Michelle McCool Announced For 2025 WWE Hall of Fame; February 14th Wrestling News Round-Up

WWE’s relationship with Netflix is set to grow beyond Monday Night Raw, as a new docu-series is reportedly in the works for a spring 2025 release.

According to WrestleVotes Radio, the show will take a “new-age vlog” approach, offering fans an exclusive look at WWE’s transition to Netflix, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from Superstars’ personal and professional lives.

Filming has already begun, with footage captured during WWE’s January events at the Intuit Dome.

The series is expected to feature Chelsea Green, the reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion, hinting at a mix of in-ring action and personal storytelling.

With anticipation building, this project could provide fans with a fresh, in-depth look at the new era of WWE on Netflix.

It’s not just WWE stars taking home the awards.

Today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter saw the reveal of the 2024 WON End of Year Awards with Cody Rhodes taking home the top prize for Wrestler of the Year.

But it is AEW tag team the Young Bucks who have taken home the title of tag team of the year.

Matt and Nick Jackson beat out Nathan Frazier & Axiom, FTR and Sting and Darby Allin to claim the award for a record setting eight time!

Congratulations to The Young Bucks.

You can read the full awards in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The latest WWE Hall of Fame inductee for 2025 has been announced.

Following the shock news that Triple H would be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, Michelle McCool has now been announced as part of the prestigious class for 2025.

The news first broke via ESPN’s Get Up with Triple H praising McCool as “one of the women that transformed what we do.”

Check out the moment the news broke below!

Triple H welcomes Michelle McCool to the WWE Hall of Fame on @GetUpESPN 🙌

"One of the women that transformed what we do." 👏 pic.twitter.com/A8y8sL7zGn

— ESPN (@espn) February 14, 2025

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Cody Rhodes continues to make history following an incredible year in 2024.

This morning’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter featured the results of the latest Wrestling Newsletter Awards and Cody Rhodes has picked up gold.

Gathering over 3385 votes, Rhodes beat out Will Ospreay (2571), Bryan Danielson (938), Mistico (786), Swerve Strickland (744) and Roman Reigns (206) to claim the award for the first time.

After winning the WWE Championship for the first time, Rhodes has continued to make history by winning the Lou Thesz/Ric Flair award for wrestler of the year, something his father never managed.

Congratulations Cody Rhodes.

You can read the full awards in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Former TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth has been suspended for four weeks following an unexpected incident on the February 13 episode of iMPACT!.

The situation unfolded after Joe Hendry successfully defended his title against Jake Something, leading to a heated confrontation between Nemeth’s brother Ryan Nemeth and Hendry.

As tensions escalated, Santino Marella, TNA’s Director of Authority, attempted to intervene.

However, in the ensuing chaos, Nemeth accidentally delivered a Superkick to Marella, knocking him down.

In response, Marella later announced Nemeth’s suspension, reinforcing that no one is above authority in TNA.

WWE legend The Undertaker has addressed criticism following his public appearance alongside Vince McMahon at Super Bowl LVIII.

The sighting, which also included Shane McMahon, sparked backlash due to McMahon’s ongoing legal troubles, including a lawsuit from former WWE employee Janel Grant.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, The Undertaker defended his presence, stating that while McMahon is a longtime friend, he has no personal knowledge of the allegations against him.

“I don’t know what has been done, what hasn’t been done. We don’t talk about those things, but he is a friend of mine,” he explained.

Despite distancing himself from the controversy, The Undertaker’s association with McMahon has drawn scrutiny from fans and insiders alike, further complicating the public perception of those still aligned with the former WWE Chairman.

TNA star Chris Bey has given fans an uplifting update on his recovery after suffering a severe neck injury during an iMPACT! taping on October 27, 2024.

Initially told he had only a 10-25% chance of walking again, Bey has defied the odds, recently sharing footage of himself taking steps.

Chris Bey ❤️

pic.twitter.com/siQhNEzC5c

— ITR Wrestling (@ITRWrestling_) February 13, 2025

After undergoing emergency spinal fusion surgery, Bey endured months of intensive rehab and credited Ace Austin, Brittnie Brooks, TNA, and the wrestling community for their unwavering support.

While his in-ring future remains uncertain, Bey’s resilience has been nothing short of inspiring, and he remains optimistic:

“Nothing is impossible. Will I ever wrestle again? Never say never.”

Adam Copeland, WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW star, has suggested that his in-ring career could be winding down.

Speaking on Downunder The Ring, Copeland reflected on his last match in Australia in 2008 and admitted that his upcoming Brisbane Brawl match at AEW Grand Slam Australia may be his final bout in the country.

At 51 years old, Copeland has acknowledged the toll his decades-long career has taken on his body, fueling speculation that retirement may be on the horizon

. While he has not made an official announcement, his comments indicate that fans may not have many more opportunities to see The Rated-R Superstar compete.

Following a string of high-profile AEW departures, Rey Fenix is now expected to be the next star to leave Tony Khan’s promotion, with a move to WWE looking increasingly likely.

According to Sportskeeda’s Dr. Chris Featherstone, negotiations regarding Fenix’s release are “progressing,” and his departure is anticipated in the near future.

While Penta has already made the jump to WWE, Fenix remained in AEW due to injury-related contract extensions.

However, reports suggest that Khan has been advised to resolve the situation, potentially clearing the way for Fenix to reunite with his brother in WWE.

If finalized, this would mark yet another major shift in the wrestling landscape, as AEW continues to see key talent transition to WWE.

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Kicking things off today we have:

• Demolition could be headed for a WWE Hall of Fame induction after signing legends deals.
• Tony Khan has been urged to “put an end” to an on-going AEW dispute.
• The Undertaker responds to cricticism following Super Bowl LIX appearance with Vince McMahon.
• Adam Copeland hints at his upcoming retirement.