Dark Side of the Ring 6 Topics 📺, WWE Targeting Top Free Agent 👀, Moxley vs. Cope Street Fight 🏆

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Friday, March 14th, 2025

Good morning. Today we have a look back at WrestleMania XX, AEW Dynamite results, and the latest on Jon Moxley defending the AEW World Title in a Street Fight against Cope. Plus, WWE is reportedly targeting Jeff Cobb, Nikki Bella hints at a return, and JD McDonagh shares details on his scary rib injury. Also, Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 topics have been revealed, The Rock lands a role in a Martin Scorsese film, and much more. But before we dig in…

It’s time to play the game the Friday crossword! Strength in numbers has always been the key to wrestling domination! Some factions have run the business, while others have burned bright before collapsing in chaos. Whether they ruled the ring with an iron fist or changed the industry forever, these groups left their mark on wrestling history. Can you remember the most dominant, rebellious, and ruthless stables in WWE, AEW, WCW, and beyond? Step into the faction wars and start solving the Friday crossword here.

🗓️ On This Day - 2004

WrestleMania XX Brings Iconic Moments and Controversial Matches to Madison Square Garden

21 years ago today, WWE WrestleMania XX took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a four-and-a-half-hour spectacle in front of 20,000 fans, with 885,000 more watching on pay-per-view. The event was filled with historic moments, legendary returns, and one of the most infamous matches in WWE history.

John Cena kicked off his WrestleMania legacy by defeating The Big Show for the United States Championship, while Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista, and Ric Flair) overcame The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection, marking The Rock’s last match until 2011. Eddie Guerrero retained the WWE Championship against Kurt Angle by loosening his boot to escape the Ankle Lock and rolling Angle up for the win. The Undertaker returned to his Deadman persona for the first time since 1999, defeating Kane to extend his streak to 12-0. In the main event, Chris Benoit won the World Heavyweight Championship by forcing Triple H to submit in a triple-threat match also involving Shawn Michaels—the first WrestleMania main event to end by submission—before celebrating in the ring with Guerrero in an emotional closing moment.

However, the most infamous match of the night saw Goldberg defeat Brock Lesnar, with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee. Since both Goldberg and Lesnar were leaving WWE after the show, the crowd turned on them, relentlessly chanting “You sold out” and “This match sucks” throughout. The loudest cheers came after the match—when Austin hit both men with Stunners to send the crowd home happy.

❄️ Winter Madness 🏆

Round 2 - The Attitude Era

Welcome to Winter Madness, where we’re on a mission to crown the most popular WWE star across Morning Dirt Sheet! Every day, two legends step into the spotlight, but only one can advance.

Yesterday we ended Round 2 of The Golden Era as (2) Ric Flair overcame (10) Dusty Rhodes) to secure the final spot in The Golden Era.

The Sweet Sixteen is starting to take shape…

Today we kick off Round 2 of The Attitude Era with the (1) seed, Stone Cold Steve Austin, taking on Y2J (8) Chris Jericho!

See full bracket here

🔮 WWE Smackdown Preview

Live Tonight, 8pm EST on USA

• Miz TV with special guest Cody Rhodes

• WWE Tag Team Championship match: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa) (c) vs Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)

• Randy Orton vs Carmelo Hayes

• Charlotte Flair vs B-Fab

WWE News, Rumors & Updates

📺 ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ Season 6 Topics and Full Episode Descriptions Revealed. The upcoming season of Dark Side of the Ring will dive into some of wrestling’s most controversial and tragic stories, including Mick Foley’s Hell in a Cell match, the career and struggles of Big Van Vader, the rise and fall of Muhammad Hassan, and the tragic life of Daffney. Other episodes will cover Tony Atlas’ struggles with racism and addiction, Billy Graham’s battles with the McMahons, and the Original Sheik’s violent legacy. The season will also explore the chaotic downfall of Ludvig Borga, the mystery surrounding Billy Jack Haynes, and the self-destruction of ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert. The new season is expected to premiere later this year.

🎬 The Rock Confirms He Will Star in Martin Scorsese’s New Crime Boss Movie. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced he will be starring in an upcoming Martin Scorsese-directed crime film set in Hawaii. The Rock stated "Grateful for what’s been the most creatively inspiring time of my career - working closely with my friends and of course, the maestro Marty Scorsese," The Rock stated. "In the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s the mafia controlled New York, Miami, Chicago, Vegas, and a particularly strong hold on the island I was raised - Hawaii."

🩹 JD McDonagh Offers Recovery Update After Scary Table Spot Injury. JD McDonagh provided an update on his recovery after suffering a brutal injury from a table spot. "Time heals all," McDonagh said. "I wasn't like this the first week or two after but I'm feeling a lot better now. [I'm feeling] pretty good. My lungs are good. My ribs are good. I'm just kind of waiting for the bones to knit back together before they clear me."

👀 Report: WWE Targeting Top Free Agent Jeff Cobb. WWE is reportedly interested in signing Jeff Cobb, a former NEVER Openweight Champion, who previously turned down an offer to join NJPW. According to Fightful Select, one WWE source claimed Cobb is already listed on the internal roster, but this has yet to be confirmed. AEW sources reportedly do not expect him to sign with them.

👑 Nikki Bella Says She’s Returning to WWE for a Future Project. Nikki Bella revealed she plans to return to WWE in some capacity, though details remain unclear. "I know at one point, I will be going back to WWE to do something. I don’t know when, I don’t know the story, but it’s going to happen."

AEW News and Rumors & Updates

↕️ AEW Dynamite: 3 Things We Loved and 3 Things We Hated from March 12. AEW Dynamite delivered another packed episode, featuring standout matches, ongoing storylines, and some polarizing moments. The latest breakdown highlights the biggest hits and misses from the March 12 show.

🏆 Jon Moxley Set to Defend AEW World Title in Street Fight Against Cope. Following AEW Revolution, it was announced that Jon Moxley will defend the AEW World Title against Cope on the March 19th episode of Dynamite in Omaha, Nebraska. The highly anticipated rematch will be contested as a Street Fight.

Top Reddit Threads

😡 Hulk Hogan Cuts NY Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaves Fans Angry.

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🩺 JD McDonagh Recalls His Immediate Reaction to Rib Injury. "I was [like] 'When’s the next breath gonna come?' It was an out-of-body experience, listening to Michael Cole through the years like 'we got to get a medic down here.' Then all of a sudden, you’re lying [there] and he’s saying it about you."

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🤖 Watch: Decepticons Leader Megatron Endorses John Cena’s Heel Turn.

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💨 Iyoooooooo.

(As a huge Nintendo and Mario fan, I love this art work and inspiration from Super Mario Bros. 3)

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🕸️ The Complex Web of Relationships Between Everyone on the Main Roster. Inspired by Nick Aldis' extremely simple explanation of the tag division.

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🎩 You Wake Up This Morning as HHH. What's the First Business Decision You Make?

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