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

Carmelo Hayes has made a major move in his WWE career. He jumped ship to Monday Night Raw and turned heel by aligning with Royce Keys and The 946.

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Tiffany Stratton appears to have avoided serious injury after a scary fall Saturday night at WWE Money in the Bank.

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Tiffany Stratton and Penta walked away with the Women's and Men's Money in the Bank briefcases Saturday night in New Orleans.

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The Man has back around to WWE after a previously undisclosed injury kept Becky Lynch out of the ring for several weeks this summer.

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LA Knight has waited three years to get his one-on-one shot at Roman Reigns, but will the Megastar be able to take advantage of the opportunity and become the new World Heavyweight Champion at WWE Money in the Bank?

AEW

Will Ospreay will defend his AEW Men's World Championship at WrestleDream in the first ever Clockwork Carnage Match. Here's the date, location, start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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A new report says that certain members of the AEW locker room would really like to see Sheamus become All Elite.

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Big Cass is back on Monday Night Raw with the goal of stacking bodies on his way to a championship, but whatever happened to the rumored reunion with Enzo Amore?

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Roman Reigns returns to Monday Night Raw to address LA Knight and The 946 ahead of WWE Money in the Bank. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

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There are now four matches on the Money in the Bank go-home edition of WWE Raw in St. Louis, Missouri.

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"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio has earned his rematch against El Grande Americano for the AAA Mega Championship.

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Cody Rhodes will have a chance to get himself back into the WWE Championship picture if he can qualify for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match tonight on SmackDown.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

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Update on Who in WWE Pushed for Carmelo Hayes to Join The 946

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WWE Money in the Bank Winners Raise Questions as 'Future' Talk Stalls

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Seth Rollins Reveals Becky Lynch Injury that Kept Her Out This Summer

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Predictions for WWE Money in the Bank: Will LA Knight Finally Win the World Title?

AEW

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Sheamus Drawing Interest Following WWE Departure as Push Within AEW Continues

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Was There Ever Really a Plan to Reunite Big Cass With Enzo Amore in WWE?

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