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Rhea Ripley Suffers Black Eye on SmackDown

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2026

Rhea Ripley Suffers Black Eye on SmackDown – Rhea Ripley walked away from the February 20 episode of SmackDown with a noticeable facial injury following her singles match against Giulia. The bout took place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. During the contest, Ripley appeared to suffer the injury after taking a curb stomp from her opponent.

After the match ended, marks were clearly visible on Ripley’s face. Footage shared online showed the damage, including a pronounced black eye. Ripley later addressed the situation on Instagram. In her post, she shared an image of the injury and included a short message aimed at Giulia, writing “happy birthday.”

The incident adds another layer to the ongoing rivalry between the teams. Ripley currently holds the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside IYO SKY. The champions have been engaged in a feud with Giulia and Kiana James in recent weeks. Tensions between the two sides have continued to build as they move forward on television.

Despite the injury, Ripley remains scheduled for upcoming competition. She is set to participate in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, one of WWE’s major stipulation bouts on the road to WrestleMania.

This latest injury is not the first time Ripley has dealt with facial damage inside the ring. In 2024, she suffered what was described as an orbital socket and broken nose injury. That setback forced her to compete while wearing a protective face mask. The following year, in 2025, she endured another broken nose, once again requiring protective gear during matches.

Ripley has consistently continued to compete at a high level despite these setbacks. Her latest injury now becomes another challenge as she prepares for future matches while continuing her rivalry on SmackDown.

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Backstage Reaction to Asuka, Bayley, Natalya Match on WWE RAW

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2026

Backstage Reaction to Asuka, Bayley, Natalya Match on WWE RAW – A chaotic Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match on the February 16 episode of WWE RAW sparked strong reactions online, but there was reportedly no fallout behind the scenes.

The Triple Threat match featured Asuka, Bayley, and Natalya competing for a spot in the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber. While the bout carried high stakes, several sequences drew attention for the wrong reasons. Fans pointed out awkward suplex landings and a Doomsday Body Press that did not fully connect as intended. Timing appeared off during parts of the match, leading to heavy discussion across social media.

Despite the visible miscues, a report from Fightful Select stated that none of the competitors generated backstage heat. There were no reported internal issues or disciplinary reactions tied to the performance. Officials reportedly viewed it as an off night rather than a larger concern.

In the end, the match produced a decisive outcome. Asuka secured the victory by forcing Bayley to submit to the Asuka Lock. The submission win earned her a place inside the Women’s Elimination Chamber.

Asuka now advances to the Elimination Chamber premium live event scheduled for Saturday, February 28 at the United Center. The event will stream live in the United States on the ESPN App and internationally on Netflix.

Although the in-ring execution was not flawless, the result moved the storyline forward without reported backstage tension. Asuka’s victory adds another former champion to the Chamber field as WWE finalizes the lineup for one of its key events of the year.

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Eric Bischoff Questions WBD’s Reported Minority Stake in AEW

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2026

Eric Bischoff Questions WBD’s Reported Minority Stake in AEW – Eric Bischoff is not convinced that Warner Bros. Discovery holds only a small ownership stake in All Elite Wrestling.

Speaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff addressed ongoing discussion about WBD’s reported minority position in AEW. Public reports have suggested the company owns less than five percent. Bischoff made it clear he believes the real figure could be significantly higher.

“I mean, the spin, the distortion, the lies by omission — with regard to probably every wrestling organization at some point, and probably every business at some point — that’s just the normal course of business. I’m not surprised.”

Bischoff referenced AEW’s widely discussed media rights deal, reportedly valued at $185 million per year, and questioned whether the disclosed ownership percentage tells the full story. He suggested the equity stake could fall between 20 and 25 percent.

“It’s like the nonsense with AEW and the 5 million a year contract. Then you hear about whether Time Warner owned a percentage of AEW. Now it’s out that it’s under 5%. Here’s my other prediction: when it’s all said and done — and we may never know unless there’s a merger or acquisition that forces the issue — I suspect the equity is somewhere between 20 and 25%, not the 2% or 3% or whatever number has been released online for the internet wrestling community to run with.”

Bischoff also pointed to recent corporate disclosures and media reports, implying they were released for a reason.

“You look at the dots. You look at little pieces of information. You look at patterns over time. There was a reason why CNN and Warner released information about Warner’s position in AEW last week. It wasn’t necessarily bad. It didn’t smell good. It didn’t smell bad. It just smelled different.”

Drawing from his experience during his time running WCW under Turner ownership, Bischoff said he doubts the public has access to the full financial structure.

“I think there’s more to that than meets the eye. I suspect there’s more involvement from Time Warner in AEW than we’ve been led to believe or what’s readily available to the public.”

He emphasized that he does not have direct knowledge of the arrangement but believes equity can be structured in multiple ways.

“I think they own more than we’ve been told. Maybe it’s 5%, but we all know there are ways to structure things. There are generally accepted accounting principles — there are ways to account for equity in different forms. I don’t know anything for certain. But I know what I went through at Turner. I saw how things worked. We’ll see what happens. I’ve been about 98% correct so far. Maybe this is the one that takes me down. Who knows? We’ll find out eventually. Hopefully, we’ll find out.”

At this time, there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact percentage WBD owns in AEW. Bischoff’s comments reflect his personal view that the publicly reported number may not represent the full picture.

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WWE Discussing Character Change for Lyra Valkyria

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2026

WWE Discussing Character Change for Lyra Valkyria – Lyra Valkyria may be headed for a shift in direction following several weeks of setbacks on WWE programming.

After spending months teaming with Bayley, the duo has struggled to gain momentum. They have repeatedly approached Adam Pearce in pursuit of a Women’s Tag Team Championship opportunity, but Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY continue to hold the titles without Valkyria and Bayley breaking through as top contenders.

According to BodySlam, WWE has held internal discussions about adjusting Valkyria’s on-screen persona. Sources indicated that the company is considering presenting her with a more aggressive edge. The proposed change would reflect the visible frustration that both Valkyria and Bayley have shown in recent weeks.

The timing aligns with recent developments. Valkyria and Bayley both failed to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, extending their run of missed opportunities. Despite consistently calling for bigger matches and title shots, they have yet to secure a defining victory in the tag team division.

A character adjustment could signal a turning point. A more intense version of Valkyria may bring a sharper attitude and a willingness to take risks inside the ring. Whether that results in a tougher tag team approach alongside Bayley or a larger change in alignment has not been clarified.

At this stage, there is no confirmed timetable for when any shift would appear on television. WWE is known to discuss creative ideas internally before finalizing plans, so the concept remains under consideration.

If the reported discussions move forward, Valkyria could soon present a different side of her character as she looks to move past recent disappointments and establish herself in a crowded division.

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Backstage Report On Potential For WWE Match Between Logan Paul & Bad Bunny

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2026

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Chatter about Logan Paul and Bad Bunny facing off in a WWE ring has revved up in recent weeks, largely due to comments made by the former. Logan initially raised eyebrows when he asserted his disinterest in the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which featured a performance from Bunny. Days later, Logan then peeled back the curtain on “Impaulsive,” revealing that 80% of his remark served as a work, while the other 20% expressed his genuine lack of excitement for halftime shows overall.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE officials expect a tag team match between Logan and Bunny to materialize at some point in the future. As it stands, though, the match is reportedly not amongst WWE’s imminent plans.

Elsewhere on “Impaulsive,” Logan himself confirmed that the idea of him wrestling Bunny has been brought up backstage in WWE. “Bad Bunny is a world-renowned superstar,” Logan said. “He also can be a WWE Superstar when he wants. He’s a good wrestler. He can f****ng wrestle. There have been talks about maybe us wrestling. It’s been floated around. I’ve been candid about the fact that I’d love to do it. I think it would be the greatest WWE match of all time. I really believe that.”

The figures that may partner with Logan and Bunny for such a bout were not mentioned in WON’s report. In the eyes of some pundits, however, Jake Paul and Damian Priest seem like logical candidates.

WWE fans last saw Bunny in action at Backlash 2023, where he defeated Priest in a San Juan Street Fight. Prior to that, Bunny and Priest worked together in a tag match at WrestleMania 37, defeating The Miz and John Morrison.