Archive for May, 2024

Sexyy Red Will Host WWE NXT Battleground From UFC Apex

Rapper Sexyy Red showed up on NXT this week, and it was revealed that she will host NXT’s Battleground.

The May 28 edition of WWE NXT began with a major announcement from General Manager Ava, who praised the show’s women’s division and introduced Sexyy Red as the special guest for the evening.

Upon entering the ring, Ava revealed that Sexyy Red had an important announcement regarding NXT’s upcoming special event, Battleground, scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024.

WWE has a history of incorporating outside celebrities into various roles, adding excitement and mainstream appeal to its events. Sexyy Red’s viral capabilities were noticed by Shawn Michaels, who extended an invitation for her to participate in the brand after she posted about Noam Dar attacking Trick Williams.

In addition to Sexyy Red’s appearance, WWE also unveiled the new NXT Women’s North American Title. Seizing the moment, Sexyy Red posed with the title, further engaging the audience.

SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , .

WWE Gives First Look of NXT Women’s North American Title Before Battleground

WWE has revealed a new title for the NXT women’s division, the Women’s North American Championship. Fans got their first look of that new title on this week’s show.

WWE is introducing a new title for the NXT women’s division. A new Women’s North American Champion will be crowned at Battleground, and the title was revealed during the May 28 episode of WWE NXT. Fans immediately commented on the design via social media.

Sexyy Red was on hand to help NXT General Manager Ava reveal the new title. This coincided with the announcement that the famous rapper will also host NXT Battleground. 

The title will be awarded to the winner of a multi-woman ladder match at NXT Battleground. Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, Jaida Parker, Michin and Kelani Jordan will compete in the match.

The event will take place on June 9, 2024, at the UFC Apex. SEScoops will provide complete coverage of the event. You may find the updated card for NXT Battleground below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

Next Themed AEW Dynamite Will Promote WBD Property

Coming off a successful Double or Nothing pay-per-view, AEW will look to capitalize on Sunday night’s momentum with it’s next edition of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday. However, this week’s episode of Dynamite will not just be any old episode, as it’ll be a House of Dragon-themed episode. 

For those who don’t know,  House of Dragon is an HBO series that serves as a prequel to its famous Game of Thrones series. As the House of Dragon is set to begin it’s second season on June 16th, AEW and WBD are taking the opportunity to promote the show on AEW’s flagship program. 

In a statement on X, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the upcoming episode, announcing the main event of the episode, which will feature AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland taking on The Patriarchy’s Killswitch. 

This is not the first time All Elite Wrestling has held a Game of Thrones-themed edition of Dynamite. Since 2020, the promotion has held a “Winter is Coming” special of Dynamite every December. The phrase is synonymous with the HBO series and has been the backdrop of several memorable matches and moments in AEW history. 

One moment that stands out is the AEW debut of The Icon Sting in 2020, marking the legend’s return to TNT after nearly 20 years.

As noted, this week’s main event will pit Swerve Strickland against the heavy of Christian Cage’s Patriarchy faction, Killswitch. Cage was unsuccessful in dethroning Strickland in their intense World Heavyweight Championship match in Las Vegas. 

Are AEW and WBD a marriage made to be? Or a Red Wedding? 

Khan had subtly mentioned that a House of Dragon-themed episode of Dynamite was in the works during the Double or Nothing Media Scrum, following questions from the media regarding AEW’s ongoing TV rights negotiations with Warner Brothers Discovery. 

When speaking publicly, Tony Khan has only been incredibly positive when discussing his relationship with WBD, citing that AEW enjoys working with them and would like to continue the partnership. 

Early Tuesday, reports emerged from Matthew Belloni of Puck News that Khan was “unhappy” with the initial offers produced by WBD. While later reports from both WrestleNomics and Wrestling Observer stated that this wasn’t the case, they each confirmed that no deal had yet been reached.  

While a deal between WBD and AEW seems to be the best-case scenario for all parties involved, if WWE’s recent media rights deals have taught us anything, it’s that truly anything can happen in this space. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

Report: Jake Hager Exits AEW After Declining New Contract

AEW’s locker room was getting crowded, but there have been a few departures in recent memory. Now we can add Jake Hager’s name to the list. Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net reports that Hager’s contract has recently expired, and he did not re-sign with All Elite Wrestling, making him a free agent. The decision is believed to have been mutual.

The former Jack Swagger in WWE debuted with AEW on October 2, 2019, during the premiere episode of Dynamite, where he joined The Inner Circle. He made his in-ring debut for AEW on February 29, 2020, at AEW’s Revolution pay-per-view, where he defeated Dustin Rhodes. Following the disbanding of The Inner Circle, Hager became part of the Jericho Appreciation Society. However, he had not been used much since the stable’s breakup in late 2023.

WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry and Arn Anderson have also announced their departures from AEW. While Jake Hager’s exit is notable, it is worth mentioning that the company had not used him frequently in recent times.

Hager’s last match in AEW took place on February 21, 2024, when he was defeated by Roderick Strong on AEW Rampage in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Arn Anderson Announces Exit From AEW

Arn Anderson will be leaving AEW and is grateful for his time and opportunity with the company.

Speaking on a live version of The ARN Show, The Enforcer revealed that his AEW contract is expiring on May 31 and he’ll be making his leave from the company. Arn expressed his extreme gratitude for Tony Khan, calling him a wonderful human being and noting how much of an impact the AEW President has made on the wrestling industry, giving talent a different place to go and work.

Anderson addressed his future in wrestling, stating that he believes in the talent and ability of his son Brock Anderson, who is no longer with AEW, and wants to spend his remaining years in wrestling helping him develop into a star.

Anderson wanted to thank everyone he worked with in AEW, naming Khan, Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, Dean Malenko and Jerry Lynn for all the work that they’ve done.

The Enforcer was indeed a force for AEW as one of the notable legends early on under the AEW banner. Anderson first debuted at ALL OUT 2019 when he delivered a spinebuster to Shawn Spears in his grudge match against Cody Rhodes

From then on, Anderson was a key component to Rhodes’ act in the company as he was apart of The Nightmare Family and would accompany Cody to the ring as a coach. For a very brief time, Anderson was an ally to Wardlow during one of his runs as TNT Champion.

“Thank you and see you down the road,” Anderson said. Arn will still stay busy with his Brock, but will also continue doing his series on The Four Horsemen Network.

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Matt Cardona is The Latest Wrestler Using Stem Cell Therapy To Deal with Injuries

Matt Cardona is the latest name in wrestling to turn to stem cell therapy to help with his recovery from a torn pectoral injury. 

The self-professed Indy-God has been out of action since April 2024 with the injury in question that is expected to keep him away from in-ring action for months. Despite this, Cardona has been appointed the GM of GCW and used his power to make a dramatic change to the GCW World Championship picture. 

This week, Cardona took to social media to share an update on his recovery. The former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion revealed that he was undergoing stem cell therapy to help heal his pec. As you can see and hear in the video below though, Cardona hardly enjoyed the treatment. 

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Stem Cell Therapy in Pro Wrestling

Several notable names in wrestling have been aided with stem cell therapy. This list includes WWE Hall of Famers Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, and Kevin Nash. This month, MVP shared that he was undergoing stem cell treatment in Mexico and made clear that he isn’t finished in the ring yet.

WWE Superstar Shotzi is also undergoing stem cell therapy which she believes will help her deal with back pain she has been working through for years. Shotzi is currently out with an ACL injury which she says has given her time to focus on her back issues. 

In 2019, shortly before his return to the ring, Adam Copeland said he had been looking into stem cell therapy. At the time Copeland was optimistic that he COULD return to the ring within five years but as we all know, he returned far sooner than that 2024 prediction. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in News. Tagged: .

Brody King Channels Greg Valentine After Adam Copeland Injury

Adam Copeland will be out with injury and Brody King wants The House Of Black to take credit for it.

Copeland revealed that he fractured his tibia in his barbed wire steel cage match against Malakai Black. The TNT Championship was on the line and despite the broken leg, Copeland came out on top in thanks to a surprise appearance from his old Brood buddy, Gangrel.

The former Edge took to social media to share the unfortunate news that he did hurt himself. The injury occurred when Copeland dove off the top of the cage to land on Black, but it obviously didn’t go as planned. 

Adam did start off by saying that “The House always wins” and Brody King tends to agree with that assessment. During the bloody battle at Double Or Nothing in Las Vegas, King and Buddy Matthews teased that they would be aligning with Copeland, but it was all just a ruse in an effort to help Malakai Black.

Brody was clearly satisfied with the result of both the injury and the match. He happened to address the former by sharing a classic photo and tee shirt of Greg Valentine. ‘The Hammer’ notoriously broke the legendary Wahoo McDaniel’s leg and had a shirt made in homage to his accomplishment. King made a few changes. to Greg’s original garb, however.

The same night Copeland got injured is the very same night that the previously injured MJF made his return to the ring. It’ll be interesting to see the direction AEW takes with Copeland being unable to defend his TNT Championship.

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , , .

Stokely Hathaway Shares The Hateful Feedback He Got After Backstabbing Willow Nightingale

Stokely Hathaway is in his element as a heel and he welcomes any creative type of heat he’s getting online after turning on Willow Nightingale.

Hathaway and Kris Statlander got sick of supporting Willow Nightingale, especially after she lost the TBS Women’s Championship to Mercedes Mone in one of the three main event matches of AEW Double or Nothing. Nightingale was super over as a babyface while Mone is finally easing into her heel identity and so will Stokely and Statlander. 

AEW has advertised that we’ll hear more from Hathaway and Statlander on the forthcoming Dynamite, but Stokely heard quite a bit from fans after he and Statlander did Willow dirty at Double or Nothing.

Stokely took to X to share screenshots of some of the creative negative comments he’s gotten so far, including:

“I hope you got diarrhea for a month you f***ing traitor.”

“Count your days Milk Dud.”

“I know Darby used your head and a magnifying glass to light the flame-thrower.” 

Also, some fans kept it simple with “F*** you, man,” “You b****,” and “Big Stoke, more like B**** Stoke.” He also added another one in the replies that said “I hope you done like Darby and hit by a bus.” 

This prompted Stokely to take a dig a Darby stating, “Also Darby looks like a dumbass. If I was a MTA bus driver, I’d hit him too. FOH,”

Mone is feeling great after winning the TBS Championship in her first AEW match and her first bout in over a year.

“Words can’t describe this feeling. It’s good to be back. And it’s really good to be a champion.”

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , .

Adam Copeland Announces He Needs Surgery For A Fractured Tibia

At AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view, The Rated “R” Superstar Adam Copeland took on Malakai Black in an intense Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match. During the bout, Copeland attempted to dive the top of the cage onto The House of Black leader, who was laid out on a table. 

Unfortunately, Copeland would end up landing awkwardly moments after leaping off the structure. While the former multi-time world champion continued the match, fans expressed concerns about what potential injuries the fall may have caused. Today, we got our answer from the man himself. 

As told by Copeland in a pre-recorded message posted on X, he revealed that he had suffered a Fractured Tibia. The 30+ year ring veteran described himself as being “cocky”, and that his body “pulled the emergency brake.” Copeland noted that the injury would require surgery, although the timetable for that is unknown. 

“I guess the house always wins…I’ve been feeling really good lately and having so much fun in the ring, and I got cocky…My brain forgets what my body always seems to remember late, which is that I’m 50, and I need to make better choices. So, my body pulled the emergency break on me the other night, and I ended up fracturing my tibia, which is going to require surgery. I don’t know the time frame on that yet. I will find out the time frame next week…” – Adam Copeland via X 

Copeland also made a point to give high praise to his opponent from Sunday night, Malakai Black, describing the former NXT Champion as an “animal” and “really good’. He ended the video by saying, “I will see you soon-ish”.

Adam Copeland signed with AEW in October 2023, has since garnered a 17-4-1 record, and is the current AEW TNT Champion for the promotion. 

Recovery time for a Fractured Tibia ranges dramatically based on several factors, including the severity of the injury, age, and type of rehab method. At this time, All Elite Wrestling has not formally commented on Copleand’s announcement.  

On behalf of everyone at SEScoops.com, we wish Adam Copeland a speedy recovery!

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Latest On Becky Lynch: What WWE Has Been Told, Plans After Contract

More has come to light about the contract situation of Becky Lynch as the future of the former Women’s Champion in WWE remains unclear. 

Lynch’s contract with WWE is set to expire on June 1, and while the two sides are said to be negotiating, a new deal isn’t believed to have been reached. On this week’s Raw, Lynch lost in the main event to WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. Lynch was visibly emotional after the match and bowed to the fans, leading some to speculate this was her final match in a WWE ring. 

Becky Lynch’s Future

Lynch has not renewed her WWE contract at this time, PW Torch reports, but fans should not expect to see her in another promotion just yet. Contrary to what some have claimed, Lynch does not plan on joining AEW imminently and has made this clear to those in WWE. 

Multiple sources state that Lynch does indeed to take a hiatus. It is unclear whether this break will be to spend more time at home with her family or if it is out of frustration with her contract situation with WWE. Lynch became a mother to her daughter Roux in late 2020. 

Becky Lynch’s contract with WWE will expire within days. 

A colleague of Lynch told PW Torch that the former Women’s Champion will return to WWE someday and is confident that a deal can be worked out. This belief is galvanized by the fact that Lynch’s husband Seth Rollins competes for WWE and her re-signing would keep the couple together on the road. With all that said, Lynch is of the view that her body and mind could use a break right now. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

Darby Allin Won’t Hold Back With “Crazy Violent” Film Directorial Debut

Darby Allin won’t hold back with his feature film directorial debut which is set to begin production this fall. 

In the ring, Allin is known for his risk-taking style which has resulted in multiple stints on the injured list for the former AEW TNT Champion. Sitting down with Fightful, Allin disclosed that he is set to make his filmmaking debut as a director this fall. Allin explained why he wouldn’t hold back with the project and recalled a time when he was told to do just that. 

“I want to make a crazy violent film where it’s not like ‘Darby was playing it safe.’ I want to offend people. ‘F*** you. You’re not f***** with my art.’ 

“I was in film school  and the teacher told me, ‘You cannot make movies like this.’ I said, ‘I’m over 18. There should be no rules to what your body of art should be, especially in film school, of all places.’ I told her, ‘I’m done.’ I dropped out and that’s when I started training to be a pro wrestler.“

Little is known about Allin’s film project but if it’s anything like the man behind the camera, fans can expect a violent, bloody affair from the ‘Pillar’ of All Elite Wrestling. 

Darby Allin Out of the Ring

The AEW staple also plans on climbing Mount Everest though reaching the summit is proving easier said than done. Allin had intended to begin his climb this month but a foot injury derailed those plans. Despite this injury, and recently being hit by a bus in New York City, Allin intends to make the climb and document his journey.

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Tony Khan Reportedly Disappointed With Current Offer From WBD Regarding New TV Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery is aiming to secure AEW programming but is Tony Khan picking up with CEO David Zaslav is laying down?

Matthew Belloni of the entertainment website Puck News is hearing that the exclusive rights window between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery is closing despite the latter wanting to keep five hours of AEW programming on their television product.

However, Belloni is reporting that AEW President Tony Khan is currently disappointed with the current offer on the table from WBD and that Khan is awre of the leverage AEW has since Zaslav lost the NBA rights for Turner Sports.

On the recent media call before Double Or Nothing, Khan praised executives as WBD and remained optimistic about the two parties coming together on a deal.

Belloni notes that both sides are “playing nice” with one another for the time being, and plays both sides of the coin when it comes to AEW’s value to other networks or being a viable suitor due to WWE’s relationship with several media properties.

Whether a savvy move or not, Zaslav’s low offer to AEW makes sense considering the report that he issued an order for all departments in WBD to look at cost-cutting measures moving further into 2024.

AEW inked their first deal with WBD back in 2020, and the company has made sure to create a lot of synergy between their product and the other properties that WBD has had to offer including Game Of Thrones, Mad Max, and the aforementioned NBA. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Rossy Ogawa Disputes Kenny Omega’s Scandalous Allegations About Him

Stardom founder Rossy Ogawa has addressed the scandalous allegations about him levied by Kenny Omega about him last month.

Omega spoke about the Marigold founder on a Twitch stream, calling him an “e-drone” over his working relationship with the WWE. Omega said that many people refuse to work with Ogawa and women stay away from him. He went on to add that Ogawa, “puts underage girls in very revealing swimsuit calendars.”

Ogawa addressed the claims while talking to Sports Graphic Number, a Japanese sports magazine. In the interview, Ogawa talked about how he was treated in Stardom, which he likened to being an “ornament.” He also talked about the meeting with Triple H, who Ogawa said encouraged and supported him.

Addressing Omega’s comments about him, the Marigold founder said, “I was feeling uncomfortable in Stardom. Things weren’t as I expected, and I felt I couldn’t exert my abilities. They told me to just ‘sit here,’ making me feel like an ornament. It became a general perception that I was causing issues in the one-man system of my predecessor, especially concerning AEW, but that wasn’t the case. Kenny Omega has attacked me with false claims from over there, which is defamation. He wants to be involved in women’s wrestling himself. Still, those who don’t know might think ‘So that’s how it is.’ If that were true, I couldn’t stay in this world.”

Ogawa added that people make various statements, but there is a lot of misinformation. He admitted that the nature of pro-wrestling and fame makes people associate stories like these, which become drama for them to enjoy. He added that even fans in America recognized him, likely due to the controversy, when he was invited to WrestleMania by WWE.

When talking on the Twitch stream, Omega had implied that he was holding back while talking about Ogawa, because he didn’t want “lawyers barking at my door.” It remains to be seen if the AEW VP will address these comments by Ogawa or not. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , , .

Brooklyn Brawler On ‘Jobber’ Label: ‘Everyone’s A Jobber, You Do A Job For Your Boss’

Steve Lombardi isn’t outraged over being labeled a ‘jobber’ in wrestling as for him it signifies a lengthy career of having a job in the business. 

Lombardi is best known for his work as ‘The Brooklyn Brawler’ though also worked under characters such as Kim Chee and Abe ‘Knuckleball’ Schwartz. As the Brawler, Lombardi lost the vast majority of his matches, earning him the label of a jobber; somebody who is used to make more established talent look better. 

On the Insight podcast, Lombardi discussed the term and why it doesn’t bother him to be known as a jobber.

“They used to say the word ‘jobber.’ I don’t care because my comeback used to be ‘Everybody’s a jobber.’ Your boss is your jobbee. I mean a job just means you have a job.”

Lombardi also discussed the other terms used for wrestlers such as himself as the industry aims to move away from the stigma surrounding ‘jobber.’

“They call it an enhancement talent… then they called it [an] architect. Then they called it ‘ring general.’ They even called me a ring general on The Rock’s show. ‘Rock, he’s a ring general, listen to everything he says.’ I’m not a ring general. I’m the most humble guy that you know because all I want to do is make everybody look great.”

Lombardi wrestled for years as the Brooklyn Brawler. 

While known for his work putting over other stars, Lombardi did score a handful of notable wins in his career including a SmackDown 2000 victory over Triple H (albeit due to interference.) His most recent WWE victory came at WWE TLC 2012 where he teamed with Alberto Del Rio and The Miz to defeat 3MB. 

For the use of quotes, please give an H/T to SE Scoops. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan Share VERY Different Reactions To WWE Raw Kiss

Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan may have locked lips on Raw but the two have had very different reactions to what has transpired. 

On the May 27, episode of WWE Raw, Morgan retained the WWE Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. Morgan’s victory came about after ‘accidental’ interference by Mysterio who it seems had come out to help Lynch but ended up costing The Man. After the match, Morgan kissed Mysterio though the former North American Champion did not appreciate her affections. 

Dominik and Liv React

Morgan has been relishing in yet again being the talking point on WWE Monday Night Raw. On Twitter, the WWE Women’s World Champion has been retweeting various clips and gifs of her kiss with Mysterio. Liv has even gone as far as to make the image of the kiss her timeline cover image. 

Liv Morgan shocked fans with her kiss on Dominik Mysterio. 

Dominik Mysterio on the other hand hasn’t been happy with the kiss, especially as he is part of an (on-screen) relationship with Rhea Ripley. 

More Reactions

The kiss heard around the world has proven to be a talking point in the wrestling world. Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T was certainly surprised to see Morgan and Mysterio lock lips on Monday Night Raw.

Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, was similarly shocked by what had transpired. 

Not everyone was entirely surprised by what happened in the closing moments of Raw. WWE/TNA Hall of Famer Bully Ray had predicted on Busted Open Radio weeks ago that a kiss was coming. On Twitter, Bully was pleased to have been proven right. 

What’ll transpire next in Liv Morgan’s title reign now that she has kissed Dominik Mysterio? And what will Rhea Ripley have to say when she eventually returns to the ring? Keep checking in with SE Scoops for all the latest news and updates. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , , , .

Cody Rhodes Being Represented By A-List Talent Agency WME in Hollywood

The WWE Universe could be seeing much more of Cody Rhodes out of the ring as he is being represented in Hollywood by a leading talent agency. 

The Undisputed WWE Champion is being represented by William Morris Endeavor, PW Insider reports. Rhodes has been working with WME for about four weeks now. The American Nightmare has already landed a cameo role in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot that will star Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. 

As the name suggests, William Morris Endeavor is also known as Endeavor, the parent company of WWE. Endeavor finalized its $9 billion acquisition of WWE in September 2023 with the merger of WWE and UFC into TKO Group Holdings. By teaming with Endeavor, Rhodes has become the first WWE Superstar to be represented by WME post the 2023 acquisition. 

Cody Rhodes Out of the Ring

While Rhodes has yet to receive his breakout role in Hollywood, he does have some acting credits to his name. In 2010, Cody played ‘Kurt Smoller’ on an episode of Warehouse 13, and serves as the romantic interest for the show’s female lead Myka. Their date goes awry when Myka switches bodies with the show’s male lead Pete due to a magical idol the two had been investigating resulting with Pete-in-Myka going on the date instead.

From 2016 to 2018, Rhodes played the near-invulnerable Derek Sampson on Arrow, the CW’s take on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. Rhodes would also feud with Green Arrow actor Stephen Amell in WWE with Amell ending up victorious in a tag-team match at WWE SummerSlam 2015. 

Rhodes joins an impressive list of stars represented by WME. 

Wrestlers and WME

Cody Rhodes is by no means the only name in pro wrestling to be represented by William Morris Endeavor. The acclaimed talent agency also represents high-profile names including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, John Cena, WWE United States Champion Logan Paul, and Ronda Rousey. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , .

Watch: What Happened With Becky Lynch After (5/27) WWE Raw Went Off The Air

Becky Lynch was understandably emotional after this week’s Raw went off the air as rumors continue to circulate regarding her future as a WWE Superstar. 

In the main event of the May 27, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Lynch lost in a steel cage match to new WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The chaotic finish of the match saw Dominik Mysterio come out seemingly to help Lynch but inadvertently cost her the match. After her victory, the celebratory Morgan kissed ‘Dirty Dom.’

After Raw, Lynch was visibly emotional as the fans applauded her efforts in the show’s main event. The Man waved to the fans in gratitude before making her way to the backstage area. 

Lynch was fighting back tears and that may be because this match was her last as a WWE Superstar. Lynch’s contract with WWE is set to expire mere days from now on June 1. While the two sides are said to be in negotiations it is not known where a new deal has been reached or is even close to being reached. Lynch has previously said that she would likely re-sign with WWE but her future with the company remains increasingly uncertain. 

More Contract News

Lynch isn’t the only WWE Superstar who could find herself as a free agent very soon. WWE veteran Natalya reportedly is nearing the end of her contract and the former SmackDown Women’s Champion is said to be weighing up his options. The contract of Dijak is said to expire in just over a month. Dijak was called up to Monday Night Raw in the 2024 WWE Draft but he has yet to compete on the red brand. 

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

Becky Lynch Gets Cryptic About Future Following 5/27 WWE Raw

Becky Lynch was unable to re-gain her WWE Women’s World Championship and it could be quite some time until ‘The Man’ comes around again in WWE.

Lynch reportedly remains without a new deal in WWE and her contract with the company is set to expire this weekend. That being said, Becky battled Liv Morgan in a steel cage in the main event of the 5/27 episode of WWE RAW. However, she came up on the losing side of things when Dominik Mysterio yet again got involved, helping Morgan retain her gold before the two revealed they were in canoodling cahoots as Liv and Dirty Dom shared a kiss to close the show.

With news of her contract ending, speculation amongst fans runs rampant as to what Lynch’s future holds in WWE, let alone pro wrestling. Lynch has expressed how much she loves being a mother and if she chose to hang up the wrestling boots, she absolutely could, cementing her legacy in the squared circle. However, retirement doesn’t appear to be her gameplan as following the loss, Lynch took to Instagram to share a photo of herself walking away, but with the simple caption of “To be continued.”

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Lynch doesn’t join a crop of top talent in WWE to sign new deals with the company. Just recently, it was revealed that Drew McIntyre inked a new contract as did current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest. With the way Lynch has been booked over the course of WrestleMania season, it wouldn’t seem like Becky would bounce over to AEW even if she were to remain un-signed.

Posted May 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , .

Bron Breakker Suspended From WWE Raw, Still Appears To Attack Superstars

Fans shouldn’t be seeing Bron Breakker on WWE TV for the foreseeable future after being suspended, but it’s proving tough to keep the ex-NXT Champion off TV. 

During last week’s Raw, Breakker squashed Kale Dixon and the NXT up-and-comer was ruled unable to compete by a referee. That didn’t stop Breakker who continued his attack until officials stepped in. Later in the show, Breakker’s path of rage continued as he speared WWE Speed Champion Ricochet in the backstage area. 

Brom Breakker Suspended

On the May 27, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Ricochet was seen in the trainers’ room. The One and Only spoke with Adam Pearce and asked for a match with Breakker only to be informed that Bron had been suspended due to his actions last week. 

With Breakker not an option, Ricochet requested a match against Ilja Dragunov from Pearce. This request was granted, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans as this match had been advertised before Monday Night Raw went on the air. This was a rematch of the pair’s King of the Ring first-round match that saw Dragunov get the win. 

During said match and despite being suspended, Bron Breakker appeared and speared both Ricochet and Dragunov, causing the match to be called off. Pearce stormed out and berated Breakker but stopped when he recognized that the two-time former NXT Champion might attack him next. 

Breakker is expected to be a huge deal on the main roster with many seeing him as a future WWE World Champion. And while being suspended would in theory derail those plans, it seems keeping Bron out of the ring is proving easier said than done., 

Posted May 27th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , .

Liv Morgan Kisses Dominik Mysterio During Closing Moments Of 5/27 WWE RAW

Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio’s storyline is generating significant buzz. Fans have speculated about a potential hidden relationship between the two, and recent events have added more fuel to the fire.

This week’s WWE RAW ended with Liv Morgan defending the WWE Women’s World Title against Becky Lynch. The match saw Dominik Mysterio get involved, similar to his interference at King & Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia.

During the match, Dominik came out to open the cage door, seemingly to help Becky win. Braun Strowman then appeared to chase JD McDonagh away, who, along with Finn Balor, tried to reason with Dominik. Dominik explained he needed to help Becky win the title back for Rhea Ripley.

As Strowman chased JD around the ring, he accidentally shoved Dominik into the open cage door just as Becky was exiting. This caused Becky to fall back into the ring, allowing Liv Morgan to crawl out of the cage and secure the win.

The RAW broadcast on the USA Network ended with Liv Morgan staring down Dominik. However, those watching on a different feed saw Morgan grab Dominik’s face and kiss him. Dominik resisted and walked away, adding more intrigue to their storyline.

Becky Lynch’s Contract Status

Becky Lynch’s loss is also significant, as her WWE contract expires on June 1. If she doesn’t reach a new deal, this match could mark her final appearance on RAW.

Lynch made it very clear that she wanted to evoke her rematch clause, and they hot-shotted that match to the very next episode of RAW. 

Posted May 27th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , , , , .

The Young Bucks New Sneakers Now Available To Purchase

The Young Bucks has their new kicks ready for a superkick party. Ahead of their Anarchy In The Arena match at AEW Double Or Nothing, The Young Bucks hyped the release of their new sneakers at Champs Sports by wearing robes with the Reebok logo on them.

“Minutes before the craziest battle we’ve ever been part of. Happy 5 year anniversary!”

Even after The Elite survived the wild main event battle against Team AEW, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson made sure to put their shoes on display at the media scrum. 

As of this writing, the Reebok AEW Pump Omni Young Bucks Zone II sneakers are still available for sale at $130.00. The Young Bucks posted on X the link to the shoes which can be ordered online. The sizes still available range from 7.5 to 12.

A big aspect of The Young Bucks’ persona has been the high-priced sneakers they wear during their matches. Before Reebok released these new kicks, Matthew & Nicholas Jackson would be wearing all different types of Air Jordans in the ring. They aren’t the only pro wrestlers to do such as Roman Reigns became known for wearing Jordans too.

The Young Bucks have been hyping the new sneakers in commercials and have a very classic feel to them, particularly with the “pump up” feature.

For reference, Champ Sports has an array of casual sneakers available for sale on their website, including some Jordans that are comparable to the Young Bucks Zone II. 

Posted May 27th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

MJF Gets New Merch Following Surprise AEW Return

MJF is back in the wrestling business and he put all of the AEW on watch.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman made his return to the company at Double Or Nothing this past Sunday in Las Vegas and had some choice words for fans, including addressing his contract status.

MJF made it perfectly clear that he should be known as ‘The Wolf Of Wrestling’ and much like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf Of Wall Street, he “ain’t f***ing leaving!”

Sure enough, right after Double Or Nothing ended, AEW’s merchandise department made the most of that moniker and quote by putting it on a tee shirt.

AEW promoted the shirt on socials and MJF reposted it on his own account. The tee does reflect the font of The Wolf Of Wall Street movie poster.

MJF shocked Las Vegas by showing up, dressed up in the 2002 street garb of Triple H and hitting Adam Cole with a massive brainbuster. Friedman got on the mic, disparaged his former comrade Cole and also revealed a new tattoo on his ankle. The new ink is an AEW poker chip that has the text of “bet on yourself.”

The former AEW World Champion has been off programming since dropping the gold to Samoa Joe at December’s World’s End PPV. Despite never getting a rematch for his previous hardware, current AEW World Champ Swerve Strickland said that MJF has to earn his shot to enter his “house.” Strickland happened to successfully defend his title against Christian Cage in one of the three main events.

Posted May 27th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Update On When Eddie Kingston Is Getting Surgery

Eddie Kingston is getting surgery done, but it’s actually further down the road than one would think.

According to Mike Johnson PWInsider, the former Triple Crown Champion in AEW is set to go under the knife for his torn ACL and meniscus on July 8. The reason for the hold-up is that Kingston has to wait for his fractured tibia to heal.

Kingston suffered the unfortunate injury during the NJPW Strong Resurgance event as he defended his NJPW Strong Openweight Title against Gabe Kidd.

The word is that Kingston will be out of action for at least a year. With his tibia expected to heal over two months, his ACL and meniscus tears are expected to take around 10 months to heal after his surgery in July.

Before getting injured, Kingston was one of the four fighters to go up against The Elite in the Anarchy In The Arena match. Eddie was ultimately replaced by a returning Darby Allin who showed up last week on AEW Dynamite. Team AEW consisted of FTR, Bryan Danielson and Allin while The Elite had The Young Bucks, Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry.

While Team AEW didn’t win, Allin may have been the unofficial MVP of the bout because he was wielding a flame thrower and lit Jack Perry’s legs on fire.

Even though Kingston is on the shelf, it hasn’t stifled his passion for pro wrestling. While injured, Kingston has shared that he’s been watching watching matches of Asuka, who Eddie named as one of his modern favorites.

We at SEScoops want to wish Kingston a speedy and healthy recovery.

Posted May 27th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

New Cryptic QR Code During WWE RAW Continues Strange Backstory

WWE continues to build toward a huge angle with QR codes. The trend continued during this week’s episode of RAW.

During Ilja Dragunov’s entrance before his match against Ricochet, another QR code appeared on the screen. Michael Cole, once again, pointed it out, saying, “there’s that damn QR code, again.”

The QR code this week led to a video featuring a woman who had been reported missing. In the video, she spoke about her captor, stating she was never in any harm and was happy that he “set her free.”

Upcoming Stable

A lot of hype is growing about Uncle Howdy’s new stable, with Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, and Erick Rowan reportedly involved. Fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of this new faction.

The teases began at the end of the Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal documentary, suggesting someone might continue Wyatt’s legacy. With Bo Dallas taking on the Uncle Howdy character, Wyatt’s story may carry on in this way.

WWE has strategically placed these hints across various platforms, including their WWE 2K24 video game. We will continue to monitor for any new updates on this unfolding storyline.

Posted May 27th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: , , , , , , , .

Report: Becky Lynch’s WWE Contract Expires This Week

Becky Lynch’s loss of the Women’s World Title to Liv Morgan at King & Queen of the Ring has surprised many fans. They have quickly scheduled her rematch for RAW this week in a steel cage match, bringing her contract status into sharp focus.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reports that, as of this morning, Becky Lynch and WWE had not yet reached an agreement on a new contract, although they have been in contact. It is unclear if a deal is imminent or if it will affect her match tonight.

Lynch’s current WWE contract is set to expire on June 1, which would make her a free agent unless a new deal is reached. Many in the industry expect Lynch to receive the largest offer ever for a female wrestler.

Beck Lynch Wasn’t Worried

In an interview with Chris Van Vliet before WrestleMania XL, Lynch stated she wasn’t worried about her contract status. When Ariel Helwani asked if she could engage with other companies, she replied, “Ahhh…I’m with WWE,” adding uncertainty about her situation and noting it is uncommon for her not to have a new deal as her current one nears expiration.

Helwani also asked if she felt offended by not having a new deal. Lynch responded confidently, “At this stage in the game, contrary to a lot of the thoughts in this book of where I was coming up, I am so confident in my ability and my worth. Nah, I’m not worried.”

Endeavor is handling WWE contracts differently, as seen with Lynch’s husband, Seth Rollins, who re-signed a new deal before his contract expired. It remains to be seen what will happen with Lynch, but she could become a major free agent in June if WWE does not finalize a new contract.

Posted May 27th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: .

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