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

AEW

Kofi and Austin Creed made their AEW debut Sunday afternoon at All In: London, when they entered the Trios Roulette Royale with Swerve Strickland.

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Former AEW Women's World Champion Dr. Britt Baker returned to All Elite Wrestling at All In: London.

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Kenny Omega will defend his AEW Men's World Championship against Will Ospreay in the main event of AEW All In: London Sunday afternoon. Here's the special start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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It appears that Kofi and Austin Creed, formerly known as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, are indeed AEW bound.

AEW

Will Ospreay is set to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW Men's World Championship at All In: London, but will he leave Wembley Stadium with the title? The Takedown on SI weighs in with our predictions.

WWE

CM Punk is still the WWE Champion thanks to Sami Zayn, but how will Kevin Owens respond tonight on SmackDown? Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

AEW

WIllow Nightingale is heading into All In: London banged up, but she will still wrestle at this weekend's show.

WWE

Will AJ Lee be lacing up her Chuck Taylors any time in the near future? Here's the latest on what's being said about her in-ring future in WWE.

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The wait for Blake Monroe's first match on the main roster may finally be coming to an end at Sunday Night's Main Event.

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Former Men's United States Champion Ilja Dragunov allowed his contract with WWE to expire last week, and his now a free agent.

WWE

Former NXT Women's Champion Lola Vice appears to be headed to Monday Night Raw, and her debut date has been announced.

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Oba Femi and Bron Breakker will be in the same ring Monday Night on Raw to put pen to paper on their contract for Sunday Night's Main Event. Here's the special start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Willow Nightingale Vows to Smile Again After AEW All In: London Defeat

WWE Raw Preview (8/31/26): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

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WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 Results: Kelani Jordan, Grayson Waller Win NXT World Titles

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New Day Make AEW Debut With Swerve Strickland and Level Up at All In: London

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Dr. Britt Baker Makes Shocking Return to AEW, Costs Maya World TBS Championship

AEW

AEW All In 2026: Special Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

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Major Update on The New Day's Future and Potential Spoilers for AEW All In: London

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Predictions for AEW All In London: Will it Be Ospreay's Big Night in Wembley Stadium?

WWE

WWE SmackDown Preview (8/28/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

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Tony Khan Confirms Injury to Willow Nightingale Ahead of AEW All In: London

WWE

WWE's Reported Feelings on Whether AJ Lee Will Return to the Ring

Two Women's Matches Reportedly in Discussion for WWE Sunday Night's Main Event

Tony Khan Speaks on the Possibility of Signing Ilja Dragunov Following WWE Departure

Lola Vice Main Roster Debut Teased During WWE Raw

WWE Raw Preview (8/24/26): Special Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream