Since arriving in WWE, Roxanne Perez has made no secret about growing up idolizing AJ Lee and CM Punk, who are affectionately referred to as her wrestling ‘parents.’ During the September 17, WWE NXT, Perez shared the ring with Punk and had some choice words for dear old dad.

Interrupting Punk’s segment on the show, The Prodigy spoke about Punk being one of her favorite wrestlers but admitted that she always preferred Punk’s wife AJ Lee. Perez added that she wished she’d grown up as a Drew McIntyre, who Perez is confident will end Punk’s career at WWE Bad Blood inside Hell in a Cell.

These comments caught the attention of McIntyre who mocked Punk’s psuedo-parental relationship with Perez. On Twitter, McIntyre said he was proud of the reigning WWE NXT Women’s Champion, but only a freak would see her as a daughter figure.

What’s To Come?

Perez will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Giulia at the October 1, show that will also mark NXT’s premiere on The CW Network. The show will take place in Chicago, Illinois, and will also see an appearance by Punk. The Chicago-Made star will return to his hometown to officiate the NXT Championship match between Ethan Page and challenger Trick Williams.

Just days later, Punk will step into Hell in a Cell against McIntyre at Bad Blood. This match will be Punk’s first Hell in a Cell match since 2013 and McIntyre’s first since 2021. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Drew McIntyre and his war with CM Punk that will see both men enter Hell on October 5.

The September 17, edition of WWE NXT saw the Superstars of the gold brand continue on the road to WWE NXT’s premiere on the CW, which will come on October 1. It wasn’t just the Superstars who appeared on this week’s show, however, as members of the Indiana Pacers also made their presence felt.

Tyrese Haliburton, decked in the shirt of NXT head Shawn Michaels, was initially shown meeting with NXT GM Ava and Haliburton was later part of the contract signing between NXT Champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams. Being a Pacer, Haliburton got a frosty reception from the Orlando crowd but had a comeback for those booing him and his team.

Tyrese Haliburton And WWE

Haliburton’s wrestling love is no secret, as he shared a heartwarming meeting with Booker T and Queen Sharmell in December 2023. In July 2024, Haliburton appeared on SmackDown and came to the aid of Logan Paul in a U.S. Championship qualifying match. Unfortunately for the duo, Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks prevented Haliburton from passing the brass knuckles to Paul in the Money in the Bank qualifying match that was won by LA Knight.

The world of pro wrestling and celebrity athletes have often come together and we can’t count out future appearances for Tyrese Haliburton in WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the basketball star and any plans he may have for a future in the ring.

Earlier this month, AEW filed a trademark for ‘AEW Shockwave’, exciting fans with the prospect of another weekly show from Tony Khan’s promotion. AEW Shockwave could provide a bolt of excitement into the company’s weekly schedule, but it will also reportedly mark the end of one of AEW’s current programs.

AEW Rampage will not be continued, a source informed the Wrestling Observer, and instead, AEW Shockwave will serve as the promotion’s third weekly show. The new show is expected to be shopped around to FOX, who recently finished their relationship with WWE, as well as other networks.

John Ourand notes that AEW is pitching another package “primarily” to broadcast channels, which would include ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Telemundo, Univision, The CW, and ION. The CW will soon be the home of WWE NXT and the gold brand will make its debut on the network on October 1, with a stacked show in Chicago, Illinois.

AEW Rampage

Rampage launched in 2021, close to two years after AEW Dynamite hit screens in October 2019. While the show received a strong start, including the debut of CM Punk, Rampage quickly fell in terms of significance as AEW’s main storylines were kept to Dynamite. This pseudo-irrelevancy became the case even more in 2023 when AEW launched Collision, with Rampage becoming the least important of AEW’s weekly shows when it comes to developing storylines.

AEW’s TV Deals

AEW’s current TV deal with WarnerBros Discovery is scheduled to expire later this year and the company’s media rights has been a hot topic among fans. Tony Khan has teased some big announcements for the company including saying that AEW was “here to stay” on TBS and TNT.

AEW’s new deal with WBD is said to be in the ballpark of $170 million a year, according to Ourand. The deal will see AEW shows airing on TNT, TBS, and TruTV twice a week, leaving open the possibility of Shockwave appearing on FOX after SmackDown’s recent exit from the Network.

Current AEW TV deals are believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood of $70 million, so this ballpark figure is a huge boost for Tony Khan and his promotion. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on AEW and its future on TV.

Since debuting in WWE in 2009, Sheamus has enjoyed a career most wrestlers can only dream of, including four reigns as World Champion. Now, fans can expect to see much more of the Celtic Warrior in the ring as he has signed a contract extension with WWE.

News of Sheamus’ contract extension was shared by Pat McAfee on the popular broadcaster’s show. McAfee, who recently had Sheamus on an episode of his show from Dublin, Ireland, was excited to see “banger after banger after banger” from the Irish Superstar. According to PWInsider, it’s a five-year contract that will keep him part of the WWE family through late 2029.

Sheamus shared a celebratory reply to the Pat McAfee clip on social media:

WWE’s Re-Signed Superstars

Sheamus is the latest notable name to lock down a new deal with WWE in 2024. In April, Drew McIntyre re-signed with WWE, putting to bed fan speculation that he would be signing with AEW in time for All In: London. McIntyre’s re-signing not only saw the Scottish Warrior get a new contract, but also a sword gifted to him by TKO’s Dwayne Johnson.

More recently, Randy Orton confirmed reports that he has re-signed with WWE with a deal that should keep him around until 2029. While Orton could have seen his previous deal frozen due to his time away due to his back injury, WWE reportedly felt it was fairer to let Orton negotiate a new deal given how much the handling of contracts has changed.

Now, Sheamus has joined his fellow former World Champions in re-signing with WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Sheamus and his years to come as a WWE Superstar.

On August 29, Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on charges of domestic battery of a spouse and was later released on bail. In 2020, he and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia welcomed their son Matteo into the world, and now both parents have filed for what they believe is an appropriate level of custody.

Chigvintsev, best known for his role on Dancing With The Stars, has filed for joint custody of Matteo, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. He is also requesting spousal support and for Garcia to cover his attorney’s fees and costs. Chigvintsev made a 9-1-1 call on the day of his arrest, requesting medical assistance, though later called to say it was no longer needed.

Garcia on the other hand, has filed for sole legal and physical custody of Matteo, while allowing visitation rights for Chigvintsev. She has also requested that the court terminate spousal support for both parties. Garcia, who competed for WWE as Nikki Bella, was reportedly encouraged to end her marriage to Chigvintsev by her sister Brie after the alleged violence.

The former WWE Divas Champion officially filed for divorce on Wednesday, September 11, with both sides citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. Both have also cited Thursday, August 29, as the date of separation, which coincides with Chigvintsev’s arrest.

The couple met in 2017 on Dancing with the Stars while Garcia was engaged to John Cena, though their relationship would end in early 2018. Garcia would reconnect with Chgvintsev after this and the couple announced their engagement in late 2019.

After becoming parents to Matteo in July 2020, the couple got married in a private Parisian ceremony in August 2022, though Garcia’s filing gives the date as January 19, 2023. The couple had celebrated their second wedding anniversary mere days before Chigvintsev’s arrest.

Ahead of SmackDown’s return to the USA Network, WWE confirmed that Neva Play, a track by Megan Thee Stallion featuring RM of BTS will serve as the blue brand’s new theme song. Getting the award-winning artist on board is a huge score for WWE, especially as she was reportedly set to work with WWE’s chief rival not too long ago.

Megan Thee Stallion had agreed to collaborate with AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné, PW Insider reports, before she agreed for her track to become the official theme song of WWE SmackDown. Negotiations took place between Megan’s manager, Mike B of Roc Nation, and Mercedes’ manager, Keven Undergaro, about a collaboration.

The two met in February at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Japan where both women presented awards. Moné hinted at a collaboration with the award-winning artist in the run-up to AEW’s recent All In: London 2024 pay-per-view.

Megan Thee Stallion In Wrestling

SmackDown’s new theme song marks Megan Thee Stallion’s official arrival in the world of wrestling, but she has teased involvement in the past. In March of this year, ex-WWE Superstar Mojo Rawley claimed that WWE had planned for Moné (Sasha Banks at the time) to face Megan at a SummerSlam PLE but that never occurred.

Following her song becoming the official theme of SmackDown, Megan teased making her official debut for the promotion. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Megan Thee Stallion’s possible involvement with WWE now her song will be heard every Friday night.

Ahead of the debut of the Wyatt Sicks, a series of QR codes appeared on WWE programming, teasing the group’s arrival. On this week’s Raw, a QR code was spotted which may have given an indication as to the group’s future on the red brand.

Scanning the QR code takes fans to a website filled with diary entries from Uncle Howdy. The latest entry, titled ‘Frater’ (Latin for brother) has the following message.

The bond of a family is a cat of nine tails. Bound through suffering. We see you, brother. When you need us, we will be there.

This website first appeared in June of this year and had fans trying to decipher its cryptic messages. One entry titled SHE has led fans to believe that another woman will be added to the faction, possibly Alexa Bliss, though that hasn’t happened yet.

The website has the word ‘Kintsugi’ as its heading, which refers to the Japanese art of using gold to repair a broken bowl. The idea is that something is more beautiful because it is broken. Clicking on the word takes fans to an image of hand-drawn pictures, including trees, an eerie face, and the red circle.

Clicking on the mute button on the website brings up the following image, which has the code L 10: 25 37. In the Gospel according to Luke, this passage tells the story of the Good Samaritan.

The name of this file also gives a tease of what may to be come in the future of The Wyatt Sicks. This image is titled ‘arbun’ which is an anagram of Braun. Braun Strowman was introduced on WWE TV as part of the Wyatt Family in 2020 but rejected an offer to return to Wyatt’s side in 2020. After the group debuted, Strowman said he feels the pull of the faction, but has so far kept his distance from the group on TV.

The Wyatt Sicks has been a force to be reckoned with so far, and now the group has vowed to ‘be there’ when ‘you’ need them. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on the Wyatt Sicks as they continue to tease what’s to come.

Some WWE fans love him and some loathe him, but Logan Paul has proven himself to be a serial entrepreneur, with a series of business projects to the Maverick’s name. Now, Paul and his PRIME Hydration co-founder KSI are teaming up with YouTuber Mr. Beast to launch Lunchly, a new brand lunches for children.

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‘Lunchly’ products will include PRIME Hydration as well as sweet treats from Feastables, Mr. Beast’s brand of candy. The first batch of Lunches items will include Pizza, Fiesta Nachos, and Turkey Stack ‘Ems.

The product is aimed as a direct competitor to Lunchables, with the Lunchly website featuring an entire “Us vs Them” section. The shade is palpable as Lunchly runs down how they stack up against the ‘leading brand’ –

• Flavorful Combos: Lunchly offers more flavorful combos, while the leading brand sticks to standard picks.
• Electrolytes: Each Lunchly pack contains 400 mg of electrolytes compared to only 55 mg in the comparable product from the leading brand.
• Packaging: Lunchly uses bold packaging, whereas the leading brand has basic packaging.
• Gestures: Lunchly provides “big gestures,” while the leading brand offers only “mid moments.”

The collaboration of Paul, KSI, and Mr. Beast brings together three of the most popular, and marketable content creators currently working online. The pair collectively have 362 million YouTube subscribers, and over 100 million followers on Instagram, with Mr. Beast making up the majority in both metrics.

Paul has already been able to secure PRIME Hydration as the official beverage sponsor of WWE events, and fans can expect the longest-reigning U.S. Champion of the past decade to do plenty to make Lunchly a viral success.

On the December 6, 2004, edition of WWE Raw, Trish Stratus and Lita competed for the Women’s Championship in a match unlike any women’s match before then. Not only did the pair headline the show, a fact many men on the roster took issue with, but the two women were given ample time to show off their skills in the ring.

The match, which saw Lita win the gold, came at a time when women’s wrestling in WWE was nowhere close to being treated as seriously as its male counterpart. Nevertheless, the match is regarded as one of WWE’s best women’s matches and secured the #55 spot on WWE’s Top 100 Moments In Raw History DVD. In hindsight, it should have been ranked a lot higher than that.

This December will mark 20 years since the iconic match, a fact not lost on Trish Stratus or Lita. Appearing together at Comic Con Northern Ireland over the weekend, Stratus teased something big to mark the anniversary.

“We are definitely coming up on the 20th anniversary of a certain match. Can anyone remember what it is? It’s our main event match, and it’s still talked about to this day.

So, we want to do something special and really reflect on its importance and how it helped us get to where we are today. That’s our goal—we’re masterminding something right now. Look for something special from Team Bestie to celebrate this very momentous occasion.”

Paving the Road

Nearly two decades ago, the idea of women headlining WWE events was unimaginable. However, trailblazers like Trish Stratus and Lita shattered this glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations of female wrestlers:

October 2016: Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks made history as the first women’s match to headline a WWE pay-per-view, and it took place inside Hell in a Cell of all places.

October 2018: The all-women’s pay-per-view, Evolution, closed with Ronda Rousey defending the Raw Women’s Championship against Nikki Bella.

April 2019: Less than a later, history was made once again at WrestleMania 35 when Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch headlined the event in a triple threat match, with Lynch closing the show raising both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on whatever Trish Stratus and Lita have cooking for the 20th Anniversary of their iconic WWE Raw main event.

For more on Trish Stratus and Lita’s iconic WWE Raw main event from December 2004, check out this video of them rewatching it together 15 years later:

In 2005, the WWE Universe was introduced to Dominik, a sweet kid caught up in the deeply personal rivalry of Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. Nobody at the time could’ve predicted that this sweet-faced boy would one day become one of WWE’s most loathed villains who elicits boos without having to say a word.

Dominik Mysterio is one of WWE’s top heels for a reason and in this article, we’re looking back at some of his most vile moments.

Crashing Thanksgiving

After betraying his father at Clash At The Castle 2022, Dominik and Rhea Ripley made clear their issues with Rey wouldn’t remain in the ring. For Thanksgiving that year, Dominik not only interrupted the family’s mean (to which he was not invited) but attacked his father in his own home.

Telling His Mom to Shut Up

With Dominik hating his father, his mother Angie tried to be the voice of reason in this family drama. On an episode of SmackDown, Dominik yelled at his mom to shut up, in a disgusting display from the self-professed hardened criminal.

Walking Out On His Father’s Hall of Fame Speech

In 2023, Rey Mysterio took his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame after a legendary in-ring career. Before the masked legend could begin his acceptance speech in earnest though, Dominik walked out, flanked by Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest.

Throwing a Drink in his Sister’s Face

Just one night after the Hall of Fame, Dominik proved that his issues weren’t just with his father, but his entire family. During his WrestleMania 39 match with Rey, Dominik threw his sister Aalyah’s drink in her face, earning the fury of his sister and their mom.

Betraying Rhea Ripley

In the run-up to SummerSlam 2024, Dominik had seemingly made clear that he was aligned with Rhea Ripley in her feud with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. At the PLE in Cleveland though, Mysterio aided Morgan in her match with ‘Mami’ ending a nearly-two-year partnership between Mysterio and the Australian Superstar.

Dominik Mysterio’s villainy seemingly knows no depths and he will be by Morgan’s side when she defends her gold once again against Rhea Ripley at WWE Bad Blood. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Dominik Mysterio and the depths he’ll sink to.

In 2024, WWE has collaborated with several promotions, in stark contrast to how the company did business under the watchful eye of Vince McMahon. Now, Grayson Waller is set to compete outside the promotion in what will prove to be a homecoming for the self-professed Aussie Icon.

Grayson will be a part of PWA Black Label’s Grand Final event, a two-day spectacle that’ll kick off on October 12, at the Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia. Waller will take on Jimmy Townsend, somebody who Waller is very familiar with. In a video shared by PWA Black Label, Waller recalled taking Townsend under his wing before making clear that he’ll hold nothing back when they face off.

Waller joined PWA in 2017 under the name Matty Wahlberg and would remain with the promotion until signing with WWE in early 2021. In singles competition, Waller and Townsend have faced just once before in a PWA ring in a January 2021 showdown won by the future WWE Superstar.

WWE’s Collaboration

PWA Black Label is just the latest company to benefit from WWE’s newfound willingness to work with others. Currently, TNA Wrestling has worked with WWE NXT in a partnership that has seen talent appear on both sides. Several NXT Superstars are planned for upcoming TNA events while Zachary Wentz will be part of NXT’s debut on The CW.

Pro Wrestling NOAH and Marigold Wrestling have also seen WWE talent appear for their respective shows with AJ Styles and IYO SKY stepping through the ‘prohibited portal’ over the summer. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE and its continued efforts to work with other wrestling promotions.

Bobby Lashley’s time with WWE has come to an end and fans are excited to see where he goes next in the world of pro wrestling. It remains to be seen where the All Mighty will compete in the future, but now Lashley has launched a brand new video project.

On his YouTube channel, Lashley launched a new series called ‘Phenomis to Legends.’ Lashley shared that during his WWE tenure, he used an RV to travel between shows. Now, he wants to use an RV to travel around the country and meet young, talented athletes. The Phenoms to Legends Program aims to highlight these athletes and find out what motivates them which will allow them the chance to share their stories.

What’s to Come?

Lashley’s Phenom to Legends project will certainly keep him busy on the road, but fans can expect him back in the squared circle in due time. With MVP sharing that he won’t be going back to WWE at a Bloodsport event, anticipation continues to grow as to what he and Bobby Lashley have planned next. It’s been reported that Lashley and MVP are hoping to reunite in AEW in a move that could possibly see Shelton Benjamin brought into the All-Elite promotion.

Should the group reunite, they won’t be using the Hurt Business name, as that remains under ownership by WWE. Instead, MVP has filed a trademark for The Hurt Syndicate with Totally Harmless Concept, LLC, a company he has used to trademark terms in the past.

Those close to Lashley believe he will make at least an appearance in AEW and stated that he’s ready to return to TV. Lashley reportedly has interest from the fighting world, as well as from promotions in Japan. The All Mighty boasts an impressive 15-2 record in the world of MMA with six KOs victories to his name. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Bobby Lashley in and out of the ring.

All Elite Wrestling is home to several Hispanic wrestlers who wow fans each week with their skills in the ring. This past weekend, AEW kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in style by presenting a special Lucha Libre match before the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home opener.

In an electrifying tag team contest, Sammy Guevara and Hologram defeated the team of The Beast Mortos and Matt Taven in a two-out-of-three falls match. This win makes Hologram 10-0 in AEW after debuting for the promotion earlier this year.

AEW President Tony Khan addressed the crowd beforehand, expressing AEW’s dedication to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the Jaguars’ success.

This match wasn’t the only way Jaguars fans got to see the stars of AEW as Wardlow, Harley Cameron, and reigning Women’s World Champion Mariah May were in attendance at the game. This marked a rare appearance for Wardlow, who hasn’t competed for AEW since the Big Business: Dynamite in March of this year.

Despite the influx of AEW talent at the game, the Jaguars lost to the Cleveland Browns 18-13. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from the world of AEW as the company continues on the road to its Grand Slam: Dynamite special.

In 2022, Athena joined AEW/Ring of Honor and instantly made an impression by capturing the ROH Women’s World Championship. Athena won the gold at ROH Final Battle 2022 from Mercedes Martinez and now her reign has reached a historic milestone.

Today, Sunday, September 15, 2024, marks day 646 of Athena’s reign as ROH Women’s World Champion. By reaching this point in the reign, Athena has broken the record of the longest-reigning champion in Ring of Honor history, regardless of sex. The record had previously been held by Samoa Joe who held the ROH World Championship for 645 days from March 2003 to December 2004.

Athena’s historic reign has seen her defend her title 23 times against the likes of Madison Rayne, Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida, and Skye Blue, among others. Athena also holds the distinction of having held the ROH Women’s World Championship longer than all other former champions combined. The previous champions (Rok-C, Deonna Purrazzo, and Mercedes Martinez) collectively held the title for 487 days before Athena dominated the scene.

On Twitter, ROH shared their respect for the record-breaker.

After a tenure on WWE’s main roster that many, including Athena herself, found underwhelming, the Fallen Goddess has found her place atop the Ring of Honor women’s roster. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Athena and her historic reign as ROH Women’s World Champion.

At WWE Armageddon 2006, MVP, one of the hottest rising stars on SmackDown, got too hot for his own good when he met Kane in an Inferno match. The fourth and final Inferno match (to date) saw Kane finally win in the fiery stipulation as he set MVP’s back aflame to open the SmackDown pay-per-view.

18 years on, MVP still has vivid memories of being burned by the Devil’s Favorite Demon. Speaking during a virtual signing for K & S WrestleFest, MVP revealed how WWE was able to pull off the dangerous stunt.

“I had a flannel suit that was dumped in this like freezing cold gel, and on top of that I had a dry one, and then the seamstress had to sew the top and bottom together.”

Ironically, the unique outfit left MVP so cold that his prostrate retracted, the former WWE U.S. Champion joked during the signing. MVP added that the match was “terrifying” to be a part of and not just because of the fire. After selling one move, MVP inhaled the gas that was being used for the flames and couldn’t breathe for a few seconds, which left the young Superstar even more scared.

What’s To Come?

MVP has wisely kept away from competing in fiery matches ever since and recently made clear that he’s not finished in the ring just yet. After parting ways with WWE earlier this year, MVP’s return to the ring will come this November when he takes on Josh Barnett at Bloodsport XII. The 50-year-old confronted MVP at Bloodsport XI earlier this year, setting up a fight between the two.

In late August 2024, Atem Chigvintsev, the husband of WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, was arrested and charged with domestic violence. Garcia, best known to wrestling fans as Nikki Bella, has since filed for divorce and seeks to end the couple’s marriage two years after tying the knot.

Brie Garcia encouraged her sister to leave the marriage, a source has told Entertainment Tonight. Brie, who is also a WWE Hall of Famer was said to be “very worried about Nikki and her son” and is of the belief that “any sort of violence does not fly.” Nikki and Chigvintsev welcomed their son Matteo into the world in 2020. Before her marriage to Chigvintsev, the topic of kids proved to be an issue between Garcia and John Cena, who has said he does not want to have kids due to fears of being an absent father.

Nikki and Chigvintsev are “not living under the same roof” the source added, who went on to say that Garcia has been left “scared and rattled” by the ordeal. Garcia is seeking full custody of Matteo though is open to Chigvintsev having visitations with the four-year-old, People reported earlier this week.

Chigvintsev was released on a $25,000 bail on August 29, the same day he was taken to jail in Napa Valley, California. The source told “Entertainment Tonight” that the dancer “feels unprepared to deal with everything coming his way.” The couple celebrated its second anniversary just days before Chigvintsev’s arrest.

On the September 13, edition of WWE SmackDown, Kevin Owens was set to team with a mystery partner to face A-Town Down Under. When Owens’ original partner Randy Orton was late to the show, the Prizefighter brought out a last-minute replacement named Ricky. Just before the match began though, Owens learned that Orton had arrived in time, and quickly ended his make-shift partnership with Ricky.

Gibson is the latest name on the ever-growing list of men Kevin Owens has betrayed, and fans have rallied behind the would-be tag-team partner of the former Universal Champion. On Twitter, the hashtag #WeWantRicky trended after his appearance on SmackDown and several fans shared their support for Gibson.

On Instagram, fans flocked to Gibson’s account and shared messages in support of him after his appearance on WWE SmackDown.

The well of support for Ricky has continued to grow since SmackDown, so much so that Owens himself has chimed in, sharing his thanks to Ricky for filling in for Orton, and an apology for the stunner.

Ricky Gibson

Gibson began his wrestling career in 2005 and has competed for DEFY, West Coast Pro, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Ring of Honor. In January 2023, Gibson appeared for AEW Dark: Elevation and AEW Dark where he lost in tag-team matches. Gibson was also part of a six-man tag-team match before the May 15, 2024, edition of AEW Dynamite but lost to the Dark Order.

The relationship between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling has proven to be a hit this year with fans excited to see who steps through the ‘prohibited portal.’ At the latest tapings of TNA iMPACT, this partnership was on full display as more names from WWE NXT made appearances for the other promotion.

Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright from NXT participated in the latest TNA tapings. Bright signed with WWE in November 2022 while Grey inked a deal with the company two months later in January 2023.

The appearance of Grey and Bright comes shortly after TNA Victory Road which saw even more of the NXT-TNA partnership. On the show, NXT’s Wendy Choo unsuccessfully challenged Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. The two have been at odds on TNA and NXT programming with Choo recruiting Rosemary to her side.

Victory Road also saw NXT’s Arianna Grace appear as the official liaison of the WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling partnership. Grace was able to share a segment with TNA’s on-screen authority figure (and her real-life father) Santino Marella.

Grace tried to remain professional, despite her very excited father’s delight at seeing her succeed in WWE NXT. On Twitter, the official TNA-NXT liaison again tried to keep things all-business with her dad.

The partnership between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling will continue forward, as Zachary Wentz will compete in a street fight with Wes Lee on WWE NXT’s debut on The CW. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from NXT, TNA, and this popular alliance.

In September 2023, WWE and UFC officially came together as TKO Group Holdings in a blockbuster move for both companies. Since then, fans have seen WWE Superstars at UFC events, and that was the case last night at the UFC 306 show.

UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili took place inside the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, with a total of ten fights taking place. WWE’s very own Rey and Dominik Mysterio were spotlighted at the event, though were seen separately. The two have been at odds since September 2022 when Dominik turned on his Hall of Fame father at WWE Clash At The Castle in Cardiff, Wales.

WWE And UFC

WWE Superstars can often be spotted at UFC events in examples of cross-promotion branding. During UFC 302, WWE’s Rezar threw out the challenge to fight some UFC heavyweights so fans may be seeing the former Tag Team Champion in the Octagon soon enough. In February, Bianca Belair, Montez Ford, and “retired welterweight” CM Punk appeared at UFC 298.

WWE NXT Battleground was at the UFC Apex on June 9, the first time any WWE event has been held at the venue. Ironically, that show saw WWE work with yet another company, as TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace was on the card. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE and their work with UFC.

WWE Superstars come to the promotion from all kinds of backgrounds, with some having no wrestling experience before inking a contract. Danielle Sekelsky has proved her athletic skills for years as a professional cheerleader but now she’s ready to step into the squared circle. On Instagram, Sekelsky shared that she was part of the tryouts over WrestleMania week and now, she is officially a part of WWE.

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Sekelsky previously worked as a cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans and is a former World Cheerleading Champion. WWE confirmed Sekelsky’s arrival on Twitter with photos of her alongside other recruits.

WWE’s Grappling Cheerleaders

Sekelsky isn’t the first cheerleader to make it to the squared circle. Before joining WWE in 2013, Carmella spent three seasons cheering for the New England Patriots (2008-10) and was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers dance team during the 2010-11 season.

Naomi may be best known for her time in WWE, but she was once part of both the Orlando Magic cheerleading squad and dance team. Maxxine Dupri is a former Phoenix Suns dancer and Los Angeles Rams cheerleader, a career that helped her get very familiar with performing in front of live fans.

In October, WWE NXT will move to The CW, ending a five-year tenure on the USA Network. WWE has been stacking the card for the first two weeks of WWE NXT in its new era, but one of these shows has now undergone a significant change.

The second episode of WWE NXT on The CW was scheduled to take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on October 8, but that show has since been moved. WWE has confirmed that the event will now take place at The Factory at The District in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Fans who had already purchased tickets for the St. Louis event can seek refunds or exchanges. Tickets for the relocated event in Chesterfield will go on sale on September 18th at 12 PM CT via Ticketmaster.

For concerts and basketball, the Enterprise Center can hold 22,000 fans, while The Factory at The District has a capacity of 3,000 fans. Though WWE has not confirmed a reason for the move, the promotion will have an easier time filling the much smaller venue where the October 8, edition of WWE NXT will now take place.

WWE NXT – October 8

Wherever the show takes place, the October 8, edition of WWE NXT will be an exciting two hours for fans. When the show had been announced for St. Louis, it was announced that Randy Orton would be appearing in front of his hometown crowd.

The October 8, episode will also deal with the fallout from the previous week’s premiere episode of WWE NXT on The CW. That show will see the NXT and NXT Women’s Titles on the line, as well as an appearance by CM Punk in Chicago, Illinois. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE NXT and its move to The CW.

WWE is home to some of the most talented tag-teams in the world, with The Bloodline, the Judgment Day, Nathan Frazer & Axiom, and Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair currently holding gold. Now, the promotion is set to welcome one of the most successful tag teams in history which has held gold in several promotions.

The Motor City Machine Guns have signed with WWE, several sources within the promotion have confirmed to both PW Insider and Fightful Select. The reported plan is for the pair to debut by the October 1, edition of WWE NXT, which will serve as the gold brand’s debut on The CW.

The team of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley became free agents in April of this year after finishing their time with TNA Wrestling. After their departure, it was speculated that the pair would join AEW, two years after competing at the infamous All Out 2022 event. PWN reports that there were talks between the two sides for a short time, but talks had fallen through.

In July, it was reported that Shelley and Sabin ha been in talks with WWE, and Shelley himself hinted as much on social media. In an Instagram post, Shelley spoke of spending July 4, competing in what’d be his final match for Beyond Wrestling “for a while” fuelling speculation that he’d signed somewhere that wouldn’t let him on the indies (WWE.) Days later, Shelley told fans at a West Coast Pro event that “I might not be coming back here” and called the announcement a “spoiler alert” on his future.

Shelley and Sabin are considered one of, if not the greatest tag-teams in TNA history and the pair have held the company’s tag gold multiple times. Both men are also former X-Division and World Champions with Sabin becoming World Champion in 2013 and Shelley in 2023. Now, fans can expect the pair to bring their skills as a tag team and as individual talents to WWE NXT.

WWE NXT – October 1

Should the Motor City Machine Guns debut on NXT’s debut on The CW, they will be just one part of a stacked show. Here is the current lineup for the much-anticipated event next month.

• NXT Championship Match: Ethan Page (c) vs. Trick Williams
• NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia
• Street Fight: Wes Lee vs. Zachary Wentz
• Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair appear
• CM Punk appears
• The Miz hosts an episode of Miz TV
• Possible: The Motor City Machine Guns debut

Paola Mayfield made a name for herself by appearing on the first season of TLC’s hit series 90-Day Fiancé. Now, the Columbian reality TV star is ready to show her skills in the ring as part of WOW – Women of Wrestling.

Speaking to TMZ, WOW co-founder David McLane shared his excitement over Mayfield’s involvement.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Paola Mayfield join WOW – Women Of Wrestling. I have been following her wrestling journey and her success on reality TV for some time now, and we can’t wait to see her take her talents and flare to the WOW ring in the new season.”

A press release from WOW adds that Mayfield has “raw athleticism and undeniable skill” in addition to an “on-camera charisma” that is “bound to turn heads.”

Paola Mayfield In Wrestling

Mayfield’s impending debut for WOW won’t be the first time fans get the chance to see her in the ring. In 2021, Mayfield made her in-ring debut as ‘Paola Blaze.’ She has competed for the NWA in eleven matches so far and has challenged for the NWA Women’s World Tag Team Championships.

As part of the NWA, Mayfield has worked with the likes of Angelina Love, Kamille, Marti Belle, and Chelsea Green. So far, she has an unfortunate 1-10 win/loss record but is eager to turn that around in WOW – Women of Wrestling.

WOW – Women of Wrestling will kick off its tenth season this Saturday, September 14, with episodes that were taped last December. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WOW – Women of Wrestling.

Michael Sharrer, a wrestler who was once signed to a developmental contract with WWE, has passed away at the age of 47. Sharrer’s passing was shared publicly by former WWE star Mike Mondo, who stated the following on Facebook.

“This one isn’t easy. Still doing my best to process this. Mike Taylor was the first friend I made in OVW which carried over into a close friendship/brotherhood for the next 20+ years. We were just texting a couple weeks ago. You always looked and treated me like your younger brother. You’ve always had a huge heart. I’m grateful for all the great times we had in Louisville & of course the countless shoots on the west coast doing mocap. Those memories will last forever. I pray for Mikes family during this difficult time especially his kids Isaiah & Mina. I love you Big Mike. A-team for life. RIP buddy.”

A former marine, Sharrer joined the world of wrestling in 2003 and signed a developmental contract with WWE in 2006. Assigned to OVW and Deep South Wrestling, Sharrer was named Micah Taylor and worked with future big names including MVP and Jake Hager. The peak of this run came in May 2006 when he and Tony Santarelli captured the DSW Tag Team Championships. Their five-month reign ended with them losing the gold to Deuce and Domino.

On-screen, Sharrer competed on the October 21, 2003, edition of WWE Velocity where he teamed with Rob Begley in a losing effort to Paul London and Brian ‘Spanky’ Kendrick. He also lost a tag-team match in a dark match before the February 6, 2006, edition of WWE Heat.

On Twitter, WWE Raw General Manager paid tribute to Sharrer and recalled performing motion capture with him for WWE video games.

We here at SEScoops would like to share our condolences to Sharrer’s family, friends, and colleagues at this sad time.

MVP’s tenure with WWE came to an end earlier this year and the Hurt Business alum has made clear he doesn’t plan on going back. While the former United States Champion is no longer a part of WWE’s roster, he is not ready to retire just yet.

On Instagram, MVP shared a video of his first bump in “a long time” with Shelton Benjamin giving feedback from behind the camera. In the caption, MVP admitted that his days in the ring are numbered but he’s not finished wrestling.

The Ronin of professional wrestling has returned! I literally hit the ring yesterday!!! 1st bump in a while. A few more weeks of training and a bit of @justformen and I’ll be ready!!! My official in ring retirement is near. But, it’s not here yet!!!!

MVP returned to WWE in 2020, originally as a producer, but transitioned into an on-screen managerial role shortly after. Though he remained at ringside for the vast majority of his four-year run with the company, MVP competed 44 times and rocked up a 16-28 win/loss record. Earlier this year, MVP underwent Stem Cell Therapy which he hopes will extend his in-ring career.

What’s To Come?

MVP’s first post-WWE match will come this November when he takes on Josh Barnett at Bloodsport XII at the White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. The 50-year-old confronted MVP at Bloodsport XI earlier this year, setting up a fight between the two.