Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, was tragically shot and killed at a public event, leading to widespread mourning from political figures including former President Donald Trump, who praised Kirk’s connection with youth. However, Kirk’s history of controversial commentary has made any discussion surrounding his death highly polarized. Ava’s post struck a nerve in the wrestling community and on social media, with critics accusing her of insensitivity towards a recent murder victim. Some fans labeled her a “nepo baby,” asserting her WWE role is primarily due to her father, The Rock, rather than merit[2].

Despite the backlash, Ava refused to back down and doubled down on her stance in a follow-up tweet emphasizing kindness. This response intensified the debate, drawing...

The WWE universe is abuzz after NXT General Manager Ava Raine, daughter of wrestling legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, ignited widespread backlash following a controversial Instagram post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s recent death. Ava’s message, which many perceived as a veiled criticism of Kirk’s polarizing rhetoric, has divided fans and commentators alike, sparking a fierce social media debate over the appropriateness of her comments given the sensitive circumstances.

The controversy began when Ava shared a poignant but contentious statement on her Instagram story shortly after news broke that Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event in Utah. The post read: “If you want people to have kind words when you pass, you should say kind words when you’re...

In a heartfelt revelation, WWE star Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) has shared the deeply personal motivation that spurred his unexpected return to WWE during the 2020 Royal Rumble. The former United States Champion disclosed in a recent podcast interview with Chris Van Vliet that his son’s love for wrestling was the primary force behind stepping back into the WWE ring after years away.

MVP explained how being a father completely changed his perspective on life and career. “I never wanted to be a dad. I wanted to be single forever, my son was an oops, and now I’m so grateful for him in my life because he makes me a better human being,” MVP said, reflecting on the unexpected blessing...

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam (RVD) has once again voiced his refusal to apologize for his controversial remarks supporting MMA fighter Raja Jackson following the infamous KnokX Pro wrestling incident involving independent wrestler Syko Stu. Amid a fierce backlash from fans and online wrestling communities, RVD doubled down on his stance during multiple podcast appearances, dismissing his detractors as “simple-minded” and “cyber bullies” who cannot handle differing opinions.

The feud began in late August 2025, when Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, abruptly attacked Syko Stu mid-match at the KnokX Pro event, sparking outrage across pro wrestling circles. While most industry figures condemned Jackson’s actions outright, RVD took a nuanced approach on his “1 Of...