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

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Liv Morgan dropped IYO SKY with her Women's World Championship belt on Monday Night Raw, and she left a mark.

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They were once friends and tag team partners, but Bayley and Lyra Valkyria will now face off against each other at Saturday Night's Main Event.

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Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship Match at SummerSlam tonight on Monday Night Raw. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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WWE will once again be bringing one of it's marquee events to a Major League Baseball stadium. Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 has now been scheduled.

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The World Heavyweight Champion wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with the "King of New York" at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

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The OTC returns to Monday Night Raw in Dallas as Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins put pen to paper on their World Heavyweight Title Match contract for SummerSlam.

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Always one to shoot his mouth off, Logan Paul thinks Conor McGregor would have stood a better chance of beating him in a boxing match than he did of winning at UFC 329.

WWE Champion CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther & Sami Zayn

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WWE Champion CM Punk will team up with his SummerSlam opponent, Cody Rhodes, to take on Gunther and Sami Zayn at Saturday Night's Main Event. Here's the date, location, start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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CM Punk will defend the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. His first title defense was made official Friday night on SmackDown.

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SummerSlam just over three weeks away, and WWE is reportedly concerned by the lack of fans buying tickets to the show.

The Aerial Assassin had an opportunity to compete for WWE a decade ago, but Will Ospreay turned it down to compete in Japan fulltime.

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After capturing the WWE Championship this past Monday night, CM Punk now calls Friday Night SmackDown home. He'll make his first appearance tonight in Oklahoma City. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

WWE SmackDown Preview (7/17/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

New Tour Date Announcements Have WWE Going Head-to-Head With AEW All Out

Several Championship Matches Now Official for AEW Redemption

Speculation on Keith Lee's In-Ring Future Follows News of His Divorce

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IYO SKY Shows Off Nasty Result of Liv Morgan's Title Shot to Her Head

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Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Confrontation Leads to Match at Saturday Night's Main Event

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WWE Raw Tonight (7/13/26): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

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Date, Location & Venue Announced for Survivor Series: WarGames 2026

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Roman Reigns to Appear With Jalen Brunson at Saturday Night's Main Event

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Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar and More Announced for July 13 Raw

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Logan Paul Mocks and Challenges Conor McGregor After UFC 329 Loss

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How to Watch Saturday Night's Main Event: Date, Start Time, Match Card, Location & Live Stream

WWE SmackDown Results [7/10/26]: CM Punk's First WWE Title Defense Set for SummerSlam

WWE Reportedly Concerned Over SummerSlam Ticket Sales

Will Ospreay Explains Turning Down WWE to Sign With NJPW

WWE SmackDown Preview (7/10/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream