Grapple News

09/21/2026

Did you see the resemblance? More importantly, what did you think of Xanti Li’s ROH appearance? 👇

Fans compared Xanti Li’s look to Jaida Parker’s after Li appeared on ROH TV, but the two are separate wrestlers.

09/20/2026

Throwback to December 28, 2021, when WWE came to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for a live event featuring some serious star power.

This match featured Sasha Banks, now known as Mercedes Moné, Toni Storm, and then-SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair.

Captured from the crowd on an iPhone 13 Pro Max, this is one of those clips that hits differently years later considering where all three women are now.

Who do you remember being most excited to see during this era?

09/20/2026

📸 Did Xanti Li’s photo make you do a double take?

After her September 17 Ring of Honor match, some fans compared Li’s look to NXT’s Jaida Parker. Others saw little resemblance—or thought she looked more like Lori Harvey.

To clear up the mix-up: it was Xanti Li in the ROH ring, not Jaida Parker. Li teamed with Dream Girl Ellie against Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata.

Did you see the resemblance? More importantly, what did you think of Xanti Li’s ROH appearance?

09/20/2026

🚨 12 SECONDS.

Sean Sharaf knocked out former WWE wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson just 12 seconds into their fight at UFC 331.

The photos show the opening exchange and the moments after the stoppage. Steveson entered undefeated in MMA; Sharaf handed him his first loss.

Can Steveson bounce back, or did this change how you see his UFC future? 👇

09/19/2026

CROWN JEWEL IN QUESTION? 👀

WWE’s November 7 show in Riyadh is still scheduled, but recent security incidents have fans asking whether the company needs a backup plan.

09/19/2026

🚨 Mercedes Moné is OUT of AEW All Out.

AEW says the Women’s World Champion is not medically cleared to compete on September 26. Her title defense is now planned for WrestleDream on October 17, pending clearance.

At All Out, Willow Nightingale and Thekla will face off to determine who gets the first shot at Moné when she returns. 👀

**Who should win: Willow or Thekla?** And does their contender’s match make up for losing a championship defense from the card?

👇 Read the full story: https://www.indygrapplenews.com/post/mercedes-mone-not-medically-cleared-aew-all-out-wrestledream

09/15/2026

Fan Debate

Does the Internet Wrestling Community complain too much about modern wrestling?

Yes—some fans have forgotten how to have fun
Sometimes—criticism is fair, but the negativity goes too far
No—fans should openly criticize weak creative decisions
It depends entirely on the segment
The IWC takes wrestling too seriously

Do you agree with Lil Yachty, or should fans continue holding WWE accountable when comedy fails to connect? Join the debate in the comments.

09/15/2026

🔥 FAN DEBATE: How would you rate Kelani Jordan’s NXT Women’s Championship run?

Did her reign establish her as one of NXT’s brightest stars, or did the title run fall short of its potential? What was her best match as champion? 👇

09/15/2026

🚨 The reported reason behind Sami Zayn’s shocking WWE Championship victory has been revealed.

According to PWInsider, WWE put the title back on Zayn because the company wants him to face Roman Reigns in a major champion-versus-champion match at Crown Jewel.

The move also allows WWE to save another Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk match for later.

Is Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns the right Crown Jewel main event—and should Sami win? 👇

🔗 Read the full report in comments

09/14/2026

Zilla Fatu has only been in NXT for approximately one month—and WWE may already be preparing him for something bigger.

A Raw video package reportedly served as a “soft introduction,” while Dave Meltzer expects Fatu to reach the main roster relatively soon.

Should WWE fast-track him into The Bloodline or let him develop longer in NXT?

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.indygrapplenews.com/post/zilla-fatu-fast-tracked-wwe-main-roster