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.

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

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Jon Moxley battled through quite a bit in 2025.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Blake Monroe was meant to retain her championship.

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Update On Blake Monroe Accidentally Losing The WWE NXT Women's North American Title

More than a year and a half after it was announced, John Cena's WWE retirement run has come to a close. But how did it actually stand up against expectations?

John Cena moments after his loss to Gunther.

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Gunther defeated John Cena in his final WWE match on Saturday night, a sign that WWE is ready to go all in on elevating him.

John Cena will face Gunther in his final match.

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John Cena is set to battle Gunther in his final WWE match at Saturday Night's Main Event, but it appears Cena has already main-evented his last show.

Triple H has been one of the brains behind WWE Unreal.

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WWE: Unreal is coming back to Netflix for a second season, and WWE fans now know when the next set of episodes is planned to be dropped.

Leon Slater has a major opportunity ahead of him this weekend.

TNA

TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater has the opportunity of a lifetime this Saturday, as he gets the opportunity to face one of his childhood heroes. That doesn't mean the path to getting there was easy, however.

Jon Alba

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

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

Charlotte Flair Opens Up About WWE Creative Struggles In 2025

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)

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

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Top WWE Star Reportedly Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

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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

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Update On Blake Monroe Accidentally Losing WWE NXT Women's North American Title

Ranking All 18 Matches From John Cena's WWE Retirement Tour

Why WWE Risked It All With Gunther Winning John Cena's Last Match

Major Update On The Status Of John Cena's Last WWE Match Against Gunther

WWE: Unreal Season 2 Netflix Release Date Revealed

Update On TNA Star Leon Slater Working WWE Saturday Night's Main Event