Jon Alba

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

Jon Alba is an Emmy Award and SPJ Award-winning journalist who has broken some of pro wrestling's biggest stories. In addition to writing for The Takedown on SI, he is the host of "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy" podcast, and a host and contributor for Sportsnet New York. Additionally, he has been on beats for teams across MLB, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS during more than a decade in the sports media sphere. Jon is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a B.A. degree in Journalism.

Big E recently announced his official in-ring retirement.

AEW

While many AEW fans were excited about the recent arrival of The Rascalz to AEW, it appears the faction will be without one of its mainstays for the foreseeable future.

TNA

While TNA Wrestling may be in the middle of a transition period with its roster and media rights, it does appear to be open to bringing in some new names.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin weighed in on John Cena's heel turn.

WWE

If anyone knows anything about an unexpected heel turn in WWE, it's "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. That's why he is plenty qualified to talk about John Cena's controversial heel run of 2025.

WWE

Charlotte Flair had a polarizing start to 2025, but it ended up being a year in which she would become a true fan favorite across the WWE audience.

Jon Moxley battled through quite a bit in 2025.

Features

Jon Moxley's 2025 was a rollercoaster in AEW, and he cemented it would end on a high note at AEW Worlds End on Saturday night.

The Chris Jericho AEW Era is seemingly over, and the wrestling legend appears to be WWE-bound after all.

Tony Khan has yet to have women in the main event of an AEW pay-per-view.

Features

AEW has established a track record for producing some of the most well-received wrestling pay-per-views of the modern era. However, one disparity has remained since its pay-per-view debut in 2019.

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AEW founder Tony Khan believes AEW had a great 2025, and changing up the creative process was a big reason why.

Seth Rollins injured his shoulder against Cody Rhodes.

WWE

Seth Rollins could indeed be on his way back to a WWE ring by WrestleMania 42, as he's provided his clearest indicator yet on when his return to the company could go down.

WWE

Just weeks after beating John Cena in a major Premium Live Event match, one of WWE's most popular stars could be heading to the sidelines with an injury.

WWE

As John Cena transitions into full-time retirement from WWE, it's now Cody Rhodes' opportunity to cement himself as the face that runs the place. That doesn't mean he's not carrying meaningful advice from his mentor.

Multi-time AEW Men's World Champion Hangman Adam Page leads resurgent year for All Elite Wrestling in 2025.

Jon Alba

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

Big E Reveals Why He Decided to Retire From WWE and Wrestling (Exclusive)

"Hangman" Adam Page Reflects On His Recent AEW World Championship Run (Exclusive)

“Hangman” Adam Page Addresses Controversial Photo With Marty Scurll (Exclusive)

Trey Miguel Releases Statement Following AEW Release Rumors

AEW

Major Update On Trey Miguel's AEW Status Following The Rascalz's Debut

TNA

TNA Has Expressed Interest In Top Independent Wrestling Star (Exclusive)

WWE

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin Gets Brutally Honest About John Cena's WWE Heel Turn

WWE

Charlotte Flair Opens Up About WWE Creative Struggles In 2025

Features

Tony Khan Reveals the Truth About Jon Moxley’s 2025 AEW Run (Exclusive)

Major Update On Chris Jericho's AEW Status And WWE Future

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Tony Khan Reveals What It Will Take For Women To Main Event An AEW PPV (Exclusive)

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Tony Khan Acknowledges Mistake That Led To AEW Creative Process Overhaul (Exclusive)

Major Update On Seth Rollins' Shoulder Injury And WWE Return Timeline

Top WWE Star Reportedly Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

Cody Rhodes Reveals The Best Advice He Received From John Cena

The Takedown On SI's 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards: Best Wrestlers, Storyline, Match, Rivalry & More