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
New Japan ownership shift sparks Kazuchika Okada return speculation
Bushiroad's exit from New Japan Pro-Wrestling has triggered intense speculation about a …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
AEW needs a sharper edge as television dynamics shift
AEW's Philadelphia taping highlights a trend of rushed pacing and diminishing returns …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 28
From the territorial collapses of the 1980s to the growth pains of …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
QT Marshall avoids long-term injury after Double or Nothing scare
QT Marshall is expected to avoid significant time off following a recent …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Ludwig Kaiser Professional Resume
A deep dive into the technical pros and legal cons of Ludwig …
3 weeks, 2 days agoWhen politics and wrestling collide: The evolving viewer crossover
Wrestling fans engagement with politics has tripled since 2020, yet data shows …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE’s creative bottleneck is hiding in plain sight
With top stars consuming 42% of televised airtime, the middle-card is being …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE’s credentialing strategy faces backlash after Coachman criticism
Jonathan Coachman’s critique of WWE’s credentialing process marks a sharp escalation in …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
NJPW's corporate split signals a major roster shakeup ahead
Bushiroad’s exit from NJPW ownership triggers a massive shakeup for talent across …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Logan Paul's injury leaves a massive void in WWE's mid-card rotation
Logan Paul's torn triceps creates a measurable 12% drop in match pacing …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Cody Rhodes dealt significant pectoral tear at Backlash
Cody Rhodes is out with a grade two pectoral tear, forcing an …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Pat McAfee walks away from the desk for the most important win of his career
Pat McAfee swaps the broadcast booth for the realities of medical statistics …
3 weeks, 2 days agoMLW Fusion returns with high-profile guest list and a massive carriage expansion
MLW Fusion returns this Saturday with a massive two-hour premiere, featuring a …
3 weeks, 2 days ago