WWE is putting on the finishing touches for WrestleMania, and that includes the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class. Now, we know about one more inductee, which is likely to be the final name for this year’s class. 

Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda), Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson were already announced as inductees in the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame. Now, Lia Maivia is joining this year’s class.

Final WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Revealed

During this week’s episode of RAW, it was confirmed that Lia Maivia will be a part of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame.

The Rock broke the news via his Instagram that his grandmother, Lia Maivia, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2024. He hailed her as a trailblazer and someone who protected her family, which is a running theme for this return run through WrestleMania 40.

I’m honored to announce, that I will be inducting my grandmother, Lia Maivia, into the @WWE Hall of Fame, class of 2024. One of the first ever female promoters of professional wrestling. She was a trail blazer. She was a protector of our family. She was the real Final Boss.

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More WWE Hall of Fame News

It was also announced during WWE RAW that Roman Reigns will be on hand to induct Paul Heyman into the WWE Hall of Fame. Reigns walked away while saying that he was going to work on his speech, which was followed by Heyman confirming this news.

The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame will air after SmackDown on April 5th. We will have coverage of the event here.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as we get closer to WrestleMania 40. You never know what will break next, so please keep checking back for more headlines! 

WWE always brings big names in for WrestleMania. This year’s show of shows at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia promises to be the biggest of them all, and Lil Wayne will be on hand to debut a new song to prove it.

RAW was in Brooklyn for their April 1 episode. Lil Wayne was on hand, and he received an invitation from Jey Uso to be on hand for his Mania match. It may have been April Fools’ Day, but this was no joke.

Lil Wayne wasted no time in accepting Jey Uso’s WrestleMania 40 invitation. Weezy also revealed that he will debut a brand-new track at the show of shows.

Lil Wayne’s WWE WrestleMania 40 Invitation

During tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW, Lil Wayne made an appearance. He was spotted by Jey Uso while chilling backstage in the Barclays Center during the show.

Jey Uso wasted no time in asking about Wayne’s schedule for the week and he dropped information about his upcoming match with Jimmy Uso at WrestleMania 40. Wayne revealed his own plans to attend WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and he promised to debut a new song while he was at it.

BREAKING: @LilTunechi will be at #WrestleMania XL this weekend! pic.twitter.com/gvpjVgO7PH

— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2024

WrestleMania 40 Music

It was already teased that Meek Mill will be at WrestleMania 40. We will have to see if he makes the event, especially considering how his name has been connected to the recent P Diddy allegations. Either way, we know that Lil Wayne will be there.

Lil Wayne is gonnabe at Wrestlemania and he's gonna debut his new Single off Tha Carter VI album. #WrestleMania

— Sean Money (@Darealseanmoney) April 2, 2024

Lil Wayne is still one of the busiest entertainers in the music industry. He is in the middle of a chain of sold-out shows, where he has packed arenas across the United States. It’s nice to know that he will be on hand for WrestleMania, and he may just rap Jey Uso to the ring in the process.

SEScoops will keep you updates on more stories as they break. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

All Elite Wrestling has a loaded roster of talent. Sadly, there isn’t room for everyone on the company’s five hours of weekly television shows. Now, the company has made a decision to release five on-screen talents.

AEW doesn’t release many talents, but it appears that they are doing just that. SEScoops has learned that the following individuals have been released from AEW: The Boys, Dasha Gonzolaz, Jose The Assistant, Jora Johl, Anthony Henry, Gravity, Stu Grayson, Parker Boudreaux, and Slim J.

AEW Releases 

PW Insider reports that AEW has released the Tate Twins (Dalton Castle’s Boys), Anthony Henry, Dasha Fuentes, and Stu Grayson. The company is said to be reviewing its roster and making cuts for the overall benefit of both the company and its talent. 

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Twiter/X that AEW has released a few more stars in Jora Johl, Parker Boudreaux, and Slim J.

In all, we're told that the following releases have occurred in AEW:

The Boys
Dasha
Jose The Assistant
Jora Johl
Anthony Henry
Gravity
Stu Grayson
Parker Boudreaux
Slim J

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 2, 2024

Parker Boudreaux’s AEW Release

Parker Boudreaux recently made headlines when he showed up in AAA, but it was reported he was still under AEW contract. 

His last appearance in AEW was on March 3, 2023, in a tag team match alongside Swerve Strickland against Naturally Limitless on AEW Rampage. Since then, the 26-year-old hasn’t made any appearances on Tony Khan’s television shows.

Stu Grayson’s Time in AEW

Stu Grayson had two stints with AEW. He was with the company from 2019 to 2022. He had a second run in AEW that started in 2023, but now that is over.

Stu Grayson, along with Evil Uno, made a surprising debut as part of The Dark Order at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25, 2019. They kept going, and the Dark Order later evolved from that point.

Grayson’s contract expired on May 2, 2022, after both parties failed to reach a renewal agreement. He did some things on the indies, but that time away from AEW didn’t last long.

Grayson remained connected to The Dark Order, making a cameo appearance on the October 14 episode of Rampage. In a backstage segment, he highlighted the group’s inability to visit his native Canada without his presence. Eventually, Grayson was re-signed and returned to action on the March 15, 2023, episode of Dynamite, marking his comeback to AEW.

We will have to see if Stu Grayson makes another return to AEW later on. Right now, it appears that he is off on his own once again.

Other Released Talent

It was later reported that Dalton Castle’s Boys, The Tate Twins, were released. They were featured on ROH content, and alongside Castle. Anthony Henry, who was a standout performer with a lot of potential, was also released.

Dasha Gonzalez, who appeared as backstage interviewers in WWE as Dasha Fuentes, was also released. Her usage on television was diminished when Renee Paquette came in, but it was still a surprise to see her let go. She was used as ring announcer, but she was sadly part of the cut list. 

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as we get additional updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

WWE keeps raking up the records around every corner. This week’s episode of RAW was a loaded one before WrestleMania 40. They also captured another impressive achievement.

Fans showed up in Brooklyn this week for the go-home RAW before WrestleMania. That included breaking a new all-time record for any previous episode of RAW. This week marked 13 straight sell outs for WWE television, and it was the largest domestic gate in the history of the show.

WWE Breaks New Record

During WWE RAW this week, The Rock opened up the show with a brutal promo. After he buried Cody Rhodes a bit, he had a big announcement to make.

Dwayne Johnson revealed that WWE RAW in Brooklyn for their April 1 episode brought the biggest episode of RAW ever. This was a huge note as the go-home episode before WrestleMania 40.

Ariel Helwani previously said on the MMA Hour that he had heard that WWE was going to break a record for all-time gate tonight in Brooklyn. It seems that came to pass after all, and those fans were thrilled to be a part of history.

Ariel Helwani says he was told tonight's Monday Night Raw is shaping up to be maybe the biggest gate ever for a TV show in WWE history.#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/jG3CYBCwzs

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) April 1, 2024

WWE RAW Attendance on 4/1

WrestleTix’s Patreon account noted that WWE RAW event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY was a legit sell-out. With a total setup capacity of 13,345 seats, all of which have been distributed, there wasn’t an empty seat in the house. Michael Cole claimed that there were 15,546 fans in the building during the show.

They broke their previous attendance record dating back to SmackDown on December 1, 2023, which saw 12,241 attendees. The Rock took credit for this achievement as they kicked off RAW this week. The crowd was also on fire for the opening segment.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, for more updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

WWE has less than a week to get WrestleMania on the grandest stage of them all. Now we know which nights will feature those big matches.

WrestleMania 40 is set to unfold across two evenings, scheduled for April 6 and 7, 2024, hosted at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each night of the show of shows will get six matches at this point, but you never know what kind of surprises Triple H and company has in store for fans.

Triple H revealed the card for both nights of WrestleMania 40. He did so just before the April 1 episode of WWE RAW.

WrestleMania 40 Lineup

The WrestleMania Night One lineup will include Roman Reigns and The Rock facing off against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Additionally, there will be title matches featuring Rhea Ripley defending against Becky Lynch and Gunther defending against Sami Zayn. The night will also feature a Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles and a clash between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso.

On the other hand, WrestleMania Night Two will showcase Roman Reigns defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Title against Cody Rhodes, while Seth Rollins defends his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Drew McIntyre. The night will also feature a Triple Threat Match for the WWE United States Title, a Women’s Title Match, and a Philadelphia Street Fight between Bobby Lashley, The Street Profits, and The Final Testament.

Triple H made this big announcement with several posts, one for each match. This year’s show of shows is going to be a loaded two-night event. Now, we know which match will be on each night.

You can check out the lineup for WrestleMania 40 below. This is not a reflection of match order, but it’s pretty obvious that Cody and Roman’s stories will cap off each show.

WrestleMania Night One

• Roman Reigns and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
• Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio
• Women’s World Heavyweight Title Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
• WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
• Undisputed Tag Team Titles Six-Pack Ladder Match: Finn Balor & Damian Priest (c) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller vs. Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
• Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
• Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)

#WrestleMania Saturday card, LIVE this Saturday at 7e/4p @peacock @WWENetwork: @TheRock & @WWERomanReigns vs. @CodyRhodes & @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/y7cXC04btu

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 1, 2024

WrestleMania Night Two

• Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
• WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
• WWE United States Title Triple Threat Match (Night Two per Logan Paul): Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton
• WWE Women’s Title Match: IYO SKY (c) vs. Bayley
• LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
• Philadelphia Street Fight: Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits vs. The Final Testament

#WrestleMania Sunday card, LIVE this Sunday 7e/4p @peacock @WWENetwork:

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion @WWERomanReigns vs. @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/6fNlIdNOLL

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 2, 2024

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as new information is made known. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

AEW and CM Punk’s working relationship wasn’t on the greatest of terms for a while, up to his eventual release. It seems that showing up to see some friends at WWE RAW wasn’t something they liked at all.

CM Punk recently told Areil Helwani anything he wanted to know about the past few years of his career. That included retelling the story about how he ended up backstage at WWE RAW in April 2023, and how AEW felt a certain way about things afterward.

AEW Felt Betrayed By CM Punk

CM Punk showed up backstage at WWE RAW while he was still under contract. RAW happened to be in Chicago, but his stay backstage didn’t last long before he was thrown out. AEW was not happy with the situation at all.

While speaking to Ariel Helwani, CM Punk said that it was Bayley who extended the invitation for him to attend RAW while they were in Chicago. Then, he said, it didn’t take long before Vince McMahon called in and had him ejected from the backstage area.

“I went to visit people, I’m the old-timer in the business and there’s a show in town. I wasn’t trying to get a job or anything, I literally just to say hi to Bayley and a few other people.”

Punk was then asked if anyone from AEW had issues with him visiting RAW while he was still under contract. He confirmed that was the case, and they felt “betrayed” on top of it.

“Oh yeah [people in AEW were mad] … I think the word ‘betrayed’ was used, I was like, ‘alright man.’ As a company you’re allowing people to go on other company’s television shows to do things — I went backstage to say hi to friends. Two completely different things. So, if you’re gonna be mad about it, okay.”

CM Punk’s Road Back To WWE

CM Punk did make his return to AEW, but it was short-lived. He was released after that Brawl In situation went down with Jack Perry, an experience he also spoke about in detail with Helwani.

WWE fans were shocked to see Punk return during the 2023 Survivor Series event in Chicago. Both WWE fans and fellow Superstars welcomed Punk home after that. Vince McMahon had nothing to do with that return, and Punk said that less than 10 people knew he was returning to the company. He signed his new contract and went straight out to the live crowd.

Punk is currently injured, and his arm was in its brace for the interview. He is working out without the assistance of that device, so hopefully his in-ring return will come sooner than later.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more from the pro wrestling world. You never know what will break next, but we will be here with the headlines you need.

Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon uncovered some heinous allegations. Mr. McMahon’s choice in legal representation is raising eyebrows.

Vince McMahon’s legal representative recently released a statement in response to a new development in the case. Many pro wrestling fans will spot an interesting tie, as McMahon is now using the same law firm that MLW had against WWE in their antitrust lawsuit.

Vince McMahon’s Interesting Representation

The New York Post released a new report today with some developments on Janel Grant’s lawsuit. In response to new allegations that Vince McMahon used coercive tactics, his attorney released a statement on the matter.

McMahon’s attorney, Jessica Taub Rosenberg of law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres, told the outlet that “this is revisionist history. No one coerced Ms. Grant to write that letter. She wrote it of her own accord. The fact that the letter shows it was the 24th draft speaks volumes.”

Some pro wrestling fans perked up when they saw Kasowitz Benson Torres in that article, especially as they are representing Vince McMahon. That is the same law firm that MLW used in their recent antitrust lawsuit against WWE.

Interesting that Vince McMahon is being represented by Kasowitz Benson Torres in the Janel Grant case. Same team that repped MLW's $20 million settlement AGAINST WWE.

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) April 1, 2024

MLW’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against WWE

MLW and WWE just came to terms on a massive, years-long lawsuit. In the end, WWE forked over $20 million in the settlement.

In January 2022, MLW filed a legal action against WWE, accusing them of coercive behavior to deter partnerships with MLW by third parties like Vice TV and Tubi. After nearly two years, WWE and MLW settled the dispute in December 2023, with recent reports revealing WWE’s financial commitment of $20 million as part of the agreement, shedding light on the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit.

SEScoops will have more on this story as additional information is made available. Keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Bo Dallas was Uncle Howdy alongside Bray Wyatt, and the two had a lot of plans in motion. Sadly, those creative plans never came to pass as Bray Wyatt was taken from us far too soon. Now, there could be hope that Dallas will be back.

WWE still has Bo Dallas under contract, and he has been so since 2022 when he returned. Now, a new report has given fans hope that hey might see him again.

Bo Dallas’ Possible WWE Return

Although Bo Dallas has not been seen on WWE television since donning the Uncle Howdy mask, a new report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select gives fans hope that he may be used on television again soon enough.

The end of the new Bray Wyatt documentary included a bit of a teaser, and it appears that it was for Bo Dallas.

In the final moments of the newly released Bray Wyatt documentary, viewers encounter familiar imagery. The video concludes with a signature ominous style reminiscent of Bray Wyatt, featuring a lantern panning out, followed by a voice commanding “run,” and the silhouette of a figure.

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It is now reported that the teaser was indeed referring to Bo Dallas. At this time, we don’t have any expected return time for him, because they didn’t want to rush things.

WWE sources have told Fightful it’s a teaser for Bo Dallas’ eventual return. We don’t know when that will be, but that it was a deliberate inclusion. We also haven’t learned what a return could look like as of yet. One WWE rep noted to Fightful months ago that they didn’t want to rush Dallas back after the untimely passing of his brother Bray Wyatt. Dallas has remained under WWE contract since 2022.

Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal

Bray Wyatt left a legion of fans and untold stories behind. Sadly, he will never get to see those come to pass, but there may be a chance that Bo Dallas could return in some form, perhaps even as Uncle Howdy, to help tell some of those tales.

That new documentary is also reportedly tied to why Wyatt was not given an induction into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame.

We will have to see what WWE has prepared for Bo Dallas. He was heavily featured in the documentary, “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” that debuted on Peacock and the WWE Network on April 1.

SEScoops will have more on this story if there are any updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

We are less than a week away from WrestleMania 40, what could be the biggest Mania event of all time. The Rock entered the picture to make that happen.

The Rock and Roman Reigns will team up to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event of WrestleMania 40’s first night. That was not the original plan.

A new mini-documentary is now out from Dwayne Johnson. This gripping piece of storytelling also gives fans an uncensored look at the events that led us to the showcase of the immortals this year.

The New Rock Doc

The Rock dropped the first part of a new multipart documentary series on his Twitter/X account. This first part tells the story of how things started on the road to WrestleMania 40.

In the new mini-doc, The Rock reveals that he whispered “Let’s have the biggest WrestleMania of all time,” in Cody Rhodes’ ear during the February 2 SmackDown after The American Nightmare brought him out.

This new little video also reveals several profanities that The Rock has spouted on WWE television. This is the first time we get to hear him threaten to slap Cody Rhodes’ “f*cking teeth down his throat” as well. You may check out the video below, but it’s only part 1 of a multipart series.

The Final Boss creates the road we are all on. #RoadToWrestleMania #Part1#WrestleMania #Philadelphia
April 6th + April 7th@WWE @TKOGrp pic.twitter.com/PXb7pg3SBe

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 31, 2024

WrestleMania 40’s Original Plan

The Rock wanted a match against Roman Reigns, and he was the only one who could change that match. In the end, Dwayne Johnson conceded that Cody Rhodes should be in the main event of WrestleMania 40 after so much fan reaction.

There were a lot of things that played into the drama surrounding that WrestleMania change. You may find our comprehensive report, including exclusive insight and reports, here.

If the Bloodline wins that tag team match at WrestleMania, then it will be “Bloodline Rules” for the Undisputed Universal Title match. If the babyface team can win, then the Bloodline will be barred from ringside.

That reaction to Cody losing his Mania spot to The Rock also coined the term “Cody Crybabies.” They got what they wanted, and now Cody can finish his story. Now, we will have to see how everything transpires as we approach the show of shows this year.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as we get closer to WrestleMania 40. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

WWE’s NXT brand has a many potential future main event Superstars. When the company signed Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock to a deal, the world needed to pay attention. She is already making waves within the Performance Center.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock marked her in-ring NXT debut in a match against Breanna Covington on March 30 in Melbourne, Florida. She has been garnering internal praise within NXT for several months.

Great Internal Reviews For Former Olympian

Tamyra Mensah-Stock won a gold medal in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, and is recognized as one of the best female wrestlers on a global scale. After inking a deal with WWE last year, she got to work at becoming a top WWE Superstar.

As previously reported, Tamyra Mensah-Stock competed in her first match on March 30 in Melbourne, FL, during the NXT event. She beat Breanna Covington in that match.

In his Daily Update on F4WOnline, Dave Meltzer noted that he has heard a lot of praise coming her way from within NXT. “Internally, we’ve heard nothing but good about her for months.”

Tamyra Mensah-Stock’s WWE Career So Far

Mensah-Stock made her WWE debut at the SummerSlam 2021 Premium Live Event, joining a segment alongside Olympic champion Gable Steveson. Reports surfaced in April 2022 about WWE’s interest in signing Mensah-Stock to the roster, following Steveson’s earlier signing with the company. She eventually signed with WWE in May 2023.

We will have to see what she is able to do in NXT next. Her first win at an NXT house show is the first step. Shawn Michaels has a ton of talent in his women’s division right now, so it will be interesting to see how they place her in the grand scheme of things.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more from the pro wrestling world. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines! 

Rey Mysterio is known as the Greatest Mask of All Time, but he isn’t covering his face all the time. That was very true for a recent TikTok video on his daughter’s profile.

Rey Mysterio made a rare unmasked appearance in a TikTok video with his daughter, Aalyah Gutiérrez. This was a candid moment, where he showed off some of his family life behind the mask.

Mysterio Goes Unmasked

Rey Mysterio recently appeared without his mask in a TikTok video alongside his daughter, Aalyah Gutiérrez.

While Mysterio started off the video with his face covered, as Marciano by Flako Stik kept playing, he revealed his whole face for the camera. Then, as the beat dropped, both he and Aalyah put on sunglasses and started dancing.

Aalyah Gutiérrez has previously appeared on WWE television, notably during a feud involving Buddy Matthews and Seth Rollins against The Mysterio Family, where she was romantically linked to Murphy in the storyline. Ironically, the two were never an actual couple, but Matthews is in a real-life relationship with Rhea Ripley, who is linked up with Aalyah’s brother, Dominik Mysterio, in storyline now.

Rey Mysterio’s Road to WrestleMania 40

Mysterio’s return to WWE TV followed a period of absence due to knee surgery he underwent in late 2023. On a recent episode of SmackDown, he was involved in a match against Santos Escobar.

While Mysterio’s unmasked appearance may not be new to longtime fans who recall his time in WCW when he couldn’t wear his mask due to contract stipulations, he typically keeps his identity concealed and rarely appears publicly without his mask. However, in the TikTok video, he and his daughter engaged in some lip-syncing, revealing his unmasked face.

Rey Mysterio laid down a challenge for WrestleMania, and now the match is set. Mysterio will team up with the LWO’s newest member, Dragon Lee, to take on Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

Mr. 6-1-9 likes to do up his masks for WrestleMania, so we’ll have to see what he rocks on his face at the show of shows this year. If anything, we know he’s not going maskless like this TikTok video.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more from throughout the pro wrestling world. Please keep checking back on a regular basis for more updates!

It’s WrestleMania season, and many Superstars are freshening up their look. Even legends who aren’t booked for the show of shows are updating their appearance, and Michelle McCool proved that with a new photo drop.

As of this writing, we have not heard anything about Michelle McCool getting booked for a WrestleMania 40 appearance. In any case, she is certainly looking great, and ready for those bright lights if they call her.

Michelle McCool recently updated fans with a new photo that showed off a bit of an alteration for her trademark hair. She is going for a shorter cut now, and fans seem to be all about it.

McCool’s New Look

Michelle McCool recently made a change to her appearance, signaling a possible new chapter in her life post-retirement from professional wrestling.

Recently, McCool shared a photo on her Instagram story revealing a new hairstyle, indicating a fresh start as she continues to enjoy life beyond the wrestling ring.

Mrs Taker's new look. pic.twitter.com/kRIT7hSScq

— Aaron (@AaronVarble) April 1, 2024

Michelle McCool’s Pro Wrestling Career

Michelle McCool’s journey in WWE started in 2004 when she participated in the Diva Search competition. Although she didn’t win, her talent caught the attention of WWE management, leading to a developmental deal and training in Deep South Wrestling and OVW.

In 2006, McCool made her debut on the main roster as a villainous character with a teacher gimmick. Over the years, she underwent various character transformations and found success, notably forming the LayCool tag team with Layla in 2009 before retiring from wrestling in 2011.

Despite retiring from in-ring competition, McCool made a special appearance at the 30-Woman Royal Rumble in 2023, where she had a memorable entrance and participated in the match, lasting 13 minutes before being eliminated by Rhea Ripley, who was the eventual winner.

Michelle McCool and The Undertaker are enjoying married life at this point, as they are both retired. They are raising a daughter, and seem very happy with this stage of their life. Although Taker and McCool have retired from in-ring competition, you can never say never when it comes to seeing them again in WWE.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, as we get even closer to WrestleMania 40. Keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Monday, April 1. We are officially less than one week away from WrestleMania 40. Let’s get right into today’s Daily Drop!

Okay, it’s April Fools’ Day, but you won’t find anything like that here at SEScoops. That being said, be careful what you see today on social media, because we live in a day and age where it’s getting easier to get fooled.

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 5

WWE

– WrestleMania 40 Change: WWE is discussing the idea that they may have to change one WrestleMania title match. A meeting is set up to talk about it later this week.

– Balor’s Busted Face: Finn Balor showed off a very busted up looking face recently on social media. We’ll have to see how much he can heal up by WrestleMania 40.

– More Mania Matches: WWE is reportedly close to adding a Philly Street Fight to the WrestleMania 40 card.

– Dragunov’s Call-Up: A report ran yesterday discussing WWE’s intentions for Ilja Dragunov’s eventual main roster call-up from NXT.

WWE RAW Card for 4/1/24: 

• The Rock & Roman Reigns appear
• Eight-man tag match: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) & The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh)
• Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell vs. Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri
• Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed

AEW

 – Parker Boudreaux’s AEW Status: A new report came out yesterday that broke down Parker Boudreaux’s current AEW contract status. He’s apparently still with the company, even though he hasn’t appeared on television in over a year. 

– Omega Fires Back: Kenny Omega had something to say to anyone who wants to drag his ability to tell stories. 

– Tony Schiavone’s Personal Loss: Our thoughts go out to Schiavone and his family as they deal with the loss of their dog.

– No AEW For Nemeth: Nic Nemeth had a very good reason for not going to AEW yet.

– Audible Called: Although AEW had to call an audible during Collision this week for their tag team match, Ricky Starks is going to be okay.

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

Looking ahead, here are some of the major upcoming shows that we have in the pipeline:

April 6: NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania XL Saturday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 7: WrestleMania XL Sunday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 21: All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynasty live on pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri at the Chaifetz Arena.

May 4: WWE Backlash France from Décines-Charpieu, France at the LDLC Arena.

WWE could have big plans for a lot of NXT Superstars, and it only seems natural that the company wants to make a big star out of Ilja Dragunov. The question is how soon they will get that going.

WWE NXT: Stand & Deliver will go down on April 6 during the afternoon before WrestleMania 40‘s first night. SEScoops will have coverage as the show starts at 11:30 AM EST.

Ilja Dragunov is preparing for his NXT Championship defense at NXT: Stand & Deliver against Tony D’Angelo. While there are no immediate plans for him to move to the main roster, but it’s anticipated that he will transition to RAW or SmackDown after dropping the NXT Championship.

Current Situation With Ilja Dragunov’s WWE Main Roster Call-Up

Ilja Dragunov is heading into his next title defense at NXT: Stand And Deliver on WrestleMania 40 weekend. He will defend the title against Tony D’Angelo in a program that has been built like a Sopranos storyline.

According to information from Corey Brennan of Fightful Select, there are currently no plans for Dragunov to move up to the main roster, but it’s expected that he will transition there after losing the NXT Championship. It was also noted that some within NXT believe he has outgrown the brand.

Some fans have questioned if Dragunov was willing to make the move to the main roster and cite his trips home as a reason why. At this time, Fightful has not been told of any such issue, with WWE being more than happy to accommodate Dragunov’s schedule.

Perspective on Ilja Dragunov

In terms of WWE’s broader plans, there is a perception among some in NXT that Dragunov is viewed similarly to GUNTHER. Those plans to push him similarly once he joins the main roster may be in place.

Dragunov’s performance in NXT has earned him praise, with producers noting his ability to excel with minimal direction compared to others on the roster.

Fellow NXT talent have also given Dragunov big props for his ability to elevate his opponents in the ring and how much he gets the pro wrestling business. Additionally, he is described as easy to work with and a positive presence backstage, further enhancing his reputation within the company.

We will have to see when Ilja Dragunov makes his way to the WWE main roster. At this time, it does not appear that there are any plans to rush the process.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more in the pro wrestling business. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

AEW has a lot of wrestlers on their roster, and there’s only so much time on Dynamite, Collision and Rampage for everyone. That being said, just because someone is absent doesn’t mean they are gone entirely.

Parker Boudreaux hasn’t been seen in AEW for a long time, and he recently debuted in AAA. He is still under contract with AEW, but there are no current creative plans for his return.

Boudreaux is still All Elite

Parker Boudreaux’s presence in All Elite Wrestling has dwindled significantly, with no recent appearances in the promotion.

Boudreaux made his most recent appearance in AEW on March 3, 2023, where he and Swerve Strickland lost to Naturally Limitless on AEW Rampage. The 26-year-old hasn’t been seen on Tony Khan’s television shows since.

Fightful Select reports that sources indicate that AEW approved his appearance in AAA, suggesting that he remains under contract with the company. However, Boudreaux’s time with AEW has extended for over a year without any on-screen appearances.

Although he has recovered from the injury that took him out of action last year, Boudreaux has yet to return to AEW television, and there are no reported creative plans for him. Despite his absence from AEW programming, Boudreaux was spotted backstage at a recent event.

Parker is still with AEW, but there are currently no creative plans to bring him back to television. We will have to see what he is able to do in AAA.

Who is Parker Boudreaux

Parker burst onto the scene through his college football background, where he was labeled a Brock Lesnar look-alike. He was rated in impressive fashion by ESPN and Rivals.com as a four-star recruit. He then received offers from over 75 schools before committing to play football for Notre Dame. Parker transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he played football from 2017 to 2020 after redshirting his freshman year.

He eventually signed with WWE, where he made appearances on the NXT brand as Harland until he was surprisingly released in April 2022.

It didn’t take long for Tony Khan to sign him to AEW, where he was allowed to use his real name.

Previously aligned with the Mogul Embassy faction, Boudreaux suffered an injury alongside fellow member Trench, resulting in their sideline from action. While Trench’s contract lapsed, Boudreaux’s association with the group was internally dissolved as Swerve Strickland founded a new stable.

WWE has fans from all over, and after Alabama won their big Elite Eight game over Clemson, Rylan Griffen celebrated like a champion.

Rylan Griffen was handed a custom WWE Alabama Championship Title during an interview after the Crimson Tide’s big win on March 30. He immediately let his fandom out in bold fashion, and he also reenacted Triple H’s iconic entrance.

Celebrating Like A WWE Champion

The Alabama men’s basketball team achieved a significant milestone on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, securing the program’s first-ever Final Four berth by defeating No. 6 seed Clemson. Alabama Crimson Tide Guard Rylan Griffen was obviously on-hand for the celebration, and he was blown away by something WWE sent his team.

Griffen commented that the belt was “deadly,” and then he proceeded to pick out the kind of WWE entrance he wants. He decided to go with Triple H, and we’re sure The Game appreciates that. This was certainly a viral moment, and WWE signal blasted the post as well, as they re-posted it on Twitter/X along with the classic eyeballs emoji.

Rylan Griffen got the Alabama WWE belt and he instantly became a kid again.

Said this belt is better than the regional trophy. pic.twitter.com/ZH5VTfJqbx

— jordan mendoza (@jordan_mendoza5) March 31, 2024

WWE’s Custom Titles

WWE has a new line of cross-promoted titles with a variety of sports. It is very possible to see WWE Title belts pop up at a variety of sporting events from MLB to the NFL with fans sporting their custom championships. You can find more about WWE’s custom title belts here.

The Alabama WWE Championship Title was obviously a big winner for Rylan Griffen. It might be tough for him to make WrestleMania 40, because his team is facing UConn in their Final Four game on April 6.

SEScoops will have more on this story if there are any necessary updates. Keep checking back on a regular basis for more headlines!

WWE has secured even more trademarks to make sure that nobody else uses their intellectual property. Those new trademarks span Superstars and on-air personalities from WWE and the NXT brand as well.

WWE filed trademark applications for several names on March 29. Now “Andrade,” “Chase U,” “Vic Joseph,” “Alicia Taylor,” “Blake Howard,” and “Erik” are one step closer to being WWE property.

WWE’s New Trademark Filings

On March 29, WWE took legal action by filing trademark applications for several names including “Andrade,” “Chase U,” “Vic Joseph,” “Alicia Taylor,” “Blake Howard,” and “Erik.”

These trademark filings cover a wide array of categories, primarily focusing on entertainment services related to wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers. It is the usual language found in those type of trademark filings.

The trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment.

WWE’s History Of Trademarking Names

WWE locking down Andrade’s name is interesting, because he used Andrade el Idolo in AEW. Now, he is back in WWE and they are locking down his name.

The company has a history of trademarking names, and that is why they have a proclivity to change someone’s real name once they enter WWE. They have also been known to alter ring names, just so they can make sure nobody has any claim to a moniker.

SEScoops will keep an eye for any updates, and check back throughout the day for more headlines!

AEW fans were surprised to see Ian Riccaboni on Collision this week. It was a nice change of pace, but there was a deeper reason for this behind the scenes.

Tony Schiavone, who is usually on the AEW Collision commentary table every week, had a big loss in his personal list. His dog passed away, so AEW arranged for Riccaboni to be there as a fill-in for the veteran play-by-play specialist.

Why Riccaboni was on AEW Collision

Ian Riccaboni was on AEW Collision this week, but it doesn’t appear that is a long-time change for the show. Tony Schiavone dealt with a big personal loss as his dog died, so that called for a change of plans for AEW.

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained what happened. It turns out that Tony Schiavone was at Collision anyway, but Riccaboni was brought in just in case.

“So, Ian Riccaboni was there. It’s not a permanent move for him to be there. What happened was, Tony Schiavone’s dog died, and best wishes to Tony Schiavone, really, really hard day for him, but he came, he was there. They didn’t know, but he was there. Tony could have certainly taken the day off and, you know, there would have been no heat. Because of that, they brought Ian up there.”

Meltzer went on to say that, “if Tony didn’t want to work, then Ian would be there, and lead the show.”

https://twitter.com/AEW_Blog/status/1774251113677570510

Kevin Kelly’s AEW Release

Kevin Kelly was released from AEW, but Ian Riccaboni will not be his full-time replacement. He only worked Collision this week because of Tony Schiavone, who is dealing with a terrible personal loss.

Kelly Kelly’s posts on social media several weeks ago cost him his job with AEW. In those posts, he also shaded Ian Riccaboni as he claimed his career was being sabotaged.

Our thoughts are with Tony Schiavone as he deals with the terrible person loss of losing a pet. They call dogs man’s best friend for a reason, and we hope that he can find peace through this difficult time.

WrestleMania 40 will be here before we know it, but the card is always subject to change. It appears that the tag team match for the Undisputed Titles may see an alteration in the next week.

The grandest stage of them all is set to take over Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024. Some tickets still remain for the show.

Although Grayson Waller and Austin Theory won their match to secure the final two spots in the multi-team ladder match for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 40, they might get pulled from the match. WWE is reportedly having a meeting about that this week.

WrestleMania 40 Possible Change

The WWE WrestleMania 40 card is being finalized just a week ahead of the event. The six-pack ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, is set to feature Finn Balor & Damian Priest, Team #DIY, Awesome Truth, The New Day, Grayson Waller & Austin Theory, and Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate.

During Friday’s SmackDown, the final two spots in the ladder match were secured. Waller and Theory emerged victorious against The Street Profits, earning their place in the match. Similarly, Dunne & Bate defeated Angel & Humberto in a qualifying tournament to secure their spot in the bout.

During his discussion on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer mentioned an upcoming meeting to determine if Waller and Theory will stay in the match at WrestleMania 40. The reasons for their potential removal and the possible replacements remain unclear, but this is apparently something they are discussing.

“By the way, even though Theory and Waller won. It is not necessarily that they’re going to be in that match. They might be. There is a meeting upcoming where they will make a decision on that.”

Additional WrestleMania Festivities

WWE is planning a packed WrestleMania kick off event at the Wells Fargo Center on April 5th. There are also plenty of activities to keep fans engaged throughout the whole weekend.

On April 5, both SmackDown and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will also be hosted at the Wells Fargo Center. WrestleMania 40 itself will unfold at the Lincoln Financial Field on April 6 and April 7.

Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda), Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson are among the inductees in this year’s Hall of Fame class.

Additionally, it was announced during SmackDown that Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, CM Punk, Big E, Jackie Redmond, and Wade Barrett will be leading WWE’s Countdown to WrestleMania pre-shows ahead of both nights of WrestleMania 40. These pre-shows will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern time on April 6 and April 7, with the main events kicking off at 7 p.m. Eastern on each night.

WWE WrestleMania 40 Card (So Far):

• The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins: Tag team match – Night 1
• Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre: Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship – Night 2
• Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes: TBD match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship – Night 2
• Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley: Singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship
• Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch: Singles match for the Women’s World Championship
• Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn: Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
• The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. Grayson Waller & Austin Theory: Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
• LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
• Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
• Logan Paul (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens: Triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship

SEScoops will have more on WrestleMania 40, and everything surrounding the big event. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Sunday, March 31. We are officially less than one week away from WrestleMania 40. Let’s get right into today’s Daily Drop!

First off, we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Easter. There are a lot of Easter eggs to find all over SEScoops, just full of pro wrestling information, all year long. So, let’s get right to it!

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 6

WWE:

– Cody’s Contract: Cody Rhodes confirmed that he just inked a new multi-year contract with WWE that will see him with the company past his 40th birthday.

– Olympic Debut: US Gold Olympic Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock made her in-ring debut at an NXT house show last night.

– WrestleMania 40 Set: A photo of the WrestleMania XL set construction leaked. You can check it out here.

– No More IC Title: Kevin Owens has stated his reason for never wanting to hold the IC Title again.

– Jade Cargill’s Entrance: It took a lot of work to get Jade Cargill’s SmackDown entrance just right.

– Surgery for The King: Jerry Lawler recently underwent knee replacement surgery. We’re wishing him a speedy recovery.

AEW:

– Cardona on Collision: Matt Cardona surprised fans as he took on Adam Copeland for the TNT Title on AEW Collision as part of the Cope Open Challenge.

– Audible Called: AEW changed up the result of the tag team tournament in the middle of the match on Collision this week.

– Ricky Starks Health Update: Starks updated fans about his health status after a scary spot on AEW Collision this week.

– Bryan Danielson Dream Match: CMLL announced that Danielson will take on Blue Panther on April 5, 2024, in Arena México for their Wrestling Spectacular. This is a dream for Bryan Danielson that has been over 10 years in the making for the match, but he’s wanted to face Blue Panther for decades. It all started with this video, where Bryan received a signed Blue Panther mask and a video message while he was still in WWE.

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

Looking ahead, here are some of the major upcoming shows that we have in the pipeline:

April 6: NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania XL Saturday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 7: WrestleMania XL Sunday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 21: All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynasty live on pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri at the Chaifetz Arena.

May 4: WWE Backlash France from Décines-Charpieu, France at the LDLC Arena.

Jade Cargill is now in WWE, and she’s making a lot of noise. “The Storm is Here,” seems to be more than just a new catchphrase.

A new report states that WWE had Jade Cargill’s entrance figured out well in advance. They also had input from a lot of people to make sure everything looked the best it could for the former TBS Champion.

Jade Cargill’s SmackDown Entrance

During the March 29th episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Jade Cargill debuted on the blue brand with a new entrance. This received a lot of attention from fans.

According to Corey Brennan on Fightful Select, Cargill’s entrance underwent extensive planning, with adjustments made over recent weeks. Input on various aspects of the entrance, including angles, lighting, and sound, was provided by “all major producers” within the company. 

Jade Cargill At WrestleMania 40

Although WWE waited until late in the game, Cargill was booked for a WrestleMania 40 match during the March 29 episode of SmackDown.

Cargill will join Naomi and Bianca Belair to take on Damage CTRL’s Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Dakota Kai in a six-woman tag team match. That will also mark Cargill’s second match in the company after her 2024 Royal Rumble debut.

Cargill’s entrance is anticipated to undergo further modifications, possibly even at WrestleMania, although its foundational elements were established during SmackDown. We will have to see how things evolve from this point on.

Cargill has been quite open about her AEW departure. Tony Khan offered her more money to stay with AEW than she asked for, but she left anyway. In the end, Cargill unapologetically says that she did what she had to do.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as Jade Cargill continues making her mark in WWE. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines.

Contracts are always important in pro wrestling, and now it appears that WWE has done everything they could to make sure that Cody Rhodes is locked down.

Cody Rhodes recently confirmed that he signed a new multi-year deal with WWE. This will keep him with the company past his 40th birthday.

Cody Rhodes’ New WWE Contract

Cody Rhodes is riding a wave of momentum, and the WWE Universe can’t wait to see if he finishes his story at WrestleMania 40. No matter how the show of shows turns out, he will be around WWE for a long time to come.

During an interview with Justin Walker, Cody Rhodes confirmed he has signed a new multi-year contract with WWE. He did not confirm exactly how many years he signed on for, but it is certainly more than two. He had planned on retiring by 40, but plans changed for him.

“I can tell you 40 is out of the question just because, not to give you scoop, it was widely reported, but I did sign a new contract with WWE. It extends beyond my 40th birthday.”

“The plan is still, when it’s time to step out, to step out without it being a painful process. Solely because I saw my dad [Dusty Rhodes] as an old man wrestler and he loved it and enjoyed it, but as his son it was hard to see. My daughter is two going on three, there does have a be a time, just like he was with us, where I have to be home all the time and be there with her. It’s not 40 anymore. I’ll update the number. I hit the prime run late in the game. I often forget that I’m nearing 40.”

Cody Rhodes is 38-years-old right now. Since his new deal will extend past his 40th birthday, WWE fans can look forward to a lot more moments from the American Nightmare.

Cody Rhodes’ History of Betting on Himself

Rhodes has a history of betting on himself. He left WWE in May 2016, when he didn’t like Stardust’s creative direction and, and he thought he could do better. That certainly transpired for him in the months following his WWE exit.

After achieving an EVP spot in AEW, and being featured in many high-profile feuds, Cody Rhodes left Tony Khan’s company as he bet on himself once again. He never won the AEW World Title, because an early storyline in the company disqualified Cody from challenging for it in the future after he failed to beat Chris Jericho at Full Gear in 2019. Jericho won that match as MJF threw in the towel for Cody.

Now, Cody Rhodes is back in WWE, and he’s not leaving. We will have to see what stories he helps tell in the future, and how many massive venues end up singing along to his famous Kingdom entrance.

Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40

Cody Rhodes will compete twice during the two-day WrestleMania event on April 6 and 7. He will team with Seth Rollins to take on The Rock and Roman Reigns during the first night of Mania. The second night will feature Cody vs Roman for the Undisputed Universal Title in the main event match.

If Cody and Seth’s team can win during the first night of WrestleMania, then the Bloodline will be barred from ringside during the main event of WrestleMania 40’s second night. If Roman and Rock win, then it will be “Bloodline Rules” for the Undisputed Universal Title match.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more. Keep checking back for more updates throughout the day for more headlines!

WrestleMania is a week away, and now we know what is set to go down on the go-home edition of SmackDown next week. That will include a very special annual match, where the winner will receive an accolade they can brag about for the rest of their career.

WWE will bring SmackDown to the Wells Fargo Center next week for SmackDown. Directly after the event, they will put on the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame as well.

Next week’s SmackDown will see the return of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. This match has a long history around WrestleMania weekend. Even if it is no longer on the show of show’s card, it will get a featured spot this year on SmackDown. The participants in the match are yet to be determined, but they have the winner figured out.

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Return

The WrestleMania 40 go-home episode of WWE SmackDown will feature the annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. During Friday’s SmackDown, WWE disclosed that the 10th edition of this memorial match is slated for the Friday, April 5 episode of SmackDown.

No participants in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal were announced yet. We will have to see who gets in that annual match. Past winners include: Cesaro, Big Show, Baron Corbin, Mojo Rawley, Matt Hardy, Braun Strowman, Jey Uso, Madcap Moss, and Bobby Lashley.

Since its inception in 2014, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal has been a staple of WrestleMania weekend, except for the year 2020. Initially held at WrestleMania itself from 2014 to 2019, the match has transitioned to the final SmackDown before WrestleMania since 2021.

Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Plan (Exclusive)

I asked around about the upcoming Andre the Giant Memorial battle royal on SmackDown next week. I was told that the complete participant list for the match is “to be determined.”

So far, Superstars expected for the match include Andrade, Ricochet, Chad Gable, Bronson Reed, Shinsuke Nakamura, Omos, Brutus Creed, Julius Creed, Ivar, Akira Tozawa, Otis, JD McDonagh, Apollo Crews, Veer, Sanga, Cameron Grimes, Kit Wilson, Elton Prince, Ashante Adonis, and Cedric Alexander. Of course, plans can always change in pro wrestling. 

I was, however, told that they have already determined who will win the tenth annual match.

The Andre the Giant memorial battle royal's full list is to be determined.

So far, Andrade, Ricochet, Chad Gable, Bronson Reed, Shinsuke Nakamura, Omos, Brutus Creed, Julius Creed, Ivar, Akira Tozawa, Otis, JD McDonagh, Apollo Crews, Veer, Sanga, Cameron Grimes, Kit Wilson,…

— Aaron (@AaronVarble) March 30, 2024

WWE SmackDown Card for 4/5:

• Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
• Jey Uso vs. Solo Sikoa
• The KO Show with Kevin Owens & Randy Orton
• New Catch Republic’s Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate vs. Grayson Waller & Austin Theory
• Zelina Vega vs. Elektra Lopez

SEScoops will have full coverage of the road to WrestleMania 40. We never know what can happen with a week until the showcase of the immortals. WWE is certainly booking a loaded go-home SmackDown before the event.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has gone through a few health setbacks in recent years. Now, he is recovering after surgery.

SEScoops has learned that Jerry “The King” Lawler recently had to undergo knee replacement surgery. Now, he will have a stint in physical rehab ahead of him.

Jerry Lawler’s Surgery

PW Insider reports that WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler recently underwent a knee replacement surgery. It was not noted exactly when this took place.

The 74-year-old pro wrestling legend’s last match took place on January 21, 2023, at the AML Acts Of War Games 2, where Jerry Lawler emerged victorious against The Beer City Bruiser.

Other Health Issues For Jerry Lawler

During the September 10, 2012 episode of WWE RAW when Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack and collapsed at the commentary booth. He hasn’t wrestled for WWE since, but he continued taking indie bookings.

Lawler also suffered a stroke in early 2023. He has since made a recovery, but he has not wrestled since.

Jerry Lawler mentioned that despite undergoing various treatments, he continued to attend rehabilitation sessions three times weekly. He emphasized the noticeable change in his voice and expressed the need for further improvement before feeling confident in his ability to communicate effectively.

The WWE Hall of Famer has made appearances, via pre-taped message, on WWE television since. He also recorded a brief video tribute to Andy Kaufman before his WWE Hall of Fame induction.

SEScoops would like to wish Jerry Lawler the best as he recovers from his latest health issue.

WrestleMania 40 will go down on April 6 and 7 in Philadelphia. Before the shows starts, WWE has something special planned for fans. The company just announced a WrestleMania 40 kickoff event.

WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Event

WWE is gearing up for WrestleMania 40 with a special kickoff event set to take place in Philadelphia before the big weekend. During the latest episode of SmackDown, it was revealed that this event will happen on Friday, April 5. Superstars will be present to share their thoughts ahead of Mania.

Scheduled to appear at the kickoff event are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Gunther, and Sami Zayn.

The event will be held outside the Wells Fargo Center and is open to all fans free of charge. Starting at 5 p.m. Eastern time, it will be broadcasted live on Peacock and WWE’s social media channels, with Cole and McAfee serving as hosts.

More WrestleMania 40 Shows

On April 5, both SmackDown and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will also be hosted at the Wells Fargo Center. WrestleMania 40 itself will unfold at the Lincoln Financial Field on April 6 and April 7.

Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda), Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson are among the inductees in this year’s Hall of Fame class.

Additionally, it was announced during SmackDown that Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, CM Punk, Big E, Jackie Redmond, and Wade Barrett will be leading WWE’s Countdown to WrestleMania pre-shows ahead of both nights of WrestleMania 40. These pre-shows will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern time on April 6 and April 7, with the main events kicking off at 7 p.m. Eastern on each night.

SEScoops will have more on WrestleMania 40, and everything surrounding the big event. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!