Rick Ucchino
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WrestleMania Bubble Watch: Whose hopes are rising, and whose are fading fast
Bracketology isn’t just for college basketball this time of the year, folks. At least not anymore. Our Rick Ucchino will be mapping out the road to WrestleMania with you all the way into Los Angeles on April 1-2. → Read More
Exclusive: Mia Yim knows patience will pay off, puts over Dakota Kai
In our second conversation with Mia Yim in just a couple of months, Rick Ucchino caught up with the Michin of The OC on whether WarGames lived up to her expectations, being patient in her return to WWE and who she’d like to tag with on a regular basis. Much has changed since this interview was recorded Royal Rumble weekend but the whole thing holds up! Including Mia putting over a budding Dakota… → Read More
Exclusive: Montez Ford wants to defend the ‘US’ title against Angelo Dawkins at WrestleMania
Montez Ford says it’s all about the US Championship this Saturday at the Elimination Chamber. Not the U.S. Championship, the US Championship. Tez sat down with our Rick Ucchino this week to talk about his first ever Elimination Chamber Match, who he wants to defend the title against at WrestleMania, earning the respect of his peers like Big E and more! → Read More
Some hot (and some not so hot) takes on Royal Rumble
Everyone has their predictions. Our Rick Ucchino is no different. He has some hot, and not so hot, takes tonight’s big, WrestleMania-shaping WWE event. → Read More
Some educated guesses about surprise Royal Rumble entrants
WWE reportedly has a few surprises in store for the Royal Rumble next weekend, even with Cody Rhodes already announced for the men’s match. So who could we see show up? → Read More
Vince McMahon’s return casts a dark cloud over WWE’s future
Vince McMahon has forced his way back onto the WWE Board of Directors, but the possibility exists that he won’t stop there. → Read More
The best pro wrestling had to offer in 2022, Part Two
An absolutely insane 2022 for professional wrestling is coming to a close. Our Rick Ucchino is back to finish his look at the best that the year had to offer, including his Breakout Star, Feel Good Story & MVPs of the Year. → Read More
Sasha Banks knows her value and it appears WWE does not
WWE is reportedly ready to let Sasha Banks leave for NJPW (and possibly AEW) because they don’t see her on par with other women in the division. So she’s betting on herself, and we think she’s gonna win that bet. → Read More
From Superstars to Superheroes: Casting WWE talent in the MCU
Which WWE Superstars would make perfect superheroes or supervillains in Hollywood? We’ve got some thoughts, and want to hear yours! → Read More
Carmelo Hayes: Our Q&A with the Man Who Don’t Miss ahead of NXT Deadline
Carmelo Hayes says there’s a few things he needs to do in NXT before he heads to the main roster. He has a chance to check off one of those bucket list items at NXT Deadline. Check out our conversation with the A-Champion! → Read More
What to watch out for ahead of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
There’s a number of creative directions that Triple H could take WWE’s Women’s Division coming out of Survivor Series. Rick Ucchino has a few things you should keep an eye out for, starting tonight on SmackDown. → Read More
Future Food Network star Happy Corbin talks SummerSlam, Pat McAfee and life after wrestling
Does Happy Corbin plan to hang up the boots and pick up an apron? Yes, but like good BBQ, it’s all about timing. → Read More
Separating the contenders from the pretenders in the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match
Money in the Bank is this Saturday. Who has the best chances of walking out with a briefcase for a Women’s title shot? Let’s look at each competitor and separate the contenders from the pretenders. → Read More
WrestleMania 38 beats Super Bowl 56 on social media; breaks WWE records
WWE has announced that WrestleMania 38 shattered not only their own social media records, but also the two-night event had a larger social impact than Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. → Read More
Jimmy Yang talks his latest WWE release, the Seth Rollins fan incident & more!
In his first interview since his recent tryout as a WWE producer, the former WCW & WWE star talked to Rick Ucchino about why he wasn’t retained, and why he actually believed them this time around. Also, the backstage reaction to a fan attacking Seth Rollins, who impressed him on the roster, and more! → Read More