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

The Vision will be at the final episode of WWE Raw in 2025 this coming Monday night in Orlando, Florida.

WWE

The rule book is being thrown out the window when Damian Priest and Aleister Black throw down next Friday night on WWE SmackDown.

WWE

Drew McIntyre has set the terms for his upcoming WWE Championship Match against Cody Rhodes, and Carmelo Hayes defeated Ilja Dragunov to capture the Men's United States Championship. Here are all the results from Friday's episode of SmackDown.

Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Carmelo Hayes during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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He was already HIM, but now Carmelo Hayes can call himself the Men's United States Champion after he defeated Ilja Dragunov Friday night on WWE SmackDown.

WWE

WWE Backlash is reportedly returning to Puerto Rico in May of 2026, just a few weeks following WrestleMania 42.

WWE

Joe Hendry appears to be on his way to the WWE main roster, with one network reportedly very keen on him being featured on their programming.

AEW

Will Samoa Joe be able to overcome three former AEW Men's World Champions to successfully retain his title at AEW Worlds End? Here are The Takedown on SI's predictions for Saturday night's show in Chicago.

AEW

After getting off to a slow start in the Continental Classic, Jon Moxley was able to qualify for the semifinals Thursday night on AEW Christmas Collision. Here are all the results and highlights from the show inside the Hammerstein Ballroom.

WWE

Will we see Charlie, fka Dakota Kai, make her highly anticipated return to Stardom in the coming days?

AEW

Jungle Jack is back to being a good guy in All Elite Wrestling, but it took years of growth to get to this point.

AEW

Anna Jay appears to be sticking around in All Elite Wrestling a little while longer, at least through this coming spring.

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A very nice, very evil signing could be in the future for WWE, but that is reportedly far from a guarantee.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Tony Khan Gives Update On Adam Cole Following AEW Worlds End Appearance

MJF Becomes Two-Time AEW Men's World Champion At Worlds End

Jon Moxley Defeats Kazuchika Okada To Win 2025 AEW Continental Classic

AEW Worlds End Results: MJF Wins World Title, Moxley Wins Continental Classic

WWE

Opening Segment And New Match Added To Final WWE Raw Episode Of 2025

WWE

WWE Announces Stipulation For Damian Priest vs Aleister Black On Jan. 2 SmackDown

WWE

WWE SmackDown Results [12/26/25]: McIntyre Chooses Stipulation, Hayes Wins U.S Title

WWE

Carmelo Hayes Captures WWE Men's United States Championship On SmackDown

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Date and Location for WWE Backlash Reportedly Set Following WrestleMania 42

WWE

Latest Report On Joe Hendry Joining The WWE Main Roster

AEW

AEW Worlds End Predictions: Who Will Walk Away With The AEW Men's World Championship?

AEW

AEW Christmas Collision Results [12/25/25]: Mox, Okada & Fletcher Advance Onto C2 Semifinals

Dakota Kai Potentially Teased For First Appearance Since WWE Release

Jack Perry Opens Up About 2023 AEW Suspension Following Incident With CM Punk

More On The Future Of Anna Jay And Her AEW Contract

Latest On WWE's Interest In Danhausen As AEW Contract Nears Expiration