• Former WWE Performer Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
A long legal battle has come to an end for Evan Cloyd, a former wrestler known on the independent circuit as Jarek 1:20. In a Houston, Texas courtroom on January 8, 2026, Cloyd was sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to PWInsider. The heavy sentence follows his guilty plea to a serious charge involving the aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
Cloyd had been in the legal system since his initial arrest in March 2024. Before his legal troubles began, he was a well-known figure in the wrestling world, performing for several popular promotions. His career included matches for CZW, EVOLVE, and Beyond Wrestling. He even had a brief moment on the big stage, appearing on WWE television in 2016 as “Chase Silver” in a match against Braun Strowman on RAW. He also auditioned for WWE Tough Enough in 2015.
Outside of the wrestling ring, Cloyd also found success as a street magician and grew a significant following on YouTube. However, his professional life effectively ended years ago, with his last recorded match taking place in 2019. Now, the 15-year prison term marks the final chapter for the former performer as he begins serving his time for the felony conviction.
• Gunther Makes Top Babyface Tap Out At WWE Live Event In Germany
The 2026 European tour for WWE kicked off with a high-energy house show in Leipzig, Germany, on January 8th. Held at the QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA, the event served as the first stop on the “Road to Royal Rumble,” featuring several major title defenses and high-profile grudge matches.
The main event saw a brutal Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship, where Cody Rhodes successfully defended his title against Drew McIntyre. The match, which lasted 25 minutes, was a physical preview for their upcoming “3 Stages of Hell” match scheduled for Friday Night SmackDown in Berlin.
In a highly competitive match, Gunther showcased his dominance by forcing Sami Zayn to submit after 12 minutes of hard-hitting action. The tag team division also saw major action as AJ Styles and Dragon Lee opened the night with a victory over Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day.
The supernatural Wyatt Sicks, represented by Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy, secured an 18-minute victory over the My Family Tree faction in a chaotic encounter. Meanwhile, the women’s division featured a tag team clash where Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair defeated The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane).
Rounding out the card, Liv Morgan, accompanied by Raquel Rodriguez, defeated Lyra Valkyria. Jey Uso also picked up a significant win by pinning the powerhouse Bronson Reed in an eight-minute battle.
Following the success in Leipzig, the tour continues across Europe with stops in Glasgow, Copenhagen, and multiple dates in the UK leading up to the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.
