Randy Orton is reportedly set to make his WWE return as early as next month, according to PWInsider’s sources within WWE’s creative team. The current plan calls for Orton to be back in action in time for the company’s European tour, which takes place in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 41.

Orton, a 14-time world champion and one of WWE’s most decorated superstars, has been absent from in-ring competition for an extended period due to injury.

While details regarding his storyline direction remain unclear, Orton’s return will likely play a significant role in WWE’s Road to WrestleMania 41. Given his history with top stars and his established legacy, fans can expect him to be a key figure in the upcoming months.

WWE’s European tour is set to take place ahead of the biggest event of the year, and Orton’s involvement could add further excitement to the international shows. With anticipation building for WrestleMania 41, his return could set up major rivalries heading into the marquee event.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for more updates on Randy Orton’s official return date and potential feuds as WWE finalizes its plans.

Eddie Kingston suffered a broken leg, torn meniscus, and torn ACL during his no-rope last-man-standing match against Gabe Kidd at NJPW Resurgence, where he lost the NJPW Strong Openweight Title. The injury occurred when his leg struck the barricade during a suplex. Following the match, Kingston was further attacked by The Young Bucks after a confrontation with Jack Perry.

In a recent interview with Will Turner of Wrestling With The Narrative, Kingston provided an update on his physical and mental well-being.

“Physically, I feel like shit. Mentally, I feel like shit. So every day, I’m just working on getting better, you know what I’m saying?”

Kingston also opened up about the challenges of physical therapy and ongoing stomach issues.

“Physical therapy, it’s been tough just to get to physical therapy because of my insurance. I just got new insurance, and then right when I was ready to start my new PT place, I started getting stomach issues. I had to wait a long time—they had to do a thing where they put a camera down my throat. Good that it’s happening now while I’m off, but I was in a lot of pain.”

While still awaiting full test results, initial findings ruled out serious conditions such as cancer or ulcers. However, Kingston’s doctor noted that stress could be a factor.

“My primary doctor was like, ‘How’s stress for you?’ [laughs] I said, ‘How long do you have? Do we need a therapist to come in here?’ They’re trying to get me to not stress out, calm down.”

Kingston’s recovery process remains a difficult journey, but he continues to push forward despite the setbacks. We wish him a speedy recovery. 

AEW has officially announced Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet II for the upcoming AEW Revolution pay-per-view event.

On the February 26 episode of AEW Dynamite, Strickland and Ricochet agreed to face off at Revolution, with a major stipulation: the winner will earn a future AEW World Championship match.

After Ricochet left for the backstage area, Prince Nana expressed concerns to Strickland, warning that he might not be able to continue managing him unless Strickland retrieves his stolen robe from Ricochet.

AEW Revolution will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Zero Hour pre-show begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Updated AEW Revolution Card:

• AEW World Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope
• MJF vs. Hangman Page
• AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Kenny Omega*
• AEW Women’s Championship Match: Toni Storm (c) vs. Mariah May
• Steel Cage Match: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher
• TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Momo Watanabe
• #1 Contender’s Match for the AEW World Title: Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet
• Big Boom AJ vs. TBA

With high-stakes matchups and championship bouts, AEW Revolution is shaping up to be a must-see event.

Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) has announced a unique matchup for its upcoming No Compadre event on March 29 at Thalia Hall in Chicago. The card will feature AEW’s Megan Bayne facing off against WWE NIL signee Zayda Steel—an uncommon crossover in today’s wrestling landscape.

Bayne, who has been competing in AEW and abroad, brings her powerhouse style to GCW, while Steel, a rising star under WWE’s developmental umbrella, steps into one of her highest-profile matches yet. The bout is particularly notable given that both AEW and WWE are allowing their respective talent to share the ring, a rare occurrence in modern pro wrestling.

While interpromotional matchups have happened in independent wrestling, a decisive finish between talent affiliated with two major wrestling promotions would be unexpected. Regardless of the outcome, this clash marks a significant moment for both competitors and fans alike.

GCW No Compadre will stream live on TrillerTV+ at 8 PM CT.

On the February 26 episode of AEW Dynamite, MJF opened the show with a pre-taped promo, criticizing fans and emphasizing his self-centered focus. The promo included footage of MJF undergoing laser removal of his AEW tattoo.

Later in the night, after Adam Page defeated Aaron Solo, MJF confronted Page and revealed that he had attacked Christopher Daniels backstage.

MJF originally got the AEW tattoo to commemorate his return to the company at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view in 2024. His contract situation had been a central part of AEW storylines, often referred to as the “bidding war of 2024.” This angle blended real-life contract negotiations with kayfabe, as MJF frequently teased the possibility of leaving AEW for a more lucrative offer, primarily from WWE.

By playing up this uncertainty, MJF reinforced his heel persona—portraying himself as someone driven by money and self-interest. He routinely taunted fans and fellow wrestlers with the idea of departing AEW, further blurring the lines between fiction and reality. His contract was indeed set to expire in 2024, adding genuine intrigue to his storyline and keeping fans speculating about his next move.

MJF vs. Hangman Page in a singles match has been booked for AEW Revolution.

WWE Superstar Sheamus (Stephen Farrelly) has signed with Paradigm Sports for representation. The “Celtic Warrior” recently secured a multi-year contract extension with WWE, further solidifying his place as one of the company’s top stars as Monday Night Raw prepares to transition to Netflix.

WWE and TKO Group have a direct pipeline to Paradigm, which also represents CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre and Jade Cargill, among and others.

Sheamus is the first Irish-born WWE Champion, with accolades including four WWE World Championships, five Tag Team Championships, and three United States Championships. He is also a Grand Slam Champion and one of the select few to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and King of the Ring. Fella!

Outside the ring, Sheamus has been branching out with appearances in sports media on ESPN College GameDay, The Pat McAfee Show, and Premier League on NBC/Peacock. He has also been involved in NFL and college football coverage, particularly with the Tennessee Titans and Notre Dame.

His growing list of credits in the entertainment world include roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Buddy Games, and Fighting with My Family. He has also appeared in NCIS: LA and contributed voice work to Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon and The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! (More: Stephen Farrelly on IMDB)

He also runs the popular Celtic Warrior Workouts Youtube channel:

In an interview with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Nia Jax expressed her pride in Ava’s progress and shared her hopes of seeing her move up to the main roster.

Ava, the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, began training at the WWE Performance Center in 2020. Formerly a member of Schism in NXT, she transitioned into an authority role, becoming the General Manager of WWE NXT in January 2024. Since then, she has been a prominent figure on NXT programming.

“I’m so proud of her. She has really come into her own. Who would have thought just being the NXT general manager she would just shine in?

I even said to her the other day, ‘This year has been so good for you.’ I feel her confidence has gotten bigger. She is running that show and with ease. I can’t wait to see where it goes.

I want to see her up here on the main roster, possibly doing a similar role as well,” Jax said.

Jax is set for an in-ring appearance at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 this Saturday, teaming with Candice LeRae to face Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus.

All Elite Wrestling star Hook has signed with sports agent Barry Bloom ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. According to PWInsider, Bloom actually signed Hook several months ago, but the news is only now coming to light. AEW is expected to make efforts to ensure the second-generation talent remains with the company.

Bloom represents several notable wrestling personalities, including Kenny Omega, Josh Alexander, and announcer Jim Ross.

Hook made his AEW debut in 2020 as part of Team Taz, aligning with his father, Taz, as well as Brian Cage, Ricky Starks, and Powerhouse Hobbs. He transitioned to singles competition in 2021 and, in July 2022, defeated Ricky Starks to win the FTW Championship—a title originally established by his father in ECW.

He held the championship for an extended period and feuded with Jack Perry over the FTW Title in the summer of 2023. He later regained the title in August 2023 before retiring it and presenting it to his father, Taz, in September 2023.

Currently, Hook is aligned with Samoa Joe and Katsuyori Shibata. As of this writing, he’s not scheduled to compete at AEW Revolution on March 9th. 

WWE 2K25’s Showcase Mode will highlight The Bloodline and the legendary Anoa’i family, one of wrestling’s most iconic dynasties. Now, the full list of Bloodline members featured in the game has been revealed.

With a roster of over 300 playable characters, WWE 2K25 will be the largest WWE game ever.

All Bloodline Members in WWE 2K25

• Headshrinker Fatu (NEW)
• Headshrinker Samu (NEW)
• Haku
• Islander Tama (NEW)
• Jacob Fatu (NEW)
• Jey Uso
• Jimmy Uso
• Naomi
• Nia Jax
• “High Chief” Peter Maivia (NEW)
• Rikishi
• Rosey (NEW)
• Roman Reigns
• Solo Sikoa
• Sami Zayn
• Tama Tonga (NEW)
• Tamina
• The Rock
• Tonga Loa (NEW)
• Umaga
• Afa (NEW)
• Sika (NEW)
• Yokozuna

WWE 2K25 Release Details

WWE 2K24 will be available in three editions: the Standard Edition releasing on March 14, 2025 with a pre-order bonus of the Wyatt Sicks Pack and digital game, and the Deadman and Bloodline Editions, both offering early access on March 7, 2025 with pre-order, including the digital game, Wyatt Sicks Pack, and additional extras, with the Bloodline Edition containing even more exclusive content.

John Cena’s portrayal of Peacemaker has been a fan favorite since his debut in The Suicide Squad (2021), leading to the spinoff series Peacemaker on the Max streaming service.

HBO has confirmed that Season 2 of Peacemaker will premiere in 2025, with Cena reprising his role. According to Deadline, DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have stated that the second season remains on track for an August release.

The series also stars Steve Agee, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, and Chukwudi Iwuji. Peacemaker is a superhero who values peace so much that he is willing to kill—even innocents—to achieve it.

Before Peacemaker Season 2, DC plans to release Waller. Filming for the second season wrapped in November 2024. Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the first season and directed five, including the premiere. The Peacemaker finale, which aired on February 17, 2022, set a single-day viewership record for the then-newly rebranded Max streaming service.

Although Cena is set to retire from WWE at the end of this year, he continues to be active in Hollywood, which has affected his WWE availability. He took time off between his appearance on Raw on Netflix and the Royal Rumble. Since Royal Rumble, he has not been seen on WWE television, but he is set to wrestle at Saturday’s Elimination Chamber premium live event. If he wins the men’s gimmick match, he will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Former AEW star Ricky Starks made his debut in WWE NXT on last week’s episode after being sidelined by AEW for months. Starks had requested his release from AEW, but CEO Tony Khan initially refused to grant it.

It was widely believed that Starks would have to wait out the remainder of his contract before pursuing other opportunities, including the possibility of going to WWE. During this time, Starks made it clear that he wanted to wrestle, even booking independent dates while being kept off AEW TV. 

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Khan expected Starks to leave AEW for WWE once his contract expired due to his close friendship with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. 

This week on NXT, Starks introduced his new ring name: Ricky Saints. Following the show, he appeared on Busted Open Radio, where he denied that his AEW status had been affected by his past appearances at WWE events, such as the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania to support Rhodes.

Starks emphasized that Khan had approved his presence at those events and claimed that certain AEW veterans interfered with his creative direction.

Rising NJPW star Kevin Knight has caught the attention of several top promotions, including AEW and WWE.

According to Fightful, Knight recently spoke with AEW CEO Tony Khan and Rocky Romero following his appearance for ROH. He is also in discussions with NJPW regarding a potential new contract. Additionally, Knight has expressed interest in exploring opportunities with WWE before making a final decision about his future. However, it remains unclear whether any formal discussions have taken place between WWE and Knight.

In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that there has been significant industry talk about Knight potentially joining WWE. However, Meltzer has not yet confirmed whether he has officially signed with the company.

Following the expiration of his NJPW contract in early January, Knight’s next move has been a major topic of speculation. Since losing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles, he has remained active, competing in tapings for MLW, ROH/AEW, and returning to GCW/JCW for the first time since 2023.

Knight began his NJPW career as a Young Lion, the promotion’s developmental system for training and building future stars. He graduated from the system in 2022 and has since become a two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, frequently teaming with KUSHIDA as part of the Intergalactic Jet Setters.

All signs initially pointed to WWE moving forward with plans for a Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa match at WrestleMania 41. This direction was first reported by WrestleVotes, which stated that the match was finalized after WWE decided that Roman Reigns would face Solo Sikoa at the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere on January 6.

However, the plans for this bout are not yet locked in. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported:

“Regarding rumors of Fatu vs. Sikoa, it is right now not booked, and one of them has a different booking, but of course this can change.”

Solo Sikoa made his main roster debut at Clash at the Castle in 2022, aligning with his cousins, The Usos and Roman Reigns, in The Bloodline. As the group’s enforcer, he was known for his silent but menacing presence. After WrestleMania 40, with The Usos splitting up and Reigns taking time off, Solo took on the role of Head of the Table and Tribal Chief.

To solidify his dominance, Solo brought in Jacob Fatu and The Tongas. Fatu has been presented as a powerful and unpredictable force, adding another layer of intensity to the group. Solo and Jacob Fatu are cousins, sharing a strong bond as members of the Anoa’i family.

WrestleMania 41 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The Rock announced late Thursday night on his social media accounts that he will appear on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. However, it remains unclear what his role will be on the show.

He captioned his post:

“Bold and disruptive. Unpredictable and dangerous. The Final Boss returns, LIVE on #SmackDown tomorrow at 8ET/7CT on @USANetwork.”

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque added in a statement:

“Strap in. When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible. Everything could change in an instant.”

The Rock was last seen on the January 6 Raw premiere episode on Netflix. On Raw, Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match. Afterward, The Rock placed the Ula Fala around Reigns’ neck and embraced him. This moment followed a babyface promo from The Rock, where he seemingly dropped his “Final Boss” persona. He followed it up with making an appearance on NXT the next night.

While WWE was planning to do Rock vs. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, it has been reported that Rock isn’t currently planned to wrestle at the show. However, he decides whether he wants to do something, and should he feel he is in ring shape, then its always a possibility he wrestles at the show.

WWE may be considering a change to the format of the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

While the event was never officially announced along with the other WrestleMania activities, it was widely believed to be scheduled for April 18, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas—the night before WrestleMania 41. Traditionally, the ceremony airs immediately after SmackDown in the same arena, streaming on Peacock and other platforms.

However, WrestleVotes reported today that WWE officials are reconsidering this format, as some within the company are unhappy with the event following SmackDown.

“After speaking with sources, we’ve heard varying speculation about when and where the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place. Some within the company strongly dislike the recent format of the ceremony following SmackDown. We’re told WWE is considering a change, with no mention of the time or place in any WM promotional material so far.”

Paul “Triple H” Levesque is set to headline the 2025 Hall of Fame class, with Michelle McCool as the only other announced inductee so far. Additional names are expected to be revealed soon.

The Hall of Fame ceremony will be part of a packed WrestleMania weekend, including NXT Stand & Deliver on the afternoon of April 19, followed by WrestleMania 41 – Night 1 that evening.

A major pitch is in development for an untitled drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt.

According to Deadline, the film is inspired by a real-life Hawaiian crime boss, described as a ruthless figure who fought off encroaching rivals to control organized crime in Hawaii. The character is likened to Robert De Niro’s Jimmy the Gent from Goodfellas. 

Nick Bilton is set to write the screenplay, with Scorsese, Johnson, Blunt, DiCaprio, Bilton, Dany Garcia, Lisa Frechette, and Rick Yorn attached as producers. The project is particularly meaningful to Johnson, who has deep ties to Hawaii and has long aspired to make a film set there.

Synopsis: The article notes the film is about, “a turbulent time on the island paradise when an aspiring mob boss battled rival crime factions to wrest control of the underworld of the Hawaiian islands. It was a bloody battle, the kind of terrain Scorsese covered in both Goodfellas and The Departed. In 1960s and 70s Hawaii, this formidable and charismatic mob boss rises to build the islands’ most powerful criminal empire, waging a brutal war against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while fighting to preserve his ancestral land. It’s based on the untold true story of a man who fought to preserve his homeland through a ruthless quest for absolute power — igniting the last great American mob saga, where the war for cultural survival takes place in the unlikeliest of places: paradise.”

This marks another collaboration between DiCaprio and Scorsese, following their recent work on the Best Picture-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon. Their past films together include The Aviator, The Departed, Gangs of New York, and The Wolf of Wall Street. Meanwhile, Johnson and Blunt, who previously co-starred in Disney’s Jungle Cruise, are also set to reunite in A24’s Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie and slated for release later this year.

Johnson and Blunt initially brought the idea to Scorsese and DiCaprio, who quickly joined the project. With Bilton now onboard to write, the film is moving toward development.

Goldberg is preparing for his final match in 2025, prioritizing health and recovery in the process. He previously stated on ESPN’s College GameDay last year that his retirement match would take place in WWE.

The WWE Hall of Famer recently underwent stem cell treatment, a procedure he prepared for by making significant lifestyle changes. On his CarCast podcast, Goldberg revealed that he had to eliminate bad habits, such as tobacco use and poor dietary choices.

While the treatment was successful, he is currently in a three-week recovery period during which he cannot lift weights. The date and opponent for his farewell match remain unknown.

“I feel like a trillion bucks. Whether it’s from the stuff that I altered in my life prior or the stem cell treatment after a day, I feel like a million bucks, comparatively,” Goldberg shared.

“You have to be logical, but it’s like you’re a racehorse again, and you’re being held in a stall, and you can’t come out for a period of time. I have a match sometime this summer. I don’t know exactly when it is, but I know it’s coming up, and I know at 58 years old, I have to be in my underwear in front of everybody, and I hold a very high standard for myself.

I need to get to work yesterday. The long-term benefit and the benefit for me in the ring will be much more if I just calm my ass down.”

Goldberg had a confrontation with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at Bad Blood this past October. His last match took place in 2022 at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, where he faced Roman Reigns.

The stage is set for a showdown at AEW Revolution as a heated rivalry reignites between former AEW World Champions MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page.

The seeds of this confrontation were planted on the February 19th edition of Dynamite, which opened with a fiery war of words between the two competitors. The exchange quickly escalated, with both men taking personal shots at each other’s character and motivations. Page declared himself “real” while dismissing MJF as inauthentic, leading to a physical altercation. Later in the show, AEW made it official: MJF and Page will clash at AEW Revolution.

This match carries significant weight, as it marks the first time these two have faced each other in a one-on-one contest since 2019.

AEW Revolution 2025 is set for March 9th, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This will be the sixth annual Revolution event and AEW’s first at the Crypto.com Arena.

Updated AEW Revolution 2025 Card

• AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Cope (Adam Copeland)
• MJF vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
• AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) (with Don Callis) vs. Kenny Omega
• Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher – Steel Cage Match

Seth Rollins filmed scenes for Captain America: Brave New World, which is set for release this month. However, his role was ultimately cut from the final version of the film.

The movie stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Shira Haas, Harrison Ford, and Liv Tyler. Written by Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson and directed by Julius Onah, the film originally included Rollins, who was spotted on set in 2023.

Rollins recently explained why he wasn’t upset about being cut from the film during an appearance on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward.

“I wasn’t gonna talk about it too much because I never know what I can say. But I saw the director had an interview this week, Julius Onah, who’s a phenomenal dude. He did an interview, and they asked him about my role and what happened with it and stuff like that, so I feel like I can talk about it a little bit more.

Basically, I got repurposed for Giancarlo Esposito, who is a hell of an actor, special cat. So to lose out to him doesn’t hurt my feelings. The bottom line is, the movie went through a lot of adjustments. The original script is not the script that they ended up with. My character itself, I don’t know if it got repurposed or if it just got scrapped and a whole new thing went in there. But I had a great time filming with those guys. We did some really cool stuff that’s on the cutting room floor. I hope that somehow it lives in Easter egg form somewhere. I’d love to see some of the shots of that.

I won’t give away too much, but it was a great experience. But yeah, they cut me. They cut me from the role. They’ve cut the family. My wife [Becky Lynch] had a role in Eternals. She did a post-credit scene for the original Eternals film. The Eternals franchise was intended to be multiple films, and she was supposed to be involved in that, and they cut her too. They cut the whole family, man.”

Despite the cut, Rollins remains focused on his wrestling career. He is expected to face CM Punk and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 in mid-April.

GUNTHER has held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for six months, making him the fourth person to hold this version of the title. Since winning it, he has defended the championship on television and at premium live events (PLEs) against opponents such as Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Damian Priest.

However, GUNTHER has also suffered some losses. He was defeated by Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Title in November and previously put over Rhodes and Orton in a tag team match on SmackDown leading up to the title bout.

In a recent interview with the Daily Mail to promote WWE’s upcoming European tour, GUNTHER admitted that the past few months of his reign haven’t been ideal. However, he believes he is now back on track.

“I don’t think the last few months were ideal for me. I lost to Cody (Rhodes), and then everything that—that feud with (Damian) Priest, it didn’t allow me to show the best side of me, if that makes sense. But I think now I’m back to my old self. I feel my mojo again.”

GUNTHER’s next challenge is a title defense against Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41, taking place on April 19 or 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WWE is building a new rivalry on Monday Night Raw between Dakota Kai and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria.

On this week’s episode of Raw, Dakota Kai earned a title opportunity by winning a match to determine the number one contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The February 17 edition of Raw featured a major women’s division bout, as Kai faced Ivy Nile. In the end, Kai secured the victory, pinning Nile after delivering her signature G2K finisher.

With this win, Kai will challenge Valkyria for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, though the exact date of their title match was not announced.

Valkyria became the inaugural champion by defeating Kai on the January 13 edition of Raw. Since then, she has yet to defend the title but did compete in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Charlotte Flair, and later lost to Bayley in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match.

For Kai, she has won two straight tag team matches with IYO SKY. They beat Pure Fusion Collective (Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark) on the January 20th episode of Raw and then The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez) on the February 10th edition.

The WWE Royal Rumble featured a shocking collision between Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker and internet sensation IShowSpeed, culminating in a thunderous spear that quickly went viral on social media.

Speed, the popular streamer and influencer, had made a brief yet memorable appearance in the Rumble match. Emerging with a neck brace and crutches, he was in no condition to withstand the force of Breakker’s devastating spear. The impact sent Speed flying across the ring, and the moment rapidly gained traction online, amassing millions of views across various social media platforms.

The unexpected attack left fans and commentators stunned. Adding to the intrigue, Breakker’s post-match comments suggested an open invitation for Speed’s return. Breakker stated that he would welcome Speed back to WWE should he seek revenge, hinting at a possible future storyline between the two.

Following the event, Speed admitted the experience was physically overwhelming. Speaking on his YouTube stream, he described the aftermath:

“I ain’t gonna cap. After this, the day after Bron Breakker speared me, I had probably one of the worst headaches. I couldn’t move. I could not move, bro. I thought I was nearly about to die. Real talk. That was maybe one of the craziest, worst experiences ever. Real talk. I’m being so serious.”

Whether this was a one-off encounter or the beginning of a longer-term storyline remains to be seen.

A heated rivalry has led to an unsanctioned match being added to WWE Elimination Chamber. On Raw, Sami Zayn challenged Kevin Owens to a match in Toronto, the city where their storied history began.

Despite Zayn’s insistence, General Manager Adam Pearce informed him that he wasn’t medically cleared to compete. However, Zayn refused to leave the ring until the match was granted. In response, Pearce agreed but stipulated that it would be an unsanctioned match—meaning no rules and anything goes.

This decision follows Owens’ attack on Zayn two weeks prior on Raw, after Zayn’s loss to CM Punk in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Owens later explained in a social media video that his actions were retaliation for Zayn’s perceived betrayal at the Royal Rumble, where Zayn failed to assist him in winning the WWE Championship.

WWE Elimination Chamber takes place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The pre-show starts at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Here is the updated match card:

Men’s Elimination Chamber Match
John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Logan Paul vs. Damian Priest vs. TBD

Women’s Elimination Chamber Match
Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Bianca Belair vs. Bayley vs. Naomi vs. TBD

Tag Team Match
Trish Stratus & Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae

Unsanctioned Match
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn

WWE Superstar Jade Cargill was back at the Performance Center in Orlando, FL on Monday, according to PWInsider. The belief is that creative plans for her return will be set very soon, though her exact return date remains uncertain. She has reportedly been training at the Performance Center for over a month in preparation for her comeback.

Cargill has been absent from WWE TV since the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, but that appears to be changing. A shocking moment occurred during a Women’s United States Championship Triple Threat qualifying match featuring Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, and Blair Davenport. Midway through the match.

The arena’s video screen revealed that Belair’s tag team partner, Jade Cargill, had been attacked backstage. The footage showed Cargill’s head being slammed into a car windshield, leaving it visibly shattered.The identity of the attacker remains unknown, though speculation suggests it could be someone linked to the ongoing match.

While off TV, Cargill has continued her training and is gradually working her way back. Initially, the expectation was that she would be out for an extended period due to a legitimate injury, with estimates suggesting at least three months or longer. However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding whether her absence is injury-related or purely a storyline.

John Cena kicked off his retirement tour with an appearance on the premiere episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. Now, he’s taking his farewell tour to Europe.

WWE confirmed today that Cena will return to Europe this March as part of his 2025 Farewell Tour, making his final Raw appearances in Brussels, Glasgow, and London. Tickets are available now.

The 16-time World Champion will make stops on the following dates:

• Monday, March 17 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National (ticketmaster.be)
• Monday, March 24 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro (ticketmaster.co.uk)
• Monday, March 31 – London, England – O2 Arena (axs.com)

Cena expressed excitement to perform in front of his fans in Brussels, Glasgow and London one more time.

Fans attending WWE’s Road to WrestleMania tour in Europe will also see top WWE Superstars just weeks before WrestleMania 41. The lineup includes Undisputed WWE Champion The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Seth Freakin’ Rollins, Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Naomi, and more..

Cena recently came up just short in the Men’s Royal Rumble match but will get another opportunity to main-event WrestleMania 41 by competing in the Men’s Elimination Chamber bout. If he wins, he will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena is set to retire from WWE in December 2025.