WWE wanted to give their NXT brand a break for the rest of the year, and they are doing just that. That meant that Wednesday, December 13th needed to include some extra tapings. Now we have the spoilers.

WWE taped two episodes of NXT from the Performance Center on Wednesday night. The episodes will see a few notable matches in the NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament as well. 

The main event match for the first night also includes a very interesting injury angle, but we were told that it is 100% a part of the show. That being said, you may check out the card for the December 19th NXT episode below.

WWE NXT September 19th Non-Spoiler Card:

• Fallon Henley vs Tiffany Stratton

• Ilja Dragunov Promo

• Lexis King vs Dion Lennox – NXT Breakout Tournament

• Izzi Dame and Kiana James vs Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail

• Dragon Lee vs Charlie Dempsey and Joe Coffey – NXT North American Title 

• Tavion Heights vs Luca Crusifino – NXT Breakout Tournament

• Nikkita Lyons vs Tatum Paxley

• Gallus (Wolfgang and Mark Coffey) vs Hank Walker and Tank Ledger

• Ilja Dragunov vs Ridge Holland

The December 19th episode of WWE NXT will include some interesting angles and matches. The full spoilers may be found below, thanks to F4WOnline.

WWE NXT September 19th Spoilers:

• Fallon Henley defeated Tiffany Stratton. After the match, Stratton attacked Henley as they fought to the back, with Stratton dumping contents of a trash can on Henley.
• Ilja Dragunov came out for a promo on what he accomplished in 2023 and what he planned to do for 2024. Ridge Holland came out and told Dragunov that he wasn’t looking for a match now, but wants to win some matches in order to get a shot at Dragunov. In response, Dragunov said they didn’t have to wait and can do the match tonight.
• Trick Williams confronted Dragunov backstage and wanted to know why he’s giving Holland a match. Dragunov told Williams that he is the challenger at New Year’s Evil, and the champion picks his matches.
• Lexis King defeated Dion Lennox in a Men’s Breakout Tournament first round match. After the match, Trey Bearhill came out but King escaped.
• Izzi Dame and Kiana James defeated Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail. Hail was pinned by Dame after Hail had James in the kimura, but James wasn’t the legal person in the match. Riley Osborne was in the crowd watching the match.
• Roxanne Perez was giving her thoughts on the previous tag team match when Arianna Grace responded to Perez’s comments. Perez ended up slapping Grace.
• Dragon Lee defeated Charlie Dempsey and Joe Coffey in a three-way match to retain the North American Championship. Before the match started, Gallus came out and Coffey added himself to the match. The rest of Gallus were sent to the back during the match. Lee got the pin on Dempsey. After the match, the No Quarter Catch Crew attacked Lee but Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro made the save.
• There was a Trick Williams/Carmelo Hayes segment in the locker room.
• Cora Jade in a backstage segment took back her locker, which now belongs to Karmen Petrovic. Jade ended up throwing the contents of Petrovic’s locker out. Petrovic then came into the locker room and asked what happened, with Gigi Dolin telling Petrovic that Jade did it.
• In a Men’s Breakout Tournament first round match, Tavion Heights defeated Luca Crusifino.
• Nikkita Lyons defeated Tatum Paxley
• Hank Walker and Tank Ledger talked about their upcoming match against Gallus.
• Gallus (Wolfgang and Mark Coffey) defeated Hank Walker and Tank Ledger
• Ilja Dragunov and Ridge Holland went to a no contest after Dragunov was injured. Holland had Dragunov in a front face lock and lifted him up, then dropped Dragunov on his head. Dragunov was put in a neck brace and was stretchered out, with Holland showing concern.

The NXT brand was very busy on Wednesday night. They taped two episodes, and the second will air on the day after Christmas. You may find the non-spoiler card below for that episode.

WWE NXT September 26th Non-Spoiler Card:

• Lucien Price and Bronco Nima vs Duke Hudson and Andre Chase

• Noam Dar vs Josh Briggs – Heritage Cup Match

• Cora Jade vs Karmen Petrovic

• Bron Breakker vs Nathan Frazer

• Joe Gacy vs Joe Coffey

• Riley Osborne vs Lexis King – NXT Breakout Tournament

• Oba Femi defeated Tavion Heights – NXT Breakout Tournament

• Eddy Thorpe vs Dijak – NXT Underground Match

We will have to see how it all pans out when the show airs on the day after Christmas, but you may find the spoilers below.

WWE NXT December 26th Spoilers:

• Lucien Price and Bronco Nima defeated Duke Hudson and Andre Chase in an All or Nothing match. The end of the match had Hudson be in control of the match. He tagged in Chase, who was quickly pinned. Tony D’Angelo and Stacks were looking on the balcony overlooking the ring.
• Noam Dar defeated Josh Briggs to keep the Heritage Cup. Briggs was disqualified in the fourth round after attacking Dar with a spit bucket. Lash Legend had hit Briggs with the bucket shortly before he used it.
• Cora Jade defeated Karmen Petrovic. Jade won the match with a future shock DDT.
• Bron Breakker defeated Nathan Frazer
• Joe Gacy defeated Joe Coffey. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger came out to prevent Mark Coffey and Wolfgang from interfering.
• Riley Osborne defeated Lexis King in a Men’s Breakout Tournament semifinal match. Trey Bearhill distracted King from the aisle. Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne were in the Chase U student section during the match.
• Oba Femi defeated Tavion Heights in a Men’s Breakout Tournament semifinal match. Femi will face Osborne in the finals.
• Eddy Thorpe defeated Dijak in a NXT Underground match after the referee counted to ten after Thorpe gave Dijak a DDT through the announce table.

We will have to see how NXT presents the next two weeks of action, but they have already recorded it. Fans also have some notable moments ahead of them on their way to Christmas.

We will keep an eye on this story, and many more at SE Scoops. Keep checking back for further updates. 

CM Punk recently spent time at the WWE Performance Center, receiving positive feedback. We previously reported that Punk was “holding court” at the WWE Performance Center. It appears that he really likes the setup, and he has his eye on a much bigger eventual opportunity in Orlando. 

CM Punk’s appearance on NXT Deadline alongside Shawn Michaels was followed by an unanticipated visit to the Performance Center in Orlando after his participation in WWE Raw. 

Despite not being scheduled for the show, Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that CM Punk willingly engaged backstage, offering assistance, interacting with talent in the lounge, and providing feedback on matches. It was also reported that Punk moved around various areas, including gorilla and the tech crew’s vicinity.

Everyone that we’ve spoken to at the WWE Performance Center say that Punk has been a pleasure to deal with so far, and there was a lot of excitement around Punk being there. 

Shawn Michaels had openly welcomed CM Punk to WWE, particularly to NXT, even before formal discussions took place. Sources close to Punk suggest he valued Michaels’ endorsement. According to WWE insiders, Punk is always welcome at the WWE Performance Center at his convenience.

The report from Fightful Select also noted that WrestlePurists’ Ibou, who is connected to sources close to CM Punk, revealed that Punk’s long-term aspiration is to eventually take over NXT leadership from the 58-year-old Shawn Michaels. However, WWE officials assert that such a transition is distant, with no current plans for Michaels to conclude his tenure in NXT. 

Ibou also mentioned CM Punk’s interest in observing TV production, reminiscent of his practices in OVW, where he often sought Paul Heyman’s insights.

In recent days, CM Punk has been photographed with numerous NXT talents, creating a buzz within the wrestling community. Obviously, he feels right at home at the WWE Performance Center. 

CM Punk is hard at work at the PC ? pic.twitter.com/VS2VAEJ19J

— Ibou (@BackupHangman) December 13, 2023

We can only imagine what the WWE Performance Center will be like if CM Punk takes a big leadership role. If anything, he certainly seems to be fitting in, and looking toward the future within the company.

I ain’t seen a single backstage pic with any dudes bruh ? pic.twitter.com/Nh16nhYKYn

— Ibou (@BackupHangman) December 13, 2023

CM Punk’s return to WWE shocked everyone, including Ryback. The Big Guy even proclaimed that he would retire from pro wrestling if Punk actually returned to WWE. That happened, but Ryback quickly took back that wager.

It appears that the legend of Ryback’s bet against CM Punk’s career is catching up to him. Now, the former Intercontinental Champion can’t even get something to eat without someone hounding him about this broken online promise.

Ryback’s Taco Bell Incident

Ryback shared on his YouTube channel, Ryback TV, a recent story about an incident at a Taco Bell. He explained his attempt to acquire food, but the situation soured when the employee, aware of his bet against CM Punk, wanted to do some trolling instead.

“I just had a horrible interaction with a Taco Bell employee. Probably the first real bad interaction I had with somebody, possibly ever. To order the food I got to the window. A woman took the order. This kid, I give him my card, and he’s literally into my car. Like not all the way into my window but like just staring at me. Like I give him my card and I go to grab my phone, I turn around and he’s just right in my face. He goes, ‘Big guy?’ I go, ‘Yeah.’ He says, ‘Probably live in Vegas,’ I go, ‘Yeah.’ He says, ‘You’re not retiring?’ I just look at him and I go, ‘What?’”

Ryback quickly realized that his little online wager about CM Punk’s WWE return followed him to this Taco Bell visit. The Big Guy said that this fan then demanded a photograph, which he didn’t get.

“He says ‘CM Punk’ and he has a little smirk on his face. He’s just trying to be a smartass and I go, ‘Alright, give me my food.’ He says, ‘Give me a picture,’ and I go, ‘No, give me my food.’ And this kid starts getting an attitude like ‘Oh, you’re mean’ and some other sh*t, and I just go off. Then this other chick comes and I tell her, ‘Get this f**king piece of sh*t away from me.’ Doesn’t even say, ‘Please can I have a picture?’ He just says, ‘Give me a picture.’”

CM Punk’s return was a huge secret, with only Triple H and Nick Khan really knowing before the world found out. WWE’s creative team didn’t even know Punk was returning, and those Superstars in the WarGames match were only informed right before they went out. Obviously, Ryback wasn’t smartened up before he bet his career.

Ryback is still waiting for a green light from his doctor, and he’s selling his Feed Me More Nutrition line while he’s at it. You can find out more about Ryback’s supplements by clicking here.

We will have more coverage of CM Punk, and any bets made about him, here at SE Scoops. 

WWE saw the return of CM Punk after so many were so certain that it wouldn’t happen. The Second City Savior jumped right into the new WWE culture, and it seems that he might dig the Performance Center setup in Orlando.

WWE boasts an Orlando facility for training Superstars, and it is full of talent trying to hone their skills. You never know who will stop by that facility, as The Undertaker, and others, have paid the building a visit in the past.

After being part of the NXT tapings last night, and NXT Deadline on Saturday, CM Punk stuck around in Orlando. Today, he revisited the Performance Center, engaging in training and discussions with talent.

PW Insider reported that CM Punk was around on December 13th at the WWE Performance Center, and he was speaking with talent. It seems that he may have had quite a gathering around him, with so many people wanting to hear what he had to say.

CM Punk is back at the WWE Performance Center today, training and holding court with NXT talents,

A lot of talent were reportedly excited about CM Punk being around the Performance Center today. Now, it seems that CM Punk may become a familiar face around WWE’s extravagant Orlando training facility.

While he was backstage at NXT, CM Punk did not make an appearance on the show. As NXT tapes next week’s show at the Performance Center tonight, the possibility is still out there.

CM Punk’s WWE return has been one surprise after another. Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more on whatever he has planned next.

Mick Foley gave his all for fans’ entertainment, losing teeth and an ear in the process. Right now, he is doing his best post-WWE, but the gleam of hope that he will return still lingers in the air.

WWE’s yearly Royal Rumble event stands out as one that usually includes excitement and numerous surprises. Despite WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley surprising fans with some post-retirement appearances, it seems Foley won’t feature in the 2024 Royal Rumble PPV.

During WWE The Bump on December 12th, 2023, Mick Foley was asked about the possibility that he might grace Tropicana Field for the 2024 Royal Rumble event. Mrs. Foley’s Baby Boy was quick to shut down any hope that fans will see him mix it up on January 27th.

“On Royal Rumble, people get together and celebrate. It really makes people happy. So I’ll be tuned in, and maybe I’ll be…no, here’s the thing; I would have to lose 70 pounds just to be in terrible shape, so I am not going to be there.”

Mick Foley’s Royal Rumble History

Mick Foley’s last official WWE match was in 2012 as part of the 30-Man Royal Rumble match, which Sheamus won. So, he’s obviously not foreign to the idea of a Royal Rumble surprise. Still, Foley will sit this one out.

Mick Foley made history in 1998 by entering the Royal Rumble as three different characters. Those days are in the past, but he certainly appreciates the fact that fans would love to see him wrestle again.

We will have to see when Mick Foley shows up on WWE television again. You can never say never, but it appears that he is satisfied with how things have turned out for him at this point. You can check out The Bump below. 

Mick Foley is very busy on the road as a stand-up comedian. You may check out more information about his upcoming dates here, ones which Dolph Ziggler has been appearing at as an opening act.

WWE is a well-oiled machine, and there is a method to whatever they’re doing backstage. A recent report has also sparked a new discussion about segments that lack a producer on the rundown sheet. 

Why Some WWE Segments Don’t Have Producers

Yesterday, I exclusively reported the reason why WWE doesn’t list producers on certain segments. There is a very good reason why producers aren’t assigned to segments, but that doesn’t mean there is no script in play.

As I reported yesterday, I was told by sources within WWE that producers will sit on a headset backstage and call the segment, making sure that they accomplish their goal. When a promo is listed with no producer, that only means that there is no physicality needed for the segment. 

Whether the physicality is moving from one point to another to hit a mark, or actually taking a bump, they need a producer for those segments. WWE doesn’t assign a producer for segments where there are no specific physical points to hit.

Former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz fired off on X, replying to another story about CM Punk and Seth Rollins’ 12/11 RAW segment not having a producer. In the midst of this post, Gewirtz confirmed my previous exclusive report. 

This is so stupid. When there’s no physicality, there’s no producer assigned to segment. Been that way forever. Doesn’t mean there’s not a writer working with talent. The bigger question: why is anyone within the company sharing scripts/rundowns with anyone outside the company?

CM Punk and Seth Rollins did not need a producer for their segment on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW. Their rivalry is still heating up in  WWE, so odds are they will get physical eventually, so producers will be needed down the line.

WWE has a lot of reasons why they coordinate things the way they do backstage. Producers are great additions to the team, but they are not needed in every single situation.

This is so stupid. When there’s no physicality, there’s no producer assigned to segment. Been that way forever. Doesn’t mean there’s not a writer working with talent. The bigger question: why is anyone within the company sharing scripts/rundowns with anyone outside the company? https://t.co/tuhqVChre7

— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) December 13, 2023

Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera’s relationship captured the attention of pro wrestling fans, and those people who have also followed Cabrera’s career for years. The two met, thanks to Cabrera’s friendship with The Miz, and they have been inseparable ever since. Now, after celebrating the birth of their daughter Hendrix Rogue, the happy new parents are getting out in public.

Hendrix Rogue Cabrera arrived on November 27th, the same day that Jimi Hendrix also celebrated his own birthday, only 81 years later. This was a happy coincidence, because Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera already had their daughter’s name locked down.

Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera spotted in public

Footage circulating online shows Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera at a basketball game, marking Bliss’s first public appearance since giving birth to her daughter. She appeared to be enjoying herself at the game.

The couple were all smiles, and seemingly happy to be out of the house. It doesn’t appear that they had their little one with them, so this may have been their first outing without little Hendrix.

The two were spotted at the Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers game. The two were even featured on the kiss cam, and they indulged the crowd with a kiss for good measure.

We will have to see when Alexa Bliss is able to make a return to WWE. At this point, she is obviously enjoying her life, but she is still under contract with WWE. That contract was also likely frozen due to her maternity leave.

Ryan Cabrera and Alexa Bliss were on the kiss cam during the Cavaliers vs Magic game ? pic.twitter.com/8c5CRvhceF

— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) December 12, 2023

You may check out a video of Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera at the NBA game below. For more updates, keep checking back with SE Scoops. 

Dave Bautista’s career in Hollywood is still going strong, and now fans have a new look at one of his upcoming films. “Dune: Part Two” is set to make a lot of noise in the box office, but many pro wrestling fans will buy their tickets just to see The Animal.

A new trailer for the film “Dune: Part Two” has been released, featuring former WWE Champion Batista. The former Evolution member portrays Glossu Rabban, the nephew of Baron Harkonnen, in this thriller sequel based on the classic 1965 novel by Frank Herbert.

About Dune: Part Two

The film was written by Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts and produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Patrick McCormick, Denis Villeneuve, and Tanya Lapointe.
The first movie achieved a box office revenue of $402 million.

Returning to their roles from the first movie are Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Stellan Skarsgård, and Jason Momoa. Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux have joined the cast for the second film.

Directed by Villeneuve, the film’s synopsis explains that this film is about seeking revenge. The plot will be much more complicated than that, as the fate of the universe is at stake.

“Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Faced with a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”

Batista’s film career has been an impressive one since leaving WWE. He still has not picked up a Hall of Fame ring, as his induction was shut down by the pandemic, but you have to know that honor will come eventually for him.

You may check out the trailer for “Dune: Part Two” below. We will have more updates at SE Scoops as they are made available.

Logan Paul knows how to draw attention to himself, and that hasn’t changed over the years. The Maverick is also involved in more than WWE, but one recent non-pro wrestling related event still got physical. 

In addition to his wrestling endeavors, Logan Paul is a business partner with KSI, and together they co-founded the PRIME energy drink. They organize promotional events on a regular basis to boost the drink’s visibility and brand awareness. A recent event occurred in Mexico City, Mexico, and that is where our story takes place today.

What happened with Logan Paul at the Prime Event

At the promotional event in Mexiso, KSI executed an Attitude Adjustment on Logan Paul, sending him through a table. This went down amidst loud cheers from the fans. After that went down, PRIME’s latest signee, Samy Rivera, who is a popular Twitch streamer, pinned Logan Paul. 

Logan Paul did not have his United States Title on the line at that event, because it wasn’t a WWE function. Still, it’s notable that the champion took this pinfall.

What’s next for Logan Paul in WWE

Logan Paul has already been confirmed for a major Premium Live Event next year. Before that, he will defend his United States Championship against the winner of the United States Title tournament, leaving uncertainty regarding his upcoming title defense opponent.

We will have to see who gets their hands on Logan Paul next in WWE, but there are certainly a lot of fans who can’t wait to see what he does next. You can check out the clip from that Prime event below.

The moment KSI threw logan Paul on the table ? pic.twitter.com/nBnNkmGurw

— KSI NEWS (@ksinews_) December 10, 2023

WWE’s NXT brand is a place where Superstars of tomorrow and do their thing and introduce themselves to the world. Now, one faction from WWE’s third brand has a brand-new name.

During the December 12th edition of NXT, there were notable moments and in-ring action. Fans saw the build for New Year’s Evil begin, and the closing segment was filled with tension as Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams continued their story. Another segment saw a stable solidify their status in the company.

The new NXT Stable name

After a year together on NXT television, the group consisting of Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne, and Damon Kemp finally has a name. This information occurred during the match previews for the next week’s show.

They are now known as ‘The No Quarter Catch Crew.’ Next week on NXT, Dragon Lee will defend the NXT North American Title against once member of the stable.

That stable’s story started with Drew Gulak’s arrival in NXT in early 2023, initially forming a tag team with Charlie Dempsey. Over time, the faction expanded its roster to include Damon Kemp and eventually Myles Borne.

Now, Dragon Lee is set to defend his North American Championship against a member of The No Quarter Catch Crew next week, though the challenger was not announced. It will be interesting to see how WWE books this situation in the weeks to come, but at least that stable has a name now.

We will keep our eye on this story to see if there are more developments here at SE Scoops. WWE has a lot going on, and the NXT brand’s momentum will carry into the new year with a new stable in their ranks.

Jade Cargill is preparing for a huge boost of momentum for her career, because her long-awaited WWE debut is still on the horizon. As the hype surrounds Cargill’s eventual dive into WWE’s stories, she is grieving a great loss today, because he mother sadly passed away.

Jade Cargill’s recent social media inactivity raised questions among fans, prompting curiosity about the reason. Cargill posted to update fans today, and she had heartbreaking news to deliver.

While taking to her Instagram, Jade Cargill shared the news of her mother’s passing yesterday after a prolonged battle with cancer. She posted a photo holding her mother’s hand in the hospital, followed by an old picture of her mother in the next slide.

”You put up a good fight mom. But God has bigger plans for you. I’m so proud of you. Our last mother ??. I know grandma and great grandma was there waiting, elated to bring you in. It’s never goodbye, it’s see you later. YOU taught me that.

Yesterday my mother lost in the battle with cancer. I will never question what God has in store for us, I am thankful God gave us such an outstanding, loving mother…I’ll see you later 

This is tragic news, and so sad to hear. Jade Cargill’s mother may not be able to see her daughter mix it up in a WWE ring, but she had to know that the former TBS Champion has great things destined for her.

Jade Cargill made a jump to WWE, betting on herself in a big way, as Tony Khan even offered her more money than she asked for to stay with AEW. Now, before Cargill makes her big in-ring debut for WWE, she has a big loss to cope with. 

Our thoughts go out to Jade Cargill, and her entire family, from everyone here at SE Scoops. You may find Cargill’s post below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/p:C0wpdLFLcMI

WWE RAW included a couple notable moments for CM Punk. Not only did he sign with the RAW brand, but he also declared his entry in the 2024 Royal Rumble match.

Sean Ross Sapp noted in a portions update on Fightful Select that CM Punk and Seth Rollins’ segment on WWE RAW was a bit special. They did not have any producer listed on the rundown sheet.

CM Punk and Seth Rollins’ promo did not have a producer listed.

Exclusive Insights on WWE Segments With No Producer

WWE segments will usually have a producer listed, whether it is a match or a promo. On rare occasions, promos are not listed with a producer’s name, because they are not needed.

I was told by sources within WWE that producers will sit on a headset backstage and call the segment, making sure that they accomplish their goal. When a promo is listed with no producer, that only means that there is no physicality needed for the segment.

Whether the physicality is moving from one point to another to hit a mark, or actually taking a bump, they need a producer for those segments. WWE doesn’t assign a producer for segments where there are no specific physical points to hit.

They actually did a lot in that contract signing segment on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW, one that included CM Punk’s showdown with Seth Rollins. It is a surprise that they didn’t have a producer listed, but they also had a seasoned producer, in Adam Pearce, in the thick of that segment.

WWE Superstars aren’t going out on live television without a net or lines prepared if they don’t have a producer listed for a segment. It only means that there were no specific things that they needed to do other than talk.

What’s next for CM Punk and Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins and CM Punk are likely to throw down in the future. It looks like CM Punk is determined to win the 2024 Royal Rumble match to get that spot if he has to. It will be interesting to see how CM Punk’s return changes WWE’s plan for WrestleMania.

Keep checking back with SE Scoops as we continue monitoring the upcoming road to WrestleMania. A lot of big things are likely to happen as they set the stage for the 40th showcase of the immortals.

Sami Zayn has given his all to advance his career in pro wrestling. Now, he is out of action for a while, but he requested that time off. That being said, his injury may be legit.

WWE will be missing Sami Zayn due to an injury sustained in a brutal attack by Drew McIntyre. The incident occurred during the December 4th episode of WWE RAW, leading to an injury for Sami Zayn, one that many believed was kayfabe.

This information was disclosed on commentary during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW, revealing that Sami Zayn is dealing with a “partially torn meniscus.”

What’s going on with Sami Zayn?

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that Sami Zayn’s partially torn meniscus injury may be legit. He also noted once again that Zayn requested this time off.

A partially torn meniscus isn’t a terribly bad injury. Healing could take between four and eight weeks. However, the time depends on the severity and position of the tear. Of course, a WWE Superstar like Sami Zayn may need to take a bit more time.

We will have to see if Sami Zayn can make a return by January 27th’s Royal Rumble event. At this point, anything seems to be on the table. He certainly has some payback coming for Drew McIntyre.

We will have coverage of WWE, and Sami Zayn’s eventual return, right here at SE Scoops. Keep checking back for more updates as they are made known.

Brock Lesnar has won several accolades throughout his career. He took over WWE, NJPW and the UFC. That being said, he never reached the Olympics. His daughter, Mya Lesnar, may just be able to bring home a gold medal for her family.

Who is Brock Lesnar’s Daughter, Mya Lesnar?

Mya Lesnar is following her father Brock Lesnar’s athletic path. She decided pursued a career in shot put as part of the Colorado State team.

During a recent episode of the Pat McAfee Show, the former SmackDown announcer provided an interesting bit of information about Mya Lesnar. He said that sources have said that she is in line to represent the USA in the Olympics. 

“Sources have told me that Mya Lesnar is now 224 lbs of all muscle, ready to throw a rock for the United States of America when her time comes, and beat the hell out of everybody else.”

What’s next for Brock Lesnar’s Daughter, Mya Lesnar?

Mya Lesnar is very active on social media, as she shows off her physical accomplishments. She recently dropped a very impressive video where she showed off a new school record in shot put.

A new PR and a new school record!! Happy with a strong start to my season

Additionally, Mya Lesnar secured a commendable third place in the shot put at both the indoor and outdoor conference championships.

While her father, Brock Lesnar, has been absent from WWE television since his loss to Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam, there is anticipation of his return next month as the build-up to the Royal Rumble begins. The 2024 Royal Rumble event could include some big surprises, and WWE may also have a dream match in Lesnar’s future.

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WWE is experiencing a booming period in their company’s history right now. It’s no new occurrence to see that they have broken another record after a big event. They are also setting a very high bar for the 2024 Royal Rumble event in Tropicana Field on January 27th.

In preparation for their next Premium Live Event, WWE is launching a concentrated effort to ignite interest. Fans are anticipating one of the company’s Big Four Premium Live Events, especially after CM Punk announced that he will be in the big over-the-top-rope match.

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed the Royal Rumble’s ticket sales, noting their impressive performance and projecting a gate of close to $8 million. He added that the company aims to establish a record for the largest paid attendance or the second-largest for the Royal Rumble.

”Royal Rumble is doing great in ticket sales, I don’t know the number but they are projecting a gate of close to $8 million. I think they’re looking for the largest paid attendance or second largest, you know the Alamodome one year ago. They’re looking at 50,000 people for this one. It’s gonna have to be 50,000 sold now, but that’s what they’re hoping for, especially with the announcement of Punk in the match.”

WWE established the largest attendance record for the Royal Rumble last year at the Alamodome, with 51,338 people present. With all of the hype they’re putting toward this show, it stands to reason that they will break a new record in 2024.

The WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is scheduled for January 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The event is generating significant anticipation, with big ticket sales already recorded more than a month before the show.

We will have to see how many fans WWE can pack into Tropicana Field. The company knows that venue well, as it played host to a ThunderDome setup during the pandemic. Of course, those events had zero live fans in attendance, meaning that this stop by Tropicana Field will mean so much more.

We will have complete coverage of the Royal Rumble, and everything leading up to the big event over the next month, here at SE Scoops. 

WWE carefully crafts their storylines, often over several months, especially when titles are a part of the situation. That being said, they appear to have dropped a major storyline for some reason, but the company may have a very good reason for doing so.

Chad Gable and Gunther have faced off a few times this year, with Gable handing Gunther his first loss on the main roster via count-out back in August. They followed up with that a couple of times, and Gable made a big promise to beat The Ring General for his child, but now GUNTHER has moved on to The Miz once again.

WWE hasn’t revisited the Gable and Gunther feud. Now, GUNTHER has promised an Intercontinental Title match to The Miz, and if The A-Lister loses, he can’t challenge for GUNTHER’s belt again. The company may have much bigger things in mind for GUNTHER.

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed Chad Gable and Gunther’s feud, stating that the company has dropped the angle entirely. Meltzer then suggested that Gunther might eventually lose the Intercontinental Title to someone like Julius Creed. That being said, there is a feeling that a Brock Lesnar dream match may be in the pipeline.

You know Chad Gable did that big promo, guy was going to win it for his daughter. They completely dropped that, they’re not even in that direction anymore. I don’t think it’s him because there’s no follow up. 

They won’t do it, but a guy who could actually, because of the tag team thing because they keep tag team separate. I like Julius Creed beating Gunther in a fluke situation and then Gunther going up and challenging Rollins.

What could happen next year is Gunther vs Brock Lesnar. Because he’s now over enough, to me that’s a WrestleMania match. I suppose he could just be champion till then and Lesnar wins the Intercontinental. But, Lesnar doesn’t work enough to do that and I don’t see Lesnar losing to Gunther. But I could see Gunther being cheated out of the belt and not lose face.”

Gunther defended his title against Chad Gable again in September in a match that many enjoyed in a lot of ways. Although Gable came close, Gunther rallied, utilizing a lethal combination of moves to defeat Gable, shattering his dreams and even making Gable’s daughter cry. Now, we will have to see what’s next for Chad Gable, but it appears that he won’t be thanking WWE for an IC Title shot any time soon.

What’s next for GUNTHER in WWE

The Miz has a big task ahead of him as well, as he faces GUNTHER once again. We will have to see if the A-Lister has what it takes to win that match, because GUNTHER has proven to be a virtually unbeatable opponent.

Chad Gable is still leading the Alpha Academy, and they’re a fan-favorite team. Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more of their antics in WWE, and whatever Triple H has booked for everyone involved.

CM Punk has been back in WWE since Survivor Series last month, and it’s been quite a ride since then. He has maintained momentum with frequent appearances across all WWE shows in recent weeks. While a significant part of RAW this week, he did not close out the show, and the reasoning behind this decision makes sense when it is explained.

Monday Night RAW’s latest episode left a lasting impression for several reasons, notably due to CM Punk engaging in a fiery promo segment with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Then he inked an exclusive deal with WWE RAW, solidifying his place in WWE.

Dave Meltzer spoke about this during Wrestling Observer Radio, where he discussed why CM Punk didn’t conclude the show. The decision was ultimately made to ensure the maximum audience saw Punk’s promo segment, leading to its placement at 9 o’clock.

”It’s the main event and they wanted a long main event, and that’s the thing they put on last. They didn’t put Punk’s decision on last which is interesting because Punk’s decision was the #1 thing. I think that the idea was they knew that even if they put Punk’s decision on last, even though that would hold more viewers better than this match, less viewers would see it. So they put the Punk decision on at 9 o’clock when they think they would get the highest, it’s usually the high point of the show. So they everybody to see the Punk decision.”

CM Punk also had his time cut during the main event segment of RAW after Survivor Series. He went on to make a quip about his time getting shortened during his SmackDown appearance later on.

It will be interesting to see what is in the future for CM Punk, but he will be doing it on the red brand. Obviously, he also has Seth Rollins in his sights, but he may have to win the Royal Rumble to get a shot at The Visionary’s World Heavyweight Championship.

CM Punk will be a good fit on RAW, as he continues carving out a new place for him in WWE. For more updates, please keep checking in with SE Scoops.

WWE booked a big show this week in Cleveland. CM Punk declared that RAW is now his brand home. Also, CM Punk followed that up with a big Royal Rumble announcement. Punk hasn’t been confirmed for RAW next week, but they did book two big title matches.

Next week, WWE RAW will be in Des Moines, Iowa. That is, of course, Seth Rollins’ home city, so odds are he will receive a hero’s welcome. The company also has two big tag team matches booked for the show.

They announced during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW that the December 18th episode will see two tag team title matches. The Undisputed and Women’s Tag Team Titles will both be on the line.

The Creed Brothers earned a #1 contender spot a few weeks ago. They will finally get that next week. It will be interesting to see how Julius and Brutus Creed do next week.

Also, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance will get their shot at Chelsea Green and Piper Niven’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. That should be quite a match, as Green and Niven have been able to sit at ringside to watch Chance and Cater for the past few weeks.

You can check out the card for the December 18th episode of WWE RAW below.

WWE RAW December 18th Card

Judgment Day vs Creed Brothers – Undisputed Tag Team Titles

Chelsea Green & Piper Niven vs Katana Carter & Kayden Carter – WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles

We will have complete coverage of the December 18th episode of WWE RAW here at SE Scoops. Keep checking back for more updates.

WWE RAW will air a live episode of their show on January 1st, 2024. Now, fans have an even bigger reason to get excited about starting 2024 with the red brand.

Drew McIntyre has been on a tear since turning heel. He explained his reasoning for that decision, as he fought to earn what he thought was his in the first place. He wants a top title, and now he will get that shot. 

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Drew McIntyre will take on Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. This match will go down during their January 1st episode of RAW in San Diego, California. That is also a match that McIntyre has worked hard to get.

CM Punk was there as Adam Pearce broke the news backstage. Drew McIntyre, however, was not in any mood to talk. There were some old friends around, like Kofi Kingston, who showed up to say hello to CM Punk.

CM PUNK AND DREW???

CM PUNK AND KOFI REUNION??? OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/3IjqeVkOr5

— V. ??? (@HaangEmHiigh) December 12, 2023

What’s next for Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre’s WWE contract is up just after WrestleMania 40. He hasn’t inked a new deal, but there is also plenty of time to work something out. The most recent report said that he is considering taking some time off with his family.

Drew McIntyre has been trying to earn his slot against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It appears that he will only have to wait a few more weeks to get that opportunity.

We will have to see who rings in the new year for WWE as World Heavyweight Champion. For more updates, please keep it tuned with us here at SE Scoops.

The 2014 Royal Rumble was the last WWE match that CM Punk has wrestled in. He was taken out early by Kane, and then he walked out of the company. Things have changed, but the Royal Rumble is still an incredible test for any Superstar.

CM Punk showed up on WWE RAW this week in Cleveland, and he had a big decision to make. He also made a huge announcement in the process directed at Seth Rollins.

CM Punk expressed that walking out of WWE was one of the toughest choices he had ever made. He declared that his future was beginning in Cleveland, aiming to rectify past mistakes.

World Heavyweight Champion @WWERollins let his true feelings be known to @CMPunk on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/myf6Usr7ys

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2023

CM Punk informed Adam Pearce that he is now the newest RAW Superstar, stating, “CM Punk is home.” Following this announcement, Seth Rollins entered the scene to engage in a promo confrontation with Punk.

After Seth Rollins cut a promo in CM Punk’s face, the Second City Savior took a moment to let those words settle. Then, Punk said that Rollins gets one free pass to disrespect him.

BREAKING: @CMPunk will be competing in the 2024 Men's #RoyalRumble Match!

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— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2023

CM Punk then told Seth Rollins that he is entering the Royal Rumble, and when he wins, he just may come after Rollins’ WWE World Heavyweight Title.

We will keep our eye on this story here at SE Scoops. So far, the 2024 Royal Rumble has Cody Rhodes and CM Punk in the match, both entrants could have WrestleMania main events ahead of them.

CM Punk has appeared for every WWE brand since his shocking return at November 25th’s Survivor Series event. The time finally came for him to claim a brand home, and that’s exactly what happened during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW.

CM Punk has been busy in recent memory. He showed up at NXT Deadline, and then he was in Cleveland for RAW. The Second City Savior was all ready to deliver some big news about his brand home as RAW entered its second hour.

PUNK ROCKS CLEVELAND!@CMPunk has a decision to make right now on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/6oa7ifWLCD

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2023

Adam Pearce said, “the time for a sales pitch is over.” CM Punk was there to make a big decision, and he did just that.

CM Punk said that he’s been thinking about his decision all week, and it has consumed him. Then he said that Cleveland hasn’t been historically kind to him, because there are some ghosts in that building for Punk. Then he told a story about debuting in that same building years ago.

Punk Signs With Raw

CM Punk said that taking himself “off the hamster wheel” was one of the hardest decisions he ever had to make. He showed up to Cleveland to right some wrongs as he said, “my future starts now.”

That is when CM Punk told Adam Pearce that he is the newest RAW Superstar. Now “CM Punk is home.” Right after that, Seth Rollins came out to get in Punk’s face for a promo.

CM Punk apologized to the fans for leaving WWE 10 years ago ?? WHAT TIMELINE ARE WE LIVING IN?!?!? #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/kEfHZBWnq8

— Public Enemies Podcast (@PublicEnemiesHQ) December 12, 2023

What’s next for CM Punk on WWE RAW

Seth Rollins threw some big shots at CM Punk, as he reacted to fans chanting Punk’s name at a WWE live event. It appears that Punk and Rollins are destined to collide.

CM Punk is still a free agent internally, but this will keep him on the RAW brand for the time being. I was told that Punk is “assigned” to the RAW brand, despite his free agent status. It appears that he is kicking things off on the red team with a lot of momentum.

IT IS OFFICIAL.@CMPunk signs with #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/rL2jHPk1Kp

— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2023

WWE is going to have to go without Sami Zayn for the time being. The former NXT Champion is out of action after a brutal attack from Drew McIntyre. Now we know what his injury is.

Sami Zayn took a beat down from Drew McIntyre during the December 4th episode of WWE RAW. That resulted in an injury in storyline, and they broke that news during RAW this week.

They revealed on commentary during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW that Sami Zayn suffered a “partially torn meniscus.“

What’s next for Sami Zayn?

As we previously reported, Sami Zayn requested time off from WWE. It isn’t known exactly how long he will be out of action, but they are selling this as a legit injury on RAW.

Sami Zayn will likely be back in due time, and with a fresh outlook after a bit of rest. His injury is not legit as far as we can tell, but he certainly deserves the time off.

We will continue covering this story, right here at SE Scoops. Sami Zayn may be back in time for the Royal Rumble on January 27th, which would be a nice break for the Underdog from the Underground.

WWE is closing out 2023 with a huge boost in business. Live events are selling well, and CM Punk’s return also provided a huge boost in interest, more than they already had. That being said, 2024 is set to be a very interesting year in terms of contracts, and now we know another Superstar whose deal is set to expire next year.

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select during the Backstage report that Seth Rollins’ WWE deal is currently slated to be up in June, as is Becky Lynch’s. Their contracts are added to a growing list of WWE Superstars whose deals are expiring next year.

There have been rumors about Seth Rollins’ WWE contract situation, but nothing has been confirmed until now. As of this writing, there is no report about inking a new deal. One would expect that WWE will want to do everything they can to keep Seth Rollins and his wife, Becky Lynch, on the roster.

The outlet noted that they reached out to confirm this news with WWE, and the company would not deny the information. It appears that WWE has two big contracts ending in June, but Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are only two big deals expiring next year.

WWE has a few big contracts expiring in 2024, including Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins’ deals also running up adds even higher stakes. The company is seeing several top stars’ deals tick down because they signed so many to extensions prior to the pandemic.

WWE also just released a lot of talent, including over 100 employees from their corporate offices. Those Superstars that WWE cut in September are set to break the free agent market wide open in a matter of days.

For more on this story, keep checking out SE Scoops. WWE has a lot of things that they need to accomplish in 2024, including keeping the stars that they want under contracts.

WWE has a lot of legal situations right now, but their long-running legal situation with MLW is now over. This antitrust lawsuit was a huge deal for a time, and now a settlement has been reached.

In January 2022, MLW initiated a lawsuit against WWE, alleging anticompetitive practices and interference in MLW’s business operations. The claim asserted that WWE, under Vince McMahon’s leadership, used its influence to obstruct MLW from securing a television deal with a major network, thus hindering their growth and violating antitrust laws. Recently, it has been revealed that MLW and WWE have reached a settlement, marking the conclusion of their legal dispute.

WWE presented an extensive list of potential defenses against MLW, and according to Brandon Thurston of WrestleNomics, the latest court documents indicate that the two parties are in the process of finalizing a settlement in the suit.

“The Parties are in the process of completing the final settlement documents and expect to file the appropriate dismissal papers within the next thirty (30) days.”

The lawsuit also contended that Triple H contacted Madison Square Garden, urging them to cancel an event hosted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor. This was a thorn in their side for a while, but the terms of the settlement have not been revealed at this time.

WWE and MLW have come to a settlement in the antitrust case against WWE.

Lawyers for both companies filed today:

"The Parties are in the process of completing the final settlement documents and expect to file the appropriate dismissal papers within the next thirty (30) days" pic.twitter.com/t3507vGJg4

— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) December 11, 2023

WWE attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed by arguing that MLW’s claim lacked validity. However, the court ruled against WWE’s motion, permitting MLW’s lawsuit to proceed. In their pursuit of justice, MLW requested 22 years of data from WWE as part of the legal proceedings.

Many believe that WWE changed up a number of competitive tactics due to this lawsuit. This could also be the reason why WWE is no longer restricting AEW venues. We will keep our eye on this story for more updates at SE Scoops.

WWE has experienced a number of legal hurdles over the years. As they are now owned by TKO Group Holdings, only time will tell how that will dictate the future for the company.

Mercedes Mone has fans eagerly awaiting word on her next move in the world of pro wrestling. 

The WWE Superstars formerly known as Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of the company together in May 2022, relinquishing their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles in a defiant display aimed at Vince McMahon’s booking. They have both landed in other companies after that, and Trinity is now locked into a TNA Wrestling deal. That being said, Mercedes Mone’s contract status is a much more shrouded situation.

Triple H was asked by Ariel Helwani a few months ago if Sasha Banks’ return to WWE is a possibility. His response was, “Time will tell,” which left a lot to be interpreted, especially through his bearded grin.

Fans are still waiting for an official update about Mercedes Mone’s NJPW contract status. She was once thought to be a slam dunk for Tony Khan, as she showed up at AEW All In London. She remained seated during that brief appearance at Wembley Stadium, because she was still in a walking boot. That ankle injury was real, and she is just now approaching the end of that injury hiatus.

As the 2024 Royal Rumble looms closer on January 27th, some fans are hoping to see Sasha Banks make a return to WWE. With Triple H in control, anything is possible. During a recent episode of Keeping it 100, Konnan shared his view that ‘all roads lead back to WWE’ – especially for someone like ‘Sasha Banks’ – who achieved megastardom in WWE and then branched out in Hollywood.

“She’s a big megastar, looks professional, has worked on ‘The Mandalorian,’ … she’s from their system. I said this a couple of months ago, and I’m going to repeat it again — everybody comes back to WWE.”

Bayley also admitted that she “begs” Mercedes Mone every chance she can to make a WWE return. She also posted a photo of Mercedes alongside some Damage CTRL members recently, just to stir the pot even more.

Mercedes Mone Update (Exclusive)

I have spoken to sources within WWE who have confirmed to me on three separate occasions over the past 30 days that there are no contract talks between Mercedes Mone and WWE. The creative team is also not discussing any ideas for her return to the company. That being said, this is a much different time, especially how information flows within WWE.

I was told by a tenured member of the WWE team on December 12th that, “Sasha Banks’ name will only come up when there’s a deal.” Per one source, “There’s no deal, or no deal yet.”

CM Punk’s return during the closing moments of the 2023 Survivor Series premium live event in Chicago meant a lot more than a massive pop in the Allstate Arena. It also signified that anything is really possible in WWE right now, as Triple H has obviously thrown away the old way doing a lot of things.

CM Punk’s Road Back To WWE

In April 2023, CM Punk showed up to visit with people backstage during a WWE RAW in Chicago, but Vince McMahon had him removed. Punk was also under AEW contract at the time, but no report surfaced saying that had anything to do with the reason why Mr. McMahon didn’t want Punk around. 

Triple H admitted in the press conference after Survivor Series that CM Punk’s deal came together after everyone already thought it was too late to work something out. I spoke to sources in the company during that time, and they confirmed time and time again that there were no talks, and the WWE creative team knew nothing.

CM Punk made his return to WWE, as a huge shock to the creative team as well. It’s anyone’s guess how WWE will play their hand with a possible Sasha Banks return, but it’s possible that we have another situation where only Nick Khan and Triple H are aware of the surprise before the big moment. 

Punk’s return shows the door is wide open for Sasha Banks (or Mercedes Mone) to walk right through. This is also perfect timing for the Royal Rumble, an event that is always sure to include a surprise or two. 

Keep checking back with us here at SE Scoops for more updates.