Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

WWE

Could WrestleMania come around to Ireland in the near future? Some leaders believe they can make a submit a strong bid to WWE.

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The New Day headlines a stable of stars that were released from their WWE contracts this month, and more information about those roster cuts is coming to light.

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WWE has added two new dates to the upcoming European Summer Tour, which will see SmackDown take place on a different night ahead of Night of Champions.

Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; WWE ceo Nick Khan arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

WWE

Nick Khan will be sticking around in WWE for the next few years, and he'll be receiving a raise starting in 2027.

AEW

A new report says that the recently released Aleister Black is negotiating a return to All Elite Wrestling.

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After having to WrestleMania, Bron Breakker will finally face Seth Rollins at WWE Backlash

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Stephanie Vaquer's criminal complaint against her ex-boyfriend has resulted in a guilty verdict.

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LA Knight was reportedly in line for a major program, but those plans have now changed.

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Jacob Fatu left Roman Reigns laying at the end of WWE Raw, but the Tribal Chief didn't stay down after the show went off the air.

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Xavier Woods was granted his release over the weekend, but WWE is reportedly trying to keep him with the company.

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Is TKO operating any differently when it comes to talent contracts than when WWE was run by Vince McMahon?

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World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is no longer being advertised for any WWE shows being held in the month of June.

Rick Ucchino

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

New Info on Roman Reigns' WWE Status and John Cena's Backlash Announcement

WWE Backlash Predictions: Will Jacob Fatu Defeat Roman Reigns & Win the World Title?

WWE SmackDown Preview (5/8/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

16 New Summer Tour Dates Announced for WWE Raw and SmackDown

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European Leader Confident in 'Competitive' Bid for Future WrestleMania

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Multiple Reasons Why WWE Released Well Over Two Dozen Superstars

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SmackDown Taking Place on Different Night Ahead of WWE Night of Champions

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WWE President Nick Khan Receives New Contract As TKO Boasts First Quarter Revenue

AEW

Is An Aleister Black-AEW Reunion in the Works Following WWE Release?

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Bron Breakker Has Big Plans Once He’s Finished With Seth Rollins at Backlash

WWE

Ex-Boyfriend of Stephanie Vaquer Found Guilty of Domestic Violence

WWE

Update on LA Knight After He Missed Monday's Episode of WWE Raw

WWE Reportedly Trying to Re-Sign Xavier Woods as Others Take Pay Cuts

More on WWE Release Strategy and Contract Restructuring Requests

Reported Reason Why Roman Reigns is No Longer Advertised for WWE Shows in June