SoCal Val recently sat down with Kevin Fertig (fka Mordecai/Kevin Thorn) for the latest episode of The Velvet Ropes. During the interview, Kevin reveals the Mordecai character was originally designed to lead to a WrestleMania feud with The Undertaker, details the nerve-wracking meeting where he pitched the character directly to Vince McMahon, confirms he spent […]

WWE’s WWE Slammy Awards will not take place in 2026, marking a change in plans after the company revived the fan-voted event over the past two years. Following its return in 2024 and a second installment in 2025, many expected the Slammys to once again be part of WrestleMania week. However, that will not be […]

Brian James, known to fans as Road Dogg, has opened up about his recent departure from WWE, pointing to the demanding nature of the role and a desire to spend more time with his family. James, who worked as co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown prior to stepping away in early March, addressed his exit publicly […]

New United States Champion Sami Zayn is scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown, one week after reclaiming the title. WWE has confirmed that Zayn will address the audience following his victory over Carmelo Hayes last Friday. With the win, Zayn begins another reign as United States Champion and is now set to […]

WWE Former WWE EVOLVE star Eli Knight is now known as EK Prosper on “WWE NXT” shortly after his jump between brands, and a report revealed just why WWE wanted to change the star’s name. The name change for Prosper, whose real name is in fact Eli Knight, is official on WWE’s roster page ahead […]