Below are a couple of top WWE and TNA news stories of the day.
• WWE Doesn’t Have Any Real Vision For RAW Championship
The Women’s Intercontinental Championship, unveiled on November 25, 2024, by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, became a landmark secondary title for the RAW brand’s women’s division, complementing the Women’s United States Championship on SmackDown.
A 12-woman tournament, starting December 2, crowned Lyra Valkyria as the inaugural champion after defeating Dakota Kai on January 13, 2025.
At Backlash 2025, Valkyria defended the title against Becky Lynch. Despite Lynch’s aggressive tactics, including a Manhandle Slam, Valkyria retained the championship with a quick roll-up pin, surviving a post-match attack by Lynch, solidifying her reign.
When a fan asked if the Intercontinental Championship will swap hands multiple times this year, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select replied:
“Well, it depends on which IC Title. I don’t think WWE has any real vision for the women’s IC title, so probably. With the men’s, I think Dominik could lose it and win it back as the babyface run solidifies.”
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• TNA President Clarifies “Blood Ban” Rumors
TNA President Carlos Silva has officially addressed rumors about a ban on intentional blood in the company. Speaking to Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, Silva made it clear that there is no such ban, though the company is being more cautious.
Recent violent matches, like Sami Callihan vs. Mance Warner in a barbed wire brawl and Steve Maclin vs. Eric Young in a dog collar match, sparked speculation that TNA was moving away from blood-heavy storytelling to please advertisers and boost media rights talks.
Silva clarified that while TNA is more mindful of advertiser concerns, there is no ban on intentional bleeding. He explained that wrestlers are being encouraged to use it more carefully, not to avoid it entirely.
“If creative or the talent feel intentional blood or heavy violence is earned for their story or the stakes of the match, it is ‘absolutely’ something TNA is open to exploring using,” he said.
He added that creative figures like Tommy Dreamer support this approach, aiming to make violent moments more meaningful by using them less often.
Silva also addressed concerns related to TNA’s batch taping schedule. He noted that excessive blood can create practical issues such as stained canvases and safety concerns.
After Maclin’s bloody bout with Young, Silva stayed in close contact with him. He confirmed, “everything ended up being fine.”
