Chris Watson
WWE Correspondent
Chris Watson specialises in WWE programming, from weekly TV to premium live events. He brings match-by-match breakdowns and in-depth looks at the creative direction behind WWE's biggest storylines.
Articles by Chris Watson
Trevor Murdoch is hanging up the boots and the internet is surprisingly sad
Trevor Murdoch has retired after 27 years in the ring, and the …
1 month ago
Danhausen needs a partner for Backlash and the options are pure chaos
Danhausen is hunting for a tag team partner after a brutal beatdown …
1 month agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 04
From the tectonic shift of The Shield vs. Evolution to the heartbreaking …
1 month agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 04
May 04 in wrestling history marks a day of major transitions, from …
1 month ago
WWE LFG is showing cracks before Backlash even hits
WWE LFG is hitting a rough patch, and the timing couldn't be …
1 month agoJohn Cena at Backlash proves WWE is already panicking post-WrestleMania
PWInsider reports John Cena is heading to Backlash just weeks after his …
1 month agoJohn Cena heading to Backlash is exactly why wrestling fans have trust issues
Just two weeks after an emotional farewell at WrestleMania 41 in Las …
1 month agoNJPW Dontaku: Nic Nemeth retains, but David Finlay's win exposes booking flaws
Nic Nemeth retained the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title over a hobbled Hiroshi …
1 month ago
Mickie James and Mick Foley just resurrected the Attitude Era in 2026
Mickie James reunited with Mick Foley on the independent scene to debut …
1 month ago
Gunther is the only logical choice to take the title at Backlash
Gunther is poised to dismantle the status quo at Backlash, turning the …
1 month ago
Top 10 Types of Wrestling Fans Who Define the Modern Arena
From the archivist to the contrarian, we break down the 10 types …
1 month ago
Why Matt Cardona had to become Zack Ryder again for John Cena's farewell
Matt Cardona is back in WWE for John Cena's 'The Last Time …
1 month ago
WWE is putting Backlash on ESPN and Danhausen is buying friends
WWE Backlash 2026 is heading to Tampa and ESPN 2, but the …
1 month ago
Tony Khan's Prophecy Puts Kevin Knight on a Perilous Path
Tony Khan has anointed Kevin Knight as a future world champion, a …
1 month ago
The math behind WWE roster stability is simpler than it looks
Retention rates show that performers appearing on PPV cards at least once …
1 month ago
Andrade is finally holding the gold he deserves
Andrade El Idolo captured the IWGP Global Championship, and it's high time …
1 month ago
Rebel's Diagnosis Is a Reminder of Wrestling's True Cost
Tanea "Rebel" Brooks' recent ALS diagnosis is a tragic personal story, but …
1 month ago
WWE Backlash 2026 is becoming a high-stakes test of roster depth
With 85% of Backlash cards featuring Mania rematches, Trick Williams' 42% increase …
1 month ago
AEW must find its footing as the locker room faces real-world tragedy
AEW navigates a somber period following Tanea Brooks' ALS diagnosis while struggling …
1 month ago
WWE just ended the longest-running act in modern history
WWE ends the New Day's record-setting 4,188-day run, signaling a ruthless pivot …
1 month ago