WWE’s Booker T Comments On Passing Of Midnight Express Member Dennis Condrey

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026
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It was just a few days ago that the wrestling world said goodbye to Dennis Condrey after he passed away at the age of 74. A founding member of the Midnight Express tag team, as well as its most constant member, many have referred to Condrey, along with partners Randy Rose and Bobby Eaton, as one of the pioneers of tag wrestling since his passing. So it comes as no surprise that Booker T, himself one of the greatest tag team wrestlers of all time, would take time to pay tribute to Condrey as well.

On his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker revealed that he didn’t know Condrey well personally, but had studied him “explicitly” when he and brother Stevie Ray were starting to get into the wrestling business. He believes he would’ve never gotten into tag wrestling if not for the work Condrey and Eaton did.

“Beautiful Bobby and Loverboy Dennis and the Midnight Express going against the Rock N’ Roll Express, they were the bible, the blueprint for professional tag team wrestling,” Booker said. “And my brother, we watched those guys, like, over and over and over. Midnight Express was our favorite tag team, perhaps of all time, along with the Minnesota Wrecking Crew. It’s just amazing what those guys brought to me and made me feel.

“When I was a youngster watching the game, as far as tag team wrestling, my brother would not have been really, really honed in as far as tag team wrestling if it wasn’t for Dennis and Bobby. No way we would’ve been the tag team we would’ve became if it wasn’t for [them]. Of course, the Rock N’ Roll Express had a lot to do with it. But the Midnight Express, those guys, they really brought tag team wrestling to life and made it so real to me when I was watching when I was a young person. I pay condolences to him and his family.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Hall of Fame” and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription

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Ariel Helwani Says Conor McGregor UFC Return Locked In Unless ‘Something Disastrous’ Happens

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026

Ariel Helwani said that it would take “something disastrous” for Conor McGregor not to return to UFC during International Fight Week. 

McGregor has not fought since 2021, beating beaten by TKO both times against Dustin Poirier, the second of which saw him break his ankle on a leg kick. And his initial return scheduled for June 29, 2024, against Michael Chandler was cancelled after McGregor pulled out with a toe injury. 

After failing to disclose his whereabouts for drug testing on three occasions in 2024, he was handed an 18-month suspension from MMA retroactive to the date of his failure; he is now eligible as of March. 

McGregor has said he is in talks to return to UFC, either at the White House event or in the summer, and since the former has been announced. It’s down to the summer for him to make his awaited return. 

Ariel Helwani has said that will likely come during International Fight Week, specifically July 11, unless something disastrous happens. 

“The UFC needs Conor McGregor now more than ever, and they have to do everything in their power to make his return happen. It appears everything is trending in the right direction,” he wrote. “At this point, I think it’s safe to say that something disastrous would have had to happen if he’s not fighting on July 11.”

He added, “I thought Max Holloway’s comments over the weekend said it all. Max is a very smart guy – I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s trying to tell us something here.”

Holloway said that, after losing the BMF Championship to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, he would like to have a rematch with McGregor. He cited his initial loss to the Irishman in 2013, and said he would be willing to do the fight at any weight to make it happen. 

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Jinder Mahal Admits He “Boxed Himself In” During WWE Run

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026
Jinder Mahal Admits He “Boxed Himself In” During WWE Run

Raj Dhesi, known to WWE fans as Jinder Mahal, has opened up about the creative limitations he placed on himself during his time with the company and how advice from Vince McMahon shaped his in-ring approach.

Taking part in a blind Q&A on Instagram with his wife Priya Patel, Dhesi was asked to reflect on his biggest career regret. He pointed to a lack of evolution in both his wrestling style and character, admitting that he often held himself back instead of experimenting with new ideas.

“I boxed myself in too much. My wrestling style, in my character, I didn’t like once in a while pull out something new. My goal was always build a comeback for the babyface, more excitement for the babyface. And in doing so I kinda hurt myself in a way. That was actually what Vince (McMahon) wanted me to wrestle like just work holds. I should’ve evolved that into something else. But now that I’m actually like on the independents, I’m away from WWE. I show a different side of myself. I can finally be a babyface and try different things. And just really have fun.”

Dhesi explained that stepping away from WWE has allowed him to explore new elements of his performance, something he feels was missing during his time on the main roster. With greater freedom on the independent scene, he has been able to test new ideas and present a more versatile version of himself in the ring.

After returning to WWE in 2016, Mahal reached the peak of his career by capturing the WWE Championship in 2017. He remained with the company for several years before being released again in 2024.

Since his departure, he has stayed active across multiple promotions, including Game Changer Wrestling and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, while also making his debut in India for Wrestling Xtreme Mania in 2025.

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WWE Unreal Nominated For Multiple Sports Television Awards

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026

The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards is just two months away, and the docuseries “WWE Unreal” on Netflix has been nominated in three different categories.

On Wednesday morning, WWE took to social media to share that “Unreal” is up for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series: Serialized, Outstanding Sports Editing: Long Form, and Outstanding Sports Graphic Design: Specialty.

Last year, the popular Netflix series “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” won Outstanding Sports Documentary Series: Serialized, “Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience” captured Outstanding Sports Editing: Long Form, while the event “Noche UFC” took home the gold for Outstanding Sports Graphic Design: Specialty. The only other Emmy nomination that WWE received prior to “Unreal” was for “Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair” for Outstanding Long Documentary.

With “Unreal” debuting in 2025, season 1 of the show wasn’t eligible for the Sports Emmy Awards last year, making this May’s ceremony the first time the show has been nominated. This year, “Unreal” will be up against productions such as Netflix’s “Quarterback” and returning winner “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series: Serialized. As for Outstanding Sports Editing: Long Form, “Unreal” is pitted against HBO Max’s “Saquon” and “We Beat the Dream Team,” while facing Nickelodeon and CBS for Outstanding Sports Graphic Design: Specialty.

Following the announcement, WWE CCO Triple H took to social media to comment on “Unreal” receiving three Emmy nominations. 

“WWE: Unreal’s nomination for three Sports Emmys is a testament to the work and dedication of every single individual @WWE whose work makes us run. Also, a massive thank you to our partners who helped bring this show to life and congratulations to all involved in the show and its production.”

The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards will stream live from the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on Tuesday, May 26.

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Former AEW World Champion Comments On Revolution 2026 Return Of Will Ospreay

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026

Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay have created magic together in the ring, and it seems that their chemistry inside the squared circle is down to the respect they have for each other, which was evident in Strickland’s effusive praise of Ospreay.

Ospreay recently returned to AEW television at the Revolution pay-per-view after a long layoff due to serious neck injuries. Strickland said in an interview with “WhatCulture Wrestling” that he kept tabs on Ospreay’s progress and also spoke passionately about the friendship he has with him.

“I was keeping up with him like every step of the way, the last couple of months. I’ve seen him come through time and time again. But once again, it’s always like, it felt like he was never left in my mind because every time I see him, it’s like right back to where we were like at All In in Texas,” he began. “He’s someone I care deeply about, as far as like more than just a professional wrestler, but as a friend and like a younger brother and he looks up to me the same way. I knew when I seen him when he was like 18 years old in the UK, he was going to take over the world, and it sucks that a possible like career-altering injury could have, you know, halted all that momentum.”

Strickland credited Ospreay’s discipline and hard-working nature for his swift return to the ring, noting how the British star pushed hard to return ahead of schedule.

“But he’s such a freak of nature of an athlete and a hard worker and so disciplined that I knew that it wouldn’t — he was going to come back stronger, faster, and like really, really pushed the recovery time ahead. Really pushed forward and that’s just a matter of, like, that shows you how you know special of a performer he really is.”

Ospreay, on his return to AEW, attacked Jon Moxley and the Death Riders after Moxley had retained the AEW Continental Championship against Konosuke Takeshita. 

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