Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

WWE

The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line Monday night when CM Punk defends his title against Bron Breakker on the WWE Raw on Netflix one-year anniversary show. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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Could this be our first official sign that Chris Jericho is on his way back to WWE? And will that be on WWE Raw tomorrow?

AEW

Darby Allin has cleared his path to facing PAC after he beat Wheeler Yuta in the main event of AEW Collision on Saturday night. Here are all the results and highlights.

WWE

A central figure in the SmackDown Tag Team Division is reportedly set to let his contract expire, leaving his partner to go it alone moving forward.

WWE

The first WWE SmackDown of the new year was absolutely loaded. Drew McIntyre continued to torment Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black in an Ambulance Match, Randy Orton returned and a new Women's U.S. Champion was crowned.

WWE

Woo, woo, woo! Matt Cardona is officially back in WWE as a member of the SmackDown roster.

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Damian Priest and Aleister Black will look to settle their months-long rivalry when they meet in an Ambulance Match Friday night on WWE SmackDown. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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Liv Morgan could be a key figure at WWE WrestleMania 42 this coming April.

AEW

Two of All Elite Wrestling's most experienced performers are calling it a career in 2026.

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It sounds as though several big names could be under consideration to face Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42.

WWE

WWE fans will notice a huge collection of archived WWE content is now available to be streamed on Netflix.

The partnership between WWE and TNA Wrestling has been mutually beneficial, but how much longer is it expected to last?

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

WWE Officially Announces New Home For Video Library In The United States

WWE Creative Plans For Blake Monroe Could Be Shifting Ahead Of NXT New Year's Evil

Becky Lynch Defeats Maxxine Dupri To Win Back Women's Intercontinental Championship

Major Update On Chris Jericho's Rumored Return

WWE

WWE Raw Preview (1/5/26) Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

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WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce Drops Major Chris Jericho Tease, Announces Liv Morgan's Return Match

AEW

AEW Collision Results [1/3/26]: Darby Allin Beats Wheeler Yuta, El Clon Debuts

WWE

WWE SmackDown Superstar Reportedly Set To Depart Company

WWE

WWE SmackDown Results [1/2/26]: McIntyre Names Stipulations, New U.S. Champ Crowned, Randy Orton Returns

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Matt Cardona Returns And Officially Joins WWE SmackDown Roster

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WWE SmackDown Tonight (1/2/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

WWE

Latest Reports On WrestleMania 42 Plans For Liv Morgan

Two AEW Stars Announce Retirement Plans

WWE Reportedly Lining Up Major Rivalries For Stephanie Vaquer

Huge Chunk Of WWE Library Now Available On Netflix, Including Every WrestleMania

New Report Details How Long The WWE And TNA Partnership Will Last