Jim Ross Believes Politics Led To Sycho Sid’s WWE Hall Of Fame Delay: ‘A Damn Shame’

Sycho Sid, aka Sid Eudy aka Sid Vicious, has been announced for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, and AEW commentator Jim Ross feels that this induction should have happened a long time ago. 

Sid, a two-time WWE World Champion, made an impact not just in WWE, but also had a brief run in WCW. His Hall of Fame induction, Ross argued on his “Grilling JR” podcast, was delayed due to politics. 

“Well, that’s a question that you could ask over and over and not get a good answer. [It’s down to] Politics, part of it. Politics, I think, has a lot to do with the selection of the individuals that go into the Hall of Fame, and it just, it came around finally to his time,” said the Hall of Famer. “It’s a damn shame that he’s no longer with us to enjoy those moments ’cause he would have enjoyed it. I know going to the Hall of Fame and, you know, Sid matured and grew a lot over the course of time, and he certainly is a Hall of Famer. No doubt about that.”

Eudy sadly passed away in 2024, and he will be posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 Legacy Wing, alongside another late star, Bad News Brown. The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class also includes Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, tag team Demolition, and Dennis Rodman, who will be inducted as part of the Celebrity Wing. This year’s Hall of Fame will also include an Immortal Moment, which debuted last year with the match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin, with this year’s moment being the WrestleMania 3 clash between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.

Trick Williams Shouts Out Black WWE Stars, Says Triple H & Nick Khan Let Him Be Himself

Trick Williams has shone brightly since his move to the main roster, and he credits that success to past black wrestlers and WWE’s management.

Williams has quickly made a mark and is set to have a title match at WrestleMania, just months after being called up to the main roster. He spoke to “HOT 97” about the exciting time he’s in, alongside fellow rising stars like Oba Femi and Carmelo Hayes, and also paid tribute to black wrestlers who paved the way for them.

“First of all, what a time, man. Like I said, some of these things you can’t control. It just, it is the right time. And I got to say, shout out to the guys who came before us who laid down the foundation  that made us, you know, be able to shine in this light that we’re doing. You know, the Booker Ts, The Rocks, the Bobby Lashley’s, etc,” he said. 

Williams, who has impressed with his work on the mic, credited WWE CCO Triple H and WWE President Nick Khan for giving him the freedom to be himself. 

“Also, I got to say, shout out to Triple H, Nick Khan, for giving us the platform every single week. I lie to you not, he says, ‘Go out there and do your thing. He said, nobody can be Trick Williams. We can’t write for you. You go out there and you be Trick Williams,'” said Williams. “It’s not even about the script a lot of times, you know, if we playing football there’s a play and you rehearse it all day long, but the beauty is not in the play. It’s in the execution, and you got to be able to execute and that’s why I do better than anybody else.”

He praised Khan and Triple H for giving young stars like him a chance, which they are now repaying with what they’re doing on screen. Williams will have the biggest night of his career in a few weeks when he will go up against Sami Zayn for the United States title at WrestleMania 42.

Chris Jericho Pulls Back Curtain On AEW Return

After months of speculation that he would be signing with WWE, Chris Jericho returned on “AEW Dynamite” last night in his hometown of Winnipeg, Canada. Earlier this week, rumors started to pick up again when Jericho filed to trademark “The Cornerstone,” and with “Dynamite” taking place in his hometown, fans expected for “Y2J” to finally return to wrestling after being away from the ring for a full year. 

An hour after kicking off “Dynamite,” Jericho took to social media to upload a video of himself moments before he walked through the curtain.

“Alright, here I am in the parking garage of the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. It is 6:50 and in 10 minutes I am going to shock the world by returning to AEW. Join the ride.”

At first, it was believed Jericho was going to be a surprise entrant at the Royal Rumble in January, but after he didn’t appear at the event, WrestleMania was the next rumored destination for the “Lionheart” to come back to WWE. That said, it was reported yesterday that Jericho and AEW had been in talks regarding his return to the ring for the last couple of months, but that he did enter discussions with WWE at some point during the last year. Additionally, “Wrestling Observer’s” Dave Meltzer claimed that WWE was interested in booking Jericho for a retirement tour.

After Jericho walked out to his iconic theme song “Judas” last night, he cut a very brief promo saying “I’m home,” before quickly leaving the ring. At this time, it’s uncertain what the creative direction for Jericho will be upon his return to AEW.

Greatest Of All Time: John Cena

Whether you bought into “Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect” or despised every aspect of Cena’s character throughout the years, nobody could deny that the man behind the bright colored t-shirts cared about his supporters outside of the ring.

On a nightly basis, Cena made it his goal to inspire fans, motivate others when they couldn’t motivate themselves, and above all, preach the importance of never giving up. Those principles were more than just slogans and written material to Cena, who started to incorporate much of what he claimed on TV into real life. Whether it’s children with special needs, those battling a severe illness, or kids who needed a boost of confidence, Cena made it a goal to bring his character to life in-person, while also being able to connect to an individual on a human level.

Today, Cena holds the Guinness World Record for granting the most wishes for the Make-A-Wish foundation, and continued to be part of that community and contribute to the organization throughout his farewell tour last year. Additionally, the 17-time World Champion hasn’t shied away from conducting sit -own interviews or making podcast appearances, where he often shares advice that he’s learned from his own career, or uses the platforms he appears on to offer perspective on life. Although Cena made an impact through his achievements and defying the odds to become the face of WWE, his contributions outside of the ring are what truly earns him the title of “Greatest Of All Time.” 

WWE EVOLVE Commentator Criticizes Suicide Dives Following Scary IYO SKY Moment On Raw

WWE Evolve commentator and radio DJ Peter Rosenberg has urged wrestlers to stop performing suicide dives after IYO SKY’s nasty landing on “WWE Raw.”

IYO SKY is one of the most loved wrestlers on the WWE roster, and a big part of that is due to her incredible energy and agility in the ring. But that enthusiasm nearly led to an injury when a suicide dive went awry and left her landing on her face. Thankfully, she wasn’t injured, but Rosenberg warned wrestlers from using it in the future.

“This is why I tell whoever I can at evolve and even on the main roster — don’t bother with these dives. They are all risk — no reward. If you successfully hit a suicide dive in 2026 no one cares, But if you mess it up you could truly harm yourself! Don’t do it,” said Rosenberg.

His comment drew some criticism from fans, and the radio host and commentator hit back at the critics, stating that the move is too risky for the potential benefits it may offer the wrestler.

“People seem upset I posted this. It came only from a place of sincere care. Iyo is amazing and one of the best on earth and it still presents a huge risk. I just think the risks outweigh the reward. I say this as a huge fan and someone who is privileged enough to be up close and personal with this business. I am not a wrestler and never put my body on the line. My respect for those who do it is undying. That said — I have opinions for a living. And my opinion is this move is not dope enough to be worth it anymore,” he added.

The dive happened during her match with Raquel Rodriguez, when she attempted the move on Asuka, who had interfered in the match. The move didn’t land as it should have, resulting in her falling on her face. The miscue also allowed Rodriguez to take advantage and secure a win over SKY.