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  • Kelly Kelly Doubles-Down On Desire To Make Pro Wrestling Return

    Kelly Kelly Doubles-Down On Desire To Make Pro Wrestling Return

    Pro wrestling gets into your blood, and it’s really hard to get out of the business totally. This is especially true for someone who is as beloved as Kelly Kelly. Fans just may see her wrestle again eventually, because she keeps showing interest.

    Kelly Kelly previously stated that she would like to get back in the ring, because she wants her twins to see her wrestle a match.

    She doubled-down on that desire as she spoke to Chris Van Vliet on Insight, where she expanded on what she hopes to gain out of her possible return to the ring.

    “I really want my twins to see me wrestle. I think it would be so amazing when they’re like four or five. And I don’t even know if they would still [understand], they probably would get it then. But like seeing that’s my mom and they’re sitting in the front row. And I just remember watching Michelle McCool when she came and did into the Rumble and her daughter was sitting there and her daughter’s face was priceless. I want and I’m like, Oh my gosh, because that’s what I want. If you could just see her daughter’s eyes we’re just so big. And she was just like, that’s my mom, so proud. And I just want that moment for me and my twins one day for them to just be like, That’s my mom and just go out there and kick some butt for a few minutes.”

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

    WWE Left Door Open

    Kelly Kelly also discussed her decision to retire early from wrestling, noting the toll of constant travel and injuries. She recalled incidents like a knee injury that swelled significantly hours after the initial impact, requiring medical attention. Despite injuries, she continued working, even participating in events like “The Price Is Right” with Bob Barker while dealing with knee issues.

    Feeling burnt out and experiencing neck pain, Kelly Kelly expressed her desire for a break, which WWE supported. During this time off, she contemplated pursuing opportunities outside of wrestling, such as modeling and acting. Conversations with Triple H left the door open for a potential return. Eventually, Kelly Kelly received a call informing her of her release from WWE, but it came with a reassurance that she could return in the future.

    “I was happy to be at home. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I just was like, kind of burnt out, and I think they could feel that. And here’s the thing with wrestling, your heart has to be in every match. If it’s not you, it’s gonna be sh*t. And I just wasn’t 100% in it at that time. Like, I just was like, I was burnt out. I was tired. I just wanted to be at home. Yeah, and I just think that was just like that moment in time, because I had worked so hard. And I was like, I just need some time.”

    She acknowledged that her heart wasn’t fully invested in wrestling at the time of her departure, recognizing the importance of passion in the sport. Ultimately, she viewed her retirement as a necessary break after years of hard work and dedication to wrestling.

    Kelly Kelly’s WWE Career

    Her career started in the company’s version of ECW, eventually leading to her becoming WWE Divas Champion.

    During her six-year tenure as a full-time wrestler from 2006 to 2012, Kelly Kelly achieved significant milestones. She was also working hard to gain exposure for women in WWE during a time when their role on the programming was not what it is today.

    She held the WWE Divas Championship once and the WWE 24/7 Championship later on during a cameo appearance after her initial retirement. Additionally, she won a Slammy Award for Divalicious Moment of the Year in 2011, and she was ranked No. 15 in the PWI Female 50 in 2011 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. She retired from in-ring competition the next year.

    She has not competed in an official contest since her last singles match on December 8, 2012, during a WWE SmackDown House Show at Linco Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan. In that match, Kelly Kelly emerged victorious over Natalya.

    Since her retirement, now known as Barbie Blank, she has made sporadic appearances for WWE, including participating in three women’s Royal Rumble matches, the latest being in 2022. She was also in a Battle Royal at the Evolution pay-per-view in 2018.

    Kelly Kelly’s Personal Life

    On May 29, 2020, Barbie Blank got engaged to bodybuilder Joe Coba. Their wedding took place on April 9, 2021, in Oak Glen, California.

    Then, on March 28, 2023, Blank shared the news of her pregnancy with her first child. By April, she revealed she was expecting twins. Finally, on September 10, she welcomed her son Jaxon Matthew and daughter Brooklyn Marie.

    Barbie Blank also appeared on a number of television shows, and was a main cast member of the reality television program WAGS. Her personal life after WWE was also highlighted on that show 

  • The Rock’s Schedule Shifting Gears After WWE WrestleMania 40

    The Rock’s Schedule Shifting Gears After WWE WrestleMania 40

    The Rock is back for the road to WrestleMania 40, but The Final Boss is still a Hollywood juggernaut, and he will have to get back to Tinsel Town after the bright lights of Mania are switched off.

    The Rock will start filming his next movie, The Smashing Machine, immediately following WrestleMania 40. This will impact his schedule, reducing his availability in the upcoming months.

    Dwayne Johnson’s involvement in the WrestleMania 40 night one main event and top storyline has garnered significant attention. Despite teases and fan hopes that they will see him in singles matches against Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns, that is not expected in the near future.

    WrestleMania 40′s main event on April 6 will see The Rock team up with Roman Reigns to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins. That match will directly affect the main event contest on night two, where it will be Bloodline rules if the heel team wins. WWE fans might not see much of The Rock after the show of shows.

    Nick Khan Confirms The Rock’s Plans

    WWE CEO Nick Khan confirmed on The Town podcast that The Rock will be taking off after WrestleMania 40. He has to shoot The Smashing Machine, and that will be a rare project for The Great One, as it is not a big budget production. 

    “[His next film] Smashing Machine. So it’s his first, I think from what I understand, like not a hundred million dollar picture since he’s become a big megastar. So he goes into that a week or two after WrestleMania. Yeah. And then goes into live Moana after that, which knock on wood should be a big hit.”

    It was later confirmed to ESPN that his influence will continue within and outside the wrestling world. He emphasized his ongoing role on TKO’s Board of Directors, ensuring his impact remains within the company.

    “I’m not off the Board after WrestleMania. I’m still on the Board, and I will always be a part of this & we are in it now. This is our thing & will forever be our thing.”

    Roman Reigns Likely Taking Time Off Too

    Additionally, Reigns is rumored to be taking time off after WrestleMania 40. He has not been advertised for their Backlash event in Germany on May 4. We will have to see how long the Tribal Chief’s break is after Mania this year.

    Roman Reigns’ schedule has decreased significantly over the last few years. He only wrestled 11 matches in 2023, and 3 of those contests were at house shows. The Head of the Table has also only wrestled once in 2024 so far, as he successfully defended the Undisputed Universal Title against LA Knight, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles in a fatal four-way match at the Royal Rumble.

  • Becky Lynch’s New Book is a NY Times Best Seller

    Becky Lynch’s New Book is a NY Times Best Seller

    Becky Lynch has achieved yet another remarkable feat as her memoir, “Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl,” secured a spot on this week’s New York Times Best Sellers list.

    Lynch’s autobiography ranked third in the combined print and e-book nonfiction category and fourth in the hardcover nonfiction category. The 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber winner can now add best-selling author to her already impressive resume.

    While expressing her pride in this new achievement, Lynch shared her sentiments on Wednesday.

    “World Champion. WrestleMania main eventer. Mother. And now, a new title I’m very proud of, New York Times Best Selling Author.”

    WWE joined in the celebration, extending their congratulations to Lynch via a tweet. They are obviously very proud that The Man’s book was so well-received.

    Becky Lynch’s Book Promotion

    Leading up to the release of her memoir on March 26, Lynch embarked on a media tour to promote the book. That included a book signing events across seven different cities.

    Published by Gallery Books, which is a division of Simon & Schuster, Lynch’s memoir covers her journey in pro wrestling from her earliest days through her humble beginnings to her ascent to stardom.

    Becky Lynch is set to challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Title at WrestleMania 40. The two will reportedly open up the two-night event, which is a match placement that Lynch wanted in the first place.

    We learned a lot of things from Becky Lynch’s book, and you can find a feature here to read all about what we uncovered.

  • Roman Reigns Vows To ‘Close The Book’ On Cody Rhodes

    Roman Reigns Vows To ‘Close The Book’ On Cody Rhodes

    WrestleMania 40 is right around the corner and the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is brimming with confidence that he can finally put an end to Cody Rhodes’ story for good. 

    Roman Reigns and The Rock made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote this weekend’s event. ‘The Tribal Chief’ minced no words when asked about Cody Rhodes trying to ‘finish the story.’

    The reigning champion feels Cody is ‘reading the wrong book.’ In addition to this, he highlighted the cutthroat pro wrestling world where everyone thinks they’re number one – taking a shot at his upcoming opponent in the process.

    “I think Cody’s reading the wrong book at this point, because we don’t care about his story,” Reigns quipped. “It’s a funny thing because [turns to The Rock] you told me this a long time ago. In the wrestling business, there’s no call sheet. There’s no, ‘He’s number one, he’s number two.’ So everybody in our roster believes they’re number one. So it’s just a shark tank.”

    This is Cody’s second attempt to dethrone Roman Reigns but the latter is determined to ‘close the book’ on his arch-nemesis. 

    “Everybody’s trying to take each other out. This guy’s been chasing me for two years now. I’ve beaten him, we’ve crossed this bridge already. So this is where we close the book completely on this guy, Cody Rhodes, and we display what the most powerful family in pro wrestling is all about. That’s what this weekend is all about.”

    Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns saga

    ‘The American Nightmare’ has been relentless in pursuing Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Last year, Cody came close to beating ‘The Tribal Chief’ for the title at WrestleMania 39 but the champ had the last laugh.

    Now, the stage is set at WrestleMania 40 for Cody to pen the final chapter of his story and put an end to this rivalry once and for all. 

    However, it’s a daunting task at hand for the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble winner. On WrestleMania Saturday, he will join forces with Seth Rollins to face The Rock and Roman Reigns. The outcome of the match will determine whether it’s ‘Bloodline Rules’ when he faces Roman Reigns for the Universal title the next night.

  • Roman Reigns Announced for NFL Madden 24 Ultimate Team Mode

    Roman Reigns Announced for NFL Madden 24 Ultimate Team Mode

    EA Sports NFL Madden 24 Ultimate Team mode has been bolstered by the addition of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

    After being a part of the WWE games for several years, now ‘The Tribal Chief’ will be featured in an NFL Madden 24. The official Twitter/X account has revealed that their Ultimate Team mode will include Roman Reigns as a right-end player and will make his debut on Thursday, April 4. 

    Reigns will be joining the legendary actor Burt Reynolds as part of the Reel Deals program. This news comes ahead of this weekend’s WrestleMania 40 where Roman Reigns will headline both nights. 

    Before transitioning as a full-time pro wrestler as Roman Reigns, Leati Joe Anoa’i had a successful football career. He initially played for Pensacola Catholic High School and then Escambia High School.

    Roman Reigns’ football career

    He attained further success when he started playing for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. He eventually signed with the Minnesota Vikings but his run with the franchise soon ended when he was diagnosed with leukemia. 

    Later, Roman Reigns joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he was let go in less than a week. Following his release from Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL, he decided to hang up his boots prematurely in November, 2009. He then transcended into the world of pro wrestling and the rest is history.

    Most recently, Roman Reigns stated that hadn’t his football career ended prematurely, he wouldn’t have stepped foot inside the squared circle. Luckily, he did and we are witnessing one of the greatest championship runs in WWE history.  

  • ‘Sami Zayn & Friends’ Live Comedy Show Announced for ‘Netflix is a Joke’ Festival

    ‘Sami Zayn & Friends’ Live Comedy Show Announced for ‘Netflix is a Joke’ Festival

    WWE Superstar Sami Zayn will be flexing his comedy muscles at the upcoming ‘Netflix is a Joke’ entertainment festival. 

    Taking to Twitter, Zayn said he is “so excited” to be part of the festival that’ll take place this May in Los Angeles. Zayn’s comedy show ‘Sami Zayn & Friends’ will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 pm local time in Avalon, Hollywood, CA. 

    Pre-Sale tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 4, at 10 am PDT. General Sale tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 5, at 10 am PDT. 

    It’s hardly a surprise that Zayn is making moves in the world of comedy. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion has often been heralded for his humor which was on full display during his 2022 role as part of The Bloodline. Zayn was even able to make some members of the group ‘corpse,’ meaning they couldn’t help but laugh at what he was doing even when they were supposed to be serious. 

    Wrestling & Comedy 

    Zayn isn’t the only wrestler to try his hand in the world of comedy. For years, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has hosted stand-up comedy gigs both in the United States and overseas.

     TNA Wrestling’s Nic Nemeth has also hosted stand-up comedy shows in the past and was previously in a relationship with Amy Schumer. Nemeth hosted a comedy show with his brother Ryan in November 2023, mere weeks after his WWE release. 

    Considered one of the best talkers in wrestling, it seemed inevitable that ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper would try his hand at stand-up comedy. The Hot Rod hosted sets after his in-ring career ended and his work was praised by comedians including Ari Shaffir of Comedy Central. He also was in a handful of episodes of the hit comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 

    Raw’s Move to Netflix

    WWE Monday Night Raw will move to Netflix in January 2025 in a blockbuster move that’ll take the red brand off traditional broadcast television. The deal is even sweeter for fans outside of the U.S. who will see Raw, SmackDown, WWE NXT, and Premium Live Events all moved to the streaming giant. 

  • WrestleMania 40: The Rock Set For Thursday Appearance at WWE World

    WrestleMania 40: The Rock Set For Thursday Appearance at WWE World

    The Rock is one of the biggest celebrities on the planet, and his name is synonymous with blockbuster moves at this point. So, his addition to the WWE World event captured big time attention.

    WWE announced that The Rock will be making an appearance at WWE World the day before SmackDown this week. You can find a complete list of scheduled appearances at WWE World by clicking this link.

    The Rock will be at WWE World this Thursday at 4:00pm. Odds are, there will be a ton of fans there to see The Final Boss to kick off their WrestleMania weekend.

    The Rock doesn’t do many public appearances, especially at fan conventions. This is a rarity for Dwayne Johnson, but he will be on hand at WWE World to cap off his road to WrestleMania with Fanatic’s first-ever WWE event.

    What is WWE World

    WWE World promises to offer fans several immersive experiences during the event.

    These include a central main stage hosting roundtable discussions with top WWE Superstars, a WWE 2K24 gaming tournament, live podcast recordings, memorabilia and autograph sales through Fanatics Live, and the largest WWE Superstore in WrestleMania history.

    Additionally, attendees can enjoy meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars and Legends, along with exhibits and memorabilia honoring WrestleMania’s 40-year history.

    You may visit the WWE World site for more information. This will certainly be an event that will never be forgotten by those fans who are able to make it. 

  • WWE News: Drew Gulak Says He Apologized For ‘Complete Accident’ That Offended Ronda Rousey

    WWE News: Drew Gulak Says He Apologized For ‘Complete Accident’ That Offended Ronda Rousey

    Ronda Rousey’s days as a WWE Superstar are over, but she’s making lots of news talking about her experiences with the company. Rousey has been ‘naming names’ of men in WWE who she feels helped perpetuate a dysfunctional work environment. 

    During an appearance on News Nation to promote her new book, Rousey said she was shocked when WWE trainer walked by her at the Performance Center and pulled on the string of her sweatpants.

    “But this guy grabs the string of my sweatpants and nobody else reacts as if this is abnormal and he starts going down the hall and I was like, ‘What the f*** was that?’ Why are you grabbing the string of my sweatpants? If my husband was standing here next to me would you feel comfortable like walking up to me and grabbing the string of my sweatpants? 

    “If this guy is coming up to me and doing this kind of stuff to me when there’s other people around like what’s happening to these other girls when it’s not in a hallway.”

    Rousey came to the realization that this was in fact Gulak and she did approach him later on about the alleged incident.

    “I went and confronted him later and I was like, ‘If I ever hear about you putting your hands on any other woman like this, or doing anything liek this to me ever again … we’re gonna have a problem. And he was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m glad you said something to me.’ He really like back-pedaled.”

    Rousey said that the situation really put a bad taste in her mouth about how the mentality was backstage at WWE.

    Drew Gulak Calls it a “Complete Accident”

    After Rousey’s allegation made the airwaves, Gulak took to social media to state his side of the story, claiming that the pulling of her sweatpants string was a missed handshake.

    “Backstage at a WWE event in 2022, I saw Ronda talking with a group in the hallway. I stopped to say hi and shake all their hands, and in an attempt to shake her hand, I accidentally touched her drawstring. Complete accident, and one that I had apologized to her for the mishap.”

    https://twitter.com/DrewGulak/status/1775549505875702075

    Rousey has accused several WWE executives of inappropriate conduct in recent months, including Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard. 

    In a stunning development, the former UFC & WWE champion says she was not surprised by any of the horrific allegations laid out by Janel Grant in her lawsuit against WWE, McMahon and others. She’s convinced that other women in the company feel the same way she does, but they’re being “held hostage” and do not speak up because they fear repercussions l. 

  • Did Cody Rhodes Consider Going Back To AEW Before Inking His New WWE Deal?

    Did Cody Rhodes Consider Going Back To AEW Before Inking His New WWE Deal?

    Could Cody Rhodes have finished his story back in AEW? ‘The American Nightmare’ cleared the air as to if there were any inkling of him going back to AEW before he signed a new contract with WWE.

    Joining Ariel Helwani this week on the MMA Hour, Cody Rhodes was asked several questions about his old company AEW before getting into the WrestleMania talk. One of the follows had Helwani asking him if he gave any consideration of going back to AEW while in talks for a new contract with WWE.

    “No and it’s not in any way a negative towards them. I know I didn’t win the title at WrestleMania 39, but I was in the spot I always dreamed of, and I know how lucky I am to be in this spot.”

    Rhodes said when he sees poster along him amongst all the major stars, plus being on the WWE 2K24 cover was all very validating.

    “They didn’t hand me the exact ball and said, ‘Hey, you’re the quarterback,’ but they certainly gave me a lot of responsibility, that being Nick, that being Hunter, I feel that would have been against my being because I was slotted there.”

    Rhodes said he thinks he’d be doing a disservice to Khan and Triple H if he were to go against that trust they put on him. He reiterated that isn’t a slight against any other company, that was just his mindset. 

    Please credit the MMA Hour and h/t to SEScoops for the transcription.

  • Steve Austin Says His Feud With Bret Hart “Changed Everything”

    Steve Austin Says His Feud With Bret Hart “Changed Everything”

    Steve Austin still holds one of his WrestleMania matches in the highest regard, and it didn’t happen to have the WWE Title at stake. During an interview with Justin Barrasso, Stone Cold named his classic match against Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13 as an all-time favorite.

    “If it wasn’t for Bret Hart, I don’t know that I would be having this interview right now,” said Austin. “My feud with Bret changed everything.”

    Two years ago, Hart claimed that him and Austin clashing at WrestleMania 13 were like “two asteroids hitting at the right time.”

    “The match with Steve, that’s the greatest song I ever sang. When I watch it back, I wouldn’t change a thing. I still love seeing that spot where I’m punching the daylights out of Steve in the corner and he kicks me in the groin. It was a beautiful, violent piece of art. Working with Steve was easy, it was fun, and it was memorable.”

    Austin talked about how he and Hart delivered on arguably the greatest double-turn ever executed in pro wrestling and that was due in great part to what both men did in the ring that evening.

    Stone Cold & The Hitman

    After 19 years, Austin finally returned to in-ring action at WrestleMania 38 in Los Angeles. He faced Kevin Owens and came out victorious. Steve has some fond memories of that, but it still won’t shake off his number one with Bret.

    ‘I have a lot of fond memories of WrestleMania, but whenever I have to pick one, it’s always going to WrestleMania 13 with Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart.”

  • Chelsea Green Kicked Out Of Hotel Due To Mistaken Identity

    Chelsea Green Kicked Out Of Hotel Due To Mistaken Identity

    Chelsea Green is instantly recognizable to WWE fans all over the world, but the staff at a New York hotel mistook her for an ‘unwelcome guest’ earlier this week.

    The former Women’s Tag Team Champion was in Brooklyn for Monday’s WWE Raw from the Barclays Center, which set several business records including the highest-grossing live gate in the show’s 20+ year history. The following night, things were less-than-celebratory.

    She shared her ‘Pretty Woman’ moment with her followers on social media and is keeping a good attitude about the misunderstanding:

    Green has been one of the most entertaining personalities on the WWE roster since her return to the company in January 2023 . She was part of a wave of Superstars who were released the prior year, but were brought back after Triple H assumed greater influence amid Vince McMahon’s departure. 

    Green is not currently scheduled to compete at WrestleMania this weekend, but she’s proven to be a bankable act for WWE and should be featured prominently again when the company ‘reshuffles the deck’ after the biggest weekend of the year.

  • WWE Speed on X: Results & Videos From The First 2 Matches

    WWE Speed on X: Results & Videos From The First 2 Matches

    Two Superstars have taken one step closer to being crowned the first-ever WWE Speed Champion with the launch of the new venture on Twitter/X.

    The very first match in the history of WWE Speed was fittingly between two of the promotion’s fastest Superstars: Ricochet and the LWO’s Dragon Lee. The match was understandably action-packed. With just three seconds left on the clock, Ricochet got the pin-fall victory after hitting the Recoil.

    WWE Speed: Ricochet vs. Dragon Lee

    WWE Speed: Bronson Reed vs. Cedric Alexander

    The second-ever WWE Speed match saw a battle of styles as the colossal ‘Big’ Bronson Reed faced the athletic Cedric Alexander. Reed advanced to the next round of the tournament with 1:09 remaining on the clock. 

    What is WWE Speed?

    WWE Speed is a new limited social media series, with original matches premiering exclusively on X.  A tournament has been set up with Superstars competing in three-minute matches to advance. The winner will be awarded the prestigious and coveted WWE Speed Championship:

    WWE has dabbled in the world of social media-exclusive matches in the past. The company hosted two seasons of Mixed Match Challenge in 2018, won by Team Awe-ska (The Miz & Asuka) and The Fabulous Truth (Carmella and R-Truth.)

    WWE Speed matches were first filmed at the December 15, 2023, episode of WWE SmackDown. While Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick recorded commentary at the time, only Graves could be heard during these matches as Patrick was released from WWE in January 2024. 

    Due to the matches recorded in December, we can confirm that Axiom’s tag-team partner Nathan Frazer is also going to be a part of WWE Speed. 

    The next WWE Speed match will take place next week and see The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh take on WWE NXT’s Axiom. 

  • Roman Reigns Doubts WWE Run Would’ve Ever Happened If His Football Career Hadn’t Ended

    Leati Joe Anoa’I would have never become the dominant Roman Reigns in WWE had his football career not come to a premature end, the Tribal Chief has claimed. 

    Years before he entered the ring, Reigns played football and made it to both the NFL and the CFL (Canadian Football League.) Speaking to ESPN, Reigns admitted that had his football career not ended, he doesn’t believe he would have tried for pro wrestling. Reigns added that he wanted to be an athlete fans could look up to just as he had looked up to others.

    “I wanted to have an impact on young men. I wanted to be the way Emmitt Smith and Michael Jordan and Joe Montana and the stars of when I was a child, the way they made me feel. I wanted to make other young athletes feel that way.

    “But no matter what, it was either you’re going to be a wrestler, or you’re going to be a football player.”

    Roman Reigns in Football

    Reigns played for Pensacola Catholic High School and later at Escambia High School. He would go on to play for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. In 2007, he was signed to the Minnesota Vikings but was diagnosed with leukemia and swiftly released. 

    After the Vikings, Reigns signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars but was released less than a week into his deal. In 2008, he played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL and played a handful of games before his release in November 2009. He proceeded to retire from professional football.

    The Bloodline & Football

    Reigns is hardly the only member of his family to have stepped foot on the gridiron. The Rock played college football for the University of Miami Hurricanes and later played for the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders. He was cut from the team two months into the 1995 season. 

    Like Reigns, Jimmy and Jey Uso played football at Escambia High School in Pensacola before becoming linebackers for the University of West Alabama. Jimmy played for the 2003 season while Jey played from 2003 to 2005. 

  • MJF Tells The Rock To Back Off After Offering To Buy Cody Rhodes Painting From His Ex

    MJF Tells The Rock To Back Off After Offering To Buy Cody Rhodes Painting From His Ex

    The Rock is making waves all over the pro wrestling world. He’s even doing enough that it can drive someone like MJF, who’s been mostly silent during his hiatus, out of his social media dormancy. 

    WrestleMania 40 will see The Rock and Roman Reigns team up to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. In the build to that big match, Dwayne Johnson made The American Nightmare bleed, and that moment inspired some art.

    MJF’s ex is a very talented artist, and she drew the attention of The Rock. Now, MJF is speaking up about the situation, and he’s not ecstatic about the idea of The Great One hitting up his ex on social media, especially after The Rock jacked his idea to whip Cody Rhodes. 

    The Rock and MJF cross paths

    The Rock is back, and he’s the ultimate heel as well. It appears that he might also be after MJF’s ex-girlfriend. This led to an experience on Twitter/X that we didn’t see coming.

    MJF’s ex-fiancée, Naomi Rosenblum, is a pretty impressive artist. Her paintings have gone viral a few times, and a recent photo caught The Rock’s attention. She did a new work of art in the likeness of The Rock holding Cody Rhodes’ bloody face to the camera.

    Rhodes and MJF’s history is well-known, so fans certainly noticed this interesting connection between The Rock and the former AEW World Champion.

    The Rock replied to Rosenblum, complimented her artistic abilities and offered to purchase it as a gift for a ‘special’ mom he knows.

    MJF Tells The Rock to Back Off

    MJF wasted no time in replying to this tweet from the People’s Champion. He accused The Rock of stealing his “glorious idea” to whip Cody Rhodes with a belt He respects final Boss, but asked for him to back off. 

    Friedman is currently in a relationship with wrestling personality Alicia Atout. They recently celebrated one year together.

    MJF is no longer listed as a member of the AEW roster on the company website, but he’s still under contract. Friedman was working through multiple injuries prior to losing the  AEW World Championship to Samoa Joe at AEW Worlds End in December 2023.

  • Ronda Rousey Calls Out Former WWE Trainer Drew Gulak Over Inappropriate Behavior — Gulak Responds

    Ronda Rousey Calls Out Former WWE Trainer Drew Gulak Over Inappropriate Behavior — Gulak Responds

    The culture within WWE has received a big spotlight on it in recent memory. Although things like removing Vince McMahon from his position of power may have helped things, there was allegedly a culture infested in concerning workplace behavior.

    Ronda Rousey revealed details about her WWE experience, including an incident with Drew Gulak where he allegedly inappropriately pulled the strings of her sweatpants backstage, prompting her to question the normalization of such behavior within the industry.

    Rousey’s Accusations About Drew Gulak

    Ronda Rousey spoke with NewsNation about her time in WWE. The former WWE Women’s Champion revealed details regarding an incident that allegedly occurred backstage involving Drew Gulak.

    She detailed how Gulak inappropriately reached down to her sweatpants and pulled on her strings. Rousey’s account shed light on an uncomfortable encounter within the wrestling industry.

    “This guy that I’m barely acquaintances with grabs the strings of my sweatpants while I’m walking by, and like, nobody, I wasn’t even looking at him, you know, I don’t know if I can swear on here, it’s a quote, but this guy grabs the strings of my sweatpants and nobody acts like this is abnormal, and he comes around, and I’m like, ‘what the f*ck was that?’”

    “Like, why would you grab on the string of my sweatpants, like, if my husband was here, would you feel comfortable grabbing the sting of my sweatpants, but nobody around me acted like it was abnormal. I’m like, if this guy is coming up to me, and doing this to me, then what’s happening to these other girls when nobody’s around when it’s not in a hallway? So, that really put me on edge to like not only is this behavior prevalent, but it’s prevalent to the point where nobody thinks it’s a problem anymore.”

    When asked who the wrestler was, Rousey drew a blank, but then she remembered it was Drew Gulak. Interestingly enough, they had the graphic of Gulak ready to go.

    https://twitter.com/rondarouseyszn/status/1775360450781229432

    Drew Gulak Responds

    Drew Gulak has responded to the accusations against him. He recounted the event as a complete accident, and he claims he never meant to touch the string on her sweatpants.

    Backstage at a WWE event in 2022, I saw Ronda talking with a group in the hallway. I stopped to say hi and shake all their hands, and in an attempt to shake her hand, I accidentally touched her drawstring. Complete accident, and one that I had apologized to her for the mishap.

    https://twitter.com/DrewGulak/status/1775549505875702075

    Vince McMahon Accusations

    Vince McMahon was accused of numerous heinous acts in the lawsuit from Janel Grant. He resigned from the company shortly after Slim Jim pulled their sponsorship for the 2024 Royal Rumble event. The company returned to sponsor The Rumble after Vince resigned.

    John Laurinaitis was also named in Grant’s lawsuit. Rousey previously buried him, calling Johnny Ace, a “60-year-old frat boy.” He has since claimed to be a victim in the situation.

    As of this writing, Drew Gulak has not responded to Rousey’s accusations. We will keep our eye on this story for additional updates. Keep checking back with SEScoops throughout the day for more headlines!

  • Becky Lynch Happy For Mercedes Mone In AEW, Hopes They Work Together Again

    Becky Lynch is happy to see Mercedes Mone doing her thing and having a good time in All Elite Wrestling. There’s no hard feelings over the former Sasha Banks jumping to AEW. In fact, Lynch says we could see them back in the ring together one day. She didn’t specify if that would take place in WWE or elsewhere.

    Lynch is doing the media rounds this week to promote her championship match against Rhea Ripley this weekend at WrestleMania 40. During a chat with Shakiel Mahjouri for Shak Wrestling, she expressed excitement for her former rival.

    “Good for her,” Lynch said of Mone in AEW. “Go on, do your thing and have a good time over there.”

    She added, “Maybe one day, we’ll meet back in the ring.”

    Lynch and Mone have a fair share of history as they led the famous Women’s Revolution in WWE. They’ve faced each other in handful of matches, most prominently a Hell in A Cell match for the Raw Women’s title back in 2019. 

    Sasha Banks left WWE in 2022. She reinvented herself as Mercedes Mone, achieved success wrestling in Japan before her recent arrival in AEW.

    Lynch’s Future

    Becky Lynch’s star has steadily risen over the past several years. She’s cemented herself as one of the top sports entertainers in the world, which puts her in a great position for when her WWE contract expires in the next few months. She could test the waters of free agency.

    WWE has been her home, but Tony Khan has shown he’s more than willing to shell out huge money to lure stars like Adam Copeland, Mercedes Mone and Kazuchika Okada to AEW. They’re all making millions working a schedule that requires far less time on the road than WWE requires. 

    Becky Lynch has “done it all” in WWE, but she will soon have a chance to explore other options.

  • Ronda Rousey Unsurprised By Vince McMahon Lawsuit, Feels WWE Wrestlers Are Being Held ‘Hostage’

    Ronda Rousey Unsurprised By Vince McMahon Lawsuit, Feels WWE Wrestlers Are Being Held ‘Hostage’

    Former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey is far from surprised by the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against ex-WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. 

    Janel Grant’s daming lawsuit against WWE and its former chairman alleges that she was a sexual slave during her time and was trafficked by McMahon to various men in the company. McMahon has denied all wrongdoing and claims the lawsuit is rife with fabrications.

    Ronda Rousey on Vince McMahon

    In her new memoir Our Fight, Rousey doesn’t hold back in her feelings about Vince McMahon, even comparing him to Star Wars villain Emperor Palpatine. Rousey has also spoken out against former McMahon-ally John Laurinaitis, who she claims acted like a frat boy in WWE.

    Sitting down with News Nation, Rousey was asked about McMahon and his exit from WWE. The former Raw & SmackDown Women’s Champion made clear she wasn’t taken aback by the lawsuit. 

    “It’s not surprising… the reason why nobody else is speaking out is because they know that there will be negative repercussions if they say anything about the company that the company doesn’t like. Everybody is being held hostage.”

    Rousey added that her situation is different as with no plans to return unless major changes are made to WWE, she can be more expressive about the promotion.

    “I don’t really care if they have me back or not. I can wrestle wherever I want to wrestle and the truth should be told.” 

    What Have WWE Superstars Said?

    After McMahon’s resignation, Triple H said he had not read Janel Grant’s lawsuit when asked about the matter during the WWE Royal Rumble 2024 post-show press event.

    At the same Royal Rumble 2024 press conference, Cody Rhodes called the McMahon situation a dark cloud over WWE.

    Seth Rollins was disgusted with what was claimed in the lawsuit. The World Heavyweight Champion has said if the claims are true, he hopes everyone gets what they deserve.

    John Cena has taken a different approach. Cena has made clear he still loves McMahon, despite what has happened. While Cena did speak of the importance of accountability, his comments did spark controversy for how glowing he was of the ex-chairman.

    Becky Lynch has said that she does not recognize the McMahon discussed in the lawsuit. The Man has said her interactions with Vince in WWE were almost all positive. 

  • Mick Foley Praises The Rock’s Heel Run, Would’ve Been Easy To Stay A Babyface

    Mick Foley Praises The Rock’s Heel Run, Would’ve Been Easy To Stay A Babyface

    Mick Foley has been impressed by The Rock’s return to WWE as it would’ve been easy for him to have stuck with his popular, if not predictable, face persona. 

    After the fans rejected The Rock trying to be in the Undisputed WWE Universal title picture over Cody Rhodes, WWE corrected course, turning The Rock heel in the process. On the March 25, episode of WWE Raw, The Rock delivered an emphatic beatdown on Rhodes, leaving him in a pool of blood outside Chicago’s All-State Arena. 

    Mick Foley on The Rock

    In a video shared on YouTube, Foley watched in amazement as The Rock delivered his beatdown to Cody Rhodes. Speaking after watching the end of Raw, Foley noted how easy it would’ve been for the Final Boss to have avoided the risk of this heel turn. 

    “I like that other side of The Rock. It would have been really easy for him to just lean back into what was comfortable. That’s like an EasyChair for The Rock right? Like a great Barcalounger because he knows that character so well.

    “To sort of put a twist on it, come out with a harder edge, a little blood in the right place never heard anybody. I think it was really good and only is going to pique interest. It certainly piqued mine.”

    Mick Foley & The Rock

    Foley certainly knows all about what’s it like to be on the receiving end of a beatdown from The Rock. At the 1999 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, The Rock beat Foley in an I-Quit match, though Foley would not actually utter the two words (a recording was played instead.) The match is infamous for the beatdown Foley took which was documented in the film Beyond The Mat. To this day, questions remain as to whether The Rock (who did not visit Foley in the hospital after the match) went too far. 

    What’s Next for The Rock? 

    The Rock will make his return to the ring at WWE WrestleMania 40: Saturday to team with Roman Reigns to face Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes. Those in WWE are of the opinion that this will not be The Rock’s final match and many remain hopeful that a match between The Rock and Reigns will happen one day. 

  • The Rock Sending WWE Fans To WrestleMania For Getting His Autograph Tattooed: “Pack Your Bags!”

    The Rock Sending WWE Fans To WrestleMania For Getting His Autograph Tattooed: “Pack Your Bags!”

    One fan will have a lifetime story to tell with The Rock and he’ll have the ink to prove it.

    Last week,’The Final Boss’ was in Target promoting his new skin care brand and a fan by the name of Ruben Rodriguez made an offer to him if Rocky would autograph his arm, he’d get the signature and the original “brahma bull” tattooed underneath it. Sure enough, the fan did just that. Not only that, but Ruben shot his shot at one more potential opportunity.

    “Saw The Rock at Target last Friday! Childhood hero of mine! I’ll cherish this moment for the rest of my life & I got to experience it w/my daughter. I told Rock that if he signed my arm, I would get it tatted & I’m a man of my word. Hook us up w/Wrestlemania Tickets.”

    The Rock Is A Man Of His Word

    Amazingly, The Rock caught wind of Rodriguez’s post and applauded him for delivering on his promise. In turn, The Rock has big plans this weekend for Rodriguez and his daughter.

    “Dude holy s*** you did it!! That’s the authentic real deal signature & bull right there!  Looks amazing! You’re a man of your word, and so is the Final Boss… Pack your bags – because you and your daughter are coming to WWE WrestleMania. Your tickets, flight, hotel, transportation and food – are all on me! My team will be reaching out. See you in Philly brother. – Final Boss”

    The Rock must have felt bad for making the young Cody Rhodes fan cry so ‘The Final Boss’ sure paid it forward with this move.

  • NXT Stand & Deliver 2024: Updated Final Card With New Matches

    NXT Stand & Deliver 2024: Updated Final Card With New Matches

    WWE brought the final episode of NXT before Saturday’s PLE. During the broadcast, fans saw even more added to the upcoming premium live event.

    NXT: Stand & Deliver 2024 goes down this Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, just hours before WrestleMania Saturday kicks off. This week’s go-home edition of NXT saw several changes to the card:

    • The NXT Tag Team Champions now have challengers
    • Ava added a big six-woman tag team match
    • Joe Gacy vs Shawn Spears was added as the kickoff show match

    Axiom & Nathan Frazer secured their spot to challenge Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin for the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating LWO’s Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro and the duo of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

    Corbin & Breakker came out next to directly confront their upcoming opponents. That wasn’t the only match that they booked.

    After Ava had enough of Jacy Jayne’s feud with Thea Hail, the daughter of WWE’s ‘Final Boss’ finally booked a six-woman tag team match at NXT Stand & Deliver. Now, it will be Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, and Kelani Jordan taking on Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Izzi Dame.

    Joe Gacy and Shawn Spears’ feud continued this week, and now the two have a match at Stand & Deliver. The two will light up on the card as part of the kickoff show.

    Carmelo Hayes vs Trick Williams will headline the show. Although they are not battling for the title, the two received a huge focus from Shawn Michaels’ booking, and the results have showed with the way fans have responded.

    Ilja Dragunov and Tony D’Angelo will collide with the NXT Title on the line. The build for that match has felt like more of a Sopranos episode, with moments of ominous dialogue-filled tension.

    Oba Femi will also put his North American Title reign to the test as he defends against both Josh Briggs and Dijak. Femi, who won the last Breakout Tournament, has a lot of eyes on him within the company.

    Roxanne Perez is a heel now, and she’s taking on Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Title. Perez has a lot to prove, but so does Valkyria as she continues the reign that was started when she defeated Becky Lynch for the title.

    WWE NXT: Stand & Deliver Card:

    Make sure to watch this match at NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday, April 6, streaming live at noon ET/9 a.m. PT on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else. You may check out the card below.

    • Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo: Singles match for the NXT Championship (Stipulation: Singles match for the NXT Championship)
    • Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (c) vs. Nathan Frazer and Axiom: Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship (Stipulation: Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship)
    • Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Roxanne Perez: Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship (Stipulation: Singles match for the NXT Women’s Championship)
    • Oba Femi (c) vs. Dijak vs. Josh Briggs: Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship (Stipulation: Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
    • Thea Hail, Fallon Henley, and Kelani Jordan vs. Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, and Izzi Dame: Six-woman tag team match (Stipulation: Six-woman tag team match)
    • Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams: Singles match (Stipulation: Singles match)
    • Shawn Spears vs Joe Gacy (Kickoff Show Match)

    SEScoops will have full coverage of NXT: Stand & Deliver. We will also have all the updates you need from WrestleMania 40 weekend. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

  • WrestleMania 40 Stage: Updated Look Inside Lincoln Financial Field

    WrestleMania will be here before we know it, and a stage proper enough to house the show of shows needs some time for construction. Now, we have an early look at WWE’s plans.

    A photo showing the WrestleMania set in Lincoln Financial Field in Philly hit social media. It gives fans a teaser at what the company has in store for them when the show goes live on April 6 and 7th.

    First Look At WrestleMania 40 Set

    The 40th annual WrestleMania and will take place as a two-night event on April 6 and 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We are a week away from the big event, and they are already building the stage.

    So far, we only have one image of the WrestleMania 40 set. It looks like they are going to go big for the grandest show of them all this year.

    They have a big WrestleMania logo on top of the stage. Some fans have expressed a bit of disappointment by the design, although the stage is only partly constructed at this point. We can only imagine how it will look once every light on the entrance is turned on.

    New Photo Emerges

    The WrestleMania set is almost complete at this point. The company is working hard to complete things, and they will certainly have things prepared for their big reveal on Thursday.

    WrestleMania 40 Set Reveal Plans

    The actual WrestleMania 40 set reveal will go down on April 4. That will undoubtably be blasted all over the company’s social media profiles. SEScoops will have full coverage of the story whenever that news breaks.

    Keep checking back throughout the day for the biggest headlines. You never know what will break next as we round the corner for WrestleMania 40. 

  • Paul Heyman Recalls Being Confronted By Nick Bockwinkel

    Paul Heyman Recalls Being Confronted By Nick Bockwinkel

    Along with Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman is getting comparisions to the legendary pairing of Nick Bockwinkel and Bobby Heenan, but ‘The Wiseman’ doesn’t want to hear any of that.

    Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Heyman was asked what he thought about being in that echelon of superstar and manager. Instead of comparing Heyman stated that he’d like to “set the standard” with Reigns so others will be looking at them as the measuring stick.

    Heyman went on to talk about his admiration for Bockwinkel, noting that he left WCW just before Nick arrived. However, Paul did recall when their paths briefly crossed all the way back in Verne Gagne’s AWA.

    Nick Bockwinkel was on commentary for the broadcast on ESPN and Heyman decided to take the initiative.

    “I walked over to the commentary position and said, ‘I know why Greg Gagne gets to commentate on ESPN, but exactly who are you related to?’ It was an off-script, impromptu line.”

    After the show, Heyman was approached by Bockwinkel, who told the young mananger what he thought of that move.

    “Nick came up to me and said, ‘Young man, it took a lot of balls to challenge my position that way.’ I thought he was really pissed. I said, ‘Yes, sir. Seizing the moment, sir.’ And Nick looked at me and said, ‘I admire the gumption it took to do it.’ And then he walked away. I figured if he walked away without slapping me, it was a victory.”

    Bockwinkel never made it to the WWE, but he was inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 2007 as his star really shined in the AWA as a heel champion, feuding with Hulk Hogan and Verne Gagne.

  • Roxanne Perez’s Current Situation With Future WWE Main Roster Call-Up

    Roxanne Perez’s Current Situation With Future WWE Main Roster Call-Up

    WWE has many talented Superstars of tomorrow in NXT. The thought of Roxanne Perez becoming a big deal on the main roster only seems logical, but there is a process to everything.

    Roxanne Perez is back in contention for the NXT Women’s Championship with a new heel persona. While fans clamor for her promotion to the main roster, conflicting opinions within NXT are present regarding the matter.

    Current Main Roster Call-Up Situation For Perez

    Roxanne Perez is #1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship once again as she gears up to vie for the title at NXT Stand And Deliver this Friday against Lyra Valkyria. The big question is still out there about her main roster future.

    Corey Brennan of Fightful Select has reported various insights within the company regarding Perez’s future within WWE. Amidst fan requests for her main roster call-up, it’s not that simple.

    Brennan is told that Perez has impressed major officials in each of her main roster appearances and her callup was described as “only a matter of time.”

    That being said, some in NXT would like to see Perez stick around on the brand for the time being to allow her to continue developing her new heel character, which is said to have blown away officials, with some pushing for a Perez title win at Friday’s Premium Live Event.

    NXT insiders have refuted the notion that Perez is being slotted into Cora Jade’s former spot, clarifying that plans for Perez’s character arc were distinct from Jade’s circumstances.

    Roxanne Perez on the WWE Main Roster So Far

    The Prodigy has made notable appearances on the main roster already, particularly in two consecutive Royal Rumble matches in 2023 and 2024. She caught the eye of WWE officails with those appearances as well.

    At 22-years-old, Roxanne Perez has plenty of time to make her way to the WWE main roster. They can’t rush the process, but it seems she may have something to take care of in NXT first. The result of her Stand & Deliver match will certainly shed more light on that.

    SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

  • Peter Rosenberg Is Ready For WrestleMania & Thinks Seth Rollins Is Too (Exclusive)

    Peter Rosenberg Is Ready For WrestleMania & Thinks Seth Rollins Is Too (Exclusive)

    Peter Rosenberg will be involved with WrestleMania once again this year, but the tenured NYC radio host should have some additional duties on tap for Philadelphia.

    Last year at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles Rosenberg had the opportunity to give fans an in-depth point-of-view tour of how the backstage area and the stage was laid out for LA’s SoFi Stadium. Rosenberg also was apart of the pre-show but he hinted to SEScoops that he may be apart of some additional duties this year as well.

    However, it’s been an interesting road for Rosenberg to find his way into WrestleMania and WWE. He first was given full access backstage to WrestleMania 32 in 2016 by Jonathan Coachman, where basically shadowed the former ESPN personality. That is where he met Chris Chambers, former WWE VP of Television Strategy.

    “He has a really illustrious career. He just recently retired and is just a tremendous guy and he was the first person who sort of heard me talk, heard my passion, heard the other places that I was working… 

    “It was kind of like, you know, to kind of see ‘how you could be useful here,’ you know? And he was like, ‘Do me a favor, reach out to me, you know, when you get back.”

    At first, Peter didn’t hear back, but followed up and the gears got into motion. Soon enough he was with Sam Roberts hosting a new show, Bring It To The Table that also featured Corey Graves and JBL.

    Now being involved with the company for nearly a decade, Rosenberg still doesn’t look at it as work.

    “‘Work’ is probably not the right way to put it. It’s a reprieve for me. It’s something I truly look forward to doing.”

    Peter Rosenberg Thinks Seth Rollins Is A-Okay In How He’s Positioned For WrestleMania

    Peter Rosenberg will not be the only one pulling double duty at WrestleMania. Seth Rollins, like Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, will be in two matches over the weekend. 

    Rosenberg was asked about his thoughts on the incorporation of The Rock as “The Final Boss” a persona he was initially adverse to, but got more invested when realizing he was being heeled by the moniker. 

    He believes The Rock is such a big name that his brand takes up a lot of space. Ds The Rock, Roman and Cody give Seth Rollins an “odd man out” vibe? An argument could be made for Seth, but Rosenberg feels that the WWE World Heavyweight Champion is still in a very good position.

    “It’s okay. Like, okay – Seth is playing second fiddle slightly to Cody Rhodes, who’s having the hottest moment of his career, [and] in my opinion, is the most over babyface in maybe 20 years. The Rock was one of the greatest of all time and is back in a real way for the first time in forever and Roman Reigns, who’s on a historic Hogan like title run. Like let’s not act as if being the fourth player in that story is some horrible thing. I mean, not everyone can be ‘1’ and ‘1A’ 

    “Seth is still I think is still in an incredible spot for Seth, and I think he’s doing great and guess what? I think the story is going to end up being told for him too.”

    Before WrestleMania 40 officially fires off on Saturday and Sunday, Rosenberg will host “The Michael Kay Show” live at WrestleMania World on Thursday, April 4 from 3 to 6:30 PM ET. Then, later on that evening he will do a live show of his wrestling podcast, “Cheap Heat” at the Fringe Arts also in Philadelphia. You can tune into our full interview with Rosenberg below.

    Please credit SESCoops for the interview and transcription.

  • CM Punk & Corey Graves Mended Their Broken Friendship After Years Of Fallout

    CM Punk & Corey Graves Mended Their Broken Friendship After Years Of Fallout

    CM Punk is known for creating controversy, and it’s a label he wore with pride for a majority of his career. That attitude led to falling out of friendship with a few people, but we are happy to report that things are okay between Punk and Corey Graves now.

    Although there was some animosity between Corey Graves and CM Punk for several years, things are okay now. Punk shut out so many of his old WWE friends, and Graves was in that group. Now, things are much better after they mended their broken friendship.

    Graves and Punk Patch Things Up

    While speaking to the Wrestle Binge podcast, Corey Graves explained that he patched things up with CM Punk on the day of the Royal Rumble event. The two came to a real understanding, and Graves said it feels good to have that friendship back.

    “So the day of the Royal Rumble, at Tropicana Field, I actually got to pull him aside for a few minutes, and we cleared the air. Had a nice, long chat. We got apologizes for some things over the years and realized that this is where we both belong, this is where we both want to be, and it’s been a really exciting time for me personally to be able to rekindle a friendship that meant so much to me over the years.”

    CM Punk and Corey Graves’ Falling Out

    Punk and Graves have known each other for over 20 years. They were once close friends and occasional colleagues in the wrestling ring. Despite not facing each other in WWE due to Graves’ career ending in NXT and Punk’s departure from the company in 2014, they bonded on several things outside pro wrestling.

    Despite their previous friendship, Punk cut ties with Graves and other WWE associates after leaving the company, seemingly due to their continued employment there. Graves, in turn, publicly expressed his disappointment and sense of betrayal through Twitter posts following Punk’s departure and subsequent legal victories against WWE.

    Now, it’s all water under the bridge for CM Punk and Corey Graves. The Second City Savior has needed to bury a few hatchets since returning to WWE, and things seem to be okay between the two now.

    SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, in the pro wrestling world if we get any additional information. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!