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
WrestleMania 41 attendance records are masking a dangerous security deficit
WrestleMania 41 broke gate records with 142,408 fans, but a 22% surge …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Aljamain Sterling as a betting underdog against Youssef Zalal is a trap
Aljamain Sterling enters the UFC Meta Apex as a ranked underdog against …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The most defining moments from the WrestleMania 41 era
From John Cena's emotional farewell to the brutal corporate releases that followed, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Danhausen just cursed The Miz into a pyro disaster and the internet is losing its mind
The April 24 episode of SmackDown in Fort Worth saw Danhausen pull …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TKO's grip on WWE creative is tighter than anyone wants to admit
Recent reports confirm TKO executives are exerting massive influence over WWE creative, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The brutal math behind Ricky Saints' rushed SmackDown debut
Ricky Saints is heading to SmackDown after just 98 days in NXT, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ricky Saints' arrival changes the math on Friday nights
Vignette debuts boast a 71% win rate in their first 90 days, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The math behind Ricky Saints and Charlotte Flair's Tulsa showdown
Ricky Saints enters SmackDown with a 214-day NXT title reign and an …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWWE injury report: The latest status on SmackDown's roster ahead of Backlash
A deep dive into the current medical status of the SmackDown roster …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 25
Reflecting on April 25, a date marked by transitional title bouts, legendary …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The grit of tournament season is burning out the rosters
Tournament season is here, but between injuries in AJPW and lukewarm attendance …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Jade Cargill is running out of excuses
Jade Cargill's decision to bypass NXT is catching up to her, as …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWWE’s current roster purge hits hard ahead of Backlash
WWE is clearing house on April 24, 2026. With Backlash only 15 …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Jamie Hayter puts AEW injury concerns to rest following Dynasty setback
Jamie Hayter is downplaying reports of a serious injury following the Dynasty …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Lucha Underground is trying to find lightning in a bottle again
Seven years after going dark, Lucha Underground is teasing a return. A …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of the 2026 Circuit
From Randy Orton’s shocking betrayal of Cody Rhodes to Oba Femi’s physical …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
BJ Ray's WWE release shows the cold reality of the TKO era
BJ Ray's sudden WWE release, coming just days after major shoulder surgery, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TKO suits are reportedly turning WWE backstage into a corporate war zone
Reports of TKO executives meddling in WWE's creative process during WrestleMania 41 …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
EVIL heading to WWE is a fascinating gamble for the Triple H era
With WrestleMania 41 in the rearview, WWE has made a massive move …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE moves past the Hall of Fame noise as Backlash looms
WWE Backlash is just two weeks away, but internal inconsistencies and a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago