Jon Alba

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

Jon Alba is an Emmy Award and SPJ Award-winning journalist who has broken some of pro wrestling's biggest stories. In addition to writing for The Takedown on SI, he is the host of "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy" podcast, and a host and contributor for Sportsnet New York. Additionally, he has been on beats for teams across MLB, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS during more than a decade in the sports media sphere. Jon is a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a B.A. degree in Journalism.

TNA

Last year, TNA Slammiversary was one of the most anticipated wrestling pay-per-views of 2025, with TNA running UBS Arena on Long Island. The show broke United States attendance records for the company, and even saw the TNA return of AJ Styles.

Tony Khan and AEW have worked hard to earn the trust of fans in 2025, but must now deliver a satisfying payoff at All In: Texas.

The wrestling world would look significantly different right now if Tony Khan were running WWE, something that could have happened in 2023.

Wrestling legend Ric Flair has never been one to keep his opinions to himself, and now he's putting WWE on blast after a business deal has seemingly come to a close.

Vince McMahon was heavily featured in the build to WrestleMania 2000.

WWE

Wednesday, April 1 marks the 25-year anniversary of a show many wrestling fans consider to be an all-time great pay-per-view, WWE WrestleMania X-Seven. Now, one of the brains behind the operation has given insight as to how the road was paved to put on th

WWE

With WWE WrestleMania 42 just weeks away, it was revealed on Monday morning that the event will indeed have a host. Coincidentally, it just happens to be one of the biggest names in WWE history.

Maclin was injured by a kick to the face.

TNA

The main event of TNA Sacrifice came to a sudden halt on Friday night, leaving the show to go off the air without a definitive winner for the TNA World Championship.

MJF had harsh words for today's indie scene.

Features

AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman says that he's better than you, and you know it. As it turns out, he genuinely feels that way about most of the pro wrestling scene, even on the independents.

Carlos Silva hinted at TNA returning to New York for Slammiversary earlier this week.

TNA

The 2025 edition of TNA Slammiversary was a major success for TNA, as it aimed to reclaim its spot in the wrestling totem pole with a signature pay-per-view event. It now appears last year's momentum will carry into this year's show.

A major pop culture name is entering the WWE Hall of Fame.

WWE

One of the biggest crossover stars in pro wrestling history will be taking his place in the WWE Hall of Fame next month in Las Vegas.

MJF believes one AEW star is destined for stardom.

AEW

On Sunday, Maxwell Jacob Friedman will enter the main event of AEW Revolution against "Hangman" Adam Page in anticipation of one of the most brutal matches of his career.

TNA

As TNA continues to build out its roster and infrastructure into its new era on AMC, it has brought in a familiar face to work with the TNA Knockouts division.

WWE has denied it let go of a top young prospect.

WWE

A top, promising prospect in WWE's developmental system shared a bizarre social media post on Thursday morning, insinuating she may have been released by the company. That, however, is not the case.

Jon Alba

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

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