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

Randy Orton will challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship to close out night one of WrestleMania 42. Will Pat McAfee help The Viper win his 15th world title?

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The Brawling Birds are on a mission to become the greatest women's tag team of all-time, and they are off to a really strong start in AEW.

WWE

The Biggest Party of the Summer will take place on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Ethan Page may not be the face of NXT for much longer. Ego and several others are reportedly in line to join the main roster.

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Club WWE promises to bring fans closer to the product than ever before.

Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pat McAfee on the Pat McAfee Show set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Pat McAfee is dominating pro wrestling headlines ahead of WrestleMania 42 and that's not likely to change.

WWE

Roman Reigns and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will both appear as the final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 42 emanates from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Here is the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

Features

Women's Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee returns to WrestleMania this Saturday night, where she'll defend her title against Becky Lynch. Lee spoke to The Takedown on SI about her journey back and gave credit to the fans for making it happen.

WWE

Will Nikki Bella recover from her ankle injury in time to compete at WrestleMania 42 this Saturday night?

AEW

When will Mercedes Moné make her return to All Elite Wrestling? Tony Khan hopes the answer to that question is soon.

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Out of adversity comes opportunity. Jamie Hayter spoke to The Takedown on SI about the loss of Timeless Toni Storm and more ahead of her Women's World Title match at AEW Dynasty.

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There was one talent that Shawn Michaels lost earlier this year that he would have liked to keep in NXT a bit longer.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Nikki Bella's Injury Reportedly Leading to Huge Return at WrestleMania 42

Dish With Trish Delivers 100% Stratusfaction for Wrestling Fans in Las Vegas

Major Danhausen WrestleMania Segment Has Reportedly Been Discussed

Becky Lynch Clarifies Last Contract Claim from WWE Unreal Season Two

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WrestleMania 42 Predictions (Saturday): Will Randy Orton Win World Title No. 15?

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Jamie Hayter Enjoying the Ride as the Brawling Birds Take Flight in AEW (Exclusive)

WWE

WWE Announces Ticket Information for SummerSlam 2026

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Several NXT Stars Reportedly in Line for WWE Roster Call-Up

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WWE Announces New 'Insider' Membership Rewards Program

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The Gloves are Reportedly Off When it Comes to the Pat McAfee Situation

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WWE Raw Tonight (4/13/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

Features

There Would Be No New WrestleMania Moment for AJ Lee Without the WWE Universe (Exclusive)

The Latest on Nikki Bella's Chances of Competing at WrestleMania 42

Tony Khan Discusses a Mercedes Moné Return Ahead of Dynasty

Jamie Hayter Gives Flowers to 'Timeless' Toni Storm but Her Absence Creates Opportunity (Exclusive)

Shawn Michaels Reveals the One NXT Talent He Didn’t Want to Give Up