)
    • CCW Women’s Championship Match: Kristin Blaze (c) defeated Valentina Rossi to retain the CCW Women’s Title – (10:40)
    • CCW Tag Team Championship Match: Monster Mosh (Ozzy Kilmeister & Skitz) defeated The King’s Court (Daniel Lacey & Eddie Valentine w/Marvin Cruz) (c) by DQ. The King’s Court retain the CCW Tag Team Titles – (17:33)

    You can watch the entire CCW Destiny Awaits 2026 below.

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • Lucha Libre AAA on FOX Results – May 9th, 2026

    Lucha Libre AAA on FOX Results – May 9th, 2026

    Triple Threat Match: Octagón Jr. vs. Lince Dorado vs. Cruz Del Toro

    AAA opened the night with a fast-paced triple threat match between Octagón Jr., Lince Dorado, and Cruz Del Toro. The bout featured nonstop aerial offense, quick counters, and high-impact action from start to finish.

    Early in the match, Cruz Del Toro gained control against Octagón Jr. However, Lince Dorado interrupted the attack and launched himself to the outside with a dive onto Del Toro. Moments later, Octagón Jr. answered with a twisting dive onto both opponents to regain momentum.

    The pace continued to escalate as the three competitors traded offense throughout the match. Lince Dorado connected with a stunner-like maneuver on Octagón Jr., but Cruz Del Toro broke up the pinfall attempt at two. Shortly after, Octagón responded with a Golden Plex, though Lince once again stopped the finish by placing Del Toro’s legs on the ropes.

    Cruz Del Toro later cut off Octagón Jr. from the top rope before delivering a Coast to Coast. Lince Dorado answered with a huge 450 Splash as the action continued at a relentless pace.

    Result: Lince Dorado defeated Cruz Del Toro after connecting with a Bronco Buster.

    Backstage Segment

    Backstage, Dorian Roldán was seen talking on the phone before being interrupted by Chessman. During the conversation, Chessman mentioned that he had a meeting with Dorian’s mother regarding the General Manager position.

    Jessy Jackson vs. La Catalina

    Before the match began, Flammer made her entrance to watch the action from ringside.

    The match started with a technical exchange between Jessy Jackson and La Catalina. Jessy quickly took control with an aggressive approach, including a brutal knee strike against the ropes that nearly ended the match. Nevertheless, La Catalina responded with a dropkick from the top rope before following up with offense in the corner to regain momentum.

    Jessy Jackson later regained control with several strikes and a double knee attack. Despite the punishment, La Catalina fought back and mounted a final comeback sequence. She sent Jessy into the ropes before climbing to the top rope and delivering a crossbody splash for the victory.

    Result: La Catalina defeated Jessy Jackson after hitting a top-rope crossbody.

    Following the match, Las Tóxicas attacked La Catalina. Flammer also joined the assault, delivering a hard elbow strike to the chest.

    Lola Vice attempted to make the save but was quickly overwhelmed by the numbers advantage. Finally, Bayley appeared to even the odds and helped clear the ring alongside La Catalina and Lola.

    Psycho Clown and Pagano Face-to-Face

    With Psycho Clown in the ring, he called out Pagano to confront him over everything that has happened in recent weeks. Psycho stated that the situation goes far beyond championships or matches and made it clear that he suspects someone close to them. He admitted it hurts to believe that one of his own brothers could be behind everything happening.

    Pagano reminded Psycho Clown of all the wars and battles they have fought together throughout the years. He denied attacking his partners and claimed that someone is trying to destroy the family from within.

    However, Pagano warned Psycho Clown to be careful with his accusations and suggested that the truth might be closer than he realizes. Psycho then shoved Pagano in the middle of the ring. Pagano responded by saying that once the truth finally comes out, Psycho will understand that he was never on the wrong side.

    As Psycho Clown stood on the entrance ramp, he was suddenly attacked by War Raiders. Pagano immediately ran from the ring to make the save. Afterward, Psycho attempted to thank him, but Pagano rejected the gesture by pushing his hand away before both men exited in opposite directions.