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
The backstage reality of WWE's injury crisis
An analysis of the current injury climate in professional wrestling and the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Pro Wrestling Moments That Defined the Last Twelve Months
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined professional wrestling over …
1 month, 4 weeks agoNWA World League Wrestling is betting the house on St. Louis syndication
Is the NWA's return to St. Louis television a strategic masterstroke or …
1 month, 4 weeks agoAEW Collision proves Philly is still a wrestling town
AEW's Philly stop delivered a brutal street fight, but production pacing issues …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
New Japan ownership shift sparks Kazuchika Okada return speculation
Bushiroad's exit from New Japan Pro-Wrestling has triggered intense speculation about a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Tommaso Ciampa's arrival could be the spark for AEW's mid-year reset
Tommaso Ciampa's sudden arrival and assault on Chris Jericho signals a major …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Beast is Back: Why Brock Lesnar Just Can’t Walk Away
Brock Lesnar's latest return has sent ripples through the locker room, forcing …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW needs a sharper edge as television dynamics shift
AEW's Philadelphia taping highlights a trend of rushed pacing and diminishing returns …
1 month, 4 weeks agoSpotting an AEW bus in Philly is the best accidental pop of the year
Seeing the AEW bus on the highway is the kind of accidental …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Torrie Wilson's third act is more compelling than the Attitude Era
Torrie Wilson has moved past the WWE script to embrace a life …
1 month, 4 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 28
From the territorial collapses of the 1980s to the growth pains of …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
QT Marshall avoids long-term injury after Double or Nothing scare
QT Marshall is expected to avoid significant time off following a recent …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Mason Fowler vs. Devhonte Johnson is a clash of polar opposite styles
Mason Fowler faces Devhonte Johnson at UFC BJJ 9. I analyze the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Legal pressures are mounting for WWE executives during a banner financial year
A federal judge sanctioned Vince McMahon and Nick Khan, casting a shadow …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Je’Von Evans is the raw talent WWE has been waiting for
Je’Von Evans is generating significant backstage momentum as WWE management looks to …
2 months ago
Top 10: The Ludwig Kaiser Professional Resume
A deep dive into the technical pros and legal cons of Ludwig …
2 months agoWhen politics and wrestling collide: The evolving viewer crossover
Wrestling fans engagement with politics has tripled since 2020, yet data shows …
2 months ago
WWE’s creative bottleneck is hiding in plain sight
With top stars consuming 42% of televised airtime, the middle-card is being …
2 months ago
WWE’s credentialing strategy faces backlash after Coachman criticism
Jonathan Coachman’s critique of WWE’s credentialing process marks a sharp escalation in …
2 months ago
NJPW's corporate split signals a major roster shakeup ahead
Bushiroad’s exit from NJPW ownership triggers a massive shakeup for talent across …
2 months ago