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

WWE

WWE

The Best in the World now calls SmackDown home. CM Punk won the WWE Championship on Monday, which requires him to switch brands, and more information has come to light regarding that change.

WWE

Danhausen will be heavily featured at Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden later this month, and helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship.

WWE

WWE did make attempts to re-sign Sheamus, but those efforts did not yield a new contract.

TNA

Daria Rae and a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion have both re-signed with TNA Wrestling.

WWE

As many stars often do, Finn Balor began his WWE career in NXT. That was a move he initially questioned, but one coach taught him why it was worth it.

WWE

Two more names have been rumored to be joining WWE after a successful tryout earlier this year.

AEW

The 'Best Bout Machine' is once again the AEW Men's World Champion after defeating MJF Wednesday night in the main event of Beach Break.

WWE

Hall of Famer Booker T was not among the people who were surprised by Sheamus' impending departure from WWE, and he's not sure why other people were shocked by the news.

WWE

CM Punk will head into SummerSlam as the WWE Champion, and plans for his surprising title win Monday night have reportedly been in place for some time.

WWE

Another free agent has now been linked to WWE, as the company appears set to add several new talents to the roster.

WWE

There's no questioning his status as the best in the world. CM Punk is once again the WWE Champion and his next appearance has now been announced.

Will The Celtic Warrior soon become All Elite? There are some in AEW would love the most, and others who would not, according to a new report.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

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

WWE

More Info on CM Punk's Move to SmackDown and Title Reign

WWE

The Latest on The Knicks' Involvement With Danhausen at Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE

New Details Emerge About WWE's Attempts to Re-Sign Sheamus

TNA

TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Two More Members of the Roster

WWE

Why Finn Balor Initially Questioned Starting His WWE Tenure in NXT

WWE

Another Tag Team is Reportedly WWE Bound

AEW

WWE

Booker T Questions Why Fans Are Shocked Over Sheamus' Departure

Reported Reason Behind CM Punk's Shocking WWE Title Victory on Raw

WWE Rumored to Be Bringing Another New Face to the Company

CM Punk's First Appearance as the New WWE Champion Announced

Reported Reservations About Sheamus' Pending Free Agency