Ahead of Night of Champions this weekend in Saudi Arabia, WWE taped Friday’s edition of SmackDown from London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night, with several major developments setting the stage for the premium live event.
The episode also marks the end of SmackDown’s three hour era for 2026, as WWE

TNA Wrestling is pushing back hard against reports claiming the company is on the market.
According to PWInsider, sources within both TNA and parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment have firmly denied that the promotion is for sale, insisting Anthem has not been shopping the company despite widespread speculation this

CM Punk’s WWE return may not be as straightforward as it first appeared, with fresh details emerging about his status behind the scenes.
Earlier this month, veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reported that Punk is expected to move to SmackDown once he returns to WWE television, with the long term

 Joe Doering, one of professional wrestling’s toughest competitors, has sadly passed away at the age of 44 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, which announced that Doering passed away peacefully on the morning of June 26, surrounded by his

CM Punk is nearing a return to WWE, but a new report suggests that there are still some issues backstage.