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  • Stephen P. New Hits Out At Jim Ross’ AEW Tenure, Tony Khan Responds

    Stephen P. New Hits Out At Jim Ross’ AEW Tenure, Tony Khan Responds

    Earlier this week, former AEW talent Brent & Brandon Tate, as well as Kevin Kelly, filed a lawsuit against AEW, alleging defamation and misclassification. During a recent edition of his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross described the lawsuit as “frivolous” and expects the suit to not go as the claimants hope.

    “Kevin Kelly and those guys, they’ll run out of money before Tony Khan does. I don’t hold out much hope they’re going to get any kind of settlement, whatsoever.”

    In response, Stephen P. New, who is representing the Tates and Kelly, fired back during an appearance on House of Kayfabe. New had strong words for Ross, who worked for years in WWE’s Talent Relations department.

    “This is not a frivolous lawsuit. You’re part of the problem. You, Jim Ross, are part of the problem because you fed the guys in WWE as Talent Relations these crap contracts for a quarter of a century. You told these guys that it was the take-it-or-leave-it deal.”

    New went on to say that Ross has been paid “a lot of money to do nothing for about five years now” by Tony Khan. On Twitter, the AEW President responded to New’s comments on Ross who has served as a commentator for the All-Elite promotion since the start.

    This lawsuit claims that the Tates were defamed by Khan who claimed they were fired for no-showing events. Kelly alleges that he was defamed by Ian Riccaboni and that he has been struggled to find work since his AEW exit earlier this year. In the meantime, AEW will host its All Out pay-per-view this evening from the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on this lawsuit as well as live results from tonight’s AEW All Out pay-per-view.

  • AEW Hit with Lawsuit By Ex-Talent Over Defamation & Misclassification

    AEW Hit with Lawsuit By Ex-Talent Over Defamation & Misclassification

    Since launching in 2019, AEW has been home to several wrestlers and on-screen personalities, though not everyone is still with the company. Now, three former members of the All-Elite promotion are filing legal action against AEW, alleging defamation and misclassification.

    Kevin Kelly and brothers Brandon and Brendon Tate filed the lawsuit on August 30 in the Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, The Wrestling News reports. The suit alleges that AEW misclassifies its wrestling talent as independent contractors rather than employees. If successfully challenged, this could have wide-reaching implications for the wrestling industry.

    The Tate Brothers, better known to ROH fans as Dalton Castle’s ‘Boys,’ were released from AEW in April 2024 and their departure was first explained as due to budget cuts. Tony Khan later stated that the release was due to the brothers no-showing several events, a claim the brothers have denied. Now, this claim by Khan has become the basis for their defamation claim.

    As for Kevin Kelly, he’s seeking monetary damages from AEW, alleging that the promotion breached his contract and has interfered with his ability to find work elsewhere. Kelly joined AEW in June 2023 and was fired from the promotion in March of this year. Kelly’s termination came about after a series of social media posts in which he spoke critically of AEW and Ian Riccaboni. The lawsuit also names Riccaboni, accusing him of defamation for allegedly linking Kelly to the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory on social media.

    In a statement, attorney Stephen P. New, who is representing the trio alongside Benjamin Bear, said the following:

    “I applaud the bravery of these plaintiffs in bringing this long-overdue action, challenging the misclassification of pro wrestlers as independent contractors instead of employees. We know we are in for a long, hard fight, but in the end, I believe justice always prevails.”

    This lawsuit has the potential to bring about significant changes in wrestling, especially concerning how talent are classified and compensated. As of writing, AEW has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or the potential ramifications. We here at SEScoops will continue to follow this lawsuit for further updates.

  • How AEW Pulled Off (9/4) Dynamite’s Fiery Closing Segment

    How AEW Pulled Off (9/4) Dynamite’s Fiery Closing Segment

    The feud between ‘Hangman’ Adam Page and Swerve Strickland has been one of AEW’s hottest angles in years, and that term became quite literal this week. On Dynamite, Page burned down the childhood home of Strickland which had been highlighted in the show, all while Swerve watched on in horror from the ring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    This fiery climax to Dynamite has been praised by fans but AEW ensured that safety was a top priority during the scene. According to a report from Fightful Select, professional supervision was in place at all times while filming. Sources in AEW shared their happiness with how the angle was executed and the response it has garnered so far.

    The burning of the house had been planned for months and AEW opted to coincide the segment with Strickland recently announcing a new deal with AEW. While Strickland reportedly had over half a year left on his deal, AEW saw an opportunity to bolster his storyline by having a new deal publicly confirmed, and for Strickland to mark the signing by purchasing his childhood home.

    Plans for the burning of the home were kept a closely guarded secret in AEW, though there have been clues teasing the fiery segment ever since Page returned as a heel. Numerous wrestlers both in and out of the company reached out to Swerve to congratulate him on the purchase, unaware of what was to come. One wrestler told Fightful that Strickland ‘kayfabed’ them by thanking them after they congratulated him.

    What’s to Come?

    After committing arson on nationally broadcast programming, many would suspect that Page would be in jail or at least arrested for what unfolded on Dynamite. Fightful adds that there are “storyline reasons planned” as to why Page hasn’t faced any repercussions so far. The two will face off at this weekend’s All Out pay-per-view in a Steel Cage match that will reportedly headline the show. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on AEW All Out including live results and breaking news.

  • How AEW Foreshadowed Hangman Page Burning Down Swerve Strickland’s House

    How AEW Foreshadowed Hangman Page Burning Down Swerve Strickland’s House

    On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, ‘Hangman’ Adam Page took his heated rivalry with Swerve Strickland to a shocking new level, setting fire to Strickland’s childhood home. The dramatic moment left fans in disbelief though this act of arson is one fans should have seen coming for a long time.

    Strickland and Page have been at war for months now and plenty has been said between the two former AEW World Champions. In a promo that now seems eerily prophetic, Page vowed that he would burn Strickland’s world to the ground, hinting at what was to come.

    It’s not just what Page has had to say that should have led fans to predict the fiery conclusion to this week’s AEW Dynamite. Since turning heel, Page has used a new entrance theme, complete with a new video. Early into the theme, the image of a burning building can be seen. Later on, more fires can be seen.

    The feud between the two former AEW World Champions will reach its climax this Saturday at AEW All Out 2024, where they are set to face off in a highly anticipated Lights Out Street Fight. Following this week’s episode of Dynamite, AEW President Tony Khan announced the match stipulation, ensuring that the company won’t be held accountable for whatever chaos ensues.

    AEW All Out 2024 will take place on September 7, at Hoffman Estate’s NOW Arena. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest updates, including live coverage and results.

  • AEW All Out 2024 Odds: Favorites Revealed Ahead of PPV

    AEW All Out 2024 Odds: Favorites Revealed Ahead of PPV

    The betting odds for AEW All Out 2024 have been released, revealing the favorites for each matchup ahead of the highly anticipated pay-per-view (PPV) event. As fans eagerly await the outcomes of these exciting matches, the odds provide insight into who the bookies believe are most likely to win.

    Top Favorites for AEW All Out 2024

    The odds for AEW All Out 2024 have been published by the betting site betonline.ag, with several wrestlers marked as strong favorites. Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups:

    • Hangman Page (-300) vs. Swerve Strickland (+200): Hangman Page is the favorite in his match against Swerve Strickland. With odds of -300, bettors would need to risk $300 to win $100. Meanwhile, Swerve Strickland, as the underdog, offers a potential return of $200 on a $100 bet.
    • Will Ospreay (c) (-10000) vs. Pac (+2000): Will Ospreay, the defending champion, is a massive favorite against Pac. With odds of -10000, he is expected to retain his title, while Pac, with odds of +2000, is a long shot to win.
    • Bryan Danielson (c) (-10000) vs. Jack Perry (+2000): Similar to Ospreay, Bryan Danielson is heavily favored to defend his championship against Jack Perry. Bettors would need to place a significant wager on Danielson for a modest return, while a bet on Perry could yield substantial rewards due to the +2000 odds.

    Other Notable Matchups

    • Kris Statlander (-200) vs. Willow Nightingale (+150): Kris Statlander is favored to win her bout against Willow Nightingale. However, this match is expected to be more closely contested compared to others, with a more modest spread between the favorites and underdogs.
    • MJF (-175) vs. Daniel Garcia (+135): MJF is slightly favored to win his match against Daniel Garcia. The odds suggest a competitive battle, with Garcia not far behind in the eyes of the oddsmakers.
    • Mercedes Mone (c) (-10000) vs. Hikaru Shida (+2000): Mercedes Mone is heavily favored to retain her championship against Hikaru Shida, mirroring the significant odds seen in other title matches.
  • Will Ospreay Gives Kenny Omega His Flowers with a Passive-Aggressive Twist

    Will Ospreay Gives Kenny Omega His Flowers with a Passive-Aggressive Twist

    AEW International Champion Will Ospreay praised Kenny Omega for his contribution to pro wrestling but that doesn’t change his personal feelings for him.

    Ospreay told Kenny McIntosh of Inside The Ropes Magazine what Kenny Omega means to AEW. ‘The Aerial Assassin’ stated that Omega represents what AEW initially was. He became a huge star alongside the likes of The Young Bucks and Hangman Adam Page and helped set up AEW. While he respects Omega as a professional, it doesn’t mean they will become friends. He said:

    “I think he represents the identity of what AEW initially was. He didn’t need the machine to make himself a big superstar, he made himself a star along with The Bucks, along with Hangman, and everyone else that helped to set up the company. There was an identity about AEW that was different to what American TV was accustomed to.

    Those guys really set the bar for what wrestling could look like. It could have a different image and it could have a different identity. Especially when it comes to TV-style wrestling. Those guys completely shifted what it looked like to be TV wrestlers. He’s one of the best and I give him all the flowers in the world, but that doesn’t mean I like him [laughs]. Other than that, he’s a pr—k.”

    Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay are two of the greatest wrestlers in pro wrestling. Over the years, they have been involved in feuds and even took personal shots. What could be labeled a dream match, the pair collided at Wrestle Kingdom 17. This marked Omega’s first match in NJPW since 2019 and ‘The Cleaner’ dethroned Ospreay to win the IWGP United States Heavyweight title.

    Omega and Ospreay once again battled for the title at last year’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. It was Ospreay who emerged victorious in a match that went on for 40 minutes and walked out of Scotiabank Arena as the IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion.

    Will Ospreay is currently enjoying his AEW International title run after he recently reclaimed his title by beating MJF at last month’s AEW All In: London. ‘The Aerial Assassin’ will defend his title against Pac at this weekend’s AEW All Out pay-per-view. On the other hand, Kenny Omega is working hard to make his return to the ring.

  • Updated All Out 2024 Match Card

    Updated All Out 2024 Match Card

    AEW All Out 2024 pay-per-view takes place on September 7 at NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The card has been updated after this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite and you can check it out below:

    • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson vs. Jack Perry
    • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay vs. PAC
    • AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Mone vs. Hikaru Shida (Kamille is banned from ringside)
    • AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Young Bucks vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta
    • MJF vs. Daniel Garcia
    • Steel Cage Lights Out Match: Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page
    • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs. Three More TBD
    • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander

    New title matches were added to the AEW All Out 2024 card. As Kazuchika Okada successfully defended his AEW Continental Championship against Kyle Fletcher on the latest edition of AEW Dynamite, it was announced that The Elite member will put his title on the line in a four-way match at AEW All Out.

    The other three competitors will be determined on the September 6 edition of AEW Collision. The Qualifying matches will feature Orange Cassidy taking on Bryan Keith, Mark Briscoe battling Lance Archer, and Konosuke Takeshita facing The Beast Mortos.

    Mercedes Mone is set to defend her TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida at the upcoming pay-per-view but ‘The CEO’ won’t have the services of Kamille in the match. During Mone’s promo segment on last night’s Dynamite, Hikaru Shida and Christopher Daniels appeared on the screen. Daniels announced that Kamille will be banned from ringside for the title match at AEW All Out.

    Meanwhile, The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) will defend their AEW Tag Team Titles against Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler Yuta) at AEW All Out.

    Last night, Claudio challenged the Young Bucks after The Elite members attacked Claudio, Yuta, and AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson. Claudio said that after winning the CMLL Grand Prix and the AEW Trios Titles with Yuta & PAC, the Swiss superstar wants the AEW Tag Team Titles. The match was soon announced on the show.

  • Hangman Page Burns Swerve Strickland’s Home In Fiery Dynamite Climax

    Hangman Page Burns Swerve Strickland’s Home In Fiery Dynamite Climax

    The rivalry between Swerve Strickland and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page has quickly escalated into one of the most personal and intense feuds of 2024. As both men gear up for their highly anticipated showdown at AEW All Out 2024, Page took their animosity to an even more shocking level just days before the event.

    On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, the two were scheduled to meet for a contract signing ahead of their Steel Cage match at the upcoming pay-per-view. However, despite his music playing and being introduced by Tony Schiavone twice, Page failed to appear.

    On the titantron, a video feed showed that Page was at Strickland’s childhood home, which Swerve had recently purchased. The house had been highlighted earlier in the show, and Page took things to a new level of personal by setting the building on fire.

    After AEW Dynamite went off the air, Tony Khan informed the live crowd that the match between Swerve and Hangman would be an unsanctioned lights-out steel cage match. The bout will be the pair’s first one-on-one encounter on pay-per-view since their extremely violent Death Match at AEW Full Gear in November 2023.

    Strickland, not to be outdone, made a chilling revelation on social media following the episode, hinting at plans that could spell disaster for Page during their clash at All Out.

    The war between Swerve Strickland and ‘Hangman’ Adam Page has been one of the hottest angles AEW has seen in years, and now that term has taken a much more literal meaning. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on both men, as well as breaking news and live results from this weekend’s All Out 2024 pay-per-view.

  • Adam Copeland Back To Training In The Ring With Sting’s Son

    Adam Copeland Back To Training In The Ring With Sting’s Son

    Adam Copeland is making strides toward his in-ring return following an injury, while Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr., may be preparing for a debut of his own in the wrestling world.

    Copeland, formerly known as Edge, has been sidelined since suffering a broken tibia during his steel cage match against The House of Black at AEW’s Double or Nothing over Memorial Day weekend. However, recent photos suggest the WWE Hall of Famer is back in the gym, training alongside notable names such as FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), Darby Allin, and Sting’s son, Steve Borden Jr.

    The workout session, captured in a photo shared by Harwood with the caption, “Album drops soon,” has sparked intrigue among fans. The sight of Copeland training with such a talented group hints at a potential return to action in the near future, while the presence of Steve Borden Jr. fuels speculation about his future in professional wrestling.

    Borden Jr. first caught attention when he appeared dressed as his father, the iconic “Surfer Sting,” during Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution. Since then, the former college football player has expressed interest in pursuing a wrestling career. Darby Allin initially revealed this news back in May, adding further excitement about the younger Borden’s potential debut.

    Sting himself also acknowledged his son’s aspirations during his speech at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Las Vegas, where he expressed pride in having both his sons, Garrett and Steve Jr., present for his farewell to the ring.

    Sting talks about his special entrance with his sons at the AEW Revolution post-show press conferene

    As for Copeland, he reflected on the injury, admitting that his high-risk dive onto Malakai Black during the cage match was a decision he now regrets. Longtime friend Hulk Hogan has echoed this sentiment, noting that Copeland didn’t need to take such a dangerous risk at this stage of his career.

    Currently, FTR is involved in a mini-feud with The Grizzled Young Veterans as they build toward AEW All Out. Darby Allin, meanwhile, was last seen in action at AEW All In, where he lost a coffin match to Jack Perry.

  • AEW All In 2024 Attendance: How Many Fans Really Filled Wembley?

    AEW All In 2024 Attendance: How Many Fans Really Filled Wembley?

    AEW returned to Wembley Stadium for a second consecutive year last month for AEW All In: London 2024. The pay-per-view featured an exciting card of matches from top to bottom, capped off by Bryan Danielson winning the AEW World Championship. Like its predecessor, there’s plenty of interest in how many fans were on hand for the company’s biggest PPV of the year.

    WrestleTix reported that 53,393 tickets were distributed for PPV. Two days later, Tony Khan shared that over 50,000 tickets had been sold for the show. New information obtained by Wrestlenomics shows the actual number of fans who went through the turnstiles was significantly lower.

    A representative from London’s Brent Council states 46,476 fans went through the turnstiles at All In 2024. Wrestlenomics adds, figure reflects a 36% decline from the prior year.

    Fluctuating Figures

    AEW announced an historic 81,035 were in attendance for AEW All In: 2023. A FOI request filed later that year uncovered the turnstile attendance was actually 72,265. While still very impressive, the discrepancy generated significant negative attention online. Unfortunately, Will Ospreay got the inflated number tattooed on his body. He expressed regret over the decision and said his mom, “f**king hates them bruv.”

    AEW All In heads to Arlington, TX in 2025 and returns to London’s Wembley Stadium in 2026.

  • Ricochet Reveals Triple H’s Parting Words, Leaves WWE Return Open

    Ricochet Reveals Triple H’s Parting Words, Leaves WWE Return Open

    After six years with WWE, Ricochet left the promotion in June 2024 and wasted little time in joining AEW. Now, the One & Only can be found appearing on Dynamite and Collision, but that doesn’t mean the door has been closed with his former employer.

    On The Ringer Wrestling Show, Ricochet reflected on his final days as a WWE Superstar. The inaugural WWE Speed Champion was pleased to end his tenure on good terms, so much so that a return to WWE isn’t out of the question.

    “Triple H had a little talk and he was just like, ‘Anytime…’ I think they were just trying to give me a good out that made me, you know, something that was open-ended.”

    – Ricochet

    Ricochet explained that WWE was aware that he didn’t intend to re-sign before his exit from the promotion was confirmed. Ironically, reports of Ricochet’s departure created a ‘buzz’ among fans before he actually left, so much so that WWE reportedly pitched him making a final appearance before he left. That ultimately didn’t happen, but the high-flyer was wisely able to leave WWE on positive terms, meaning that a return is not out of the question.

    What’s to Come?

    After debuting at AEW All In: London, Ricochet made his singles in-ring debut on last week’s Dynamite with a victory over Kyle Fletcher. Post-match, Will Ospreay appeared to confront Ricochet, teasing a rematch to their Battle of the Super Juniors instant classic. Before either man could go much further, PAC ambushed Ospreay, who he’ll face at All Out, and told Ricochet to get to the back of the line.

  • Ricky Starks Denies Refusing AEW Storylines

    Ricky Starks Denies Refusing AEW Storylines

    Ricky Starks’ recent absence from AEW programming has fueled speculation, but the wrestler is setting the record straight. He vehemently denies rumors that he’s been difficult or uncooperative, stating he’s “never turned down anything.”

    “Enough is enough. Usually I don’t even speak on this but it’s tired. I never turned down anything, EVER. Just stop.”

    – Ricky Starks

    This comes on the heels of a social media discussion sparked by Kate from Fightful, who shared a clip of Starks’ strap match against Bryan Danielson. While praising AEW’s approach to the stipulation, the conversation took a turn when a fan accused Starks of self-sabotage.

    Starks has been off-screen for months since a concerning DDT spot on Collision. Though initially feared injured, he’s reportedly healthy. AEW President Tony Khan, while acknowledging Starks’ talent and past matches, remained silent on his future with the company during the ALL IN media call.

    This silence has only fueled speculation. Starks’ close friendships with WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill, coupled with reported WWE interest, have fans wondering if a move is imminent. Despite the swirling rumors, Starks seems to be enjoying his time away from the ring, sharing photos of vacations and time with friends on social media.

    Whether his future lies in AEW, WWE, or elsewhere, one thing is clear: Ricky Starks is ready to wrestle, and fans are eager to see what’s next for the ‘Absolute’ one.

  • AEW All Out Updated Match Card: Mercedes Mone Gets An Opponent

    AEW All Out Updated Match Card: Mercedes Mone Gets An Opponent

    Mercedes Mone will be defending her AEW TBS Championship against Hikaru Shida at the upcoming All Out PPV in a week’s time.

    This week’s episode of Collision featured a fatal four-way match among Thunder Rosa, Serena Deeb, Queen Aminata, and Hikaru Shida to determine the next challenger for the former WWE star.

    Shida got the upper hand early in the bout when she sent Rosa crashing into the other two women. Though she couldn’t maintain the momentum for long and Thunder Rosa came back with a chop.

    This bout went on for almost 15 minutes. The ending saw Aminata turning a back body drop on Shida into a roll up to try and sneak a pin. The Japanese star countered with a forearm and an enzuiguri. She then followed it up with a Katana for the win.

    AEW All Out Match Card

    This is the sixth match that has been announced for the upcoming AEW PPV event. The show includes matches such as Bryan Danielson defending his AEW World Title against TNT Champion Jack Perry and more. Here is the updated All Out match card:

    • AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Pac
    • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander (with Stokely Hathaway)
    • Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
    • Singles Match: MJF vs. Daniel Garcia
    • AEW TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) vs. Hikaru Shida
    • AEW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jack Perry

    AEW All Out 2024 will be taking place from the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois next Saturday, September 7.

  • Bryan Danielson Isn’t Done With Full Time Yet, Jack Perry Attacks

    Bryan Danielson Isn’t Done With Full Time Yet, Jack Perry Attacks

    Bryan Danielson considered his AEW World Championship win the greatest moment of his life for several reasons, but leave it to Jack Perry to put a damper on his celebration.

    Danielson walked away from ALL IN the new World Champion after he made Swerve Strickland submit, a first in AEW, and on this week’s Dynamite, Bryan was looking for his first challenger, but not before he made a few things clear.

    At first, Danielson teased that he may be retiring as champ, noting that he’s going to need neck surgery again soon and the promise he made to his daughter, but got Champaign, Illinois amped back up when he said he wasn’t done yet.

    He planned to wrestle full time until he lost that title which he didn’t plan on doing anytime soon. That’s when Danielson issued a “first come, first serve” challenge to anyone in the locker room. Jack Perry appeared on the big screen and mentioned the two’s brief history with one another. Suddenly a reveal was made when Perry attacked Danieslon from behind and it was ‘The Scapegoat’ who stood tall to end the show.

    Perry is indeed a surprise challenger for Danielson despite getting a definitive victory against Darby Allin at AEW ALL IN. With less than two weeks before AEW ALL OUT, many fans speculated that the quick feud would be against Christian Cage who won a future title shot at the PPV. Being a false father figure, Cage has a built-in story with Danielson considering how major of a plot Brie Garcia and his kids have been. However, that appears to be a feud further down the line.

  • Mariah May Postpones Her Championship Celebration For A Better Venue

    Mariah May Postpones Her Championship Celebration For A Better Venue

    Mariah May was dressed to celebrate her AEW Women’s Championship win, but decided against doing so in Champaign, IL.

    May took out her former friend in Toni Storm to become the new champ this past Sunday at AEW ALL IN and a celebration was advertised for this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. Tony Schiavone was standing on stage during the show and introduced the new champion, who merely came out with a black silk robe on. However, there were no fireworks, balloons or champagnes as May decided that Champaign, IL wasn’t fit for such an occassion.

    She ran down the town, claiming it should be called “p*** warm beer” instead of Champaign, and then made a vulgar implication towards the average looking women of the area.

    May had Schiavone all kinds of flustered in his ‘Mean Gene’ Okerlund role, and probably got a good deal of the viewing audience the same way when she opened up her robe to show a revealing outfit along with her newly won title.

    Mariah wasn’t the only woman celebrating that evening as Mercedes Mone had a little backstage bubbly to celebrate her victory against Britt Baker. Private Party tried crashing the party, but Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen were removed from the premises with a little help from Kazuchika Okada.

  • Chris Jericho Returns to the World of Horror In Terrifier 3 Trailer

    Chris Jericho Returns to the World of Horror In Terrifier 3 Trailer

    Outside the ring, Chris Jericho has held many roles in entertainment, from Dancing with the Stars to leading Fozzy and now the AEW original is returning to the Terrifier film series. On August 28, a new trailer was dropped for Terrifier 3, which will take place five years after the event of the previous film. Jericho appears around halfway through the trailer, though based on the expression on his face, things aren’t going well for the Learning Tree.

    Jericho appeared in Terrifier 2, which was released in cinemas in October 2022. For the film, Jericho portrayed a psychiatric hospital nurse called Burke and is reprising the character for the upcoming movie. Terrifier 3 will have its premiere at Fantastic Fest next month and will be released in cinemas on October 11.

    Terrifier 3

    The new film follows siblings Sienna and Jonathan, who survived the demonic Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre from the previous film in the series. The pair’s efforts to put the past behind them and focus on the approaching holiday season prove impossible when Art returns to unleash his twisted brand of terror on all those unfortunate to come across him.

    Chris Jericho And Horror

    The first-ever AEW World Champion is no stranger to stepping into the world of horror. One of Jericho’s first feature film roles saw him play Levi in 2009’s Albino Farm, a horror film in which four college students are hunted by cannibals on the titular farm. Unfortunately for Jericho, his first foray into horror was met with negative reviews, and the film has a disappointing 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

    In April of this year, Jericho was cast in an action-horror film about pro-wrestling, blending two of the 53-year-old entertainer’s passions. Dark Match will tell the story of a small-time wrestling company that accepts a well-paying gig in a remote town only to learn the town falls under a cult leader. In addition to Jericho, the film will star Steven Ogg (The Walking Dead) and Ayisha Issa (Transplant.)

  • Mercedes Mone Reveals Real Identity of Corgis Used For All In London Entrance

    Mercedes Mone Reveals Real Identity of Corgis Used For All In London Entrance

    AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone recently revealed that Royal Corgis were part of her entrance at AEW All In London.

    During the latest edition of her Mone Mag newsletter, Mercedes Mone revealed that the Corgis who were part of her entrance at the show in Wembley were actually the Royal Corgis. She named Snowdon, Honey, and Jam who were the Corgis for her entrance and revealed that they were descendants of Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis. ‘The CEO’ also revealed how they had a great time backstage. She said:

    “Snowdon, Honey, and Jam, were the name of the corgis who I shared my entrance carriage with. These were not just any corgis mind you, they were corgis from actual royal lineage. Snowdon, Honey and Jam were descendants of the Queen’s corgis (as in Queen Elizabeth). Like most corgis, they were so loving and connected. They hung in our dressing room all day and really added a lot of calm and love. Big shoutout to @?corgis_of_eton!“

    Mercedes Mone also revealed that she spent over $10K on her outfit. She revealed:

    “My hair wasn’t the only thing that cost a pretty penny. My robe, which was so beautiful, grand, and regal, was also my most expensive in my 14 years of wrestling. The whole outfit, in total, cost me over $10,000, All In (no pun intended).”

    Last year, Mercedes Mone was in attendance for All In London and this year she managed to retain her title at the show. She defeated Britt Baker D.M.D to retain her TBS Championship. This marked Mone’s sixth defense of the title that she won back at the Double Or Nothing pay-per-view in May. ‘The CEO’ will return to the ring at NJPW Capital Collision when she defends her NJPW Strong Women’s Title against Momo Watanabe.

  • MJF Is No Longer A Citizen of “Garbage Country” The United States

    MJF Is No Longer A Citizen of “Garbage Country” The United States

    AEW All In: London 2024 marked the end of MJF’s time as AEW American Champion, as well as the end of that star-spangled strap. Now, not only will MJF not be known as the AEW American Champion, but he doesn’t want to be known as an American at all.

    On the August 28, edition of AEW Dynamite, a visibly frustrated MJF arrived on the scene and complained about a splitting headache. To chants of “shut the f*** up,” MJF lamented his loss inside Wembley Stadium and claimed he now has herniated discs in his spine.

    In stark contrast to his jingoistic title reign, MJF renounced his American citizenship, claiming he wanted nothing to do with “this garbage country.” The only exception MJF made was for his native Long Island, for which his love remains unwavering.

    The modern-day Benedict Arnold described the promotion as a “circus” without him at its center, emphasizing his belief that he is the key to AEW’s success. MJF then turned his ire to Will Ospreay, the man who dethroned him and became AEW International Champion at All In: London. The scumbag vowed to screw Ospreay over whenever the Brit gets close to winning the AEW World Championship.

    Turning On Your Country

    MJF joins a select number of wrestlers to turn their backs on the United States, including Sgt. Slaughter who turned on the U.S. to support Iraq in the Gulf War. Years later, Rob Conway would become a French ‘sympathizer’ and align with La Resistance despite being from Louisville, Kentucky.

    Now, MJF has joined their ranks, and the former American already has a match confirmed for AEW All Out next weekend. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on MJF and his plans now that he’s left the good ol’ U.S. of A behind.

  • Daniel Garcia vs. MJF Added to AEW All Out

    Daniel Garcia vs. MJF Added to AEW All Out

    AEW All Out just got even more intense, as a new match has been officially added to the card: Daniel Garcia will face MJF on September 7 in Chicago. The announcement comes after a violent encounter on this week’s AEW Dynamite, where Garcia once again targeted MJF with a vicious assault.

    Garcia revealed that he was the one who stole MJF’s prized Dynamite Diamond Ring, and pawned it to pay for his trip to London, where he interfered in MJF’s his match against Will Ospreay at All In. In a scathing promo, he didn’t hold back in expressing his hatred.

    “Max, ruining your life is all I think about. It is my obsession. Max, ruining your life is my fetish.

    – Daniel Garcia to MJF

    Garcia disclosed that AEW President Tony Khan granted his request to make the match official for the upcoming pay-per-view event. With this announcement, All Out continues to shape up as a must-see event.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for more updates and coverage leading up to AEW All Out.

  • Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page Steel Cage Match Set for AEW All Out

    Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page Steel Cage Match Set for AEW All Out

    Swerve Strickland threw the gauntlet on AEW Dynamite, challenging ‘Hangman’ Adam Page to a Steel Cage Match at AEW All Out on September 7. This challenge adds another layer to what has already become one of the most personal and heated rivalries in AEW history.

    Strickland, known for his intensity and mind games, had strong words for Hangman when issuing the challenge.

    “I challenged you to remind the world what ‘Cowboy Shit is all about. Instead of trying to burn my career to the ground, your career is the one going up in flames, boy. So once again, I ask you a question. In that cage, what kind of man are you going to be? Better yet, what kind of man are you going to show your kids you’re going to be?”

    – Swerve Strickland to Hangman Page

    Page accepted the challenge later in the show and AEW made it official.

    Updated Card for AEW All Out 2024

    Hangman Page vs Swerve Strickland All out 2024
    • International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. PAC
    • Steel Cage Match: Hangman Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland
    • CMLL Women’s World Championship: Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Kris Statlander

    AEW All Out airs live on pay-per-view Saturday, September 7, 2024 from Hoffman Estates, Illinois at the NOW Arena.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest updates on this developing story and all things AEW.

  • Jon Moxley Returns On AEW Dynamite To Deliver A Cryptic Warning

    Jon Moxley Returns On AEW Dynamite To Deliver A Cryptic Warning

    Jon Moxley made a shocking return at the start of this week’s AEW Dynamite, live from Champaign, IL. The former AEW World Champion had been absent from television for two months, with his last appearance being at the AEW Forbidden Door pay-per-view in June.

    During his return, Moxley revealed that he’s been doing a lot of thinking during his time away, reflecting on some matters that need to be addressed. He made it clear that he’s back for a specific reason— to speak to someone who wasn’t present at Dynamite this week.

    In a cryptic message, Moxley addressed Darby Allin, stating that while they might seem different, they are also very much alike. He emphasized that this conversation with Allin is long overdue, adding, “Trust me, I’m not gonna be hard to find.”

    Before wrapping up, Moxley delivered a bold statement to Tony Schiavone, saying:

    “It’s going to take some time for everybody to wrap their brains around this, but we’re going to get started now. This is not your company anymore”

    – Jon Moxley

    Later in the show, Moxley had former UFC and WWE star Marina Shafir roughing guys up backstage.

    What Moxley’s words mean for the future remains to be seen, but it’s clear that his return and his new mission will shake things up in AEW.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for more updates on Jon Moxley’s return and the latest developments in AEW.

  • AEW Dynamite Preview: Ricochet, Bryan Danielson, Hangman vs Ishii

    AEW Dynamite Preview: Ricochet, Bryan Danielson, Hangman vs Ishii

    It’s Wednesday and you know what that means. Tonight’s AEW Dynamite airs live TBS at 8pm ET from Champaign, IL at the State Farm Center.

    AEW All In London this past weekend shook the very foundation of All Elite Wrestling, resulting in multiple new champions and even a high-profile debut. Dynamite will feature plenty of fallout from Wembley Stadium, but there’s little time to rest as AEW All Out just 10 days away.

    AEW Dynamite Preview for Tonight:

    Matches

    • First Time Match: ‘Hangman’ Adam Page vs Tomohiro Ishii
    • Debut: Ricochet vs. Kyle Fletcher
    • All-Star 8-Man Tag: HOOK, Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe and Kyle O’Reilly vs. Chris Jericho, Big Bill, Bryan Keith and Roderick Strong
    • Return: Jamie Hayter vs. Harley Cameron

    Segments

    • Danielson’s Future: Bryan Danielson will address what comes next after winning the AEW World Championship this past weekend at AEW In London.
    • Championship Celebration: Mariah May celebrates becoming AEW Women’s World Champion
    • Swerve Speaks: We’ll hear from Swerve Strickland for the first time since losing his title.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for our continued coverage of AEW Dynamite and head over to our AEW News section for more.

    AEW Dynamite Preview August 28 2024
  • Tay Melo Reveals She Is Cleared To Wrestle

    Tay Melo Reveals She Is Cleared To Wrestle

    AEW wrestler recently Tay Melo has positive news for the fans. She has announced that she has been cleared to return to in-ring action.

    Last month, Sammy Guevara revealed that they were training for their return to action. The recent edition of her husband, Sammy Guevara’s vlog documented what went down behind the scenes at AEW All In London. The Brazilian wrestler said on the vlog that she wants to wrestle. Guevara asked, “That might be soon?” Melo said that she has to ask the AEW President about it and revealed that she is cleared to wrestle.

    Tay replied:

     “You gotta call Tony Khan and ask him because I don’t know about that. I’m cleared, though. I’m cleared. Mama is cleared. Just got cleared.”

    Her last AEW match took place in January last year when she joined forces with Anna Jay and faced the team of Ruby Soho & Willow Nightingale in a street fight. Tay has not competed in the ring since last year’s March. At AEW Double or Nothing 2023, she and Sammy announced that they were expecting their first child and in November, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, Luna. 

    Meanwhile, Tay’s husband, Sammy Guevara had been away from the promotion for quite some time after being suspended. On the February 16 edition of AEW Rampage, Jeff Hardy suffered a broken nose during a No DQ match against Sammy Guevara. During the match, Hardy suffered a concussion as well.

    However, the former TNT Champion didn’t follow the concussion protocol. ‘The Spanish God’ still performed his finisher which led to his suspension. Sammy Guevara finally returned in ROH earlier this month and he is currently one-half of the ROH World Tag Team champions with Dustin Rhodes.

  • PAC To Challenge Will Ospreay At AEW All Out

    PAC To Challenge Will Ospreay At AEW All Out

    All Elite Wrestling’s first-ever AEW International Champion, PAC, will challenge the newly crowned champion, Will Ospreay, at the upcoming AEW All Out pay-per-view. Ospreay captured the title this past weekend at AEW All In London, defeating MJF at Wembley Stadium. During his 39-day reign, MJF had renamed the championship the AEW American Championship, which Ospreay has now reclaimed.

    Will Ospreay defeats MJF
    Lee South / AEW – WILL OSPREAY VS MJF: London, AEW All In, August 25, 2024

    Updated Card for AEW All Out 2024

    There are two matches confirmed for All Out:

    • AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. PAC
    • CMLL Women’s World Championship: Willow Nightingale (c) vs. Kris Statlander

    AEW All Out airs live on pay-per-view Saturday, September 7, 2024 from Hoffman Estates, Illinois at the NOW Arena.

  • Ex-AEW Star: It’s No Place For Young Wrestlers To Learn

    Ex-AEW Star: It’s No Place For Young Wrestlers To Learn

    Brock Anderson believes that AEW’s ‘just TV’ nature has resulted in no ‘setup’ for young talent signed to the promotion to learn the basics. On the Under the Ring podcast, Brock spoke about his time with AEW and his belief that he needed more time to learn away from televised wrestling.

    “Looking back now, I wasn’t ready for that because it — for young guys, there is no setup to really learn and grasp the business. It’s just basically just TV.”

    Anderson signed a contract with AEW in 2021 and news of this was broken in March of that year on his father Arn’s podcast. Brock’s legendary father helped with his training, as did Q.T. Marshall, Glacier, and Lodi. Brock wrestled 38 times for AEW and shared the ring with notable names including Cody Rhodes, The Acclaimed, and the Blackpool Combat Club. Anderson racked up an impressive 22-16 win/loss record before parting the promotion in late 2023.

    AEW and Developing New Talent

    Since launching in 2019, AEW has been almost exclusively a broadcast promotion, with only a handful of live events, dubbed ‘House Rules’ shows to its name. Unlike its competitors at WWE, AEW does not have an official in-company developmental system.

    The closest Tony Khan’s first promotion got to this was its Dark and Dark: Elevation shows, though these were still broadcast and neither exists today. In 2022, Khan acknowledged that Dark shows were supposed to be “somewhat of a developmental show” before the COVID-19 pandemic changed things.

    Khan’s reasoning, as he told the Pro Wrestling Torch podcast, was that the pandemic left plenty of already-trained independent talent itching for a chance to work on a show that was still being broadcast, such as Dark. With a bounty of developed talent ready to work, Khan made use of these already-trained wrestlers, shifting away from the ‘developmental’ intentions of the show.