Ronda Rousey has not been shy about spreading her opinion on WWE since her exit from the company. Likewise, Becky Lynch has a firm opinion on the former Women’s Champion as well. The Man recently stated that Ronda Rousey couldn’t wrestle when she entered WWE, and she was mishandled after that.

Becky Lynch stated that Ronda Rousey couldn’t wrestle when she made her way to WWE. Lynch suggested that Rousey was given special treatment and not given sufficient time to develop her wrestling craft before being pushed into the spotlight.

The Man Speaks on the Baddest Woman on the Planet

While speaking to Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, Becky Lynch opened up about Ronda Rousey. She said that the Baddest Woman on the Planet couldn’t wrestle. The company only placed her in a position where she was protected, but it was not “off to the races” as many perceived at the time following Rousey’s in-ring debut.

“I mean this with respect, but she couldn’t wrestle. Like, what we do isn’t just something that you can have one good match and then, okay, yeah, I’m off to races. It’s a craft and you have to learn your craft. And you have to be diligent about learning your craft. But everybody treated Ronda like she already knew it because when she first came in she was good in that first bout, but she was working with Kurt Angle, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon — it was a well-rehearsed match, because everyone wanted her to have a good first match. Then it was like, ‘okay she can do this it’s off to the races,’ and that was mishandling her.”

Becky Lynch: I mean this with respect, but she couldn't wrestle. Like, what we do isn't just something that you can have one good match and then, okay, yeah, I'm off to races. It's a craft and you have to learn your craft. And you have to be diligent about learning your craft.… pic.twitter.com/EWLvwlTSej

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) March 27, 2024

Becky vs Ronda

Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch were supposed to have a match at Survivor Series in 2018, but that didn’t happen. Nia Jax famously broke Lynch’s face before the match, creating an eternal meme in the process, but it took The Man out of that match, where Charlotte Flair had to take her spot.

At WWE WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch won a historic Triple Threat match for both the WWE RAW Women’s Title and the WWE SmackDown Women’s Title. She faced off against Charlotte Flair, who held the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and Ronda Rousey, who was the RAW Women’s Champion. This was the first-ever women’s main event in Mania history as well.

Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey never got their one-on-one match against Ronda Rousey. At this point, it does not seem likely that the contest will ever get booked.

The Man’s Future in WWE

Becky Lynch admitted that her deal with WWE expires in two months. We will have to see what she does next, but The Man admitted that she is not concerned about her current situation.

Lynch will battle Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Title at WrestleMania 40. She has already expressed a desire to open up the two-day WrestleMania event with that contest.

WWE has a few interesting contract situations, but the even more fascinating part is that new deals have yet to be signed for some top talent. This may give fans a look at how TKO Group Holdings will handle these contract renewals.

Becky Lynch has not inked a new deal with WWE yet, and she recently confirmed that her current contract runs out in a matter of months. If The Man doesn’t ink a new agreement with WWE, then she may be a free agent in two months’ time.

Becky Lynch Speaks on WWE Contract Status

Lynch joined The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani as a guest on Wednesday, where she disclosed that she’s in the last two months of her existing contract with WWE. She mentioned that discussions regarding a contract extension have yet to commence.

Though Lynch largely evaded Helwani’s inquiry about her contract, she expressed skepticism that this would be her final WrestleMania. Lynch is set to challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40.

Becky Lynch says she has two months left on her current deal with WWE.

?? https://t.co/WU2DP6u4SZ #TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/8Qrtouzuop

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) March 27, 2024

Helwani inquired if Lynch has the liberty to converse with non-WWE companies, as he asked, “Can you engage with others?”

“Ahhh…I’m with WWE,” Lynch replied. Then Helwani followed up with, “So it’s WWE or nothing?”

“Yeah, I’m uncertain,” Becky Lynch finally replied. She also admitted that it is not common for her not to have a new deal, with her current agreement expiring in a matter of months.

Then, Ariel Helwani asked her if she feels offended by the idea that she doesn’t have a new deal in front of her. The Man replied honestly to his point.

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.

Other WWE Contract News

In other contract news, Drew McIntyre is reportedly telling people that he has no new deal with the company either. The Scottish Warrior is set to battle Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania 40.

WWE has several contracts running up this year, because they inked so many Superstars to new contracts in 2021, and now those deals are coming up. We will have to see how TKO Group Holdings handles these new contract situations, but it will be very interesting to see what kind of precedent they set.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more from the pro wrestling world, so please keep checking back for more updates.

Drew McIntyre will battle Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. All of that attention on the Scottish Warrior apparently hasn’t encouraged him to ink a new deal.

It is now reported that, despite Drew McIntyre’s road to a World Heavyweight Title match at WrestleMania, and the continued feud against CM Punk, that no new deal has been signed. McIntyre’s contract is still set to run out in the not too distant future.

Drew McIntyre’s WWE Contract Status

PW Insider reports that Drew McIntyre has given the impression to those close to him that he still has no new deal arranged with WWE. This fact comes in light of the fact that WWE has booked him in an incredibly strong role on the road to WrestleMania 40.

“The belief is that everyone is working under the understanding a new deal will be struck, but the word out of his camp is that nothing has been signed and that whatever his next move will be, focusing on family will be a major piece of the decision.”

Drew McIntyre and CM Punk

Drew McIntyre won’t stop with the shade at CM Punk. The two even traded insults on the March 25 episode of RAW in Chicago.

On a related note, I was able to confirm that Punk’s line about Vince McMahon was totally improvised. We will have to see if there is more of a plan for Punk and Drew to collide down the line, but it may require him to ink a new deal with WWE.

Drew put Punk on his merchandise, and he continues to troll him mercilessly. That is why McIntyre showed up at Mindy’s Bakery in Chicago before RAW to take a shot at Punk’s Brawl Out past. 

McIntyre has also commented on how CM Punk is “made of glass,” as he continues to hype an eventual collision. The trolling has not stopped from Drew to Punk, so one must think that he wants to eventually cash in with a match. Only time will tell what he does with his next contract situation.

SEScoops will have continued coverage of this story, and so many more from the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines.

WrestleMania 40 is only ten days away, and the speculation and reports about WWE’s plan for the show of shows is not slowing down at all.

It is now being reported that WWE is talking about having Hulk Hogan do something at WrestleMania 40. It is not known what their intention is, but the Hulkster may be at the showcase of the immortals this year.

Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 40

PW Insider reports that WWE is currently talking about bringing Hulk Hogan on board for WrestleMania 40 weekend. Although it’s not expected that Hogan will be part of any storylines or angles, WWE is looking to have him show up at some point during the event’s activities.

Hulk Hogan has played host of WrestleMania in the past. We will have to see what role they give him this year, if he can make the journey to Philly. As of this writing, WWE has not announced any host for WrestleMania yet.

More Legends At WrestleMania 40

WWE has also reportedly reached out to Steve Austin about an appearance at WrestleMania 40. As of this writing, we do not know if The Texas Rattlesnake has accepted that invitation.

John Cena has already stated that he has time off for WrestleMania. It was also reported that the 16x World Champion wants to do something for the show of shows this year.

Controversy Surrounding Hulk Hogan

In July 2015, National Enquirer and Radar Online released details of a leaked sex tape from 2007 in which Hulk Hogan made offensive comments. He expressed strong disapproval of his daughter dating a black man, using racial slurs in the recording, including the N-word. He also admitted to being “a racist, to a point.”

Hogan has gone on to apologize for those comments, citing that he was going through a very difficult part of his life when that recording was made. He has made select returns to WWE since then, but he has not established himself as a weekly face on television since.

SEScoops will keep an eye on this story, and so many more from all over the pro wrestling world. So please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines.

WWE doesn’t need any more injuries on the road to WrestleMania, so any Superstar who goes out of action is going to cause attention. This is exactly what happened with Ivar, but now we have an update.

Ivar was supposed to face Andrade on RAW this week, but Giovanni Vinci had to take his spot. After fan concern started to grow about the Viking Warrior, it is now reported that he will not miss more in-ring action.

Ivar’s Current Status

Ivar concerned some fans after he missed RAW. He posted a photo from an X-Ray, but it seems that is not an indication of his current status.

Sean Ross Sapp posted an update about Ivar on Fightful Select. It is reported that Ivar is going to be okay, and he won’t miss any more time from the ring. That image he posted was an older X-ray, so fans shouldn’t be worried.

Ivar is not expected to miss any extended time in the ring. The X-Ray he posted on twitter Monday was from his previous neck injury.

I don't have to imagine….. pic.twitter.com/SV4pG5MklI

— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) March 25, 2024

The Viking Raiders on RAW

It was previously reported that Ivar is going to be fine after missing this week’s episode of WWE RAW. Now, 1/2 of the Viking Raiders will continue.

Erik recently underwent C6/C7 neck fusion surgery and is currently in the process of recovery. To help with his rehabilitation, Erik and his wife Valhalla went to get stem cell therapy at the Ways2Well clinic in Austin, Texas.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more as more information is known. Keep checking back for more updates and headlines on the stories that you need.

WWE’s biggest event of the year is coming up in 10 days, and there is no shortage of WrestleMania hype. It appears that fans may need to expect the Texas Rattlesnake as well.

Although nothing has been confirmed, WWE has been in contact with Steve Austin about making an appearance at WrestleMania 40.

WWE Wants Austin For WrestleMania

PW Insider reports that WWE is in discussions to include Stone Cold Steve Austin in WrestleMania 40 weekend. The details of Austin’s role are undisclosed, but an overture has been made.

Steve Austin’s appearance on a production truck during this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW was noticed by many fans. Several other legends have also been rumored for WrestleMania 40 weekend, because John Cena was on that truck as well.

WWE’s WrestleMania Aspirations

It was previously reported that WWE is looking to have John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker at WrestleMania 40. As of this writing, we have not heard of any possible role that they will play at the show of shows.

Steve Austin’s last match took place at WrestleMania 38 in a No Holds Barred match against Kevin Owens. That marked Austin’s first match to date since WrestleMania XIX in 2003.

John Cena and WrestleMania 40

It was reported in February that John Cena wants to do “something” for WrestleMania 40. He has since confirmed that he has the day off.

Cena is going to start shooting the second season of Peacemaker in the early summer. We will have to see if WWE can get Cena to appear at the show of shows before that obligation starts.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more from the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back throughout the day for more updates.

Mercedes Mone is just starting to make her mark in AEW, but she’s been under contract for a few months already. Tony Khan has also been cutting her some very large checks in the process.

Becky Lynch and Mercedes Mone didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but The Man is happy for The CEO’s new deal. She recently commented to say that the important part of the whole thing is that women are getting paid equally to their male counterparts.

Lynch Reacts To Mone’s Big Money Deal

Mercedes Mone’s new deal with AEW is a substantial one. In fact, she shattered the glass ceiling, and it’s now said that she is the highest-paid woman in the pro wrestling business. 

While speaking with the Orlando Sentinel, Becky Lynch touched on Mercedes Mone’s new AEW contract. She said that the important part is that women are getting paid on a higher level. Mercedes’ new deal is certainly proving that to be the case.

“I think that’s an important part, getting paid equally for the equal work and the equal position we are at right now,” Lynch said. “Women’s evolutions and revolutions are fine and well, but making sure that they equate to contracts and financial reward for these things when we are doing equal work, is hugely important.”

Mercedes Mone and WWE

It was reported that WWE and Mercedes Mone came to a financial roadblock when it came to bringing her in. It was noted that she didn’t want to be paid more than everyone on the women’s roster, but she did want to be paid what top stars are making. 

Mercedes Mone also said that she envisions herself going back to WWE someday. She said that prior to her AEW debut, but she was still under contract. That comment ruffled some feathers within AEW. Tony Khan has since endorsed Mercedes as a possible face of AEW.

Bayley said that she begs Mercedes every chance she gets to make a WWE return. The former Damage CTRL leader was actually at AEW Big Business in Boston along with Naomi and Tamina Snuka to see Mercedes Mone’s big debut first-hand. She later said that seeing Mercedes’ debut was a bittersweet moment.

Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Wednesday, March 27. WWE NXT added a big triple threat title match to their Stand & Deliver event last night, and there’s a lot more to get into.

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 10

WWE:

– WWE RAW Ratings: RAW averaged 1.729 million viewers for their 3/25 episode from Chicago. This number is up from last week, when RAW averaged 1.687 million viewers. They also garnered a .57 rating in the coveted 18 to 49 demographic this week.

– Punk’s Warning For Rock: CM Punk commented on The Rock recently, and he is confident that they will cross paths at this point.

– Indefinite Hiatus: Ridge Holland announced during WWE NXT this week that he is stepping away from the ring. It was later confirmed by Sean Ross Sapp that this is all a work and not really a retirement of any kind.

– Superstars Spotted In Public: Also, CM Punk, Jackie Redman, and Jey Uso were recently spotted at a Chicago Blackhawks game.

– Man Against The World: Becky Lynch has a nice new t-shirt on the WWE Shop. You may click here to see what they have to offer.

The MAN against the WORLD! Head to #WWEShop and check out this NEW Becky Lynch Tee! #WWE ?: https://t.co/zdenlGTqIo pic.twitter.com/u1MrxZsbTO

— WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) March 25, 2024

– Internal Leak: WWE’s policy on consensual workplace relationships leaked, and it’s worth a read. This document was updated in 2023, and it says that superiors are not allowed to date people under them in the company.

– NXT Stand & Deliver Card: You can check out the latest Stand & Deliver card below.

• Host: Meta-Four
• Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo: Singles match for the NXT Championship
• Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (c) vs. Tournament Winners: Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship
• Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes: Singles match
• Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez: Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship
• Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs – Triple Threat match for the NXT North American Title

AEW:

– PPV Move: Starting with AEW Dynasty on April 21, all AEW pay-per-views will be on Triller in the United States, not B/R Live.

– Good To Wrestle: AEW’s Nigel McGuinness said that he felt fine getting back in the ring.

– AEW x WWE Friendship: AEW star Konosuke Takeshita was recently spotted with Shinsuke Nakamura. The King of Strong Style posted a photo of the two on his Twitter/X account. It appears that they had a good meeting.

?????????? pic.twitter.com/T23yQrS4Pj

— Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) March 26, 2024

– AEW Dynamite Card: You may find the card for the March 27 edition of Dynamite below.

• Will Ospreay vs. Katsuyori Shibata
• Swerve Strickland vs. Konosuke Takeshita
• AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal: The Young Bucks vs. Private Party
• AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal: Best Friends vs. Undisputed Kingdom
• Winner Earns TBS Title Shot: Anna Jay vs. Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander vs. Skye Blue

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.

Oba Femi has a lot of eyes on him right now. NXT officials see him as the next big thing, and there are a lot of reasons to see their point.

This week’s episode of WWE NXT was an eventful broadcast. We saw Ridge Holland step away from in-ring competition. Natalya event surprised fans during the show. Fans also saw a big title match booked for Stand & Deliver.

During the March 26 episode of WWE NXT, Oba Femi announced that he will defend the North American Title against Dijak and Josh Briggs in a triple threat match.

Booking The Match

During WWE NXT this week, Josh Briggs defeated Duke Hudson in a brutal contest. Dijak was at ringside on commentary, and just as he was about to step in the ring to take Briggs on, Oba Femi showed up.

The NXT North American Champion said that he has two worth opponents for his title. They get to climb the mountain at Stand & Deliver, but Oba Femi was there to remind them that he is the mountain.

The triple threat match was booked at that point, where Oba Femi seems more than ready to defend his North American Tile against both Dijak and Josh Briggs.

Now we're cookin'!@Obaofwwe says both Josh Briggs and @DijakWWE have earned a shot at his North American Championship at #StandAndDeliver ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/JdoI3gueK7

— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver

WWE is less than two weeks away from WrestleMania 40 and Stand & Deliver. This week’s episode of NXT continued building toward the April 6 Stand & Deliver event. A lot can also happen in the meantime. You may check out the updated card (so far) below.

• Host: Meta-Four
• Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo: Singles match for the NXT Championship
• Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (c) vs. Tournament Winners: Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship
• Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes: Singles match
• Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez: Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship
• Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs – Triple Threat match for the NXT North American Title

WWE Superstars all see an end to their careers, whether they like it or not. Sometimes, they pull the plug themselves, and it appears that Ridge Holland might not wrestle again for a long time.

Holland took the ring during the March 26 episode of WWE NXT. He cut a personal and passionate promo, making fans wonder if this is part of the show or the real thing. In the end, Ridge Holland announced his indefinite hiatus from in-ring competition.

Holland’s Big Announcement

Ridge Holland took the microphone this week on NXT, and he spoke about a very difficult decision that he had to make. The former Brawling Brute said that he’s been going through a lot, and he cannot continue.

Holland said that he had two very difficult conversations over the past week. He spoke with his family and those who love him, and he also had a long conversation in the mirror.

He then said that out of the concern for the safety of himself and everyone he works with in the ring, he is stepping away from in-ring competition. He said this is indefinite, and nobody came out to stop him.

Fans in the NXT Arena chanted “Thank you, Ridge” as he left. Then the camera followed him through the curtain and cut to the next segment.

???@RidgeWWE has announced he is stepping away from in-ring competition indefinitely. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/vutKD5YVwt

— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

Ridge Holland’s Hand in Superstar Injuries

Ridge Holland has been involved in a couple injuries over the past year or so. The most famous accident involved Big E, which left the New Day member with a broken neck.

Holland also had a hand in injuring Elton Prince of Pretty Deadly. NXT ran an angle where Holland injured Ilja Dragunov as well.

We will have to see if this is a work or a shoot from Ridge Holland. Right now, all we know is that fans shouldn’t expect to see him in the ring any time soon. SEScoops will have more on this story if there are any further updates.

WWE will sometimes have main roster talent come by NXT to have a match on Tuesday night. This week’s show included a nice surprise, because Natalya was around for the show.

Lola Vice issued an open challenge prior to the March 26 episode of NXT. Natalya was the woman who stepped up to take her on.

Woah! @NatbyNature has answered @lolavicewwe's Open Challenge! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/svwEKZyRxr

— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

Natalya On WWE NXT

Lola Vice took the microphone during WWE NXT this week, and she cut a heel promo. Then Natalya interrupted her, and the Queen of Harts received a very warm welcome in the NXT Arena.

Natalya made it clear how good Lola can be. That beings said, she was on NXT to accept her open challenge and take her down a peg or two.

.@lolavicewwe and @NatbyNature are putting on a good one ?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/T3XCu7f75y

— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024

In the end, Natalya got the win with a roll-up pin. This was a big win for Natalya on NXT, and we will have to see if things are only getting started with her and Lola Vice.

This is not the first time that Natalya has showed up in NXT. She has stopped by the brand in the past to mix it up with the NXT roster.

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver

WWE is less than two weeks away from WrestleMania 40 and Stand & Deliver. This week’s episode of NXT continued building toward the April 6 Stand & Deliver event. A lot can also happen in the meantime. You may check out the updated card (so far) below.

• Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo: Singles match for the NXT Championship
• Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (c) vs. Tournament Winners: Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship
• Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes: Singles match
• Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez: Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship
• Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs – Triple Threat match for the NXT North American Title

WWE saw a huge change when Vince McMahon stepped down following a lawsuit that exposed allegations of heinous acts. The company didn’t waste time in preparing an updated internal policy.

A copy of WWE’s workplace relationship policy was just released. The policy prohibits employees from holding any supervisory role over someone with whom they have had or currently have a consensual relationship, especially focusing on executives like the CEO, President, CFO, and others.

WWE’s Updated Relationship Policy

POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics has now reported that WWE sent out a memo about workplace relationships. They obtained, and published a three-page copy of the policy.

In June 2023, WWE introduced a policy regarding sexual or romantic relationships in the workplace, following reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving former Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.

The policy states that an employee is prohibited from having any instructional, evaluative, or supervisory role over a person with whom they have had or currently have a consensual relationship. It includes specific guidelines concerning relationships with top executives such as WWE Board Members or members of the executive team, including the CEO, President, CFO, Chief Content Officer, Chief Legal Officer, or Chief Human Resources Officer.

Newly released WWE policy on workplace relationships. Good read here.

-H/T @POSTwrestling & @wrestlenomics pic.twitter.com/oCT8UOEgPz

— Aaron (@AaronVarble) March 26, 2024

Vince McMahon’s WWE Exit

Vince McMahon resigned from his position in WWE after the allegations in Janel Grant’s lawsuit went public. He was advised by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro to resign after Slim Jim pulled their sponsorship just before the 2024 Royal Rumble event. They returned to sponsor the show after Mr. McMahon stepped down.

The allegations in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon highlighted a culture that they certainly do not want to continue. TKO Holdings Group is not going to allow such behavior, as they have exhibited with Brock Lesnar’s continued absence from WWE television.

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

Vince McMahon resigned from WWE, and he hasn’t been mentioned on television since the bombshell allegations in Janel Grant’s lawsuit went public. Everyone had their own reaction to the situation, as they processed all of these alleged acts coming to light. 

Becky Lynch said that the Vince McMahon she knew was like a grandfather. The allegations in Janel Grant’s lawsuit makes it hard to connect those heinous things and the McMahon she knew.

The Man Speaks on The Chairman

Becky Lynch received her first big push, and became The Man, under Vince McMahon’s leadership. It was a huge shock for her to realize that the man responsible for the biggest boom in her career was allegedly leading such a terrible double life. 

While speaking to Richard Deitsch on the Sports Media Podcast, Becky Lynch answered a question about the allegations against Vince McMahon. She experienced a much different Vince McMahon, and it’s hard to connect the two.

“[They’re horrendous allegations, they’re horrendous, and it’s so hard to listen and reconcile with because you don’t know that person. The person that I’ve experienced was like a grandad. At times a very grumpy granddad, and one that you’re frustrated with. But one that was so supportive of me and my family and of my career, encouraging and understanding as well at times, and is also very responsible for one for the dream that I have, the fact that there is a WWE and then allowing me to live my dream, for meeting my husband, for my whole family, everything that I have. And then you hear these allegations and it’s hard to connect the two. In many ways they just feel like two different people. So trying to see them as one person, I don’t know, it’s very hard. It’s very difficult to reconcile.”

WrestleMANia 40

Becky Lynch is still on top of the WWE roster under Triple H’s creative vision. She won the 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber match, and she is set to battle Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Title at WrestleMania 40. 

Lynch also stated that she would like to open up the showcase of the immortals’ first night this year. We will have to see how they stack the show of shows this year. SEScoops will have more updates as they are made available. 

WWE is about to take over Philly for WrestleMania weekend. The WWE Hall of Fame will also be a high point for many fans, and we’re getting more information about the ceremony.

The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is set for April 5, 2024, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the night before WrestleMania XL. It will be live-streamed at 10 pm Eastern Time on Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network internationally, following WWE SmackDown. Inductees include Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express, Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson.

Who inductees a WWE Hall of Famer into the class is always an important decision. Now, it has been revealed that journalist Scott Spears will induct Thunderbolt Patterson.

Thunderbolt Patterson’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction

The Marion Star reports that Scott Spears was asked by Thunderbolt Patterson to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Following this news of Patterson’s induction, he shared his thoughts in an interview with Scott Spears on “Now With Scott Spears” on WGH Talk radio in Marion, Ohio.

While expressing his gratitude, Patterson stated, “I feel good. It’s something that I dreamed about, and if it had not been for the Lord, it would not have happened.” He also credited wrestling personalities Geraldo Brisco and Bruce Prichard, journalist Mike Mooneyham, and Spears for their contributions in keeping his legacy alive, leading to his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Spears spoke about how much of an honor it is for him when reacting to Thunderbolt Patterson asking him to do the honor of inducting him into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame. He also doesn’t take this honor lightly.

“This is such an honor for me. I have been friends with Thunderbolt for many years, and there is no one more deserving of this honor than him. For him to ask me to induct him is one of the great honors I have ever received, and I don’t take that lightly.”

Who Is Scott Spears

Spears, an award-winning journalist with the Associated Press, has interviewed notable figures including Dr. Maya Angelou, Bill Cosby, Phil Donahue, Betty White, Larry King, and five Ohio governors.

“Now With Scott Spears” can be heard weekdays 8:15-10 a.m. live at wwgh1071.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio app and searching “WGH Talk.” The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame will air on April 5 after SmackDown, one night prior to WrestleMania 40’s first night.

Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Tuesday, March 26. WWE held a huge episode of RAW this week in Chicago, and there is a lot to unpack, so let’s get right into it.

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 11

WWE:

– Liv Morgan The Hero: Liv Morgan is getting some attention after she saved AEW star CJ Perry’s birthday party from a fire.

– Fire The Man: Becky Lynch expressed the idea that she was legit worried that Vince McMahon would fire her in 2020 when she became pregnant.

– WrestleMami: WWE dropped a new Rhea Ripley t-shirt that looks very Undertaker-ish. It is also done up in the Judgment Day style, and we can imagine these will sell well. You may click here to see what they have to offer in the WWE Shop.

WrestleMAMI is here! Get this NEW T-shirt from Rhea Riley today! Available now at #WWEShop #WWE ?: https://t.co/xAyIFKpSkW pic.twitter.com/t5xuWkvQvF

— WWEShop.com (@WWEShop) March 26, 2024

– Paul Heyman Easter Egg: Eagle-eyed fans spotted Paul Heyman speaking to Drew McIntyre backstage during RAW this week. They could be seen in the background during a backstage segment.

Drew McIntyre and Paul Heyman in the background ?#WWERAW | Live on TNT Sports & discovery+ pic.twitter.com/XZNb18jKTG

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) March 26, 2024

– Nightmare Family Engaged: Cody Rhodes’ family was not happy about how The Rock made Cody bleed during RAW this week.

– Dominik Got Smashed: Becky Lynch really clocked Dominik Mysterio with a punch this week on RAW. The slow motion video is going viral, and you may check it out below.

my poor mexican king being assaulted for no reason ? how could you? ?#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/cy4hEBrHnV

— s e t h (@futurafreesky) March 26, 2024

WWE NXT (3/26) Card:

• Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin vs. Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa)
• Ilja Dragunov vs. Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo
• Shawn Spears vs. Dijak
• Thea Hail vs. Jazmyn Nyx
• Josh Briggs vs. Duke Hudson

AEW:

– Yuta Injured: Wheeler Yuta was pulled from a multiple man tag team match in CMLL, where he would have teamed with the rest of the BCC. His injury status is a bit worrying now.

– AEW Collision Move: Just a reminder for fans that AEW has moved Collision on April 6, so they don’t conflict with WrestleMania.

– Drew To AEW: Swerve Strickland commented how perfect Drew McIntyre would be in AEW. We will have to see how those chips fall.

– Mercedes’ First AEW Match: Mercedes Mone asked fans who they want to see her face first in AEW. There are a lot of possibilities for her.

Who should I fight first? @AEW #CEO pic.twitter.com/I03lo3NNSx

— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) March 25, 2024

– JR’s New Book: Jim Ross announced that his new book, “Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls,” co-written by Paul O’Brien, will be released on May 27.

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.

WrestleMania 40 is less than two weeks away, and they are putting things into overdrive. WWE RAW was in Chicago this week, and they closed out the show with an attention-grabbing segment.

The Rock and Cody Rhodes’ feud is heating up, and they amplified that during the March 25 episode of WWE RAW. This also included Cody Rhodes bending one of WWE’s longstanding rules about bleeding on television.

WWE doesn’t feature blood a lot anymore. The practice of blading is really a thing of the past. They made an exception this week, as Cody Rhodes bled to hype his feud with The Rock. This was quite a ruthless way to close out WWE RAW this week.

Brutal Ending For WWE RAW

The March 25 episode of WWE RAW ended in brutal fashion, as The Rock got physical with Cody Rhodes, but the Final Boss was the one who delivered all the punishment.

How it all began.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/scmukVdUr8

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

Cody Rhodes took a beatdown from The Rock backstage. Then things spilled out into the rainy Chicago night. This was also a bloody ordeal.

After The Rock beat Cody Rhodes down, pummeling him several times, the camera finally panned down to see Cody wearing a crimson mask. Then The Rock pulled out a weight belt that said “Mama Rhodes” on it. 

The Rock smeared Cody’s blood all over that weight belt, and it was a gruesome sight for WWE’s TV-PG programming. This is also a rarity to see blood on WWE television.

https://twitter.com/LuigiWrestling/status/1772458756460184038

How It Started

The Rock was not happy about how things ended during the opening segment with Cody Rhodes. He whispered something in Cody’s ear at the end of the segment, and fans didn’t hear what he had to say. It probably had something to do with this beatdown.

Many fans thought that The Rock said, “tonight I’m gonna make you bleed” to Cody at the beginning of the show. If that is the case, then he certainly fulfilled that promise.

After rewatching this way too many times, I believe the Rock said "Tonight, I'm gonna make you bleed" pic.twitter.com/aGEiO7rvgX

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 26, 2024

SEScoops will have even more on this story, and so much more. Please keep checking back for continued updates.

CM Punk injured his tricep during the Royal Rumble match, and that took him out of a WrestleMania 40 match. He will still be around for Mania, and he made that clear as he showed up for RAW in Chicago. 

The Second City Savior showed up on WWE RAW this week, and they pushed the limits. Punk made reference to Vince McMahon calling McIntyre the Chosen One years ago, and he even broke the TV-PG rules.

In the end, it was decided that CM Punk will be on commentary during Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre’s match at WrestleMania 40.

Punk Takes Over WWE RAW

CM Punk received a huge ovation as he made his entrance on RAW this week. His promo started off with a huge pop, and then he mentioned Pat McAfee’s show, and how he had Roman Reigns on as a guest. Punk said he didn’t listen to it, because he listens to The Experience and the Drive-Thru, which showed love to Jim Cornette’s two shows.

He mentioned how Roman Reigns was on Pat McAfee’s show recently, and he had some trash to talk about Punk. That is when Punk said that he has a feeling he will cross paths with the Tribal Chief soon.

Then, CM Punk directed his attention to Drew McIntyre, and the Scottish Warrior came out to make his presence known. He trash-talked Punk, saying that he prayed for his injury. 

These three DESPISE one another!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/wAqZnOanKn

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

While Drew McIntyre showed off his merchandise with CM Punk’s name on it, the Second City Savior said that he never had to put another man’s name on a t-shirt to sell it. Then McIntyre wondered why, as a straight edge guy, CM Punk spends all of his time in rehab.

Punk invited McIntyre into the ring, but he didn’t take him up on it. Drew said he was afraid that Punk had a weapon hidden in the ring. Punk laid down on the mat, and then McIntyre crossed his legs and sat on the announce table as they continued.’

"WHAT WAS HIS NAME" LMAOO#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/lG3k7D3Ef0

— s e t h (@futurafreesky) March 26, 2024

Drew McIntyre said he was the Chosen One. Then Punk asked who chose him, “go ahead, say his name!” Drew remained silent, and only smiled. That was, of course, a reference to Vince McMahon.

CM REF?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/bdc4eOc6Sm

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

Seth Rollins entered the situation next, and the Chicago fans sang his song in a big way. Then he got down to business to hype his WWE World Heavyweight Title match against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania XL.

Rollins asked fans if CM Punk should be on commentary during his match, as fans chanted “referee.” Rollins said that Punk’s injured arm is his “counting arm,” which caused Punk to get on the mat and count 1-2-3. Then Punk said, “to be fair I don’t think I could be objective with these two dip sh*ts.” McIntyre quickly replied, “PG, brother.”

In the end, CM Punk said that he will put on a headset and call CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40. This decision drew a very positive response from fans.

Another signature *mic drop* moment from @CMPunk on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/bdPutxHDZq

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

WWE’s Original WrestleMania 40 Plans

CM Punk was originally slated to face Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40. Cody Rhodes was always going to win the Royal Rumble, but an injury angle was going to take him out of action. 

The Rock was initially going to take on Roman Reigns in the main event, with Cody waiting until later to cash in his Rumble win. After Punk’s injury and the #WeWantCody reaction from his “Cody Crybabies,” WWE changed the WrestleMania 40 card to what we have today.

The Rock made his return to WWE during the Day 1 episode of RAW on January 1st. He gave Cody Rhodes credit later on, but the two are certainly not on the same page now.

WrestleMania 40 will go down on April 6 and 7. The Rock is slated to make his return to the ring in a tag team match. That was not the original plan for The Rock’s Mania match, and you can find details about how that drama to change the show of shows went down.

Cody Rhodes opened up WWE RAW’s March 25 episode in Chicago with a promo about his road to WrestleMania. Then The Rock joined him, but things did not develop into any kind of verbal warfare at all.

The Rock’s Silent Promo

Fans in Chicago were on fire for Cody Rhodes’ promo. He got everyone in the building to point at the WrestleMania sign, a sign of solidarity as he faces two nights of stiff competition in April.

Suddenly, The Rock’s music hit and The Final Boss emerged. The Windy City crowd popped again as the Hollywood juggernaut made his way to the way.

The American Nightmare kicked off #WWERaw by sharing his true feelings about @WWERomanReigns. pic.twitter.com/P2iQpS77d6

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

Fans were expecting a promo from The Rock, but he did not say a word. Instead, stood in the ring, silent, staring Cody Rhodes down. Neither of them had a microphone in their hands.

The two stood there for a couple of minutes, and several chants, including “CM Punk” broke out. Then, The Rock simply walked over to Cody, whispered something to him, and left.

What DID @TheRock whisper to @CodyRhodes tonight on #WWERaw? pic.twitter.com/ZUb1z3aotQ

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

Fans booed Dwayne Johnson as he left the ring, as they didn’t see any physical confrontation. They also didn’t get to hear him say a word in the microphone. Cody Rhodes was left in the ring, silent, looking perplexed, but still ready for a fight.

After the commercial break, The Rock was asked what he told Cody in the ring, and he said, “Go ask Cody Rhodes,” before walking off.

What DID @TheRock just say to @CodyRhodes?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/LOuugtDrEP

— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024

WrestleMania 40 Plans

Cody Rhodes and The Rock will finally have a chance to throw down during the first night of WrestleMania 40. They will be involved in a tag team match, where Cody and Seth Rollins will take on Rock and Roman Reigns.

The winner of that tag team match will determine the stipulation for the Undisputed Universal Title match the next night. As of this writing, The Rock is not announced for any more WWE appearances or matches after Mania.

SEScoops will have continued coverage of WWE’s road to WrestleMania 40. Please keep checking back for breaking headlines.

WWE has a lot of plans in motion, but they can’t all come to fruition. Sometimes, someone returning to the mix can change everything as well.

WWE discussed the idea of Kevin Owens facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32. The Undertaker instead confronted Shane McMahon in a Hell in a Cell match.

Kevin Owens vs The Undertaker Was Planned

The Undertaker battled Shane McMahon in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 32. That was quite a match, and it included a viral moment with Shane-O Mac falling from the side of the cage, but it wasn’t the original plan that they discussed for the show of shows that year.

Kevin Owens kicked off WrestleMania 32 by defending his WWE Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match against Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Sami Zayn, Sin Cara, and Stardust. Ryder won the title that night, and started a one-day reign as Champion.

Owens told Joe Baiamonte of WrestleSphere that there was a plan at a certain time that Undertaker was supposed to be his first-ever WrestleMania opponent. Then Shane McMahon returned and that set up a Mania match against the Phenom.

“I think things just shifted and that was the year that Shane McMahon returned, so obviously at the time, my standing in the company compared to Shane McMahon coming back after all those years, the thought was probably ‘Shane McMahon versus The Undertaker is a huge match. I know it was on the table and it was heavily discussed and it would have been amazing. My first WrestleMania, to be in there with The Undertaker, would have been sweet. It didn’t happen, but I’ve been in the ring with him. I was actually in the ring with him in the main event of a Madison Square Garden show, so I got to do that with him which was really cool,”

What Happened Next

The Undertaker and Kevin Owens never had their WrestleMania match. Then, Taker retired from in-ring action with a Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.

Kevin Owens is booked in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 40 for the United States Title. Logan Paul will have quite a challenge ahead of him as he defends his title against Owens and Randy Orton.

Shane McMahon hasn’t been seen in WWE since last year’s WrestleMania event. He was injured during a short match, which Snoop Dogg had to finish for him.

WWE has their eye on the NXT brand, and they have big plans brewing for two breakout stars, as Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams’ rivalry is finally come to a head.

NXT Stand & Deliver will go down on April 6, the afternoon prior to WrestleMania night 1. The night will include some of the biggest matches NXT has to offer, and one match has received a ton of attention that doesn’t even have a title involved.

WWE already has plans to call up Carmelo Hayes. There are also quite a few eyes on Trick Williams, and some are pulling for the two to bring their feud to the main roster. Right now, WWE has significant plans for NXT superstars Carmelo and Trick, and Shawn Michaels is heavily involved in crafting the storyline, indicating its importance within NXT.

Carmelo Hayes’ WWE Main Roster Plans

WWE has significant plans for two NXT superstars. Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams have been a duo for most of their time in NXT. Recently, Hayes turned on Trick, leading to a showdown between them at NXT Stand And Deliver during WrestleMania weekend.

Corey Brennan of Fightful Select was told that WWE has their eye on a main roster call-up for Carmelo Hayes this summer. He has been tapped for a call-up since before the Royal Rumble event.

Many have asked us about what the status of both men’s callups are. One source told Fightful Select that Carmelo has been set for his main roster callup since prior to the Royal Rumble and is expected to move up to the main roster fulltime in the summer.

It was also noted that WWE has paid attention to Trick Williams, and “officials took notice of the reaction Williams got in his surprise SmackDown appearance back in January.”

At this point, there have been pitches for the pair to continue their rivalry on the main roster after Stand And Deliver.

Trick vs Carmelo at Stand & Deliver

It was also reported that the current intention for Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes’ match at Stand And Deliver to close the show. While not yet confirmed, there’s a strong push from officials to give this intense storyline the main event spotlight.

Shawn Michaels has been heavily involved in Trick and Melo’s story. He has been instrumental in planning and shaping the storyline alongside Carmelo and Williams. HBK has been a huge fan of Carmelo for a while now.

SEScoops will have continued coverage of WWE NXT, and Stand & Deliver. Please keep checking back throughout the day for updates as they are made available. 

CM Punk is out of action as he recovers from a triceps injury. WWE is in Chicago for RAW this week, and Punk will be there. McIntyre will be there as well, and he isn’t letting go of their beef.

Drew McIntyre visited a spot in Chicago to take a little jab at the Second City Savior while he was there. Mindy’s Bakery provided Punk with the muffins he ate while he ranted about the Young Bucks and Colt Cabana just before Brawl Out went down. McIntyre doesn’t want Punk to forget about that.

Drew McIntyre’s Latest Troll At CM Punk

CM Punk went off during the 2022 AEW All Out media scrum. He was angry, bloody, and hungry. As he vented after the pay-per-view, he also ate some muffins from Mindy’s Bakery. That spot has become a very famous location for pro wrestling fans, and Drew McIntyre couldn’t resist.

WWE is in Chicago for RAW this week. Drew McIntyre will be there, and he will continue his road to WrestleMania. The Celtic Warrior couldn’t help but take a shot at CM Punk before the show.

McIntyre showed up at Mindy’s Bakery, with a CM Punk shirt on, and he was very happy to see the establishment first-hand. Sadly, they are closed on Monday and Tuesdays, so he didn’t get anything to eat.

CM Punk will be on RAW this week. He could bring a very unexpected element to the show. McIntyre will be watching that segment closely, and he will also be ready for Punk’s return from injury.

And I was really hungry ?? pic.twitter.com/JKrjiizoiI

— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) March 25, 2024

Drew McIntyre’s WWE Future

At last report, Drew McIntyre has not inked a new WWE contract. The former WWE Champion’s deal is set to run up after WrestleMania.

WWE is advertising McIntyre for events after his contract is set to expire. The fact that he is giving so much effort into trolling CM Punk is also a possible sign that he plans on sticking around.

McIntyre’s contract did have some time tacked onto it as an extension due to time he got off due to injury in 2023. SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, so please keep checking back throughout the day.

Philadelphia is going to be booming for WrestleMania. Celebs like Meek Mill may be around for the show of shows. You also never know who will make an appearance to take in the showcase of the immortals.

WWE is gearing up for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and there are a ton of potential appearances for the show. Former Philadelphia Eagles standout Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis Kelce may just show up. If Jason wants to train in the ring, The Miz is even down to help out.

The Kelce Brothers in WWE

Seth Rollins already extended an invitation for the Kelce brothers to attend WrestleMania 40. They might just take him up on that offer.

In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, The Miz was asked about the idea of the Kelce brothers’ potential venture into the pro wrestling world. 

“The way I look at is [as] more of a fan of the Kelces. I’ve played golf with Travis, and what an incredible human being. Even when we were golfing, I was like, ‘When are you coming to WWE? When are you coming to WrestleMania? Jason, I’ve never met him, but those are Cleveland guys, and that guy, he’s played for Philadelphia, it seems like a home run to me. But who knows? He’s retired. He might just want to relax and chill out. Or he’d like to come to Philadelphia for WrestleMania,”

The Miz Offers to Train Jason Kelce

The Miz expressed interest in training Jason Kelce to become a WWE Superstar, “Hell yeah. I’d train him into a superstar. As big of a superstar as he is in the NFL, we’ll make him as big of a superstar in WWE. He could be very dangerous in a WWE ring.” 

He highlighted Jason Kelce’s athleticism and charisma, suggesting he could excel in various aspects of WWE. Additionally, The Miz acknowledged Kelce’s versatility and suggested promising opportunities in WWE or other ventures.

The recently retired NFL center’s future endeavors remain uncertain, so he jus may take The Miz up on that offer.

WrestleMania 40 is coming up in less than two weeks, and fans are excited. As the roster, and a ton of fans, prepare to make their way to Philadelphia, the card is coming together. 

Becky Lynch won the 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber match, and she didn’t waste any time calling her shot for WrestleMania. The Man will battle Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Title at the showcase of the immortals.

WWE’s WrestleMania card is always stacked carefully, and many things are taken into consideration. Lynch has now called her shot, because she wants to go first during night one of the WrestleMania event.

Becky Lynch Calls Her WrestleMania 40 Shot

Lynch vs Ripley will be one of many marquee WrestleMania matches this year. However, the main event of both nights will likely go to Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’ Mania angle.

During an interview with ClutchPoints, Becky Lynch made it clear that she is not worried about the Mania main event this year. In fact, she would love to open the showcase of the immortals this year. 

Nah, man, I’m not worried about card order. I would love to open the show. I would love that. I’ve never opened WrestleMania before.

And to open this one, as big as it is in Philadelphia, I’m just putting that out there. It would be pretty cool because if it’s not the main event, I always want to be the opening spot — it’s always a great place on the card because people are so excited.

Women Represented at WrestleMania 40

Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch will be the big women’s match on the RAW brand. On the other side, Bayley will take on IYO Sky for the WWE Women’s Title. Bayley won the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match to get her spot.

As of this writing, the Kabuki Warriors have not been announced for a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title match. Asuka just returned to action after an injury scare, so that is a good sign it is still possible for that to happen.

SEScoops will have continued coverage of the road to WrestleMania 40. You can check out the updated card (so far) below.

WrestleMania 40 Card:

• The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins in a tag team match
• Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre in a singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship
• Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
• Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley in a singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship
• Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch in a singles match for the Women’s World Championship
• Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn in a 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. SmackDown tournament winners in a 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 in a United Stated Title Match

WWE fans saw CM Punk go out of action with an injury after the Royal Rumble, but he intends on being at WrestleMania 40, whether he’s invited or not. He plans on raising the bar during WWE RAW this week.

CM Punk will be on hand for the March 25 episode of WWE RAW in Chicago. He wants to leave a mark, and he wants to told Rhea Ripley’s recent stinkface activities. 

CM Punk Makes Bold Claim

Rhea Ripley’s stinkface antics have gone viral at this point. Shayna Baszler also drew attention to the spot by practically begging for The Nightmare to execute Rikishi’s signature move on her.

CM Punk is out of action with a triceps injury, but he’s been paying attention. The Second City Savior posted on his Instagram story to make it clear that he’s seen what Ripley has been doing at WWE live event, and he intends on outdoing her.

Punk also included a photo of himself face-to-face with Cody Rhodes. The story also had a soundtrack of “Like A Parasite” by The Queers.

I see what Rhea Ripley has been doing on house shows and I’m prepared to raise the bar. See you tomorrow Chicago!

CM Punk is about to wild out on #WWERAW tonight. pic.twitter.com/rKj8OFgcUz

— Aaron (@AaronVarble) March 25, 2024

On another note, CM Punk said that he’s also ready to step in the ring with Rhea Ripley. WWE has a ban on intergender matches in place, but that contest would bring a lot of eyes to it.

CM Punk’s WrestleMania 40 Story

WWE RAW will be in Chicago this week, and CM Punk won’t miss it. It is unclear what he will do at this point, because he is not involved in any WrestleMania match at this time. He may reply to Drew McIntyre’s barrage of attacks that he’s been shoveling Punk’s direction since his injury hiatus started. 

CM Punk was originally slated to face Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40. Cody Rhodes was always going to win the Royal Rumble, but an injury angle was going to take him out of action. The Rock was initially going to take on Roman Reigns in the main event, with Cody waiting until later to cash in his Rumble win. After Punk’s injury and the #WeWantCody reaction from his “Cody Crybabies,” WWE changed the WrestleMania 40 card to what we have today.

CM Punk’s WrestleMania Plans

Punk said that he will be at WrestleMania 40, whether he’s invited or not. He has not been announced for any match or segment during the two-night extravaganza at this time. He will make an appearance during WWE World, Fanatics’ first-ever WWE event.

CM Punk also showed off some gear on Instagram recently that he may use to surprise fans at WrestleMania. You may find that post below.

Punk posted this on his IG story YOOOO pic.twitter.com/4xJ3XBTA9K

— Roman Reigns SZN ? (@reigns_era) March 23, 2024

Cameron Grimes is a fan of rap music, and he had a burning question for Drake. With the recent beef between Future and Kendrick Lamar heating up, there are a lot of questions to be asked.

During a recent concert, Grimes had a chance to shout some questions in Drake’s direction. Sadly, the atmosphere of the live concert did not allow for Drizzy to hear what he was being asked.

Grimes Wants Answers

Drake just ran two shows in Sunrise, Florida on March 23 and 24. Cameron Grimes was likely’s at one of those shows, and he had a question for Drizzy. 

As soon as the former Degrassi star got on stage, the former NXT North American Champion launched into journalism mode as he shouted at the stage.

“Drake, I just want to know what the beef is between you and Future and Kendrick. Drake, let me know what’s going on between you guys, okay?”

Drake did not hear Cameron Grimes’ questions, so there was no immediate answer. Perhaps fans will hear the whole story eventually, but Grimes did his best to get to the bottom of things. 

The first to report it.

Here it is the Drake, Future, Kendrick beef first reported by CG.ent. brought to you by the Moon. pic.twitter.com/E6wWhxTGQV

— Trevor Lee (@TrevorLeePro) March 24, 2024

Drake, Future, and Kendrick Lamar Backstory

Many fans believe that Future criticized Drake on a new song. Future and Metro Boomin released their joint album “We Don’t Trust You,” which included the controversial track. There’s speculation among fans about a brewing feud between Future, Kendrick and Drake. Kendrick gave Drake and J. Cole a piece of his mind on “Like That.”

In the new drop, Future raps in the intro to the title track, “Fake written all over you/Hate written all over you,”

Kendrick rapped in a feature, “Your best work is a light pack / N***a, Prince outlived Mike Jack / N***a, bum, ‘fore all your dogs get buried / That’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary.” He also spit: “Yeah get up with me, f*ck sneak dissing / ‘First Person Shooter,’ I hope they came with three switches. Motherf*ck the big three, n***a, it’s just big me.”

Future’s aggressive context did not come out of nowhere. Drake mentioned an issue with Future involving a woman on For All The Dogs. There have been a few sneak disses in this ongoing beef.