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Match Spotlight: Stone Cold Steve Austin Vs. The Rock, WWE WrestleMania X-7

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2026

This really is the type of match that makes you want to rip your shirt off and scream at the top of your lungs, it’s that good.

The story leading up to match is threaded all the way through, how far will Steve Austin go to become the WWE Champion? It leads to a fairly basic structure that works so well as time goes by, aided by the mysterious No Disqualification stipulation that was added at the last minute. There isn’t a moment to breathe in the early going as both Austin and The Rock are just throwing everything at each other. There’s punching, kicking, throws, brawling in the crowd, the makeshift Spanish announce table is fearing for whatever life it had left, the main announce table crumbles under the weight of the situation, there isn’t any room for rest.

With Austin working as the heel, regardless of what the crowd thought of him, it really aided the match as he is just going for it. Flipping off poor Earl Hebner, ripping the turnbuckle pad off which would only come back to haunt him, using the ring bell as a weapon, the crowd really want to see him beat The Rock to a bloody pulp and they get what they paid for. The bladejobs from both men are excellent, and they both get to show off how much the WWE Championship means to them when they trade Sharpshooters and the blood is gushing from their heads. The call-back to WrestleMania 13 is obvious on Austin’s side, but The Rock really sells it for all its worth, especially when Austin refuses to break the hold, and again, another example of Austin doing whatever it takes to get the win.

Austin even digs so far into his bag of tricks that he locks in the Million Dollar Dream from his Ringmaster days which gets a muffled reaction as fans are just beside themselves with excitement, but for the long-time fans it was a great little easter egg. Both men trade finishers, the monitors from the announce tables get used and before you know it, here comes Vince McMahon. By now we all know why he was there, but there was a genuine sense of confusion when he strutted to the ring.

McMahon drags The Rock off of Austin showing that he is on Austin’s side, and then the steel chair gets introduced and the closing stretch is just electric. Every kickout gets a monstrous reaction, even for The Rock as fans gradually side with him, but once The Rock kicks out of the Stunner, he’s met with 16 chair shots and that’s it, Austin has done it, he’s the WWE Champion, but he’s sold his soul to the devil in order for it to happen. Austin and McMahon shake hands, drink beer, hit The Rock with the title belt for the road, and while the Texas faithful got to see their hometown boy win the big one again, WWE fans around the world had to sit and watch as they lost “The Texas Rattlesnake” to the dark side.

CEO David Ellison Intends To Combine AEW Streamer HBO Max With Paramount Plus

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2026

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The sale of Warner Brothers Discovery took a massive turn last week, when Netflix, who had agreed to purchase WBD just a few months ago, officially withdrew their bid, allowing Paramount Skydance to swoop in and purchase WBD instead. While there are still many questions to be answered about the upcoming WBD/Paramount deal and the ramifications it will have on media, for wrestling fans, the concern remains AEW and how, or if, this merger will affect the promotion when it’s time to negotiate a new media rights deal in 2027 or 2028.

In the meantime, however, one potential change could affect AEW’s place on HBO Max, which currently houses the AEW video library and broadcasts AEW PPVs. According to Variety, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison recently revealed some of the plans Paramount has for WBD during an investors call. While he stressed wanting to keep certain WBD properties like HBO “independent,” Ellison admitted there was plan was in place to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service some time down the road.

“As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct to consumer subscribers,” Ellison said. “We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the space.

“At Paramount, by the middle of this year, we’ll have completed the consolidation of our three services under one unified stack, and you can see us taking a similar approach to this platform going forward. And we think the combined offering, and given the amount of content and what we can do from the tech side, really will put us in a position to be able to compete with the most scaled players in DTC.”

Cody Rhodes Teases Different WrestleMania 42 Direction

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2026

“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes has opened up about how his path to WrestleMania 42 could look very different from what fans are expecting.

Speaking on UnSportsmanLike with Evan Cohen, Chris Canty, and Michelle Smallmon, Rhodes reflected on how this year’s road to WrestleMania is shaping up, particularly with a renewed focus on championship gold rather than the traditional underdog pursuit that has defined parts of his recent journey.

Rhodes was careful not to reveal too much but hinted that the narrative may not follow the typical formula.

“Well, no spoilers in terms of , because it’s ever evolving as WWE is. Especially with like the introduction of this new blood, like an Oba, Trick, and these amazing stars that are stars now and stars to be. One thing that I think it won’t , a lot of people are like, ‘Oh, it’s about the chase.’ I think this year might go differently than perhaps that normally presents itself.”

His comments suggest that while many are anticipating another dramatic climb toward the top, the story could pivot in an unexpected direction. With fresh talent rising through the ranks and the landscape constantly shifting, Rhodes appears ready to adapt rather than retrace old steps.

He also spoke highly of Triple H’s creative leadership as WrestleMania returns to Las Vegas, praising the WWE Chief Content Officer’s vision and trust in guiding him through major moments.

“And again, QB1 is this great [nickname]. I love it for the reason that, I like the moniker, sure. But Triple H is the coach, for real. And he has been really good with me about calling plays, and plays that maybe I don’t know. But I haven’t been steered wrong yet. So I am very curious where he takes the direction of WrestleMania returning to Las Vegas, which is so exciting. We had so much fun there last year. Returning there and what that will be, I don’t know if it will be, I think you’ve got it in your mind that I’m going somewhere and I hope you’re right. But who knows?”

With WrestleMania 42 heading back to Las Vegas and Rhodes once again positioned at the forefront of WWE programming, the pieces are in place for another defining chapter in his career. Whether it is about the chase or something entirely different, the American Nightmare is clearly ready for whatever play is called next.

You can check out the full interview on UnSportsmanLike for more from Rhodes on WrestleMania, new talent, and what lies ahead.

Cory Zero Hospitalized After Shocking Balcony Powerbomb Spot

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2026

AEW Media Future Could Shift Under Proposed Streaming Merger

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2026

AEW’s media landscape may soon look very different as major movement in the streaming world begins to take shape.

A new report from Variety outlines a proposed acquisition that would see Paramount Skydance move forward with plans to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. If approved by regulators, the long term goal is to merge Paramount Plus with HBO Max into one unified streaming service. That development carries major implications for AEW.

At present, HBO Max is home to weekly episodes of Dynamite and Collision, offers AEW pay per views for purchase, and features a growing archive of past events. Should the merger go through, AEW programming would likely be folded into a significantly larger global streaming platform with expanded international distribution.

Paramount CEO David Ellison addressed the strategy during an investor call, highlighting the scale of what the combined service could become.

“We will combine the streaming portfolios of the two companies into one stronger platform over the coming years. there are more than 200 million subscribers today, and more than 100 countries and territories worldwide, positioning us to compete effectively with the leading streaming services in today’s marketplace.”

He continued by explaining the broader consolidation approach.

“As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives us a little over 200 million direct to consumer subscribers. We think that really positions us to compete with the leaders in the space. At Paramount, by the middle of this year, we’ll have completed the consolidation of our three services under one unified stack, and you can see us taking a similar approach to this platform going forward. And we think the combined offering, and given the amount of content and what we can do from the tech side, really will put us in a position to be able to compete with the most scaled players in Direct to Consumer.”

Importantly for AEW’s television presence, the proposed acquisition also includes Warner Bros. Discovery’s cable assets. That means TBS and TNT, the current cable homes for AEW programming, would fall under Paramount’s umbrella as well. This is a key distinction when compared to previous discussions involving Netflix, which reportedly had no interest in acquiring cable channels. That scenario would have created far more uncertainty around AEW’s linear television future.

If the deal clears regulatory hurdles, AEW could ultimately operate within a consolidated streaming ecosystem backed by more than 200 million subscribers worldwide, while still retaining cable distribution through TBS and TNT.

For now, AEW’s existing media agreement runs through at least 2027.