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Author: Fernando Quiles Jr.

  • Former WWE Producer Felt “Chastised” by the Company

    Former WWE Producer Felt “Chastised” by the Company

    One former WWE producer believes the company’s higher-ups were more confrontational than collaborative.

    Lance Storm had served as a producer for WWE before being let go due to budget cuts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. He is now back with IMPACT Wrestling as a producer and coach.

    He has discussed the biggest difference working behind the scenes for both companies.

    During an interview Ariel Helwani (via POST Wrestling), Storm said there’s far less finger-pointing in IMPACT than there is in WWE.

    “Again, the experience I had when I worked with IMPACT the first time, it’s like, I liked everybody. I liked the atmosphere.

    “There’s a really great team atmosphere and that to me is the real big difference maker that I noticed between when I was in WWE and not to bury WWE, they have their thing and live TV is different but, when you’re sitting on headset in WWE, it feels confrontational.

    “And when you’re sitting on headset in IMPACT, it feels collaborative. You’ve got the Director who’s asking, you’ve got Josh [Matthews] who’s doing — but it all feels like we’re all trying our best and if something happens that doesn’t go as perfectly as you want, it feels like we’re all just gonna try to figure out how we can make it better next time.

    “Rather than feeling like you’ve been pointed out and chastised for something and it’s just, atmosphere is so much more rewarding when it feels collaborative than confrontational.”

  • WWE Champion Possibly Injured During Tapings

    WWE Champion Possibly Injured During Tapings

    One WWE superstar may have sustained an injury during a recent taping.

    As they say in WWE, “this ain’t ballet.” There is a risk that superstars run every time they step inside the ring. Even doing routine moves can lead to serious injury, which is why the company advises fans not to try these acts at home.

    For one NXT Champion, she may have been injured but it’s also possible she avoided anything serious.

    Gigi Dolin’s Injury Scare

    Gigi Dolin
    (via WWE)

    A spoiler report from PWInsider noted that there was a moment during a recent set of NXT tapings where Gigi Dolin was on the receiving end of a cannonball from Cora Jade. Gigi did not get up, so Cora pinned her immediately.

    Gigi, one-half of the NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions, had to be helped to the back.

    In some good news, the report noted that Gigi was out for a promo segment later and didn’t appear to show lingering effects.

    With that said, she didn’t get physical during the segment.

    Time will tell whether Gigi simply got the wind knocked out of her or if there’s something more serious at play.

  • Massive WWE Title Match Planned for SummerSlam

    Massive WWE Title Match Planned for SummerSlam

    There will be a big fight feel for this year’s SummerSlam event when it comes to one title match.

    WWE SummerSlam will take place inside Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on July 30. Some big names are expected for the show.

    Many anticipate the likes of Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, Charlotte, and potentially Brock Lesnar to appear. With this being a stadium show and one of WWE’s biggest events of the year, the heavy hitters will be out in full force.

    Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton

    (via WWE)

    Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that Roman Reigns is currently set to put the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on the line against Randy Orton at SummerSlam.

    WWE has been running an injury storyline with Orton. The story told by WWE is that Orton could barely walk ahead of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title match against The Usos on the May 20 episode of SmackDown.

    Sports Illustrated recently reported that Reigns isn’t scheduled to be on the Money in the Bank card. If that plan sticks, then Roman’s next title defense will likely be against Orton instead of Riddle.

    The SmackDown brand has been feeling the effects of Roman’s new WWE deal in recent weeks. The new contract allows Reigns to work fewer dates and his absence has been noticeable on the blue brand.

    WWE SummerSlam 2022 Preview
  • Venue Hilariously Botches Names of Two Top WWE Superstars

    Venue Hilariously Botches Names of Two Top WWE Superstars

    Name changes aren’t new in WWE but this venue botch takes the cake.

    WWE superstars will be making their way to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City, NJ on Aug. 14. This is being billed as a “Sunday Stunner” event. In other words, it’s a house show.

    This live event is set to feature the likes of Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Asuka, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, and others.

    Introducing “Franklin” & “Ashule”

    Reddit user “chairduck” noticed something rather odd on the official venue page advertising this particular “Sunday Stunner” show.

    The page listed Seth’s nickname as “Franklin.” Asuka’s name is completely butchered, as she is referred to as “Ashule.”

    Someone call Maffew of Botchamania.

    Asuka has been feuding with Becky Lynch. The two challenged Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship at Hell in a Cell on June 5 in a triple threat match. Belair picked up the win to successfully retain her gold.

    As for Franklin Rollins, he recently attacked an injured Cody Rhodes despite suffering three losses in a row to “The American Nightmare.” While not official, one has to figure Seth will be in the Money in the Bank match on July 2nd.

  • WWE Nixed Plans of New Gimmick for Former Superstar

    WWE Nixed Plans of New Gimmick for Former Superstar

    A former WWE Superstar was set for a fresh gimmick but plans went awry.

    WWE is known for creating new gimmicks and changing characters. In the case of one former superstar, that was a sign that he was in store for something on the roster.

    Unfortunately for him, it didn’t pan out that way.

    Harry Smith Denied Initial Plans

    Harry Smith
    (via Bloodsport)

    Harry Smith entered WWE’s developmental system in 2006. He joined the main roster the following year. His greatest success with the company was during his tag team run with Tyson Kidd as The Hart Dynasty.

    Smith ended up being released in the summer of 2011.

    After having a resurgence in NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and MLW, Smith was brought back to WWE but he was never seen on TV during his second run.

    During an interview with Inside The Ropes, Smith revealed that WWE never went through with plans to give him a new gimmick.

    “I don’t know what they were waiting for, the only thing I was told was, I was going to be debuting on SmackDown and they were going to call me ‘The Stampede Stud.’

    “It just never happened, it wasn’t my fault. I showed up more than in shape. I saw Vince and he was like ‘oh you’re looking good kid.’”

    Smith competed in a dark match back in July 2021 but was released by the company in November of that year.

  • AEW Rampage Spoilers: Airing June 10, 2022

    AEW Rampage Spoilers: Airing June 10, 2022

    Following the June 8 episode of AEW Dynamite, Rampage was taped.

    The show was taped inside Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, MO. Fans got to witness a grudge match between Eddie Kingston and Jake Hager.

    Also on the card was a tag team match featuring Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh taking on Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett.

    Red Velvet went one-on-one with former ally Kris Statlander.

    Also featured was a six-man tag team match. Will Ospreay, Mark Davis, and Kyle Flecther of United Empire took on FTR and Trent Beretta.

    AEW Rampage Spoilers (6/10/22)

    Here are spoilers for the June 10 episode of AEW Rampage.

    • Eddie Kingston def. Jake Hager
    • Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh def. Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett
    • Kris Statlander def. Red Velvet
    • FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) & Trent Beretta def. United Empire (Will Ospreay, Mark Davis, & Kyle Fletcher)

    There was also a segment with both HOOK and Danhausen that was said to be humorous.

  • Roman Reigns Not Scheduled for Money in the Bank (Report)

    Roman Reigns Not Scheduled for Money in the Bank (Report)

    It appears Roman Reigns is no longer on the docket for Money in the Bank.

    Reigns is considered to be the biggest player in WWE at the moment. He is the current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion but he’s taking the road less traveled these days.

    “The Tribal Chief” inked a new deal with WWE that sees him work fewer dates. Some believe that the 37-year-old could be winding down his career and WWE will need to build new stars quickly.

    For now, Reigns is still the top dog in WWE and his presence has been missed on Friday Night SmackDown.

    Roman Reigns Reportedly Skipping MITB

    Roman Reigns
    (via WWE)

    Those hoping to see Roman Reigns in action at the Money in the Bank premium live event on July 2 may not want to hold their breath.

    Sports Illustrated is reporting that Reigns is no longer scheduled to be on the MITB card.

    It had been reported that Reigns was likely to meet Riddle at MITB and then Randy Orton at SummerSlam. The dates were said to be interchangeable.

    When WWE moved Money in the Bank from Allegiant Stadium to the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the company stopped advertising Roman for the show.

    It’s possible that WWE could feel pressured to try to get Roman on the show since Cody Rhodes suffered a completely torn pectoral muscle and will be out of action for possibly four to six months.

  • What Happened After June 8 AEW Dynamite Went Off The Air

    What Happened After June 8 AEW Dynamite Went Off The Air

    AEW Dynamite was live from the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, MO on June 8.

    In the main event, Jon Moxley went one-on-one with Kyle O’Reilly to determine who would move on to Forbidden Door to compete for the Interim AEW World Championship.

    Fans also witnessed a potential heel turn as Swerve Strickland eliminated his seemingly now-former tag team partner Keith Lee in the Casino Battle Royale. His post-match reaction was very telling.

    There was also the introduction of the AEW All-Atlantic Championship.

    Post-Show

    During the main event of Dynamite, O’Reilly gave one heck of an effort against Moxley but he fell short. O’Reilly was pinned with the Paradigm Shift.

    Earlier in the night, William Regal, the manager of Blackpool Combat Club, showed his respect to Kyle O’Reilly. Regal had served as a bit of a mentor to Kyle during his time in NXT.

    After the match, Regal and O’Reilly looked close to embracing but Kyle ended up walking off in disappointment (via Erica Lee).

    Special Look At Will Ospreay’s AEW Debut

    Will Ospreay made his AEW debut on the show. With the help of The United Empire, he attacked FTR and Trent Beretta.

    AEW ring announcer Justin Roberts captured footage and while this wasn’t after the show, it’s simply too good not to leave here.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CekK8OZM5vd/?hl=en
  • AEW Star Possibly Turns Heel on Dynamite

    AEW Star Possibly Turns Heel on Dynamite

    An AEW star may have turned over to the dark side.

    Dynamite aired live on June 8. The action was held inside the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, MO.

    The event featured a Casino Battle Royale to determine who would meet Jon Moxley in the main event later that night. The winner of that match would go on to Forbidden Door to challenge for the Interim AEW World Championship.

    Swerve Strickland Turns Heel?

    Swerve Stricland
    (AEW)

    Swerve Strickland and his (now seemingly former) tag team partner Keith Lee were in the Casino Battle Royale. The two had been working together when Strickland found the right opportunity and eliminated Lee.

    While the action itself doesn’t immediately scream “heel turn,” Strickland had an evil grin on his face and received heavy boos from the crowd. He then eliminated Darby Allin, another fan favorite.

    Strickland got too cocky and relished in the elimination, which ultimately led to him being eliminated himself.

    In the biggest clue that Swerve Strickland may have turned heel, he took to his Twitter account to call Keith Lee “dead weight.”

  • AEW Introduces All-Atlantic Championship

    AEW Introduces All-Atlantic Championship

    All Elite Wrestling revealed a new championship on the June 8 episode of Dynamite.

    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Tournament

    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Tournament Brackets

    A tournament is already underway to crown the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Champion at the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV on June 26.

    A match between PAC and Buddy Matthews was held to determine who moves on in the hunt for the gold. PAC ended up winning.

    Also in contention for the championship are Miro, Ethan Page, Penta Oscuro, and Malakai Black.

    Miro will face Page, while Penta will take on Black to determine who joins PAC in their journey to the championship.

    One has to wonder if this will be AEW’s new secondary title. Judging by the participants to determine the first champion, that assumption might be correct.

    There has been plenty of criticism over how the TNT Championship has been booked. Many believe the title has been devalued since Miro’s reign ended.

    Photos

    Here’s a closer look at the AEW All-Atlantic Championship belt, created by Red Leather Belts:

    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Belt
    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Belt
    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Belt
    AEW All-Atlantic Championship Belt
  • Big Name Could Miss WWE Clash at the Castle

    Big Name Could Miss WWE Clash at the Castle

    WWE may be without one of its top voices for Clash at the Castle.

    The big Sept. 3 event is scheduled to take place inside Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The event is expected to break the all-time record for the highest WWE live gate outside of WrestleMania.

    While Clash at the Castle is expected to have some heavy hitters, one prominent name could be missing.

    Pat McAfee Missing Clash at the Castle?

    Pat McAfee
    (via WWE)

    During a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the SmackDown color commentator was having a conversation with UFC President Dana White.

    The two were discussing the June 11 UFC 275 card in Singapore. At some point during the chat, Dana offered McAfee to attend a UFC event in Paris, France scheduled for the same day as Clash at the Castle.

    Pat accepted Dana’s offer to attend the event.

    It’s possible that in the heat of the moment, McAfee simply forgot that WWE was holding a major event that same day. With that said, Pat McAfee recently missed the Hell in a Cell premium live event.

    McAfee said the reason he didn’t attend is that all parties agreed the trip wasn’t worth it for just one SmackDown match.

  • Major Change Made to AEW Dynamite Tonight

    Major Change Made to AEW Dynamite Tonight

    A big change has been made to a pivotal match on the June 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.

    This week’s edition of Dynamite will get started with a battle royal to determine who will meet Jon Moxley in the main event of the show.

    The winner will move on to Forbidden Door to face the winner of Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Hiroki Goto for the Interim AEW World Championship.

    CM Punk has been forced to undergo surgery due to an injury. AEW did not want Punk to relinquish the title, so an interim championship is being put in place.

    Battle Royal Change

    During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio hours before Dynamite, AEW President Tony Khan broke the news that tonight’s opener will now be contested under Casino Battle Royale rules.

    There will be 21 entrants split into four groups of five at three-minute intervals. There will also be a “Joker” entrant, who will be the last to enter.

    Keep it locked on the SEScoops homepage for live coverage of AEW Dynamite tonight.

  • WWE Reveals “Injury” Update on Edge

    WWE Reveals “Injury” Update on Edge

    WWE has provided a storyline injury on WWE superstar Edge.

    Edge had been leading The Judgment Day faction to great success on Monday Night Raw. Together, the faction continued to rack up big wins, including a victory at Hell in a Cell over the team of AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan.

    Despite this, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley turned on Edge during the June 6 episode of WWE Raw. Priest, Ripley, and new member Balor attacked Edge and kicked him out of the group.

    The segment ended with Priest nailing a Conchairto on Edge.

    Edge’s Status

    During the latest episode of The Bump, WWE announced Edge’s storyline injury. The company claims he suffered a “non-displaced” orbital floor fracture as a result of the attack.

    It had been reported by Fightful that Edge was unhappy with WWE’s plans to turn The Judgment Day into a more “supernatural” group.

    The report also noted that plans for Edge to be kicked out of the group weren’t finalized until shortly before Raw went on the air.

    There had been talks of turning Finn heel before Hell in a Cell but at that point, plans for the group to turn on Edge hadn’t been in place.

    PWInsider reported that Edge will be a babyface going forward.

  • WWE Superstar’s Character Change Made Official

    WWE Superstar’s Character Change Made Official

    It had long been speculated and reported but one WWE superstar’s gimmick change is now official.

    WWE certainly isn’t shy when it comes to shaking things up with characters. We’ve seen it quite often for talent who have been called up to the main roster from the NXT brand.

    Sometimes, a main roster callup isn’t even necessary like in this case.

    Fabian Aichner’s Gimmick Change Official

    It had been reported that Fabian Aichner would be transitioning to the Giovanni Vinci character on the NXT brand.

    WWE made things official on the June 7 episode of NXT 2.0.

    It’s a total change from the role he played as a member of The Imperium. Aichner split from the group before Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser made their SmackDown debuts.

    In a vignette aired this week, it was revealed that the Giovanni Vinci character will be debuting on the June 14 episode of NXT.

  • First “Black Adam” Trailer Released starring The Rock

    First “Black Adam” Trailer Released starring The Rock

    The Rock is laying the SmackDown as “Black Adam.”

    The big DC film has a brand new trailer and “The Great One” got to unveil it on social media. “Black Adam” is set to be released in movie theaters on Oct. 21, 2022.

    The Rock stars in the film and he will be joined by the likes of Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, and Sarah Shahi to name a few. He’s also helping produce the movie along with his ex-wife Dany Garcia.

    “The world needed a hero. It got BLACK ADAM.”

    In a new tweet, The Rock shared his excitement with the trailer finally dropping:

    Dwayne Johnson has been a busy man in the world of Hollywood but it goes beyond that. He and Garcia are set to relaunch the XFL, an American football league that was once owned by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

    Lots of speculation has been swirling that “The People’s Champion” might want to take time off from his movie schedule to heavily promote the XFL in early 2023.

    That could leave the door open for a WrestleMania 39 match but again, it’s all speculation at this time.

    Recently, the XFL scored TV deals with ABC, ESPN, and FX.

  • Randy Orton Lookalike Makes WWE Debut

    Randy Orton Lookalike Makes WWE Debut

    One WWE prospect has many thinking Randy Orton stepped into a time machine.

    Randy Orton has become a legend in the wrestling business. He is a surefire WWE Hall of Famer once he decides to call it a career.

    Much like Edge and Chris Jericho, Orton is one of the best at adapting as time goes along. No matter what year it is, Orton always remains a top-level performer.

    With that said, there’s a new WWE talent who pretty much looks like a 2004 version of Orton.

    His name is David Bostian and he recently made his in-ring debut for WWE.

    Bostian performed at the June 7 taping for this week’s NXT Level Up episode, which will air this Friday. Bostian went by the name, “Myles Borne” and he took on Guru Raaj.

    Time will tell if Bostian can develop quick enough for WWE’s liking.

    There is reportedly a new edict where if NXT talents aren’t improving enough within a six-month window, they will be released.

    The company is already expected to have a new wave of talent releases in the near future.

  • WWE Expected to Release More Talent Soon

    WWE Expected to Release More Talent Soon

    Some more WWE talent will be on the chopping block in the near future.

    WWE has been known for its wave of superstar releases. These days, the company almost always cites budget cuts as the reason.

    It’s led many to believe that WWE President Nick Khan is propping up the company for a potential sale.

    Main roster talent certainly isn’t an exception. We’ve seen a slew of significant names such as Bray Wyatt receive walking papers.

    With WWE’s new reported edict, however, NXT talent is constantly walking on eggshells.

    Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer was the first to report that WWE’s new edict is that if certain NXT talents don’t show noticeable improvement in six months, they will be released.

    In a new report, Bryan said that while he doesn’t have all the details, more NXT releases are expected to take place soon.

    The way Bryan described it was that NXT 2.0 won’t be getting canceled but certain people definitely will.

    The last wave of NXT cuts happened back in April. In total, 10 stars on the developmental brand were released. Among those names were Dakota Kai and Malcolm Bivens.

  • Edge Wasn’t Happy With The Judgment Day Change (Report)

    Edge Wasn’t Happy With The Judgment Day Change (Report)

    It appears Edge was none too pleased with the direction of The Judgment Day.

    The seeds had been planted for a new faction led by Edge at WrestleMania 38. Damian Priest cost AJ Styles his match against Edge after interfering.

    Eventually, Edge added Rhea Ripley to the group. Finn Balor ended up joining as well on the June 6 episode of WWE Raw but The Judgment Day turned on Edge and took him out of commission.

    Edge Opposed Change in Direction

    Fightful is reporting that WWE began to go in the direction of turning the faction into something “supernatural.” It’s been said that Edge did not like this idea at all.

    WWE ultimately decided to go in this direction shortly before this week’s Raw went on the air.

    The report also noted that there were discussions to turn Finn Balor heel before Hell in a Cell. At that point, there hadn’t been any mention of The Judgment Day turning on Edge.

    Edge will be a babyface going forward according to PWInsider.

  • Ryback Claims WWE Tried Bringing Him Back After Cody Rhodes Injury

    Ryback Claims WWE Tried Bringing Him Back After Cody Rhodes Injury

    Former WWE superstar Ryback has a new claim regarding the company.

    WWE is set to be without its top babyface on Raw for a while. Cody Rhodes has suffered a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle. He ended up gutting it out and performed at Hell in a Cell despite the fact that most of his pec and arm was bruised.

    Cody ended up defeating Seth Rollins but he’ll be undergoing surgery this week. The recovery period usually takes four to six months.

    Ryback At It Again

    In a recent post on his Twitter account, Ryback claimed he received a call from WWE regarding a potential return to the company.

    “@WWE presents a sh**ty settlement and has @JohnLaurinaitis call after @CodyRhodes
    gets injured. No thank you! All wrongs of the past must be made right. I’m going to win the RYBACK TM and can wrestle as RYBACK legally anyways. You know what you have to do
    @VinceMcMahon.”

    Ryback and WWE have been in a legal battle over name rights. It’s led to the former WWE superstar lashing out at Vince McMahon and his empire. He’s even taken personal digs at the WWE Chairman.

    Despite a red hot start to the “Ryback” character in WWE, things fizzled out and the two sides parted ways back in August 2016.

  • WWE Superstar Demoted to Main Event Show

    WWE Superstar Demoted to Main Event Show

    One WWE superstar is back in familiar territory and that may not be a good thing.

    It’s become a running joke that those who regularly perform on the WWE Main Event show are in main roster purgatory. The show usually features either upcoming superstars beating aging veterans, or two veterans squaring off with no purpose.

    For one superstar, the demotion comes right after a championship match.

    Mustafa Ali Returns to Main Event

    Before the June 6 episode of Monday Night Raw aired, Mustafa Ali took on T-Bar for the Main Event show taping.

    Ali actually promoted the match on his Twitter account.

    Ali asked for his WWE release earlier this year. His request was denied and WWE ended up bringing him back on TV months later. Ali told Corey Graves that he went public with his request because private conversations went nowhere.

    He received a shot at Theory’s WWE United States Championship but was pinned clean at Hell in a Cell on June 5.

    His opponent on Main Event, T-Bar, recently expressed frustration with how WWE has been using him. He has been asking for an opportunity to show what he can do.

  • WWE Teases New Tag Team on Monday Night Raw

    WWE Teases New Tag Team on Monday Night Raw

    WWE may be forming a new tag team on the Raw brand.

    It’s no secret that the WWE women’s tag team division is lacking. This was evident even before Sasha Banks and Naomi made their abrupt exit from the May 16 episode of Raw.

    Now that the tag titles are vacant and WWE plans to run a tournament, the lack of depth is even more prevalent.

    Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan Forming Team?

    During the June 6 episode of WWE Raw, Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan competed in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for Bianca Belair’s Raw Women’s Championship. Also involved in the match were Rhea Ripley and Doudrop.

    Ripley ultimately won the match but fans took notice of potential team chemistry brewing between Alexa and Liv.

    The two were working together quite often throughout the match and appeared to enjoy the success they were having.

    Late last month, it was reported by Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer that the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title tournament was essentially “dead in the water” due to a lack of teams.

    If the teamwork from Alexa and Liv is any indication, the company may be looking to add depth to the division.

  • Cody Rhodes Expected to Make Full Recovery if Surgery Goes Well

    Cody Rhodes Expected to Make Full Recovery if Surgery Goes Well

    There’s some good news for fans of Cody Rhodes and WWE officials.

    Cody has taken the wrestling world by storm since making his return to WWE. Rhodes left AEW back in February and served as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent at WrestleMania 38 back in April.

    Since his return to WWE, the company has treated him as a top star but “The American Nightmare” has hit a bump in the road.

    Full Recovery Expected

    Ahead of his Hell in a Cell match with Rollins, Cody Rhodes completely tore his pectoral tendon off the bone while training. Despite his pec and arm almost being completely bruised, Rhodes toughed it out and defeated Rollins a third time.

    Cody is set to undergo surgery this week and the recovery time could be anywhere from four to six months.

    Former WWE surgeon, Dr. Chao recently appeared on Busted Open Radio. During his appearance, he revealed that Cody should be able to fully recover if the surgery goes well.

    “I expect a full 100% recovery. For him to get as good as he can be, it might be six months. By four months, I think it’s realistic he could do some wrestling and maybe even three months a little bit of careful scripted stuff.”

    Quotes via SportsKeeda.

  • WWE Raw Superstar Not Happy With How He’s Being Used

    WWE Raw Superstar Not Happy With How He’s Being Used

    One superstar on the WWE Raw brand hasn’t been pleased with how things have been going for him.

    In any line of work, people will be unhappy. Others thrive in their situation, however. When it comes to this particular superstar, frustration is beginning to mount but it may be resolved with a simple opportunity.

    T-Bar None Too Pleased With Usage

    T-Bar
    (via WWE)

    WWE Raw superstar T-Bar has taken to his Twitter account to make it clear that he doesn’t think he’s in an ideal spot with WWE at the moment.

    His good friend, Keith Lee, chimed in and agreed that he should get a better opportunity.

    T-Bar’s biggest opportunity in WWE by far was The Retribution faction. The problem is, many considered that group to be death television through no fault of the talent.

    The stable was essentially doomed from the start as they looked no different from the set of ninjas who were chasing Akira Tozawa when first introduced.

    Once the faction was split up, T-Bar became a regular on WWE Main Event and was only used on episodes of Raw to get squashed by the likes of Omos.

    Whether or not WWE will give T-Bar the chance he’s asking for remains to be seen. Many have praised his work outside of WWE.

  • AEW Star Admits Paying Homage to Triple H on TV

    AEW Star Admits Paying Homage to Triple H on TV

    One AEW star has confirmed suspicion from fans that he’s been paying homage to Triple H.

    On the April 22 episode of Rampage, fans noticed something interesting about the attire of one particular star. This athlete went one-on-one with Eddie Kingston but he was rocking a Kangol hat during his entrance.

    Many assumed this was a tribute to “The Game.”

    Daniel Garcia Pays Homage

    (via AEW & WWE)

    As it turns out, Daniel Garcia was indeed rocking the Kangol hat in honor of WWE legend Triple H. Here’s what Garcia said about the entrance attire during an appearance on Talk is Jericho.

    “In real life, I’m really into streetwear and workwear, stuff like that. I wear really baggy clothing, but I knew I couldn’t do baggy pants and a baggy shirt. I know I would look like 120 lbs soaking wet.

    “So I figured ‘Okay, I can keep the baggy pants because I just look better in that. I’ll just wear a tight tank top or top as if I took a baggy shirt off.’

    “But then one day, I can’t remember exactly what it was, what made me think of it, but I just thought to myself ‘Man, Triple H used to always wear that backward leather hat.’ I was like ‘He always used to wear that backward leather hat.’

    “And it’s funny because, on my Snapchat, something popped up at my wrestling school that I train at. My trainer has a Shawn Michaels costume from the 90s, and it came with the leather hat.

    “And I, this is my first couple months of training, I put it on backward and I’d do Triple H impressions at the gym.”

    Quotes via Wrestling Inc.

  • Jim Cornette Thinks Liv Morgan is “Too Girly” for Wrestling Business

    Jim Cornette Thinks Liv Morgan is “Too Girly” for Wrestling Business

    Jim Cornette has another take that is sure to ruffle some feathers.

    Liv Morgan become a bit of a favorite to WWE fans. She has been praised for her efforts and some believe she should be pushed to world title status someday.

    Don’t tell that to Jim Cornette, who believes Liv is “too pretty” for the wrestling industry.

    Cornette Not Sold on Liv

    During an edition of his Jim Cornette Experience podcast, the former WWE manager said he doesn’t feel Liv belongs in the wrestling business.

    “They’ve been fighting every week, Liv Morgan does not grow on me, she is too girly to be a wrestler. Rhea Ripley has to not only bend over backward but has to do the limbo to make it believable that Liv Morgan is hanging in there with her, right?

    “But when Rhea and Liv got in there, again Ripley is everything I like about women’s wrestling and Morgan is the opposite. She’s too small, her sh*t it’s awkward, she’s trying to do sh*t to bigger people and they’re trying to let her, it doesn’t come across. I don’t… she’s too pretty… I just don’t see it.”

    Morgan took part in a mixed six-person tag team match at Hell in a Cell. She also competed in a fatal four-way to determine the number one contender for the Raw Women’s Championship.

    Rhea Ripley won the contender match by pinning Doudrop. Meanwhile, WWE teased the possibility of Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss becoming a team.

    Quotes via SportsKeeda.