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  • Kenny Omega Is Doing Better But AEW Still ‘Very Worried’ About Him

    Kenny Omega Is Doing Better But AEW Still ‘Very Worried’ About Him

    AEW’s Kenny Omega is doing better, but the former World Champion isn’t out of the woods just yet according to Tony Khan. 

    In December 2023, Omega revealed that he’d be out of action indefinitely due to a battle with diverticulitis. At first, it was believed Omega’s abdominal pain was a hernia, but that was not the case. His situation has led to an outpouring of support, with even Don Callis dropping his on-screen animosity to Omega to share his best wishes. 

    Kenny Omega has battled a series of career threatening injuries

    Tony Khan Speaks On Kenny Omega

    In the latest update on his condition, it was said that Omega was doing a lot better and that it’s hopeful he will make a full recovery. In a recent interview with Sports Grid, Tony Khan spoke about Omega and what lies ahead. 

    “We were all very worried about him. He’s doing better but you know, he was seriously sick and his life could have been threatened had he not gotten to the Doctors when he had.

    “He was really sick and he’s thankfully doing much better and you know, we’re always wishing Kenny the best, and hoping and looking forward to seeing Kenny Omega back in AEW as soon as he’s healthy.”

    Diverticulitis: The Facts

    Diverticulitis affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain, which is why Omega mistook his situation for a hernia at first. It can be caused by diverticula, which are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. 

    Brock Lesnar and Shane McMahon have both suffered from diverticulitis in the past. Lesnar’s situation would result in surgery and UFC fights being postponed. He would go under the knife in November 2009 and would return to action in July 2010. 

    We here at SE Scoops are continuing to wish Omega a full and speedy recovery. 

  • Tony Khan Confirms Forbidden Door 3, Wants CMLL Involved in Practically All AEW Plans

    Tony Khan Confirms Forbidden Door 3, Wants CMLL Involved in Practically All AEW Plans

    AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door will return for a third show, which could also feature talent from CMLL judging by recent comments from Tony Khan. 

    AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling hosted their first Forbidden Door event in 2022. The show proved to be a massive success and a second show was hosted last year. AEW and New Japan have also worked together outside of these Forbidden Door events, with several AEW stars appearing at NJPW’s annual Wrestle Kingdom event. 

    Forbidden Door III Confirmed

    With the success of the Forbidden Door shows thus far, fans are eager to see AEW and NJPW talent lock horns again. Speaking recently to Sportsgrid, Tony Khan confirmed that a third show is in the works. Khan also praised the efforts of Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was recently appointed NJPW President. 

    “There will be a Forbidden Door III. The AEW/New Japan partnership is 100% here to stay. Shota [Umino]’s tremendous. NJPW’s got a great young roster right now. President Tanahashi is a perfect leader for the organization at the right time.”

    Tony Khan on CMLL

    New Japan isn’t the only company AEW has worked with. Recently, CMLL talent began competing on AEW shows, and there was a faceoff between AEW and CMLL rosters on this week’s Dynamite. In the interview, Khan was delighted to be working with CMLL and is hopeful for more involvement between the two sides. 

    “It’s great working with New Japan and CMLL. I definitely want CMLL involved in practically anything we do, they’re such a great partner already. It’s been great.”

    Tony Khan has taken note of WWE’s lucrative new agreement with Netflix… 

  • Bruce Prichard: I’m Not At Liberty To Discuss The Vince McMahon Lawsuit, It’s A Legal Matter

    Bruce Prichard: I’m Not At Liberty To Discuss The Vince McMahon Lawsuit, It’s A Legal Matter

    WWE Executive Director Bruce Prichard will not be discussing the lawsuit against Vince McMahon filed last month by ex-employee Janel Grant. 

    McMahon re-signed from TKO and WWE last month, following a lawsuit filed by ex-employee Janel Grant. Miss Grant claims that McMahon was sexually abusive to her and that he trafficked her to others in the company, including a former UFC Heavyweight Champion. McMahon has denied the allegations against him and, via a spokesperson, has claimed the lawsuit is rife with “obscene made-up instances that never occurred.”

    Bruce Prichard Will Not Comment

    Some in WWE have spoken about the allegations in question, with Cody Rhodes calling the situation a “dark cloud” over WWE during the Royal Rumble press conference. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins hopes everyone who knew about what happened gets what they deserve, if the allegations are proven to be true. 

    On his Something to Wrestle With podcast, Bruce Prichard was asked about the lawsuit against McMahon and WWE. While a long-time ally of McMahon, Prichard made it clear he would not comment on the matter. 

    “I’m not at liberty to discuss any legal matters of the company whatsoever. To that, there is nothing that I can say. There can’t be a response from the legal standpoint. You can ask until you’re blue in the face, and that’s going to be your answer. I’m not involved, I’m not being sued, I’m not being accused of anything. It’s a legal matter.”

    Prichard added that there will be some who believe the claims and there will be some who won’t no matter what. 

    “Sometimes, it is as simple as, for those who believe, no explanation is needed; for those that don’t, no explanation will do. That’s kind of where we are. Let the rest of it sit in the hands of the fine legal system we have here in the United States of America.”

    Prichard made clear that nobody in WWE instructed him to not address the matter on his podcast. Instead, Prichard is wisely choosing to not discuss the lawsuit against his former boss and the company he currently works at. 

    Bruce Prichard recently found himself named by Ronda Rousey as part of the Vince McMahon controversy… 

    H/T – Jeremy Lambert of Fightful

  • Raychell Rose Claims Booker T Fired Her From Reality Of Wrestling Over Being Victim of Stalking

    Raychell Rose Claims Booker T Fired Her From Reality Of Wrestling Over Being Victim of Stalking

    Reality of Wrestling owner Booker T fired Raychell Rose from the promotion because she was being stalked, the young wrestler has claimed this week. 

    Fightful reports that trainee Shawn Reed was asked to stay away from ROW’s training facility after several instances of his behavior making Rose and others uncomfortable. Despite this, he would make himself present numerous times. Rose attempted to file stalking and harassment charges but they were denied on the grounds the pair had never been in a relationship. 

    Early Problems

    In conversations obtained by Fightful dating as far back as August 2021, it is made clear to Reed that his behavior was an issue. Reed claimed that Rose had “manipulated him into thinking she was single” despite it being widely known in ROW that she was in a long-term relationship. A ROW official, who Rose said was Kevin Bernhardt, urged Reed to train at Premier, as his attendance at ROW had been sparse as is. Rose told Fightful that Bernhardt knew she performed at Premier. Bernhardt was supposed to inform Booker T but did not do so. 

    After an incident in March 2022, Reed was ejected from the Houston Premier Arena, where Rose had been wrestling. On March 10, Bernhardt instructed Reed not to come to an upcoming event that Rose would be featured on. Reed contacted Bernhardt again in June for permission to attend an upcoming show, but Bernhardt denied him. It’s reported that this exchange was amicable. 

    Police Involvement

    In September, Reed messaged Rose in an alleged attempt to make amends, despite being instructed multiple times not to contact her, including by police. That December, a situation at a ROW show saw multiple arrests, with Reed being among them. Students said at the time that this situation could have been prevented. 

    Reed would once again appear at a ROW show Rose was competing at. Rose claimed that she was told to notify police immediately if Reed was around her.

    Booker T Involved

    Booker T encountered Reed in the parking lot of that event. Talent claim that Reed had made threats on himself and implied to Booker that he was considering attacking the students, with some claiming he threatened to shoot up the venue. Booker reportedly walked Reed back into the venue after he’d been ejected in an effort to calm him doing and stop him doing anything “crazy.”

    Arrests Made

    After that event, Reed went to a bar that the ROW performers visted after every show as a tradition. Many claimed that Reed knew of this tradition and deliberately went to the bar to see Rose. She approached him at the bar and told him to stay away from her and that she was calling the police. Before they arrived, ROH talent confronted Reed. Rose claims Reed hit a ROW wrestler with a glass mug and attempted to hit her. 

    Reed and a ROW talent were arrested due to the incident at the bar. Booker T claimed the talent’s charges were expunged and he was quickly bonded out. Those we spoke to said that the attacked ROW talent’s medical expenses weren’t covered, though Rose thought they should be.

    Rose added that she was told ROW would have armed security to deal with Reed at future events. She says this did not end up happening. 

    Raychell Rose is Fired

    Rose said that upon speaking with Booker T after the incident, that she was fired from Reality of Wrestling, which she felt wasn’t justified. She believes she lost her role due to having a stalker she’d warned the company about. Those familiar with the situation said she was blamed for causing the problematic Reed to be around. 

    When Fightful asked Booker T, he confirmed Rose was fired from ROW. Booked cited internal reasons he wouldn’t elaborate upon as the reason for her exit. Booker called the issue a “nonstory” and pointed to Reality of Wrestling’s track record of not having similar stories emerge from their company.

    Rose claimed that Booker was angry at her over the December incident which resulted in multiple arrests. 

    “Booker screamed and cursed at me when he arrived on the scene while I was talking to police at the December incident that this was my fault and I’m the reason people got hurt and arrested.”

    ROW Departures

    Fightful can confirm that multiple wrestlers left ROW in protest after the situation. One said that they left because the situation left them feeling unsafe and not protected at the venue after the situation unfolded, in light of the threats they heard Reed had spoken of.

    Raychell Rose Comments

    In her discussion with Fightful, Rose added the following: 

    “My safety has not been secure for years due to Shawn Reed and the lack of support I received from the people in charge at Reality of Wrestling which allowed Shawn’s actions to escalate the way they did unchecked. This issue being allowed to fester for so long has resulted in many hours of speaking in person to and on the phone with police officers, district attorneys, and lawyers because of this situation.

    “I’ve spent and continue to spend a great deal of time in therapy sessions to process trauma related to this incident in hopes of one day fully overcoming the effects of it. That itself comes with a stigma, but it’s all a part of the healing process which I am learning to navigate and fully embrace.

    “Overall I hope what comes out of this is Booker, along with the people placed in charge at his school, implement procedures and protections to ensure all threats are taken seriously in the future.

    “Should they continue to not make students’ safety their priority, I hope that at the very least any women who train there or are looking for a place to train see this and are able to make an educated decision before they to put their safety into the hands of Reality of Wrestling.”

    Rose added that she was thankful for the start ROW gave her and was grateful to the original trainers that she worked with who protected her and created a culture where people looked out for each other. She added: 

    “Despite these positive feelings about how things used to be, it doesn’t absolve the actions taken by Booker T and Kevin Bernhardt that were geared towards protecting their reputation and downplaying the events that led up to and followed the events of that night.”

  • The Rock Breaks Character In Response to Troll Using Maui Wildfire Tragedy in Factless Attack

    The Rock felt it necessary to break kayfabe to respond to a troll who is trying to use the heel heat he had this week for their own political motivations. 

    The Brahma Bull’s return to WWE during last week’s SmackDown was met with heavy criticism by fans who believe Cody Rhodes is more deserving of a shot at Roman Reigns at WrestleMania instead. Videos of The Rock have been booed at WWE live events and chants of “Rocky sucks” were acknowledged during this week’s Raw. 

    Fake Claim Made Against The Rock

    WWE, to their credit, has leaned into the negative reaction to The Rock’s return. The Brahma Bull cut a heel promo on “Cody crybabies” during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show. The Rock also played up his heel persona during the recent WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference. 

    At the event, The Rock once again faced a hostile response from the fans, as well as more pro-Cody Rhodes chants. One troll on Twitter, Nick Sortor, tried to claim that the fans were booing The Rock due to reasons outside of wrestling. Sortor claims that the fans were chanting “Maui” in response to the backlash to The Rock and Oprah setting up a fund where people could donate to help victims of the Maui wildfires. At the time, many took issue with the two multi-millionaires asking for donations to the fund. 

    The Rock Responds

    Of course, Sortor is being completely inaccurate, and the fans were not chanting “Maui” but instead chanting for Cody. Sortor’s fake claim was ‘Community Noted’ by Twitter which made clear he was being dishonest. 

    The Rock also felt the need to respond. In a tweet of his own, the Great One pointed out that over $50,000,000 has been raised to help those affected by the fires. In a character-breaking move, The Rock also made clear that he was playing a heel and was trying to elicit boos from the fans. 

    The Rock also spoke about his love for Hawaii and the Maui area. He encouraged Nick to post something positive about Hawaii “instead of posting bullsh*t.”

    I typically refrain from responding to toxic, false clickbait garbage like this because I hate dignifying bullshit with a response, but when you use Hawaii’s tragic events to draw attention to yourself I won’t stay quiet.

    This moment you’re referring to is from our @WWE press conference this past Thursday where I turned “heel” – wrestling parlance for bad guy. I’m playing it up with our crowd as they boo. It’s what we do in our WWE universe, and we all love every second of it.

    For the record: Our People’s Fund of Maui has already DELIVERED over $50 MILLION DOLLARS to over 8,000 survivors who were affected by the fires, and I’m grateful to the bone that we’ve been the primary funders.

    Hawaii is where I grew up, where I raise my children throughout the year and where my ancestors are buried. These are my Polynesian people and these are OUR American people. You can’t imagine how much they are still struggling daily to put their lives back together and take care of each other. Our Poly American people are as resilient as people come, and they will raise and get back on their feet.

    Nick, instead of posting bullshit like this that you know is false – I encourage you to post something positive for Hawaii, for our Polynesian American people. Or actually take positive action and come to Hawaii to help out in an uplifting way. I’m in Hawaii now, and I guarantee you, you’ll get great content that can actually make a difference in people’s lives. Genuinely.

    Let’s put our energy and our online platforms into lifting people up. Acknowledging the good things that people do. Raising awareness for the suffering in ways that can effectively help. It takes so much effort to be negative, and create and spread bullshit – but when you spread positivity, kindness, and lead by example you can really impact lives.

    I’m sorry to all our Poly/Hawaiian ohana of Maui, for shining light on this toxicity as you struggle through tough times – I always try to be Na’au Pono. Love U. Aloha, DJ

    Who Is Nick Sortor?

    This is far from Sortor’s only example of dishonesty. In his tweet immediately before his lies about The Rock, he claims that a pro-Donald Trump song was being played on the radio. After several people questioned this claim, he admitted that he was “kidding” about it being on the radio. Sortor is vocally pro-Trump. The Rock endorsed Joe Biden for President in the run-up to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. 

    Sortor has appeared for Tucker Carlson Tonight, FOX News, and Newsmax among other right-wing leaning media sources. Each of these would spread the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. A defamation lawsuit by voting machine producer Dominion against FOX would result in FOX paying $787 million in a settlement. Carlson would be cut from FOX shortly after. Newsmax and other right-wing leaning channels have since admitted they have found no evidence backing up the claims of mass voter fraud they had previously reported. 

  • Seth Rollins Calls Out Roman Reigns’ “Vacation” Time In Latest Shot At The Tribal Chief

    WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has taken aim at the “vacation” time taken by Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. 

    The Tribal Chief certainly enjoys a much more relaxed schedule compared to other WWE Superstars. In 2022, Reigns signed a lucrative contract that allows him to wrestle far less. Last year, Reigns competed in just eleven matches, a considerable drop from the previous year. For comparison, Rollins competed in 99 matches for WWE in 2023. 

    Seth Rollins Takes a Shot at Roman Reigns

    Seth Rollins has been vocally opposed to Reigns’ strangle-hold on the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, which played a part in Rollins becoming World Heavyweight Champion last May. Rollins is very much of the belief that a World Championship should be a regular on TV and represent the company. 

    Roman Reigns isn’t the only person that the Architect has set his sights on though. Rollins has had an issue with CM Punk ever since the latter’s return to WWE, and the issues between them go back far further than that. Recently, Rollins poked fun at CM Punk’s torn triceps injury, saying the ‘Best in the World’ will be back in a year or two. When a fan found the comment a tad rich given Rollins’ current injury, the World Heavyweight Champion argued that he’s had less time off in 12 years than Roman Reigns has had in two. 

    What’s Next? 

    Roman Reigns will defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. That is despite Reigns making clear he intends to face The Rock at the two-night megashow. 

    As for Seth Rollins, he has vowed that his injury won’t keep him from competing at WrestleMania. Rollins’ opponent for Philly will be decided in this month’s Men’s Elimination Chamber match. 

    You can add The Rock to the list of Superstars Seth Rollins has an issue with… 

  • Update on Women’s Elimination Chamber Match After WWE Seemingly Spoils Entrants

    More has come to light about WWE’s upcoming Women’s Elimination Chamber match which will determine who challenges for the Women’s World Title at WrestleMania. 

    The match will take place at the Elimination Chamber: Perth Premium Live Event that will take place from Optus Stadium on February 24. The show will be WWE’s first PLE in Australia since 2018. It will also serve as WWE’s final main-roster Premium Live Event ahead of WrestleMania 40 which will kick off on April 6, in Philadelphia, PA. 

    Spoiled Entrants

    Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch have already qualified for the match, but thanks to WWE sharing an image early, fans know who will be joining the former champions. It is now known that Naomi, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, and Jade Cargill are set to compete in the match. This will mark the second Chamber match for Naomi and Belair, and the fifth for Liv Morgan. It will mark the first time entering the Elimination Chamber for Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton, and Jade Cargill, the latter of whom will be competing in her second WWE match ever at the event. 

    Latest News

    Mike Johnson of PW Insider has since confirmed that the plan is for Lynch, Belair, Naomi, Stratton, Morgan, and Cargill to be part of the upcoming match.  Morgan, Stratton, and Naomi all have qualifying matches in the coming week. At this time, it is not confirmed how Cargill will earn her spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match. 

    Becky Lynch is immensely confident of earning a shot at the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania… 

  • Sonya Deville Marries Toni Cassano in WWE Guestlist Wedding, Maria Menounos Officiates

    Sonya Deville Marries Toni Cassano in WWE Guestlist Wedding, Maria Menounos Officiates

    WWE Raw Superstar Sonya Deville is celebrating after marrying Toni Cassano in a ceremony officiated by Maria Menounos. 

    Deville and Cassano, a fitness model, tied the knot on February 10, at The Legacy Castle in New Jersey surrounded by friends, family, and WWE Superstars. Charlotte Flair, Andrade, Bayley, Montez Ford, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Matt Cardona, Chelsea Green, Mandy Rose, Vic Joseph, and McKenzie Mitchell. 

    Special Roles 

    Belair served as the couple’s flower girl. Cassano’s daughters, aged 8 and 12, also had special roles during the celebration as Deville told PEOPLE:

    “Our older daughter, Giovanna, she’s very good at playing the piano, so she’s [playing] Toni’s walk down the aisle song. And then our little one, Valentina, is in charge of the rings.” 

    The ceremony was officiated by Maria Menounos, an entertainment personality, WWE fan, and longtime friend of Deville. The Raw Superstar was thrilled that Menounos could be a part of the big day. 

    “Maria and her husband Keven [Undergaro] have been a huge part of my life. They’re the reason I’m in the WWE — they introduced me to that whole world,” Berenato says. “They were my mentors back when I was 20 years old bartending in Los Angeles, so they’ve been with me the entire ride.”

    Sonya Deville On Her Wife

    Deville could not be happier to be a married woman. In her statement to PEOPLE, she expressed her love for Cassano. 

    “She really is just my ride or die. She’s by my side no matter what.”

    Deville and Cassano had their first dance to Etta James’ ‘At Last’. Guests were served a wife variety of food options with Cannalonis for dessert. The two brides also served their own signature drinks: a spicy margarita for Cassano and a Moscow Mule for Berenato.

    We here at SE Scoops would like to wish our very best to the happy couple at this time! 

  • Tony Khan Says WWE’s Netflix Deal is “Great to See for Everybody”

    WWE is set to embark on a new era when Monday Night Raw begins streaming on Netflix, which AEW’s Tony Khan believes is great for everyone. 

    Last month, it was announced that Raw will move to Netflix as part of a $5 billion deal with the streaming giant. Fans in the U.S. will have access to Monday Night Raw each week, while those outside of the States will receive Raw, SmackDown, WWE NXT, and Premium Live Events. Netflix will not cover monthly PLEs in areas where deals are already in place with other distributors, such as India. 

    Tony Khan On WWE And Netflix 

    WWE’s deal with Netflix has raised questions over the broadcast future of other shows, and whether other promotions could follow WWE’s example into the world of streaming. Speaking to Payne and Pendergast, AEW President Tony Khan was asked for his thoughts on the Netflix deal.

    “We’re excited to get big media rights renewals in the wrestling business. That’s great to see for everybody. We’re in a big contract year, too, and I think AEW is going to get big media rights.”

    Khan then addressed AEW’s own future broadcast rights and foresees a bright future for his first wrestling promotion.

    “We have a great partnership on TBS and TNT that I want to continue for a long time. We’ve been on since 2019, it’s five years now we’re going on TBS and TNT, and it’s been great and I want to keep it going because there is a great tradition of wrestling on those channels.”

    Netflix and WWE are allies but the streaming giant wants no part of WWE’s former Chairman… 

  • Becky Lynch Opens Up On Battle With Post-Partum Depression Last Year

    WWE Superstar Becky Lynch has spoken candidly about her battle with post-partum depression that dominated her life for a significant portion of 2023. 

    In December 2020, Lynch and her husband WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins became parents to a daughter they named Roux. This marked the first time becoming a parent for either Superstar. Lynch and Rollins have tried hard to keep Roux out of the public spotlight with the youngster occasionally appearing backstage at WWE events. 

    Becky Lynch Opens Up

    While Lynch does plenty of fighting in the ring, The Man also had a battle with post-partum depression last year. Speaking to Adam’s Apple, Lynch said that she had an incredible support group that was able to help her out. 

    “I had a pretty severe postpartum depression last year for the first half of the year. I actually didn’t really know what was going on… But I had such a great support system that was able to help me and guide me through and yeah. I’m just very lucky.”

    What’s Next for Becky Lynch? 

    Lynch recently qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match that will take place later this month in Perth, Australia. The winner of this match will challenge for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40, which is currently held by Rhea Ripley. At this week’s WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference, Lynch vowed that Ripley would learn to “be a bottom” should they face off at the two-night show in April. 

    WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will see Ripley defend her title against Nia Jax. 

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  • Logan Paul Wears Apple Vision Pro for WWE SmackDown, Demands “The Rock Treatment”

    Logan Paul Wears Apple Vision Pro for WWE SmackDown, Demands “The Rock Treatment”

    WWE U.S. Champion Logan Paul is ready to take on the virtual world, judging by his arrival to last night’s episode of WWE SmackDown. 

    The February 9, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown saw the blue brand deal with the  WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference fallout and build toward WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth. The Men’s Elimination Chamber match will determine Seth Rollins’ WrestleMania opponent, as confirmed on SmackDown.

    One name who could compete in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match is Logan Paul, who will face The Miz in a qualifying match next week. At SmackDown, Paul arrived wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset. As he dabbled in the virtual world, Paul spoke about a “member of TKO’s board assault an employee”, a nod to The Rock slapping Cody Rhodes at the WrestleMania kick-off press conference. 

    Logan Paul Wants The Rock Treatment

    During the show, Paul confronted SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, and made clear that he wanted a challenger for his U.S. title, not a qualifying match. These kind of matches are for unqualified people, as Paul argued, which he is not.  

    The Maverick was also unhappy that his qualifying match will take place in Utah and said that he should be receiving “The Rock treatment”: walking in and doing whatever he wants, including “smack somebody across the face [and be] back on the jet.” Despite these frustrations, Paul agreed to face The Miz and vowed he’ll win, win inside the Elimination Chamber, and beat Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Champion. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTsXDEuFyM

    What happened after this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown… 

  • Watch: Unlikely Contender Steps Up To GUNTHER After WWE SmackDown

    Watch: Unlikely Contender Steps Up To GUNTHER After WWE SmackDown

    The dominant reign of Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER continued this week after the Austrian retained against an unlikely opponent after SmackDown. 

    The February 9, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown saw the blue brand deal with the fallout from the WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference, and build toward WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth. The Men’s Elimination Chamber match will determine Seth Rollins’ WrestleMania opponent, as confirmed on SmackDown. Triple H was also on SmackDown and took several shots at The Rock given the Great One’s involvement with the WrestleMania kick-off press conference. 

    GUNTHER After SmackDown

    In a post-show dark match, GUNTHER was ready to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship. In an unlikely course of action, the Imperium leader faced R-Truth. At one point in the match, as seen in the video below, Truth used the signature ‘Five-Knuckle Shuffle’ from his childhood hero, John Cena. 

    Despite the popularity of the former WWE 24/7 Champion, it was GUNTHER who retained. 

    This wasn’t Truth’s only appearance of the night. During a backstage segment, Truth spoke with Kevin Owens, who he mistook for The Miz. Given that Miz is a Raw Superstar, Truth warned Owens to not let ‘Nick’ catch him. Owens thought Truth was referring to the non-existent Nick Mysterio, but the veteran was more sensible than that and said he was referring to Nick Aldis. 

    What’s Next for GUNTHER? 

    Today marks day 610 of GUNTHER’s dominant reign as Intercontinental Champion. Should he hold on to the title for the rest of this month, he will break the record for the most combined days of anyone with the title. He already holds the record for the longest individual title run. 

    GUNTHER’s win wasn’t the only dark match at SmackDown… 

  • Ex-WWE Star Billy Jack Haynes Arrested After Fatal Shooting Leaves Woman Dead

    Ex-WWE Star Billy Jack Haynes Arrested After Fatal Shooting Leaves Woman Dead

    Former wrestler Billy Jack Haynes was arrested at his home in Portland this week following the fatal shooting of a woman believed to be his wife. 

    Local news reports that the incident unfolded on Thursday morning with police receiving a call at around 9:52 AM. Upon arrival, they found a woman’s lifeless body inside the home of the former wrestler. Hanes had “not cooperated with officers” and with fears that he was armed, a tactical team was brought in. 

    After a tense standoff, Haynes “eventually came out” of the home and was detained. There is no ongoing threat to the community according to police. Neighbor Steve Odry said the following: 

    “I decided to go for a walk when I saw all the cops down by my house. And I just then noticed all the blocks taped off and I just came down here.”

    Police at the scene did not identify the woman found in the house. It was noted by neighbors that Haynes lived in the home with his wife. 

    Billy Jack Haynes in Wrestling

    Trained by Stu Hart, Haynes broke into the wrestling business in 1982 and would join the World Wrestling Federation in 1986. Haynes would feud with Randy Savage over the Intercontinental Championship and later with Hercules Hernandez over who was stronger. Haynes and Hernandez fought in the ‘Battle of the Full Nelsons’ at WrestleMania 3, as both men used this move as a signature hold. The match went to a double count-out. 

    Haynes left the WWF in early 1988 under some controversy. In one version of his exit, Haynes q
    uit the WWF after refusing to do a job in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. Another telling of his exit said that he wrestled the match and the finish and was fired afterward.

  • Ashley Massaro Says Vince McMahon Sexually Preyed On Women in Previously Unreleased Statement

    Ashley Massaro Says Vince McMahon Sexually Preyed On Women in Previously Unreleased Statement

    Ashley Massaro saw Vince McMahon act inappropriate with women and made her uncomfortable, a previously unreleased statement from the late wrestler claims.

    Before her death in 2019, Massaro claimed that she had been sexually assaulted during an overseas tour for WWE, but that the company pressured her to keep quiet. WWE management has always denied any knowledge of Massaro’s claim. This month, a representative for former WWE executive John Lauriniatis has claimed that higher-ups were aware of the alleged incident.

    Ashley Massaro’s Statement

    The Massaro allegations have received new attention given the ongoing lawsuit against Vince McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant. In a previously unreleased statement now shared by Vice, Massaro alleges that McMahon was inappropriate with women, including herself following her Playboy magazine release.

    “During my time with the WWE, I had observed Vince McMahon making-out with other divas in the locker room, but he never paid attention to me, and I assumed I was not his type. This changed after my Playboy cover was released. I was fortunate enough to be allowed to fly on the company jet and stay at the same hotels as the executives for a period of time so that I could get home faster to spend more time with my daughter.

    “On one of these occasions, Vince was attempting to get me alone with him in his hotel room late at night and I felt extraordinarily uncomfortable. He began calling the hotel room phone and my cell phone nonstop. I called Kevin Dunn to explain the situation and he said I should tell Vince I was not feeling well and would see him on TV the next day, so I did.”

    Massaro claims that her attempts to rebuff the Chairman led to McMahon making efforts to sabotage her career. 

    “Immediately after that night, Vince started writing my promos for me. Vince does not write promos for female wrestlers—that is the job of the creative department—and he certainly wouldn’t have, under any normal circumstances, written a promo for me. But he did, and the promos were written with the clear intention of ruining my career.

    “I brought the first script Vince wrote for me to the WWE employee in charge of Creative at the time, Michael Hayes, and he said, ‘you’re not saying this, who the [expletive] wrote this?’ and I told him that Vince did. He said, ‘Well kid, these are the breaks,’ meaning that Vince wanted to end my career and destroy my reputation on my way out.

    McMahon wasn’t just satisfied with trying to sabotage Massaro’s career, as the late wrestler claims he would also be inappropriate when passing. 

    “He is known for this type of behavior and also did this to [REDACTED] upon her departure from WWE. In addition, after that night, each time I walk by him he would make vulgar sexual comments that were clearly designed to make me uncomfortable.”

    McMahon has denied all allegations against him made in Janel Grant’s lawsuit. John Lauriniatis has claimed that he is a victim, not a predator, in this situation.

  • WWE 2K24’s WrestleMania Showcase Features 21 Matches, Greater Female Representation

    WWE 2K24’s WrestleMania Showcase Features 21 Matches, Greater Female Representation

    Gamers will be able to enjoy the 40 years of WrestleMania across 21 matches in the upcoming WWE 2K24 video game. 

    WWE 2K24 will be the latest game in the 2K series of games that began with the release of WWE 2K14 a decade ago. The Standard Edition of WWE 2K24 will be released on March 8, while the Deluxe and 40 Years of WrestleMania Editions will be released three days earlier on March 5. Earlier this week, fans caught their first glimpse of gameplay footage from WWE 2K24. 

    40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase

    Much of the buzz around WWE 2K24 surrounds the 40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase mode. Similar to WWE 2K14, this mode will see players work their way through WrestleMania history by reliving some of the show’s most iconic matches. 

    In a Q&A session with WCCFTech, WWE 2K gameplay producer Bryan Williams shared some details about the 40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase.

    “There are 21 matches from the 80s, the 90s, the 2000s, 2010s, up to the 2020s… the current day. So we have a wide selection, every era is represented.

    Williams also spoke about the female representation in the WrestleMania showcase and how, unlike WWE 2K14, this year’s Showcase will feature women’s matches. 

    “I will say one of the cool things about this year for Showcase of the Immortals is that there’s a lot more female representation than there was ten years ago when 2K14 hit the shelves. So very excited and happy about that.

    “One of the matches there is Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair from WrestleMania 39. That is one of the matches that players will be able to experience in this year’s Showcase.”

    Don’t expect to see Brock Lesnar as part of WWE 2K24’s promotional build… 

  • Seth Rollins: If the Vince McMahon Allegations Are True, I Hope Everyone Involved Gets What They Deserve

    Seth Rollins: If the Vince McMahon Allegations Are True, I Hope Everyone Involved Gets What They Deserve

    Seth Rollins hoping that anyone in WWE who knew about Vince McMahon’s activities gets their just desserts if the allegations against the former chairman are accurate. 

    McMahon re-signed from TKO and WWE last month, following a lawsuit filed by ex-employee Janel Grant. Miss Grant claims that McMahon was sexually abusive to her and that he trafficked her to others in the company, including a former UFC Heavyweight Champion. McMahon has denied the allegations against him and, via a spokesperson, has claimed the lawsuit is rife with “obscene made-up instances that never occurred.”

    Seth Rollins on Vince McMahon

    In a recent interview, Rollins described the scandal as a “disgusting situation.” In a more recent interview with Fightful, Rollins referenced his previous comments and argued that if Janel Grant’s claims are true, then anybody who knew should get what they deserve. 

    “It’s a crap situation. I said it in that interview on radio row. It sucks. It’s horrible. It’s disgusting. I don’t like hearing about it, reading about it, it’s abhorent.

    “I hope, if the allegations are accurate, I hope anybody involved with it gets what’s coming to them. It sucks.

    “For me, it’s very difficult because I didn’t see that side of him. I didn’t experience that. When you see stuff like that, it’s jarring and it’s painful. It sucks all around. There is just no other way to say it. It sucks. It really sucks.”

    What’s Next? 

    While McMahon has resigned from WWE, it is believed he still may have some power in the company. Comments from Grant’s legal representative Ann Callis have indicated that Miss Grant has no intention on settling this matter out of court, and it has been suggested that other women may come forward. 

    Both Seth Rollins & CM Punk are currently out with injuries, but that won’t stop the World Heavyweight Champion from taking shots… 

  • Cody Rhodes Makes Sure Fan Receives Prizes 10 Years After Winning WWE Contest

    Cody Rhodes Makes Sure Fan Receives Prizes 10 Years After Winning WWE Contest

    Cody Rhodes made sure that a fan who won a WWE contest got prizes from the company, ten years after the promotion didn’t deliver the goods. 

    Last month, a Twitter user by the name of Danny marked a whole decade since winning a Tribute to the Troops Holiday giveaway in January 2014. Danny was supposed to receive an event-themed T-shirt and a dog tag set, but never received either of these prizes. 

    Danny’s story caught the attention of Cody Rhodes, who told the fan to check his DMs. This week, Danny gave a positive update on his situation, revealing that Rhodes had sent him a T-Shirt, cap, and ‘American Nightmare’ belt. Danny was thrilled to receive the prizes and finish the story and now hopes to see Rhodes finish his at WrestleMania 40. 

    Cody Rhodes & The Fans

    Danny’s situation is hardly the first time Rhodes has gone the extra mile for a wrestling fan. Last week, Rhodes got up close and personal with a visually impaired fan at a WWE event who held a sign saying they were trying to see him. This heartwarming interaction came about mere weeks after Rhodes agreed to be the Best Man at a fan’s wedding. 

    At WWE live events, Cody has been competing in Extreme Rules matches and has been gifting pieces of a broken table to those in the crowd. After the final live Raw of 2023, Rhodes went even further and gifted a Christmas Tree to a fan. Speaking of the Holidays, Rhodes made one young fan’s season extra special by sending a signed Cody Rhodes authentic weight belt.

  • Becky Lynch: Rhea Ripley Will Learn To “Be A Bottom” When I Face Her at WrestleMania

    Rhea Ripley may claim that ‘Mami’ always comes out on top, but Becky Lynch hopes to give the Women’s World Champion an education on being a ‘bottom’ this April. 

    The reigning WWE Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley was at last night’s WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference that took place at Las  Vegas’ T-Mobile arena. Ripley admitted to being surprised that Bayley chose to face IYO SKY at WrestleMania. The 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble winner confirmed her face turn and parted ways with Damage CTRL on last week’s SmackDown. 

    Ripley then turned her attention to her own road to WrestleMania and said she has one more stop; the WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth event later this month. This brought out Becky Lynch, who pointed out that she has qualified for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match that will determine who faces the Women’s World Champion at WrestleMania. 

    Lynch didn’t hold back in her face-to-face with Ripley, as she said: 

    “It doesn’t matter who you face because Mami’s always on top, huh? It does matter Rhea. It does matter who you face. I have made a legendary career out of knocking golden girls out of their top spot. So Mami is gonna learn what it’s like to be a bottom because that’s what happens when The Man comes around.”

    What’s Next? 

    Lynch will be joined by five other women in the Elimination Chamber match. Next week’s Raw will see either Liv Morgan or Zoey Stark join her as they’ll face off in a qualifier. Rhea Ripley will defend her Women’s World Championship at WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth against Nia Jax. 

    Ripley is eager to face The Man at WWE’s biggest show of the year… 

  • Wrestling World Reacts As Cody Rhodes Makes His Choice For WWE WrestleMania 40

    Wrestling World Reacts As Cody Rhodes Makes His Choice For WWE WrestleMania 40

    Cody Rhodes’ choice to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 has had the wrestling world buzzing after a complicated road to this decision. 

    Rhodes made his choice clear during the WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference. Leading up to this event, there had been a lot of talk about who Cody would pick, especially after Rhodes said last week he wouldn’t be facing Reigns this April. A massive fan backlash may have influenced WWE’s decision, with the ‘We Want Cody’ movement being heard both at WWE events and on social media. 

    The Wrestling World Reacts

    Triple H was present for Cody’s decision at the WrestleMania 40 kick-off press conference. Taking to Twitter, the WWE’s Chief Content Officer made it clear that the decision has been made. 

    WWE U.S Champion Logan Paul had backed Cody Rhodes in the run-up to the press conference. On social media, Paul shared a video of his reaction to Cody’s decision and The Rock slapping him. 

    Cody’s fellow AEW alum Amanda Huber spoke highly of Rhodes and is excited to see him finish the story in April. 

    TNA Wrestling’s Nic Nemeth used some political satire to explain what’s going on with the Cody Rhodes/Roman Reigns/The Rock dynamic. 

    With Cody Rhodes not challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship, Drew McIntyre is pleased that his quest to win the gold became all that much clearer. 

    Cody’s wife Brandi used some emojis to share her excitement for the upcoming match. 

    And as for the man of the hour himself, Cody Rhodes had a clear message after challenging Roman Reigns. 

  • The Rock Says It’s “Crazy” Ava Received Death Threats Over WWE WrestleMania Build

    WWE NXT General Manager Ava receiving death threats over her father’s return to the company is simply crazy, according to The Rock. 

    Ever since The Rock’s return to WWE last week, the fans have made clear that they wanted to see Cody Rhodes challenge Roman Reigns instead of the Great One. Videos of The Rock at WWE events have been booed, while the YouTube video of his comeback has become WWE’s most disliked video of all time. This week’s Raw saw “Rocky sucks” chants so loud that Michael Cole acknowledged them on commentary. 

    The Rock on Ava’s Death Threats

    The Rock’s daughter Ava has not been spared from the backlash of her father’s comeback. Ava was on the receiving end of death threats from fans which ultimately led to the youngest General Manager in WWE history deactivating her Twitter account. During an episode of the Pat McAfee Show, The Rock said it was crazy to see her daughter receive death threats over WWE’s plans and his return. 

    “She’s feeling it too [the fan backlash]… Oh yeah, Cody’s gotta finish his story… By the way, she’s also got death threats. It’s crazy… C’mon guys, we’re all in this thing, and by the way, what happens in the middle of the ring and on these storylines, don’t forget that, again inside baseball, outside the ring, we all talk. We all can figure this thing out while working together.”

    What’s Next? 

    At the WrestleMania 40 kickoff press conference, Cody Rhodes chose to face Roman Reigns at the two-night event in April. This would infuriate Reigns, who had earlier in the show said that he would be facing The Rock in April. The Rock would also slap Cody during the press conference, with suspicions that all three men could face off at WrestleMania 40. 

  • WWE Speed Confirmed: New Show Coming to Twitter/X In Spring 2024

    WWE Speed, a new show featuring high-speed matches, is coming to Twitter this year, the company has confirmed. 

    During the WWE WrestleMania 40 Kick-Off event, Michael Cole announced that WWE and Twitter have partnered up to launch WWE Speed. The matches will have a five-minute time limit, meaning that Superstars will have to give it their all to score a win in the allotted time limit. WWE Speed will be distributed exclusively on Twitter. 

    WWE Speed

    Before the December 15, 2023, SmackDown began broadcasting, the fans in attendance were treated to the introduction of the WWE Speed Match. The taping saw ‘Big’ Bronson Reed facing NXT Superstar Nathan Frazer in the first match. Later on, Cedric Alexander faced NXT’s Axiom.

    Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick were on commentary, and the matches were filmed as if they’d be broadcast. Given Kevin Patrick’s release from WWE though, it’s unclear if WWE will dub over the commentary with a more current announce team. 

    WWE’s Fastest Matches

    Five Minutes may not seem like a lot of time, but there are some matches that more than fit this time limit. On the September 4, 2000, episode of Raw, Chris Jericho and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler defeated Tazz and Mideon, with Lawler getting the roll-up over Tazz and his team winning in three seconds. 

    More recently, Aliyah scored a 3.17-second win over Natalya during a January 2022, edition of SmackDown. WWE would lean heavily into the win, with the now former Superstar receiving an ‘Aliyah 3:17’ shirt to celebrate her victory.

  • Watch: The Undertaker Appears At Riyadh Season Cup Finals Between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr

    Watch: The Undertaker Appears At Riyadh Season Cup Finals Between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr

    WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker recently surfaced in Saudi Arabia as part of the festivities for the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr. 

    Before the game kicked off, the Phenom, decked in full Undertaker attire, appeared in front of the crowd at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After his entrance, which included his WWE theme music, The Undertaker held up the Riyadh Season Cup to the sound of lightning and thunder. 

    Soccer star Christiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr was quite enthralled by the presence of the legend. 

    The Undertaker Out of the Ring

    While The Undertaker had his final farewell at Survivor Series 2020, that didn’t mark the end of the Phenom. Undertaker has appeared out of character at several ‘1 deadMAN’ events, in which the legend regales stories from his career and answers questions from the audience. The Undertaker has appeared out of character at multiple WWE events since his retirement, including at WrestleMania 38 and at the Raw is XXX show in January of last year. 

    Outside of wrestling, The Undertaker appeared (in character) to introduce Pitbull at a concert in Saudi Arabia. The WWE Hall of Famer also appeared in character for Netflix’s interactive special ‘Escape The Undertaker.’ The interactive experience sees the New Day arrive in The Undertaker’s funeral home and need to find a way out before they become trapped forever. 

    What moment from is career left The Undertaker shaking in his boots… 

  • Sting Was Against AEW World Tag Team Championship Win

    Sting Was Against AEW World Tag Team Championship Win

    Sting is a champion in wrestling mere weeks away from the end of his career, but he would have been happy ending his career without this title win. 

    The Icon and Darby All won the titles on this week’s Dynamite, ending the reign of Big Bill & Ricky Starks. The former champions had held the titles since the October 7, 2023, edition of AEW Collision, where they dethroned the record-holding two-time champions FTR. 

    Sting Against World Tag Title Win

    Sting was adamantly against winning the AEW World Tag Team Championships for a long time, Fightful Select reports. The WWE/TNA Hall of Famer was also against the idea of competing for them. Some people in AEW argued that from their point of view, Sting and Allin’s undefeated record as a team meant they had to get a title shot. Tony Khan recently announced they were introducing its ranking system. This system aims to provide a sense of legitimacy to the company’s matches by ensuring those who win the most receive championship opportunities. 

    The decision for Sting and Allin to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships “was made well in advance” and Sting went along with it. Sources said that the Icon was “all smiles” after the match backstage. This victory marks Sting’s first championship victory since 2011. 

    What’s Next? 

    After their victory, Sting and Darby Allin were attacked by the Young Bucks, and the two teams are expected to face off at next month’s Revolution pay-per-view. Fightful adds that The planned Revolution location was changed from the midwest to Greensboro to fit Sting’s send-off. 

    Why did the Young Bucks attack Sting and Darby Allin on this week’s Dynamite… 

  • Dave Batista Hopes to Make Directorial Debut in 2025

    Dave Batista Hopes to Make Directorial Debut in 2025

    Dave Batista has made quite the name for himself on the silver screen and now the WWE legend hopes to take a step behind the camera. 

    After proving a powerhouse in the ring, Batista has become a powerhouse in Hollywood thanks to roles in major franchises including Guardians of the Galaxy, James Bond, and Dune. The Animal has also taken on smaller projects to critical acclaim, including Glass Onion, and Knock at the Cabin. 

    Batista Behind the Camera

    Batista’s next major film role will see him reprise the character of Glossu Rabban for Dune: Part Two. Sitting down with Screen Rant to discuss the new film, Batista shared his desire to direct, which has been a goal of him for some time. 

    “I’ve wanted to direct for years. For a while, I was looking for a project that I could direct because it’s got to be very contained. I’m not looking to be a blockbuster director. I want to direct what I like.

    “As a fan, I really am drawn to indie dramas. I like inspiring stories. I like deep emotional stories. For years I looked for a script, the right one for me, and I finally just came up with my own idea. So now I’m searching for writers but I will. My plan is to sometime in 2025 direct my first film.”

    Batista in WWE

    The Animal’s final match came at WrestleMania 35 and saw Batista lose to Evolution mentor Triple H. While Batista was named for the 2020 WWE Hall of Fame class, his induction has been postponed. 

    Dune: Part Two releases in cinemas next month. 

    H/T – Fightful

  • Chelsea Green: Wrestling Isn’t About Winning To Me, It’s About Making People Feel

    Chelsea Green: Wrestling Isn’t About Winning To Me, It’s About Making People Feel

    Wins and losses may matter to many wrestlers, but Chelsea Green is far more concerned with making audiences feel something whenever she’s in the ring. 

    Green returned to WWE at last year’s Royal Rumble though her comeback would be historic for all the wrong reasons. Green’s five-second stint in the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble match would prove to be a record-short tenure. Despite this initial setback, Green has gone on to become a WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion. 

    Chelsea Green On Wins

    With her character work, Green is often a highlight of Monday Night Raw thanks to her hilarious antics, though this doesn’t always translate into wins in the ring. On the most recent edition of the Insight podcast, Green explained that her motivation in the ring is much more than getting a W. 

    “Fans and wrestlers, sometimes I think that we’re all so caught up in winning. And I’m just not. I’ve been doing this [for] ten years. It’s not about winning. It’s about making people feel a certain way. And when I became the ‘Hot Mess’ in IMPACT [Wrestling] that’s when I realized. That’s when the light bulb friggin’ flashed in my face. ‘Oh wow, people don’t care.’ People don’t care when I’m cool and winning and when I won the championship. They cared that I turned crazy. They care that I feel like their crazy best friend. I feel like their crazy ex-girlfriend.”

    Green then recalled receiving praise from singer-songwriter John Mayer years ago during her time as the ‘Hot Mess.’

    “John Meyer sat in front of me at All In and said ‘Oh my God, you remind me of a lot of people I dated.’ That’s the feeling I want you to feel with a character. I don’t need you to go home and be ‘Wow, she’s a real winner!’ … It’s not about the winning, it’s about the way that I make them feel with whatever, my facials,  my ridiculous comments, whatever it is. And if that’s making people laugh, great. If that’s making people annoyed, even better. 

    Chelsea Green on WWE’s Plan

    A year on from her chaotic return at the Royal Rumble, Chelsea Green is a regular on WWE TV. Speaking on the podcast, Green admitted that what WWE had planned for her following her return differed from her ideas. 

    “I had a plan, WWE had a totally different plan and I went along with it because as long as you’re giving me something to work off of, I will absolutely build a backstory. I will absolutely build this and make this into a character. Just give me a hint. Just sprinkle something that you want from me and I’ll make it something because that’s what I like to do.”

    Green was ready to go all the way with her management-complaining ‘Karen’ character and even ensured that her husband Matt Cardona would be on board. 

    “I tried to cut my hair like a ‘Karen’. I tried to go all the way. I wasn’t allowed [but] Matt said he’d totally be okay with it and that’s our thing. Let’s just ask each other.”

    Green’s most recent match saw herself and Piper Niven lose to Natalya and Tegan Nox at this week’s WWE Main Event taping. Chelsea Green recently explained her attire at this year’s Royal Rumble event… 

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