Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling. WWE Backlash 2025 was more than just a match for Becky Lynch. It was a shot at triumphant singles return for “The Man

WWE star Logan Paul is one of the biggest content creators on the internet, regardless of category. The former YouTube prankster-turned-wrestler has 23.6 million subscribers on YouTube, 26.8 million followers on Instagram and another 19 million followers on TikTok.

After the dust settles from historic milestones, new champions, and "OMG" moments from its two-day extravaganza event at WrestleMania 42 on April 18 and 19 for a second consecutive time in "Sin City" Las Vegas, WWE's next premium live event (PLE) will ...

Cody Rhodes won his third WWE Championship last night on SmackDown, and fans are now lashing out on social media in support of drew and in defense of Cody.

On the same day the 2026 Royal Rumble takes place, the date and location for the first premium live event after WrestleMania 42 have been revealed. Triple H announced on X that Backlash will be held on May 9 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa ...

Love her or love to hate her, Liv Morgan is back in the spotlight as WWE gears up for Backlash, the first Premium Live Event following WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas — and it’s set to bring all the fallout from “the biggest event of the year.”

Throughout its multi-decade climb to the top of the sports entertainment mountain, WWE has always been a fan-first company. Under Vince McMahon, consumer costs were kept low. Tickets were reasonably priced, and for the past decade, you could watch all ...