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There are certain names in wrestling that make purists shift in their seat.

Jasmin St. Claire is one of them.

If you were an ECW fan in the late 90s, you already know. You did not just watch Jasmin St. Claire. You experienced her. She was loud, unapologetic, controversial, and completely in step with what ECW represented at the time. Extreme was not just a tagline. It was a lifestyle. And Jasmin fit that world like gasoline fits a match.

For younger readers who only know the meme clips or the shock headlines, context matters.

Jasmin St. Claire was not just a “crossover personality” who randomly appeared on a wrestling show. She was part of a cultural moment. ECW thrived on rebellion, sexuality, violence, unpredictability, and raw presentation. It was anti corporate before anti corporate was marketable. Jasmin embodied that edge. She managed, she cut promos, she stirred chaos, and she understood the assignment.

That is the part people often miss.

You can tell when someone is using wrestling for attention. You can also tell when someone genuinely loves the business. Jasmin has always felt like the latter. She knows the language. She knows the psychology. She knows what gets a reaction. Whether you liked her or not, she understood heat, and she knew how to generate it.

Her infamy extends beyond wrestling. Adult entertainment headlines. Tabloid stories. Public controversies. That crossover notoriety actually mirrors what wrestling has always been at its core. A collision of pop culture, spectacle, and larger than life personalities. Wrestling has never existed in a vacuum. Jasmin’s career proves that.

She was one of the most talked about personalities of her era. She appeared on national talk shows. She was featured in music and mainstream media. She held the record for the largest adult film debut event crowd at the time. She managed talent. She made noise. She never faded quietly.

And here is the part that strikes a nerve.

Wrestling loves to sanitize its history. It loves to celebrate the clean, polished legends. The ones who fit into highlight packages. Jasmin represents the messy, chaotic, boundary pushing era that helped shape the Attitude Era and ECW’s cult legacy. Without characters like her, that time period does not hit the same.

As someone who grew up loving ECW, you could feel that she was not just there for shock value. She understood the business. She understood the grind. She understood that controversy creates conversation, and conversation creates longevity.

The recent tweets making the rounds are proof that she still knows how to get people talking. The internet reacts the same way it did twenty five years ago. Half the room laughs. Half the room rolls their eyes. Everyone clicks.

That is power.

The Drop?

Jasmin St. Claire is not supposed to fit neatly into wrestling history books. That is exactly why she matters. She represents the unfiltered, crossover chaos that helped wrestling evolve into the pop culture hybrid it is today. You do not have to like her. You cannot deny her impact.

In a business built on attention, Jasmin mastered the art of staying relevant long after the spotlight moved on. And if the IWC is still debating her in 2026, that tells you everything you need to know.

Extreme never dies. It just finds a new timeline.

If this Drop got you curious, go see what Jasmin is doing right now.

She is still loud. Still unfiltered. Still unapologetic.

🎙 Check out her Krazy Train Podcast
📺 YouTube: msjasminstclaire
📸 IG: @therealjasminstclaire
🐦 X: @jasminstclaire

Love her or hate her, she is still moving the needle. Go take the ride.

Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
📍 Rocket Arena — Cleveland, Ohio
🎙 Commentary: Michael Cole & Corey Graves
🗣 Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
⏱️ Runtime: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

RAW delivered a steady, story-driven episode that advanced Elimination Chamber in meaningful ways without producing a true show-stealing match.

This felt like a bridge show with purpose. Nothing was random. Nothing was wasted. But very little felt explosive. With Bron Breakker sidelined following hernia surgery and WrestleMania 42 looming, the emphasis was clearly on promo work and Chamber positioning rather than shock moments.

The foundation is strong. The urgency still needs a spark.

🎤 Let’s Hear from Becky Lynch

Becky opened the show rattled and irritated by AJ Lee’s presence backstage. The heel version of Becky continues to spiral in entertaining fashion, balancing delusion with insecurity.

AJ Lee returned to a thunderous reaction and played the agitator perfectly. Calm. Controlled. Letting the crowd do the heavy lifting. The Chicago tease was smart, and Becky trying to deny AJ a match because she is not “active” was classic heel logic.

When Becky finally snapped and accepted, it felt earned.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Star power, layered history, and immediate Chamber elevation.

🏆 WWE World Tag Team Championships
The Usos vs Alpha Academy

Two babyface teams wrestled a clean, competitive tag match. Otis and Tozawa created believable near falls early, keeping the crowd engaged.

The Usos slowed the pace strategically, isolating Tozawa before building toward Otis’ hot tag. The finish was methodical and decisive, with 1D sealing it.

Post-match respect kept both teams credible. Jimmy teasing a singles direction for Jey was subtle but important.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Strong tag wrestling that protected both teams while hinting at future shifts.

🌹 Liv Morgan Calls Her Shot

Liv and Dominik leaned fully into obnoxious heel energy, celebrating her Royal Rumble win while delaying her WrestleMania decision.

Stephanie Vaquer stepping up feels like the likely direction. Liv’s mic work was sharp. Vaquer continues to grow in confidence. The slap to Dominik landed without overcomplicating the segment.

The slow burn works as long as escalation follows.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Solid character positioning that keeps the Mania board open.

🔥 Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier
Rhea Ripley vs Lyra Valkyria vs Ivy Nile

Ripley entered as the clear favorite, but Nile and Lyra were given space to shine. Nile’s double German suplex was the standout power moment. Lyra’s counters kept the tempo high.

There were minor timing issues in the combination sequences, but ambition outweighed sloppiness. Ripley’s Riptide finish was clean and authoritative.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Strong positioning match that reinforced Ripley’s dominance.

🎤 CM Punk and Finn Balor Confrontation

Balor interrupting Punk’s interview gave his frustration credibility. The “afterthought” narrative feels authentic.

Punk accepting the challenge and forcing Adam Pearce’s hand created realistic tension between protecting WrestleMania and rewarding competition. Punk’s tone stayed confident and grounded.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clear motivations and meaningful stakes that strengthened the Chamber picture.

💥 Nattie vs Maxxine Dupri Chaos

The match itself was secondary. Nattie’s aggression was the focus. The countout finish emphasized punishment over victory.

The Sharpshooter on the table and Becky’s cheap shot on AJ added layered storytelling to the women’s division.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️½
Short but effective character progression.

🚀 Je’Von Evans & Original El Grande Americano vs Los Americanos

Pure energy. Je’Von Evans continues looking like a breakout star. The OG Cutter from the top rope was replay-worthy.

Chad Gable’s “Original” identity keeps the crowd invested. The post-match mask tension hints at a future stipulation.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fast-paced showcase that spotlighted Evans’ upside.

🔥 Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier
LA Knight vs Penta vs Austin Theory

Theory controlled the early heel portions well. Knight’s resilience drove crowd investment. Penta had moments but felt slightly underutilized compared to his typical presence.

Interference from Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and the hooded figure added unpredictability without overloading the finish. Knight winning was the correct call.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Chaotic but satisfying with a crowd-pleasing result.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Three Stars of the Night

🥇 LA Knight
🥈 Becky Lynch
🥉 CM Punk

Final Thoughts

This was a structurally strong RAW that prioritized Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania direction over shock value.

Becky and AJ delivered star-driven drama. Punk and Balor added realism to the title picture. The in-ring work was consistently good, but nothing reached elite territory.

Momentum is building.

Now they need one explosive week to turn steady progress into must-watch television.

Final Score: 7.5 / 10

The OVW interview series keeps rolling, and this one hits different.

MrTeshk sat down with OVW’s own “John Cena,” Kal Herro, for a conversation that goes far beyond entrances and highlight clips. This is about growth. Leadership. Legacy.

Kal breaks down the evolution of OVW, how the locker room culture has shifted, and what it really means to leave a place better than you found it. Championships matter. Moments matter. But mindset matters more. And you can hear it in the way he talks about the next phase of his career.

We also dive into major opportunities on the horizon that could take Kal to an entirely new level. If you have been following OVW or riding with the Straight Shoot partnership, this is essential viewing.

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Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📍 WWE Performance Center — Orlando, Florida
🎙 Commentary: Vic Joseph & Booker T
⏱️ Runtime: 2 Hours

An episode that moved pieces around the board but struggled with execution, finishes, and overall urgency.

NXT felt like it was trying hard to feel important while repeatedly undercutting itself with awkward pacing and messy payoffs. The ideas were there. Hendry’s first defense. Parker vs Monroe escalating. Tag division chaos. Sol and Zaria reaching a boiling point. But the rhythm was inconsistent, and too many key moments landed flat when they needed impact.

And yes, it needs to be said: pretending Blake Monroe has “no value” to this brand is lazy analysis. She brings character, reactions, and presence. NXT needs that right now.

🎤 Let’s Hear from Joe Hendry

Hendry’s first champion promo hit the right notes. Confident without arrogance. Grateful without sounding soft. Positioned as a leader who wants to elevate the brand.

The crowd was with him. “We Believe” chants, singing along, genuine connection. He feels like a centerpiece.

The Vanity Project interrupting made structural sense. Jackson Drake talking down to the champion set up the main event cleanly. The issue is Drake still feels like a loud mouth, not a legitimate threat. The beatdown created heat, but not danger.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Hendry looked like a star. The challenger did not feel like one yet.

🥊 Jaida Parker vs Blake Monroe

This match is exactly why Monroe matters. She works with intention. Her pacing, movement, and smug heel body language tell a story before she ever hits a move.

Jaida’s intensity is real. The dynamic between them is clear and immediate. The crowd understands who to support and who to boo.

Then the finish happened.

Another double countout, especially following similar non-finishes elsewhere this week, made the investment feel wasted. The post-match chaos helped. Security getting involved. Referee bump. Real fire between them.

The feud is alive. The match result was not.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Strong character work. Weak payoff.

⚡ WWE Speed Tournament
Josh Briggs vs Eli Knight

This is how Speed should function. Tight, athletic, efficient. Eli Knight’s athleticism popped, and the upset felt intentional.

Jasper Troy’s follow-up attack was a smart way to extend the story beyond the time limit.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Compact and purposeful.

🕶 Let’s Hear from Darkstate

This segment tried to juggle too much. Darkstate talking big. The Culling responding. OTM appearing. Hank and Tank joining. Tony D’Angelo closing it out.

On paper, that is layered storytelling. On screen, it felt cluttered. Too many stories competing for space.

Tony standing tall was the cleanest visual.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good intentions. Overstuffed execution.

🏆 NXT Championship
Joe Hendry vs Jackson Drake

A competent first defense for Hendry. Drake bumped well and had flashy early offense, but the character disconnect was noticeable. If Drake is supposed to be obnoxious and desperate, lean into the cheating. He wrestled too straight for his persona.

Hendry winning decisively with two big moves reinforced the fighting champion identity.

Ricky Saints attacking after the match was the real hook. That is the next level feud.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️¼
Solid TV title defense with a better post-match angle than in-match drama.

🤼 Hank Walker & Tank Ledger vs Vanity Project

This was functional. Hank and Tank got shine. Vanity Project stayed active. The interference-heavy environment made the outcome feel inevitable.

When chaos becomes the default finish, it dulls the whole show.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Serviceable but predictable.

🔥 Zaria & Sol Ruca vs Wren Sinclair & Kendal Grey

The story carried this. Zaria and Sol are misaligned. Sol keeps benefiting from opportunity. Zaria is simmering.

Wren and Kendal worked well as a team.

The problem was the execution of the finish. The Soul Snatcher is a highlight move. The timing looked off and took the air out of what should have been a clean, celebratory moment.

Sol earning the title shot makes sense. The execution muted it.

Match rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Right direction. Imperfect landing.

👀 Final Staredown: Sol Ruca and Jacy Jayne

Clear direction. Sol is next. Zaria is brewing. Jacy feels ready to spoil something.

But it did not feel hot. It felt like a placeholder ending.

Segment rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clean direction. Lacked a final spark.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Three Stars of the Night

🥇 Joe Hendry
🥈 Jaida Parker
🥉 Blake Monroe

Final Thoughts

This was a frustrating episode.

There were strong ideas throughout the show, but uneven pacing, repetitive protection finishes, and sloppy execution undercut too many moments.

Hendry looks like a legitimate champion. The Saints attack gives the title picture a stronger next chapter. Jaida and Blake continue proving they are essential to the women’s division.

NXT can survive a bridge week.

It cannot live in them.

Next week needs to feel like a statement, not just another rearranging of pieces.

Final Score: 6.5 / 10

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