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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

Here is Roman Reigns’ case for being the greatest of all-time

The Tribal Chief says he’s the greatest wrestler of all-time. Does the evidence back up his bold claim?

Braun Strowman is very good at burying the WWE tag team division

WWE celebrates Braun’s return with a reminder that he’s done this before.

WWE scrubs Saudi records from 2022 Royal Rumble ‘By The Numbers’ video

Creative record-keeping when it comes to 2018’s Greatest Royal Rumble means they don’t have to mention Braun Strowman or AEW’s (Daniel) Bryan Danielson.

Mansoor accidentally took a dump in Shane McMahon’s locker room

That’s a hell of a way to introduce yourself to Shane O’Mac.

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A look at The Lesnar/Reigns Feud of 2018, Part Two

A Historically Significant Disaster of Wrestling that takes a program most fans had turned on and Vince McMahon wasn't sure what to do with to, of all places, Saudi Arabia.

The Undertaker didn’t go out on his back

The Undertaker is always said to have done business the right way, but he didn’t go out on his back. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

Looking at the biggest stories of 2018: WWE Crown Jewel

‘Cup of coffee in the big time’ is looking back at some of the biggest stories in wrestling from 2018, starting with WWE’s controversial Crown Jewel event.

Rumor Roundup: Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle match, Chris Jericho payday, more!

The latest rumors, including what’s up with Hulk Hogan and WWE, how the Kurt Angle vs. Drew McIntyre match on Raw this week came together, and more!

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WWE's Greatest PR Rumble

This Cagesider is wrestling with something a lot of fans are in the wake of reports WWE is headed back to Saudi Arabia in November. What's the corporation's moral responsibilty? And how should viewers concerned about ethical implications react?

Rumor Roundup: Becky/Charlotte feud, WWE in Saudi Arabia, The Rock

The latest rumors, including if WWE is still trying to make either woman in the SmackDown title feud a heel, when the company is headed back to the KSA, an update on Kurt Angle, a big name for the blue brand’s anniversary show, and more!

Like it or not, politics are a part of wrestling

‘Cup of coffee in the big time’ breaks its own rule by returning to the topic of WWE’s Saudi Arabian partnership, and catches you up some links you may have missed.

As Saudi Arabia seeks to execute female activist, WWE’s return rumored for November

‘Cup of coffee in the big time’ looks at the situation in the Kingdom prior to what’s expected to be the Greatest Royal Rumble follow-up, and it’s not good. That, plus other links from the busy past 24 hours.

Rumor Roundup: Heyman writing for Raw, two ‘Manias a year, Bryan plans

The latest rumors, including Brock’s Advocate advocating for someone else backstage, a plan to brand WWE’s stadium shows, real and possible signs Daniel Bryan is staying, Dean Ambrose’s injury status, and more!

WWE reportedly discussing an all-women event for the fall

It would be a ‘make good’ for Greatest Royal Rumble.

Sharing a love of wrestling with kids, even when it breaks their heart

Like other sports and hobbies, wrestling is a great thing for parents and children to bond over. Like real life, there comes a time when it lets us all down. A story about the good and the bad to enough over today’s ‘Cup of coffee in the big time’.

Rumor Roundup: Money in the Bank changes, reaction to Rousey/Jax, more

The latest rumors, including one reason AJ Styles is still WWE Champ, what was originally supposed to go on last in Chicago, backstage response to the Raw Women’s Title matches, plans for James Ellsworth, and more!

It’s been a wild news day regarding WWE plans to expand in Muslim world

From firing the exec responsible for negotiating a TV deal in The UAE because of his wife’s anti-Islam tweets to Al-Qaeda warning Saudi royalty over Greatest Royal Rumble, it’s been a reminder of how tricky global business is.

Daniel Bryan paid for Titus O’Neil’s Greatest Royal Rumble slip

Titus was mad after being embarrassed, and now DB explains what it was like to be the first guy he ran into in the Greatest Royal Rumble after the trip replayed around the world.

Rumor Roundup: Sasha Banks deal, SmackDown move, Jeff Hardy, more!

The latest rumors, including talk of a new Sasha Banks deal, if WWE is talking to wrestlers about SmackDown moving nights, and more!

Noted lunatic Shane McMahon wrestled twice before getting hernia surgery

Because who wouldn’t let Braun Strowman chokeslam them through a table with part of their intestines sticking through their stomach muscles?

Jericho made a crazy amount of money for Greatest Royal Rumble

Another anecdote which indicates the Saudis were throwing big numbers around.

Undertaker’s entrance lasted longer than the Usos’ match at Greatest Royal Rumble

Here is a breakdown of WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view (PPV) with a detailed look at exactly how much time each match was given.

Greatest Royal Rumble Match Time and Statistics

Here is a full breakdown of the timing for the Greatest Royal Rumble match. Would you believe that you spent 25% of this match watching dudes walk or run to the ring?

Here’s Graves laughing about Graves laughing about Titus

O’Neil’s fall at Greatest Royal Rumble continues to be a moment which lives up to WWE’s ‘putting smiles on people’s faces’ mantra.

On women’s-only PPVs and dual-branded shows...

WWE is making a mistake switching to dual-branded PPVs, and the recent call for a women’s-only PPV only highlights the problems at hand...

Rumor Roundup: Universal title match finish, Lesnar return, women’s pay, TV deal, more!

The latest rumors, including more on the Greatest Royal Rumble Universal title match finish, when Brock Lesnar may return, and more!

How predictable was Greatest Royal Rumble?

Let's break down the results of the Cageside Seats staff predictions for Greatest Royal Rumble.

Rumor Roundup: Backlash plans, Braun Strowman’s title, Joe, Heat, more!

The latest rumors, including if title changes are expected at Backlash, what’s up with Strowman’s green title, and more!

Of course WWE made merch for Titus World-Slide

O’Neil himself told us to watch for it. Now it’s fallen into our laps.

Daivari says he received death threats for Greatest Royal Rumble segment

The brothers represented Iran in a segment with four Saudi wrestling prospects, and it triggered the latest controversy for an event full of them.

Rumor Roundup: Lesnar schedule, WWE PPV length, Big Show injury, more!

The latest rumors, including when the Universal Champ will wrestle again, how long Backlash will be with Raw and SmackDown stars on the card, another setback for Show, why a sumo wrestler worked Greatest Royal Rumble, and more!

WWE’s initial, hilarious response to Lesnar-Reigns finish at Greatest Royal Rumble

"We’re wrong but we’re aren’t going to do anything about it," basically.

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