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Former champion retires, Riddle in trouble & Tag team splitting?
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Maven Huffman, a three-time WWE Hardcore Champion and co-winner of the inaugural Tough Enough, has officially confirmed the end of his wrestling career. The 48-year-old became one of WWE’s most memorable rookies in 2001, famously eliminating The Undertaker from the 2002 Royal Rumble and later defeating him for the Hardcore Championship. Despite a strong start, Maven’s full-time run was cut short when he was released in 2005, after which he had a brief stint in TNA before transitioning to part-time work on the independent circuit.
In recent years, Maven has largely stepped away from in-ring action, with his last singles match taking place in 2022. He now runs a popular YouTube channel where he interacts with fans and discusses wrestling stories from his career. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Maven admitted he no longer sees himself as a professional wrestler, signaling that his days inside the squared circle are over.
 Matt Riddle has once again found himself at the center of controversy, just days after facing significant backlash online. The former WWE star has been dealing with threats and criticism stemming from recent comments about an independent wrestling show he was scheduled to appear on. Instead of cooling off, Riddle stirred further outrage with a new video posted on X (formerly Twitter). In the clip, Riddle lashed out at fans, referring to them as “dumb” for believing in what he dismissed as “Me Too sh**,” referencing past allegations that had been made against him. The remarks quickly went viral, sparking renewed criticism and drawing sharp reactions from both fans and figures in the wrestling community. This latest outburst has further damaged Riddle’s reputation and raised questions about his future in the industry. |  We are just days removed from Clash in Paris 2025, where The Wyatt Sicks successfully defended the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits. The loss has fueled fresh speculation that Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins may finally be on the verge of splitting up after years as one of WWE’s most dynamic duos. Since debuting together on the March 16, 2016, episode of NXT, the Profits have built an impressive résumé, including reigns with the NXT Tag Team Championship, the RAW Tag Team Championship, and multiple runs with the WWE/SmackDown Tag Team Titles. At Clash in Paris, subtle signs pointed toward a possible breakup, with Ford and Dawkins showing visible frustration after their loss. Adding fuel to the fire, Dawkins later posted a cryptic message on X, hinting that he was considering following Bo Dallas’ advice—an ominous tease that suggests he could be ready to strike out on his own. While nothing is confirmed, the seeds for The Street Profits’ split may have finally been planted, leaving fans bracing for a potential end to one of WWE’s most popular teams. |
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WWE is preparing for a major roster shift following this week’s SmackDown in Chicago, as reports suggest John Cena will become exclusive to RAW for the remainder of his career. The 17-time world champion is fresh off a win over Logan Paul at Clash in Paris 2025 and is expected to address fans in what could be his final SmackDown appearance. With less than 100 days left before his scheduled retirement match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, Cena’s remaining appearances are becoming limited and more meaningful with each outing.
According to WrestleVotes Radio and further backed by Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live, WWE officials are internally classifying Cena as a RAW star moving forward. That would make this Friday’s Chicago show his last appearance on the blue brand, leaving him with only seven matches left before hanging up his boots. The move signals WWE’s intent to maximize Cena’s farewell run on RAW, ensuring his retirement tour has consistent momentum leading into its historic conclusion.
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Logan Paul’s rivalry with John Cena came to a head at Clash in Paris 2025, where The Maverick fell short against the 17-time world champion. While it seems Cena and Paul may have buried the hatchet after their high-stakes clash in France, Paul could now find himself with a new enemy on WWE programming. Reports suggest that the YouTube star-turned-WWE Superstar may shift to RAW, where a shocking debut could await him.
The megastar rumored to confront him is none other than Conor McGregor. Paul recently mocked the former UFC double champion during one of his YouTube vlogs, criticizing the Dublin crowd from his SmackDown segment with Cena and calling McGregor “washed up.” Talks of a boxing match between the two had surfaced last year but fell apart after UFC shut the idea down. Now, WWE could capitalize on that animosity by having McGregor debut on RAW and attack Logan Paul, instantly creating one of the most headline-grabbing feuds in sports entertainment.
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ANALYSIS CORNER
The upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, and fans are eagerly anticipating the appearance of John Cena. The Cenation Leader has been a central figure during his retirement tour, and his presence in Chicago has created huge buzz ahead of the show. However, rumors suggest that this week’s episode could mark a major turning point in Cena’s farewell run.
While no official confirmation has been made, reports indicate that following Friday’s show, Cena will transition to being an exclusive RAW superstar. If true, this would make his Chicago appearance the final SmackDown stop of his career, leaving the WWE Universe with a highly emotional sendoff on the blue brand before he finishes his final stretch on Monday nights.
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