In an unexpected announcement over WrestleMania weekend, Josh Barnett announced following the conclusion of Bloodsport XV in Las Vegas that Bloodsport is going on an indefinite hiatus. The clip of Barnett speaking made its way around social media, including a post from Fightful. In the clip, Barnett said that it had been a “hell of a ride” and they had done a lot of things over the years.
“We’ve done some amazing things, but for now, this door is closing,” Barnett said, to an audible shocked reaction from the crowd. “I’m shutting shop. I’m calling it a day while we still have our pride, our integrity. While you still love what we do and everything that we’ve done.”
Barnett said that he has his reasons, but didn’t address them immediately. He said he’s had the greatest people behind him, and commended GCW’s Brett Lauderdale for everything he’s done for the fans.
“I’m not saying this is being shoveled six feet under with a gravestone, but I am ending this for a foreseeable future,” he said.
He thanked the fans from the bottom of his heart for all of their support over the years. Barnett also thanked all the wrestlers involved, and walked away to applause after the initial crowd boos at the reveal.
The final Bloodsport event for now was headlined by the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, who took on NJPW’s Yuji Nagata. The event started under Matt Riddle in 2018 before Barnett took over.
Bloodsport has seen talent from across the wrestling world participate, including WWE stars like Natalya, Charlie Dempsey, and Pete Dunne. Gabe Kidd, Zack Sabre Jr., Josh Alexander, Homicide, Jon Moxley, Mike Santana, and more have all fought at Bloodsport events.
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide has enjoyed an increase in production quality since WWE’s acquisition of the promotion, as well as none other than Mark “The Undertaker” Calaway stepping in to run Creative. The AAA fanbase has clearly enjoyed the new direction in Creative, with audiences loudly popping for segments with El Grande Americano.
One notable name who’s enjoying Calaway in AAA has been his old rival, WWE HOFer Shawn Michaels, who praised his work during an interview with Adrian Hernandez on “Unlikely.”
“We joke about [Calaway in AAA] quite a bit because here is this unbelievably stoic figure, in his WWE career, and yeah, he’s out there with the Luchadores and everything else going 100 miles an hour!” Michaels exclaimed. “Again, so poetic, and he’s doing a fantastic job, and that’s no surprise, he’s – again – he’s the man in so many ways.”
HBK expressed that he believes Calaway caught the itch for booking and regained his love for pro wrestling after being a part of “WWE LFG” and being backstage at WWE. The veteran then looked back at their iconic WrestleMania 25 clash, recalling the infamous spot where Calaway was meant to land on Sim Snuka after a suicide dive, but the spot was botched and the “Undertaker” landed hard on the ground.
“Mark’s simply an animal, and one of the toughest sons of a gun you’ll ever run across, and he took it on the chin,” Michaels recalled. “He can be really angry but be unbelievably patient, and focused, and a pro, and then, you know, we went out there and finished it the way we wanted to.”
Michaels did plenty more reflecting in the recent “Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels” documentary.
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TNA star Elayna Black, formerly WWE’s Cora Jade, said on social media that she was subject to sexual harassment at WrestleCon in Las Vegas.
Black is one of many wrestling talents to have attended the WrestleMania week staple convention this year in Vegas, including Will Ospreay, the Gates of Agony, Willow Nightingale, and Minoru Suzuki to name a few.
But posting to social media she said that she had been “sexually assaulted” by a fan, recording an interaction confronting him on the matter. From what Black said in the interaction, the fan had allegedly grabbed her without consent.
“Just got sexually assaulted by a fan at WrestleCon! If anyone sees this guy ban him from anything ever,” Black wrote via X.
“Hey, you’re a sick f***ing pig, you like to grab women’s a** and you like the come to conventions? F*** you. You’re f***ing sick and disgusting, you f***ing pig, get the f*** out,” Black said to the fan in question in the video.
Black continued to address the matter following discourse in the comments section. She said, “Couple of things since some of the replies are insane but not surprising. 1. He seemed very there enough talking me beforehand to know right from wrong. 2. If you can’t control yourself as an adult in public around women without consent, don’t f***ing go. Shut the f*** up.”
She continued to react to comments weaponizing her presence on OnlyFans, while also saying she intended to no more meet and greets.
“Having an OnlyFans does not equal consent to be assaulted. Some you need to be in prison. No more meet and greets for me!”
Black signed with TNA in January to mark a full-time return to wrestling, having announced a hiatus last year to reassess her options.
Sid Eudy, better known as Sycho Sid or Sid Vicious during his time in WCW and WWE, was a posthumous inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Friday night, after it was announced he would be inducted as part of the Legacy Class back in March. Eudy’s family did not give a speech at the event, but were shown in the crowd, and Eudy’s son, Gunnar, took to social media on Saturday to speak out about the disrespect he believed was shown to his father. In a post to Facebook, he first thanked everyone for the support that had been sent his family’s way.
“Last night’s so-called ‘Hall of Fame induction’ for my father, Sid Eudy ‘Sycho Sid’ ‘Sid Vicious’ was straight up disappointing and disrespectful as hell,” he wrote. “I’m glad my dad was big enough to put himself over even in death, because WWE damn sure wouldn’t.”
Gunnar wrote that he didn’t see a single advertisement for his father and his Hall of Fame induction anywhere in Las Vegas. He said the gift shop for the event didn’t feature any merchandise for him, either, despite being “loaded with all the Dennis Rodman crap.”
“Maybe if we had waited another 20 years until all those jealous, insecure ex-colleagues were gone you know the ones who could never match his athletic ability, his looks, or his unbreakable will power to tell them ‘no’ he would’ve finally gotten the full induction he actually deserved,” Gunnar continued.
He said he was trying to remain positive for the sake of his own son, who he got to bring to the ceremony to see his “hero honored,” despite not knowing WWE “did his grandpa dirty.” Gunnar said the family received a WWE Hall of Fame ring, which he said felt like something solid after what he described as a slap in the face.
WrestleMania 42 Saturday Results – Welcome to WrestlingAttitude’s live coverage of WrestleMania 42 Saturday, live from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Our coverage begins at 6pm ET with the actual card. You can watch the live Countdown Pre-Show in the embedded video below. We will provide updates (if any) during the Pre-Show.
Countdown to WrestleMania 42 Saturday
Wade Barrett Sits Down with Randy Orton
Wade Barrett talks with Randy Orton and mentions it has been twelve years since Randy’s last WrestleMania main event. He asks whether Randy is driven by legacy or something else.
Randy says it is about legacy, but there’s something personal layered into it. He knows nothing lasts forever. The next thing to accomplish is number fifteen. After that, he has Flair and Cena in his sights. His goal is to leave the business with more gold around his waist than anyone else.
Wade brings up Randy’s return from injury and how his attitude has changed. He asks who the real Randy Orton is.
Randy says both versions are him. He’s not going to take anything in the ring for granted anymore, but he also won’t let anything get in his way. He had someone in his ear making sure he got the job done. He knows what he has to do. Randy mentions “the voice,” and how it reminded him what he had to do to be the bad man again.
Wade brings up their time in Legacy and how Cody had to find himself.
Randy says he’s proud of Cody for doing what he did. Cody got better, he came back, he finished his story. Now it’s time for Randy to finish his. He loves Cody like a brother now — and he will still love him after he beats Cody for the title. Cody is hearing the voices telling him he cannot do it. Cody will have to be carried out.
Jackie Redmond with AJ Lee
Jackie Redmond is with AJ Lee and asks what this night means to her.
AJ says everything she fought for a decade ago is happening today. Tonight is the ultimate mountain — her Mount Everest. Twelve years ago she walked into WrestleMania as champion and walked out as champion, and she says it will happen again.
Vic Joseph with Sol Ruca
Vic Joseph stands with Sol Ruca and asks her about the WrestleMania vibe. Sol says it’s incredible to be around all of it. She mentions she already had a WrestleMania moment, but hopes to be in a match next year.
Vic asks Sol about her match against Zaria.
Sol says it’s all jealousy from Zaria, and she hopes to be the last woman standing on Tuesday night.
Vic brings up Sol’s Royal Rumble performance, facing Bayley on the night of John Cena’s farewell, and now being here at WrestleMania.
Sol says she will prove that she belongs here.
Cathy Kelley with Stephanie Vaquer
Cathy Kelley is with Stephanie Vaquer and asks her about making her WrestleMania debut.
Stephanie says she has worked her entire life to get to WrestleMania. She has worked her entire life to hold this title. This is the most important match of her career. For Liv, it’s about fame and self‑promotion. For Stephanie, tonight is about her journey.
Byron Saxton with Drew McIntyre
Byron Saxton asks Drew McIntyre about Jacob Fatu’s promo on SmackDown.
Drew says he isn’t playing mind games — he’s telling the truth. You can’t play mind games with someone who doesn’t have a brain. Drew says while he was getting an education, Fatu was in jail. He studied criminology, and he learned that criminals re‑offend. Fatu took his title. He took his WrestleMania. Drew says he will use every weapon against Jacob.
He says it’s for Fatu’s wife and kids, because Jacob will be back in the joint. Drew says he might not be everyone’s hero, but he is the hero they need.
Shawn Michaels Joins the Panel
Shawn Michaels joins the panel, and they look back at the Hart vs. Michaels Iron Man Match.
Corey asks if Shawn knew that match would mean so much to people.
Shawn says Bret might have thought that way, but he himself was thinking day to day. He didn’t consider the long‑term impact at the time. He admits he isn’t a fan of knowing a match is going to go an hour — he prefers not knowing. He says there is no one other than Bret Hart he would have rather been out there with.
They ask Shawn about the new talent on this year’s show.
Shawn says he is proud of everyone who comes through NXT. He mentions Trick, Oba, Je’Von, and Lash. They knew Lash was something special. All of them had something. Will they be as special as people think? Shawn says you always worry about being disappointed, but these four are going to be some of the most successful of the future.
Corey asks about recognizing when young talent “gets it.”
Shawn says you can see when someone is special. They look like they have potential. Plenty of people have had potential and it didn’t work out. But none of these four were afraid to be coached. You could challenge them, test them, push them — and they stood up to that testing.
Top Celebrity Moments at WrestleMania — Video Package
We get a look back at some of the biggest celebrity moments in WrestleMania history.
Cathy Kelley with IShowSpeed
Cathy is with IShowSpeed. He says it’s crazy that he’s wrestling at WrestleMania. He feels like he’s at a point where he has to give his all. He admits he’s nervous. He says he doesn’t even know how he got into this.
Cathy asks about his training.
Speed says it has been hectic. Logan and Austin have been motivational, but he hopes everything goes well.
Michael Cole Interviews Roman Reigns
Michael Cole mentions an interview he conducted with Roman Reigns.
Cole asks Roman if things feel different when he isn’t there.
Roman says this is his family business. He was born for this. He says it’s God’s plan to put him in this position. This is what he was meant to do.
Cole asks about Roman and WrestleMania — eleven main events.
Roman says that’s his legacy. He used to tell the twins they were representing the family and their legacy. To have eleven WrestleMania main events is something he’s proud of.
Cole brings up CM Punk and 2012 with The Shield.
Roman says nothing drew him to Punk. The higher powers put him into the group. Punk was cool to him — they traveled together, trained together. But you don’t take out what’s going on with the office on the boys. Punk was being CM Punk, and he took his ball and went home.
Cole asks if Roman is irked because Punk wasn’t here while Roman was rising to the top.
The conversation will continue tomorrow.
–– Here is what’s in store for WrestleMania 42 Saturday ––
John Cena will open WrestleMania 42
The Usos & LA Knight vs. The Vision & iShowSpeed
Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (Unsanctioned Match)
Fatal 4-Way – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Gunther vs. Seth Rollins
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan – WWE Women’s World Championship
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Championship
WrestleMania 42 Saturday Preview
For the second straight year, WWE WrestleMania returns to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada — but this time, both nights of WrestleMania 42 feature championship matches in the main event spotlight.
WrestleMania Saturday closes with the Undisputed WWE Championship clash between Cody Rhodes and his former mentor Randy Orton. Rhodes reclaimed the title from Drew McIntyre on the March 6 edition of SmackDown, while Orton punched his ticket to the main event by winning the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber. Their rivalry has only grown more chaotic thanks to the involvement of Jelly Roll and Pat McAfee, with McAfee vowing that if Orton loses on WWE’s biggest stage, fans will “never see or hear him in wrestling again.” Whether that threat influences the outcome remains to be seen.
Night One also showcases three major women’s championship matches. WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer defends against Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan, who has been laser‑focused on reclaiming the spotlight. Elsewhere, Becky Lynch looks to finally score her first singles victory over AJ Lee as she challenges for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. A win would give Lynch her third reign with the title. And in one of the most stacked matches of the weekend, Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend defend against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Lyra Valkyria & Bayley, and The Bella Twins in a Fatal Four‑Way showdown.
Two former World Heavyweight Champions collide as GUNTHER and Seth Rollins meet one‑on‑one, with GUNTHER promising to “expose” Rollins on the grand stage.
Fans in the United States will see WrestleMania 42’s first hour on ESPN2, which includes the in‑ring debut of streamer IShowSpeed. He teams with The Vision’s Logan Paul and Austin Theory to face LA Knight and The Usos. Meanwhile, the long‑running feud between Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre reaches its breaking point in an Unsanctioned Match, guaranteeing absolute chaos.
