WWE’s Omos is on his way back to programming, close to two years after his most recent televised singles match. At Pro Wrestling NOAH’s latest event, Omos and Jack Morris retained the GHC Tag Team Championship. After the match, Omos relinquished his title to Daga. Sharing his future plans, Omos revealed that he will be leaving the promotion for the time being to go back to WWE.
“I’m going back to WWE so I’ll give this belt to Daga. Please increase the value of this belt. The champs are now Jack Morris & Daga. I don’t know when but I’ll come back”
Omos and Morris captured the titles at the start of January, making the Nigerian the first contracted WWE main roster talent to win NOAH gold. Throughout his reign, Omos had remained in Japan where he learned plenty about the culture and cuisine.
Omos’ return to WWE will come close to two years after his most recent singles match on TV. That match came at WWE Backlash 2023, where he was defeated by Seth Rollins. His most recent match for WWE was as part of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal during the April 5, 2024, edition of WWE SmackDown.
With Omos’ announcement coming mere days before the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, fans are speculating as to whether he will be a part of this year’s Men’s Rumble match. Whatever is planned, Omos is ready to bring his giant frame back to WWE and lay waste to opponents.
On the January 24, edition of WWE SmackDown, Damian Priest was moved to the blue brand as part of WWE’s Transfer Window. Speaking after the show, Priest shared what fans can look forward to every week on Friday nights.
“It’s been a big one, man. Four years in WWE, all Monday Night Raw. I feel like this is the right time to move. I accomplished everything that I wanted to accomplish on Monday Night Raw. World Champion, United States Champion, multiple-time tag team champion. Now, it’s time for something new, a new challenge, new rivals. I’m here on Smackdown, ready to take them all on.”
Priest’s arrival on WWE SmackDown saw him defeat Carmelo Hayes in a strong start for the former World Heavyweight Champion. In a backstage segment with Cody Rhodes, Priest told the Undisputed WWE Champion “See you soon, champ,” teasing a potential showdown for the gold.
Damian Priest’s arrival on SmackDown marks a major change to the blue brand, which also welcomed The Miz this week as part of the Transfer Window. During the show, Miz tried to align with A-Town Down Under before it was revealed that Grayson Waller and Austin Theory have been moved to Monday Night Raw.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Damian Priest as the former World Champion seeks to re-establish himself as one of WWE’s top Superstars, noa as part of WWE SmackDown.
The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble premium live event got even bigger on this week’s SmackDown with a huge WWE Tag Team Championship match added to the card. On the January 24, edition of SmackDown, the Motor City Machine Guns discussed DIY doing all they can to avoid a title match. It was then revealed that the titles will be on the line on February 1… in a two-out-of-three falls match.
This will mark the first time the WWE Tag Team Championships have been defended at a PLE since WrestleMania 40. At last year’s Showcase of the Immortals, the titles, then known as the SmackDown Tag Team Championships, were defended alongside the RAW Tag Team Championships in a ladder match. This exciting upcoming match will also mark the WWE PLE debut of the Motor City Machine Guns. The team of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin arrived in WWE in October 2024 and have competed on TV and at live events ever since.
This match is just the latest high-stakes contest set for the Royal Rumble, which will include two Rumble matches and a ladder match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Royal Rumble including breaking news and live results.
The Rhodes family has been an established force in wrestling for decades, with Dusty, Dustin, and Cody forging their own legacies in the ring. Now, fans could soon be seeing more Rhodes’ in action via the nephews of the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion.
Before SmackDown, Cody was spotted backstage with Wyatt and Wayne Rhodes, who both have joined the family business of pro wrestling. The trio also showed off a one-of-a-kind image of Cody, autographed by all three men.
Wyatt and Wayne made their AEW debuts last August during a dark match ahead of Collision, where they defeated Aaron Solo and Jon Cruz That show proved to be extra special for the Rhodes family, as on that night, Dustin became a ROH World Tag Team Champion alongside Sammy Guevara.
The Rhodes family is currently at its arguable peak of success, with both Cody and Dustin holding gold in their respective promotions. It remains to be seen where Wayne and Wyatt one day appear at a WWE event as Superstars rather than as guests, but the future looks bright for the famed wrestling family.
Scott Steiner is known for his big personality and unfiltered opinions, as Big Poppa Pump is never afraid to speak his mind. This week, Steiner sparked speculation by hinting at a potential appearance this weekend at the the 2025 Royal Rumble premium live event.
WWE announcer Pat McAfee expressed his excitement about the Rumble on X. He’s heading (home) to Indianapolis and believes the atmosphere will be electric and that the event will be unforgettable. With just over a week to go, he emphasized that Indianapolis is the perfect host city and that the world will soon see why.
This post caught the attention of Steiner, who suggested that the Royal Rumble would only achieve true epic status if he were to make an appearance.
only way Royal Rumble reaches true EPICness is with Big Poppa Pump in the building. https://t.co/MTxOe6LUqN
Despite being one of wrestling’s most notorious names, Steiner has done relatively little in the Royal Rumble match. Steiner has just two Rumble matches to his name which fell exactly one decade apart (1994, 2004.) Steiner’s sole elimination took place in the 1994 match and saw the future Freakzilla throw out Samu.
The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting edition of the fan favorite event, with more and more names declaring themselves for the two 30-Superstar contests. It remains to be seen whether Scott Steiner enters the ring or merely makes an appearance, but there’s plenty of fans who’d love to see Steiner in Indianapolis.
AEW’s Max Caster may consider himself the best wrestler alive, but the AEW star is far more humble on his brand new album. This week, Caster shared his new album ‘Worst Rapper Alive’ to Spotify. The 14-track album includes songs such as ‘Cancelled’, ‘Mixed Nuts,’ and ‘Performative Feminist.’ The 38-minute album is Caster’s first since 2021 and once again demonstrates the AEW’s talents outside of the squared circle.
As expected, the album includes several references to wrestling. Cancelled includes comments about Caster’s work in AEW and a comparison to John Cena’s time as a freestyle rapper. American Male includes the line ‘Feelin’ like Buff, I should be a gigilo,’ a nod to Buff Bagwell, who once competed in the American Males tag-team.
Caster’s new album comes amid a time of great change for the wrestler. On the latest AEW Collision, Caster and Anthony Bowens ended their tag team as Bowens has grown tired with Caster’s attitude. The Acclaimed had teamed in AEW since 2020 and captured the World Tag Team Championships in 2022. The following year, the duo, alongside Billy Gunn, captured the AEW Trios Championships at All In: London.
Where Caster’s AEW future goes next remains to be seen, but the loudmouth continues to make his voice heard in and out of the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Caster and his role in wrestling and rap.
Posted January 24th, 2025 in AEW. Tagged: Max Caster.
Cora Jade’s pursuit of the TNA Knockouts World Championship will lead her to competing on a future episode of TNA iMPACT. After this week’s show, TNA filmed next week’s episode of their weekly flagship show. During the taping, the former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion took on TNA Wrestling’s Hyan.
This match marked Jade’s first time competing for TNA Wrestling, but not her first time competing for the company. In 2019, Jade competed as Elyana Black against Havok during the TNA Prelude to Glory event. Jade, again as Elyana Black, has also competed for AEW, making her one of a select few to compete in the three major wrestling promotions in the United States.
Jade appeared at TNA Genesis where she confronted Masha Slamovich after the TNA Knockouts World Champion retained her gold against Rosemary. Jade was also a part of this week’s iMPACT, where her distracting presence would cost Slamovich and Spitfire in six-woman tag-team action.
Cora Jade had shared her intent to win the TNA Knockouts World Title, which if successful would be a historic first between the two parties. With a match between Jade and Slamovich seeming inevitable, it remains to be seen whether it’ll be the champion or the challenger who has the home-field advantage.
In late 2024, Zaria exploded onto the scene in WWE NXT after a high-profile run in the Australian wrestling scene. Now, the powerhouse is set to take a break from wrestling, but has assured fans that it’s only a temporary break.
Y’all are funny. Life happens and you have to take a step back for a bit. I’ve got a whole career ahead of me, 5 weeks isn’t gonna hurt. Have patience little ones.
Zaria gave no word why she is taking a five-week break, but fans are already eager to see her back in the ring. The Australian’s most recent match came at a December 20, NXT live event where she, Gigi Dolin, and Shotzi came up short against Fatal Influence.
Zaria currently boasts a 3-3 record since arriving in NXT, with her most recent victory coming over two months ago against Wren Sinclair. This has come as a surprise to fans given that WWE made a big deal upon her arrival on the silver brand. Zaria is one of three high-profile female signings WWE NXT made in 2024, alongside Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia.
The Australian powerhouse’s arrival in WWE NXT may not have gone as many would have predicted but fans remain excited to see what’s to come. Though Zaria won’t be in action just yet, it’s only a matter of time before she is back showcasing her physical dominance in the ring.
On the January 22, edition of AEW Dynamite, Christopher Daniels shared that his in-ring career is over following a brutal Texas Death Match against “Hangman” Adam Page on the previous Collision. On X, Daniels shared that his family went all out to celebrate his career now that “The Legend Has Retired.”
The tribute incudes images from Daniels’ time in various promotions including Ring of Honor, AEW, and TNA Wrestling, as well as earlier in his career. The tribute not includes plenty of images of Daniels, but also the character Curry Man, who Daniels portrayed during his tenure with TNA.
Future For Christopher Daniels
While Daniels’ has signalled that his days in the ring are over, that may not be the case. Dave Meltzer shared on Wrestling Observer Radio that people have said though Daniels isn’t wrestling “for now,” AEW is “shooting an angle and [he] may wrestle again later.” During Daniels’ announcement on Dynamite, Page looked concerned that he’d ended another man’s career, teasing that there may be more to come with the Cowboy and the Fallen Angel.
For the time being, Daniels has hung up his boots, but he remains with AEW as the company’s head of Talent Relations. Whether fans see him in the ring again remains to be seen, but the love and respect for Daniels shared by his family can’t be denied.
Ricky Starks hasn’t appeared for AEW since March of last year, with the former Tag Team Champion in the dark about the reason for his absence. While there’s still no sign of when fans will see the ‘Absolute’ wrestler again, AEW has made efforts to distance themselves from Starks on their merchandise website.
AEW has pulled all merchandise for Ricky Starks from their online ‘Global’ store. Web archives show that as of September 2024, AEW listed seven t-shirts on their site. An error message on Starks’ profile reads:
“While this AEW wrestler’s merchandise isn’t available on Global ShopAEW just yet, you can discover their incredible collection and more at ShopAEW USA!.”
Going to AEW’s U.S. based store, fans will find just one shirt for Starks, another downgrade from what was previously available for the wrestler.
Starks has reportedly requested his release from AEW, a request that Tony Khan turned down despite not using him. Starks’ AEW situation has affected his work outside the promotion, including being pulled from GCW events by Khan. This move is said to have happened after a comment made by EFFY about Khan’s father at an event.
While Starks continues to compete on the independents, questions remains as to when, if ever, he will appear for AEW again. In the meantime, AEW will continue to produce events and merchandise, but fans will have to go elsewhere to find shirts of the missing Ricky Starks.
For months, speculation has run rampant about Malakai Black and the status of the former AEW Trios and WWE NXT Champion. On AEW programming, the House of Black has teased moving forward without Black, who is reportedly officially done with Tony Khan’s promotion.
Mike Johnson of PWInsiderElitereports that AEW sources have confirmed Black has finished with the promotion, with no discussions regarding a final appearance. Black had joined AEW in 2021 and had formed the House of Black with Brody King and Buddy Matthews the following year. The group later recruited Julia Hart.
While Black’s exit has left fans excited about a potential WWE return, don’t expect to see Black on programming just yet. The report noted that Black will not be a free agent in time to participate in next week’s Royal Rumble event. However, he is expected to be available sometime in February or March.
Black had been with WWE for four years after debuting in 2017. In addition to being a former NXT Champion, he is also a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winner. A return to WWE would allow Black the chance to spend more time with his wife, Zelina Vega, who is employed by WWE.
WWE is already home to AEW alum including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, and Ethan Page, and now Malakai Black could be set to join that list. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Malakai Black and what’s next for him in wrestling.
The 2025 Royal Rumble is less than two weeks away, and fans are excited to see who punches their ticket to WrestleMania 41. For the eighth consecutive year, the event will feature two Rumble matches on its stacked card, a 30-Superstar contest for the men and a 30-Superstar contest for the women.
As more confirmed entrants for this year’s Royal Rumble matches are announced, fans are eager to see who’ll enter the most unpredictable match of the year. Winning the Royal Rumble means earning the right to challenge for a championship of their choosing at WrestleMania and in many instances, a chance to headline the biggest show of the year. Stay updated on every confirmed participant as WWE builds the buzz leading up to this year’s spectacle.
If history is any indication, this year’s Rumble matches will be full of dramatic moments before the final person is eventually eliminated. The Final Four of each year’s Royal Rumble match can often be as exciting as the entrants, and over the years, this late stage in the match has produced some iconic moments in WWE history.
It’s almost time to RUMBLE!
Adding to the pre-Rumble excitement, WWE has released a new playlist on its YouTube channel highlighting, “Every Royal Rumble Match Ending of the Last 20 Years.”
As we head into the final stretch of the Road to the Royal Rumble, SEScoops will keep you informed on every twist, turn, and update. Make sure to bookmark us and stay tuned for breaking news, match previews, and in-depth analysis on the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble.
WWE Royal Rumble Winners
Here are the Royal Rumble winners from 2024 to 2005, and the people they eliminated.
2024: Cody Rhodes eliminated CM Punk to win the Men’s Rumble, while Bayley eliminated Liv Morgan to win the Women’s Rumble
2023: Cody Rhodes eliminated Gunther to win the Men’s Rumble, while Rhea Ripley eliminated Liv Morgan to win the Women’s Rumble
2022: Brock Lesnar eliminated Drew McIntyre to win the Men’s Rumble, while Ronda Rousey eliminated Charlotte Flair to win the Women’s Rumble
2021: Edge eliminated Randy Orton from the #1 position to win the Men’s Rumble, while Bianca Belair eliminated Rhea Ripley to win the Women’s Rumble
2020: Drew McIntyre eliminated Roman Reigns to win the Men’s Rumble, while Charlotte Flair eliminated Shayna Baszler to win the Women’s Rumble
2019: Seth Rollins eliminated Braun Strowman to win the Men’s Rumble, while Becky Lynch eliminated Charlotte Flair to win the Women’s Rumble
2018: Shinsuke Nakamura eliminated Roman Reigns to win the Men’s Rumble, while Asuka eliminated Nikki Bella to win the first-ever Women’s Rumble
2017: Randy Orton eliminated Roman Reigns to win the Royal Rumble
2016: Triple H eliminated Dean Ambrose to capture the Royal Rumble and WWE Championship
2015: Roman Reigns eliminated Rusev to claim the Royal Rumble victory
2014: Batista eliminated Roman Reigns to emerge victorious in the Royal Rumble
2013: John Cena eliminated Ryback to win the Royal Rumble match
2012: Sheamus eliminated Chris Jericho to secure the Royal Rumble victory
2011: Alberto Del Rio eliminated Santino Marella to win the 40-man Royal Rumble
2010: Edge eliminated John Cena to triumph in the Royal Rumble
2009: Randy Orton eliminated Triple H to win the Royal Rumble match
2008: John Cena eliminated Triple H to claim the Royal Rumble victory
2007: The Undertaker eliminated Shawn Michaels to win the Royal Rumble
2006: Rey Mysterio eliminated Randy Orton to capture the Royal Rumble
2005: Batista eliminated John Cena to emerge victorious in the Royal Rumble
Tom Pestock, formerly Baron Corbin, has opened up about his future in the ring, including what he plans on changing going forward. On the Insight podcast, Pestock shared that the next chapter of his career would take him oversees.
“I would love to go to New Japan for multiple reasons, and the door never closes with WWE either.”
Many former WWE Superstars have found their ways to AEW, including top names including Cope, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, and Toni Storm. While Pestock won’t rule out an ‘All-Elite’ future, he believes that his WWE past would play a factor in things.
“If I went there, out of respect for that world, I wouldn’t want to be just another WWE guy that came there because they left WWE. I would rather go and do New Japan for a year or more.”
Further alluding on wanting a fresh start, Pestock shared that “Baron Corbin is dead as far as we know.” Moving on from his WWE past, Pestock is excited to use a “new name, new moniker, new character.” This week, Pestock filed a trademark for Bishop Dyer, a potential new name for this new chapter of his career.
Pestock, a foirmer WWE U.S. and NXT Tag Team Champion, recently competed under his real name at GCW Bloodsport, where he fought Josh Barnett. Though Pestock came up short in their showdown, the ex-Superstar remains excited to establish his own name outside WWE.
Kamaru Usman has established himself as a name in UFC for years, and now the fighter has shown interest in WWE. On X, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque shared that Usman recently visited WWE’s headquarters in Connecticut.
Levesque’s post got plenty of attention by fans, many of whom hope to see Usman transition from the Octagon to the squared circle. One fans noted that “I speak for EVERYONE when I say We want Usman vs Bad Bunny,” pitching a match that’d feature the Grammy award-winning artist. Another fan added that “WWE and UFC collab is all we want to see” while a third asked if this was a sign Usman is coming to WWE.
Like many Superstars competing in WWE today, Usman boasts a background in amateur wrestling, where he became a NCAA Division II national champion. In UFC, Usman is a former Welterweight Champion. His most recent fight came at UFC 294 in October 2023.
WWE And UFC
In 2023, WWE and UFC came together under TKO Group Holdings, merging two of the biggest names. Quickly, names from both sides began appearing for the other, demonstrating the synergy within TKO. WWE names have become regulars at UFC events while Michael Chandler was on Raw in 2024 with a message for Conor McGregor.
At The People Vs. GCW, Allie Katch suffered a serious injury that resulted in her match with EFFY being called off. Taking to X, Katch spoke about the injury and is keeping a positive mindset.
Everything happens for a reason. What’s meant for me will find me. Whatever the universe wants me to learn I am open to receive. I am still Champion Material and will be when the time is right ? pic.twitter.com/ijOgtYG9qk
In another post, Katch shared that she has been discharged from hispital and hopes to be walking without crutches in six weeks. Katch also promised some exciting new merch, giving fans a way to support her while she’s unable to perform.
Day 2:discharged & going home! Was told 6 weeks by doctors this morning to walk without crutches, then after walking down the hall & up/down stairwell the ortho said way sooner ?I will start processing/packing orders tomorrow and updating patreon/new merch etc! THANK YOU ?????? pic.twitter.com/sOqWsuS1u6
Katch’s leg was broken in two place due to a dive to the outside that saw her collide with a guard rail. Steph De Lander has launched a GoFundMe page to help cover medical costs as well as a loss of earnings while Katch recovers. In a sign of generosity from the wrestling community, the fundraiser, originally set at $13,000, has surpassed $50,000 in donations.
Here is a list of some notable names who have chipped in.
Matt Cardona ($1,000)
Liv Morgan ($1,000)
Raj Dhesi/Jinder Mahal ($1,000)
Nic Nemeth ($1,000)
Danhausen ($500)
Piper Niven ($500)
Chelsea Green ($500)
Tommy Billington ($500)
The response to this GoFundMe has shown that fans and wrestlers alike are willing to give big to help in times of need. We at SEScoops are continuing to send our best wishes to Allie for a full and speedy recovery.
Speculation continues to build that Jordynne Grace will join WWE, now that she has finished her lengthy run with TNA Wrestling. Fans are excited to see what Grace does as a fully-fledged Superstar, and now Rhea Ripley is in her sights.
On X, Ripley shared a photo from her workout, that fans quickly responded to with likes and comments. One notable comment came from Grace who had some choice words for the WWE Women’s World Champion.
Grace performed in a WWE tryout in 2018 but was not signed by the promotion. In 2024, Grace competed in the Women’s Royal Rumble match while holding the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Later in the year, Grace was part of WWE NXT and would challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground, but was unsuccessful.
Ripley will defend the Women’s World Championship at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event against Nia Jax. A victory over Jax will practically guarantee Ripley will not compete in this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. Nevertheless, fans are excited at the prospect of Grace and Ripley sharing the ring in 2025 now that the Juggernaut is finished with TNA Wrestling.
In the main event of the January 22nd episode of AEW Dynamite, Cope continued to build momentum against the Death Riders when he defeated PAC. On the titantron though, the faction was shown attacking the Rock N’ Roll Express. Claudio Castagnoli hit Ricky Morton with a Con-Chair-To and Robert Gibson was laid out as well.
The Death Riders make a gruesome statement to COPE with the Rock 'N Roll Express!
Not finished with their violence, the Death Riders then attacked Cope. While Jay White tried to make the save, he was outnumbered by the Moxley-led gaction. The group left Cope laid out before walking away.
This isn’t the first time that the legendary Rock N’ Roll Express has run afoul of the Death Riders. During the January 4, edition of Collision, the first show of its kind in 2025, Morton and Gibson were tied up backstage. Cope and FTR freed the two wrestling legends but the Death Riders had already fled by then.
Cope returned from injury at AEW Worlds End and immediately set his sights on Moxley and his goons. While a match isn’t confirmed yet, fans can expect a World Championship showdown between the two in due time, perhaps as soon as Grand Slam: Australia next month. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cope’s feud with the Death Riders and how he plans to retaliate after the assaults handed out on the latest episode of Dynamite.
AEW Dynamite is set to take place in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 29. The show will see a golden opportunity for Jeff Jarrett in his pursuit of the AEW World Championship.
During this week’s episode of Dynamite, Jeff Jarrett made an appearance and called out Jon Moxley. However, Claudio Castagnoli confronted him instead and launched an attack. In response, Jarrett proposed a match against Castagnoli for next week. If Jarrett wins, he earns a shot at Jon Moxley and the AEW World Championship. The match was quickly made official.
Claudio Castagnoli looks to be sending a message on behalf of AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, Jeff Jarrett has something else in mind!
Jarrett’s match with Castagnoli will come amid his feud with MJF. The former AEW World Champion has been insisting that Jarrett won’t capture the AEW World Title without his help. So far, Jarrett has declined the offer, and the two have traded barbs and fists in recent weeks.
Jarrett is determined to prove he has one more World Title run left in him. As he enters the final year of his last professional wrestling contract, the WWE Hall of Famer is eager to make it happen. Despite Jeff’s determination, Fightful Select has reported that there are “no creative plans to put the AEW World Heavyweight title on Jeff Jarrett” at this time, though that could always change.
Dragon Lee was conspicuous by his absence during this week’s WWE Raw when the LWO confronted Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. After Rey Mysterio’s victory over Kingston, LWO members Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde thwarted an attack.
“Hey everyone! Hope y’all are doing well. I don’t usually share my personal stuff, but I want to grab my phone and do it today because I am happy and anxious because in a few days I will hold in my hands my new princess that is on the way. She could (arrive) today, tomorrow, the day after, this weekend or even next week but she is coming, so I am very excited to receive my second princess, well actually third counting my first child and my wife. That’s been the reason why I have not been at work recently, I have been helping my wife but you will see a stronger Dragon Lee and giving my best as I always do inside that ring soon. Sending hugs to everyone!”
In May 2024, Lee shared that he and his wife are expecting their second child. In August, the couple confirmed that they are expecting a baby girl. Lee is currently in his first reign as WWE Speed Champion, a title he captured from Andrade during the episode that released on November 20.
Tattoos are common in professional wrestling, with many wrestlers sporting multiple designs that have become synonymous with their presentation. In WWE, Cody Rhodes has perhaps the most striking tattoo of them all on his neck, and Sheamus isn’t in any hurry to follow suit.
During an appearance on The Masked Men Show, Sheamus questioned if Rhodes had 20 bourbons before sitting in the tattoo chair, believing that only somebody inebriated would see the ink as a good idea. When asked how many pints of Guinness it’d take to get sufficiently wasted, Sheamus doubted he’d survive the amount of alcohol needed.
“There’s no way. I would die of liver and kidney failure before that happened… My personal choice is not a bleeding chance.”
Sheamus shared that in addition to potential public ridicule, having an ‘Irish Nightmare’ neck tattoo would draw mockery within his own family. Sheamus’ father would never let him live it down, the former WWE World Champion added.
Rhodes debuted his tattoo at AEW Revolution 2020 ahead of his match with MJF. Instantly, talk and memes sprouted on social media, so much so that the match was overshadowed by the tattoo. Nearly five-years on, Rhodes’ tattoo remains a unique part of his persona, especially with Sheamus wanting nothing similar to the American Nightmare.
At TNA Genesis 2025, Cora Jade confronted Masha Slamovich following Slamovich’s Clockwork Orange match victory over Rosemary. During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Jade shared what she told the reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion.
“I said that title is gonna be mine. That TNA Knockouts Title is coming to me.”
Jade is aware of the skepticism from fans who doubt her chances against Slamovich, widely regarded as one of the toughest women in wrestling today. While Jade’s matches in WWE may not have been as brutal as what Slamovich displayed at Genesis, she’s no slouch to getting violent in the ring.
“I think people forget that before I got here [WWE NXT] I was doing hardcore matches. I had a deathmatch right before I got signed.”
Jade is hardly the only name wanting to cross the line in the WWE-TNA partnership. Fresh off his World Championship victory at Genesis, Joe Hendry has challenged John Cena to a showdown in the ring and on the mic. WWE’s Sheamus would love the chance to step in the ring with TNA’s Nic Nemeth in a revival of their feuds as part of WWE.
The multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA has sparked excitement among fans and promises plenty of thrilling moments. While an official match between Jade and Slamovich has yet to be announced, it seems likely that they will meet in the ring again soon.
WWE’s recently-announced partnership with TNA has excited fans with many fans excited to see who ‘crosses the line’ and appears for the other promotion. On the Masked Man Show, Sheamus was asked about the partnership and who he wants to face from the TNA roster.
“I loved working Ziggy (Nic Nemeth). Ziggy was great. I don’t think he he’s the fondest memories of working me, taking all those Brogue Kicks.”
Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler, parted ways with WWE in September 2023 after nearly two decades with the company. Many fans believe he wasn’t fully utilized, particularly in the later years of his WWE tenure. However, Sheamus sees the WWE-TNA partnership as a new opportunity for Nemeth and others.
“I think there’s a lot of opportunities now for some of that talent to come back over and create different stories. It’d be fun, it’d be a good time.”
Sheamus isn’t the only one watching the WWE-TNA collaboration closely. Fresh off his World Championship victory over Nemeth at Genesis, Joe Hendry wasted no time in calling out John Cena. With Cena set to retire from wrestling in 2025, fans are eager to see if he might make an appearance—or even have a match—in TNA.
WWE Raw Superstar Logan Paul was an attendee at Donald Trump’s Presidential inauguration earlier this week, bringing his unique personality to the event in Washington. Stand-up comedian Theo Von was also part of the inauguration, and now the pair are beefing over a chair-related ‘prank.’
On X, Paul shared a video of Von’s chair giving out under him, causing the Comedian to fall backwards into Paul’s lap. In a response, Von accused Logan and Jake Paul of sabotaging his chair.
Now, Paul has responded. In another post on X, Paul asserted his innocence and reminded Von that one is “innocent until proven guilty” in the United States of America. Von also fired back, saying that he’d heard differently and alluded to Paul’s role as a WWE Superstar.
Logan Paul and Theo Von were just two notable names at the inauguration of the WWE Hall of Famer-turned U.S. President. Conor McGregor was spotted with Paul, as was WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson. Linda McMahon has been touted to be Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Education, despite having no past experience in education.
Paul will be a part of next week’s WWE Raw, which will serve as the go-home show ahead of WWE Royal Rumble 2025 on February 2. There’s no word on what Paul will do or say on next week’s show, though many expect him to declare for the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
Posted January 22nd, 2025 in WWE. Tagged: Logan Paul.
WWE is already home to a massive roster filled with talented wrestlers, but now the promotion is on the hunt for even more names. According to Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan, WWE is set to host a tryout in early March, offering top independent talent from the UK and Europe an opportunity to impress.
The tryout is scheduled to take place in London, England, and WWE already has its eye on some notable names from the UK indie circuit, incluing Rhio, Tate Mayfairs, and Damian Corvin. The report adds that some major UK names were unaware of the tryout when initially contacted.
Wrestlers from promotions such as wXw, OTT, and PROGRESS are expected to take part. WWE has set a deadline of February 28 for applications.
Some of WWE’s top stars honed their skills in the UK and Europe including World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, Sheamus, and Drew McIntyre, Now, this tryout presents a major opportunity for Europe’s top wrestling talent, but only a select few will earn WWE Superstar status. 2024 saw WWE hire several notable names including Zaria, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia, all of whom are now part of WWE NXT.
No matter who proceeds to the next roun after these tryouts, its clear some careers are set to take a step to the next level. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on these tryouts and WWE’s quest to find new Superstars.
The January 21 episode of WWE NXT on The CW saw a major return to the silver brand as Andre Chase was a part of the show’s broadcast. Chase made his long-awaited comeback after being absent since his stable, Chase U, was dismantled. Ridge Holland brought an end to Chase U during the November 19, episode, a move that also saw Holland become number one contender for the NXT Championship. After two months away, Chase resurfaced this week with a sad piece of advice for one of NXT’s most popular tag-teams.
During the second hour of this week’s show, Chase appeared backstage looking noticeably depressed and disheveled. As an old Chase U clip played on a television behind him, Chase made his return and delivered a sobering message to Hank and Tank, telling them to split up now because “all tag teams just end in heartbreak.” It was an uncharacteristically somber statement from the former leader of Chase U who had been a force of positivity during his Chase U days.
Chase didn’t say much more before walking off. While his future remains uncertain, it’s clear that his journey in NXT is far from over. Whether Chase U will reunite remains to be seen, but right now, Chase wants no part of any group, and is warning others against teaming up.
