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  • AJ Styles Teases New Entrance Music Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 40

    WWE superstar AJ Styles may get an all-new presentation for WWE WrestleMania 40 next month. He has been featured as a ‘Babyface’ and a ‘Heel’ in the past but has retained the same entrance music. However, ‘The Phenomenal One has recently hinted that he may be getting a new theme along with his new persona. 

    Styles recently did a live auction on the UpUpDownDown YouTube Channel alongside Tyler Breeze. While signing merchandise for fans, Styles said they shouldn’t be surprised to hear something different when he appears at ‘The Grandest Stage Of Them All’ next month.

    “…You’ll be surprised come WrestleMania when it comes to music. I probably shouldn’t have let the cat out of the bag,” said Styles. 

    Breeze replied that Styles’s changing his music is a big deal, as it has been the same since his WWE debut in 2016. However, Styles feels that it’s necessary for his current persona and that it is time for him to evolve. 

    “…It’s big because my music is pretty freaking awesome, but it doesn’t suit the AJ Styles that people are seeing at this moment,” said the former WWE Champion

    Styles’s personality shift changed after he was taken out of action for two months by The Bloodline(Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Uso) last year. Styles would return with a different physique and attitude, looking to go against the faction. He also set his sights on popular ‘Babyface’ LA Knight, as he feels Knight took his spot when he was on hiatus. 

    Preview Of AJ Styles vs. LA Knight At WWE WrestleMania 40

    Styles is currently involved in a heated rivalry with Knight. Both prevented the other from winning crucial matches that had championship implications. They will compete at WWE WrestleMania 40 next month to settle their feud. 

    On the March 29 episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown, they got into a brawl, with Knight winning the exchange. They aren’t advertised to appear on next week’s show, but it could change. However, fans reacted well to their segment and seemed excited for their matchup at the company’s biggest event of the year. 

    If Styles isn’t on TV next week, fans may not hear his new theme song until he comes out for his match against Knight. The hope is that the former WWE Champion’s next entrance music will be great and add to his character. 

  • WWE Hall of Famer Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler Undergoes Knee Replacement Surgery

    WWE Hall of Famer Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler Undergoes Knee Replacement Surgery

    WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has gone through a few health setbacks in recent years. Now, he is recovering after surgery.

    SEScoops has learned that Jerry “The King” Lawler recently had to undergo knee replacement surgery. Now, he will have a stint in physical rehab ahead of him.

    Jerry Lawler’s Surgery

    PW Insider reports that WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler recently underwent a knee replacement surgery. It was not noted exactly when this took place.

    The 74-year-old pro wrestling legend’s last match took place on January 21, 2023, at the AML Acts Of War Games 2, where Jerry Lawler emerged victorious against The Beer City Bruiser.

    Other Health Issues For Jerry Lawler

    During the September 10, 2012 episode of WWE RAW when Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack and collapsed at the commentary booth. He hasn’t wrestled for WWE since, but he continued taking indie bookings.

    Lawler also suffered a stroke in early 2023. He has since made a recovery, but he has not wrestled since.

    Jerry Lawler mentioned that despite undergoing various treatments, he continued to attend rehabilitation sessions three times weekly. He emphasized the noticeable change in his voice and expressed the need for further improvement before feeling confident in his ability to communicate effectively.

    The WWE Hall of Famer has made appearances, via pre-taped message, on WWE television since. He also recorded a brief video tribute to Andy Kaufman before his WWE Hall of Fame induction.

    SEScoops would like to wish Jerry Lawler the best as he recovers from his latest health issue.

  • Jade Cargill on Parting Ways With AEW: “I did what I had to do”

    Jade Cargill on Parting Ways With AEW: “I did what I had to do”

    WWE Superstar Jade Cargill has proclaimed that she departed AEW on a positive note without any ill feelings.

    Cargill became one of the hottest free agents in the industry when she left AEW in September last year. It soon came to light that her contract had expired and she decided to venture out onto a different path. 

    The former AEW TBS Champion later penned a multi-year deal with WWE, becoming the first signing of the new regime of TKO Group Holdings and the second high-profile former AEW star to join WWE after Cody Rhodes, who signed in 2022. 

    Jade Cargill has revealed that jumping ship to WWE was “all business”. Speaking with Fightful, the former AEW star made it clear that everybody was elated for her future and she left in a professional manner. Cargill said: 

    “It’s all business, it’s all business. I left in a very loving, professional manner. I did what I had to do. Everybody was very elated for me, whether they figured something out or not. They were elated for me, they were happy for me. No ill feelings towards in any manner.”

    Later in the interview, it was noted to her that many people in AEW will be ready to welcome her if she ever decides to go back to the promotion. The 31-year-old superstar replied that she has friends in both the promotions and she wants them to succeed. She said:

    “Yes, it did. At the end of the day, these are my friends. Like, I have friends here, I have friends over there. I just want to see everybody excel and make money. Like, we all want to make money and create a name for ourselves and help out the next generation of wrestlers that want to adopt this sport.”

    Jade Cargill’s WrestleMania 40 match 

    Though Cargill has been with WWE for several months she has only competed once when she made her in-ring debut at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. However, her next match is set. Last night, the SmackDown superstar made an appearance on the blue brand and said that she is bringing the storm at WrestleMania 40.

    In the main event on SmackDown, Jade Cargill came to the aid of Bianca Belair and Naomi when Damage CTRL assaulted them. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis later made it official that Cargill will team up with Belair and Naomi to take on Damage CTRL (Asuka, Kairi Sane & Dakota Kai) at the ‘Show of Shows’.

  • WWE Announces WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Event At Wells Fargo Center

    WrestleMania 40 will go down on April 6 and 7 in Philadelphia. Before the shows starts, WWE has something special planned for fans. The company just announced a WrestleMania 40 kickoff event.

    WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Event

    WWE is gearing up for WrestleMania 40 with a special kickoff event set to take place in Philadelphia before the big weekend. During the latest episode of SmackDown, it was revealed that this event will happen on Friday, April 5. Superstars will be present to share their thoughts ahead of Mania.

    Scheduled to appear at the kickoff event are Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Gunther, and Sami Zayn.

    The event will be held outside the Wells Fargo Center and is open to all fans free of charge. Starting at 5 p.m. Eastern time, it will be broadcasted live on Peacock and WWE’s social media channels, with Cole and McAfee serving as hosts.

    More WrestleMania 40 Shows

    On April 5, both SmackDown and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will also be hosted at the Wells Fargo Center. WrestleMania 40 itself will unfold at the Lincoln Financial Field on April 6 and April 7.

    Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda), Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson are among the inductees in this year’s Hall of Fame class.

    Additionally, it was announced during SmackDown that Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, CM Punk, Big E, Jackie Redmond, and Wade Barrett will be leading WWE’s Countdown to WrestleMania pre-shows ahead of both nights of WrestleMania 40. These pre-shows will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern time on April 6 and April 7, with the main events kicking off at 7 p.m. Eastern on each night.

    SEScoops will have more on WrestleMania 40, and everything surrounding the big event. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

  • Becky Lynch Calls Rhea Ripley’s “Edgy” Stinkface A Step Backwards For Women in Wrestling

    Becky Lynch Calls Rhea Ripley’s “Edgy” Stinkface A Step Backwards For Women in Wrestling

    Rhea Ripley’s recent activities at WWE live events may have proven popular with fans, but Becky Lynch believes they are beneath a female Superstar. 

    At a recent live event, Ripley defended her Women’s World Championship in a triple-threat match against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. During the match, Jax attempted to hit a stinkface on Ripley but the Aussie escaped and hit a stinkface on Jax. This spot immediately went viral online and Baszler herself would want to get in on the action the following night. 

    Becky Lynch Isn’t Impressed

    While the spot has proven popular with fans, Becky Lynch has questioned the message these stinkfaces are sending. Speaking recently to Wrestling News, Lynch said that it “sucks” that this spot is what people are talking about mere days ahead of WrestleMania. Lynch, a mother to a baby girl, pondered what some in the audience may have been feeling. 

    “It’s edgy. But if I’m a little girl sitting in the crowd, or if I have my daughter, and she’s seeing that and she’s thinking that that’s what she needs to be if she’s a professional wrestler.”

    Lynch added that for years, women had to fight to be acknowledged for more than just titillation, a fight that she feels Ripley is undoing with spots like the stinkface. 

    “When I think of the amount of women that were at one stage, fighting against that treatment… Maybe I’m just like stuffy and and jaded because this is the stuff that I had to fight against.”

    What’s to Come? 

    Lynch and Ripley will face off next weekend at WrestleMania 40 for the WWE Women’s World Championship. This will be Ripley’s fifth consecutive championship match at WrestleMania and her second time defending a title. For Lynch, it’ll be her fifth championship match and her third time challenging. 

  • Rey Mysterio Issues Challenge For WWE WrestleMania 40 Grudge Match

    Rey Mysterio Issues Challenge For WWE WrestleMania 40 Grudge Match

    WrestleMania 40 is a week away, and fans haven’t seen the full card just yet. There was a report that the company will add more matches from the SmackDown side, and this week’s show included a lot of progress.

    Rey Mysterio proposed a tag team challenge to Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio for WWE WrestleMania 40. This could set up another son vs father confrontation on the grandest stage of them all.

    Rey Mysterio’s WrestleMania 40 Challenge

    During Friday’s SmackDown, Rey Mysterio, accompanied by the LWO, announced his intention to face Escobar and Dominik with a mystery partner. Then, that mystery partner was revealed.

    Rey later said that Dragon Lee is his chosen partner for the WrestleMania match, and a brawl ensued between the LWO and Escobar’s Legado Del Fantasma.

    The ongoing storyline between the LWO and Legado Del Fantasma gained momentum on the 3/29 SmackDown when Dominik Mysterio appeared to align with Santos Escobar’s faction.

    Dominik, originally part of The Judgment Day on Raw, did not have a clear WrestleMania 40 direction. Now, it appears he may have a match. Despite this development, WWE has not yet confirmed the tag team match for WrestleMania.

    In the aftermath of Friday’s segment, a match between Zelina Vega and Elektra Lopez is scheduled for next week’s SmackDown, serving as the go-home show for WrestleMania 40.

    Rey Mysterio’s Recent Injury

    The 48-year-old had been working through a torn meniscus for nearly three months. Then he needed to go out of action to get that corrected. He is now back in WWE, where he is more than ready to step up at the show of shows.

    We will have to see how WWE books things for WrestleMania 40. You may find the updated lineup for the 4/5 episode of SmackDown in the space below.

    WWE SmackDown Card (4/5):

    • Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
    • Jey Uso vs. Solo Sikoa
    • The KO Show with Kevin Owens & Randy Orton
    • New Catch Republic’s Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate vs. Grayson Waller & Austin Theory
    • Zelina Vega vs. Elektra Lopez

  • Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER Will Join An Exclusive Club At WWE WrestleMania 40

    GUNTHER is hoping to remain undefeated at WrestleMania this April, and will join an exclusive club when he puts the Intercontinental title on the line. 

    The Austrian Superstar has been a dominant champion since capturing the gold back in June of 2022. Not only has GUNTHER proven himself in his own right, but having Imperium alongside him has made the Ring General even more dangerous. 

    GUNTHER’s Record at WrestleMania

    At WrestleMania, GUNTHER will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn. The Austrian has been immensely confident in recent weeks and is sure that Zayn is simply not good enough to beat him. 

    Win, lose, or draw, GUNTHER will become the fourth Superstar in WWE history to defend the gold at back-to-back WrestleManias. This is a feat accomplished by only three Superstars at WWE’s biggest show of the year. 

    Who’s In the Club?

    The first man to do so was ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, who put the gold on the line at WrestleMania 2 and WrestleMania 3. The latter match is the much-acclaimed bout that saw Savage lose the gold to Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat.

    The Ultimate Warrior would defend the title at WrestleMania 5 and WrestleMania 6, with the latter match seeing him capture the WWF title. The most recent man to have back-to-back title defenses is The Rock, who retained at both WrestleMania 13 and WrestleMania 14.

    GUNTHER’s Other Records

    This is hardly the first accolade for GUNTHER. In September 2022, GUNTHER broke the record for the longest solo Intercontinental Championship reign. In February 2024, GUNTHER broke the record for the most days combined of any Intercontinental Champion. 

    GUNTHER is also part of an elite club of Superstars that have held two championships in WWE for over a year. In addition to his current reign, GUNTHER held the NXT United Kingdom Championship for 870 days. 

  • Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal & More Set for Go-Home SmackDown Before WrestleMania 40

    Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal & More Set for Go-Home SmackDown Before WrestleMania 40

    The final episode of WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 40 will be a stacked show and will see the return of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

    On the March 29, episode of WWE SmackDown, it was confirmed that the battle royal will take place on the April 5, episode. This will mark the tenth-annual battle royal, named after the legendary giant who was WWE’s first Hall of Famer. 

    The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

    The match was first introduced in 2014 by WrestleMania 30 host Hulk Hogan, who fittingly dedicated the battle royal to his friend and rival. Cesaro (now AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli) won the inaugural match by eliminating the Big Show, who won the match the following year. Since then, Baron Corbin, Mojo Rawley, Matt Hardy, Braun Strowman, Jey Uso, Madcap Moss, and Bobby Lashley have lifted the trophy.

    Losing Out on a Payday

    Hosting the show on SmackDown will come as a blow to many WWE Superstars. For the first years of the battle royal, the match was held at WrestleMania. Though it was on the pre-show, this guaranteed the entrants a WrestleMania-sized pay-day, which of course won’t be the case with the match being on SmackDown instead. 

    Other SmackDown Plans

    The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal will be just part of the stacked final episode before WrestleMania 40. The show will also see Solo Sikoa take on Jey Uso. The former NXT North American Champion has been ordered to ‘take out’ his brother on orders from Roman Reigns. 

    The New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate) will take on Austin Theory & Grayson Waller. Both teams qualified for the WrestleMania six-pack challenge during the March 29, episode of SmackDown. 

    Zelina Vega will take on Elektra Lopez on the go-home SmackDown. The pair have been at odds as part of the LWO’s feud with Legado Del Fantasma. 

    Kevin Owens will host an edition of the ‘KO Show’ with Randy Orton as his guest. The two men will challenge WWE U.S. Champion Logan Paul in a triple-threat match at WrestleMania 40. 

  • Paul Heyman: The Rock’s ‘L’ Symbol is a Conspiracy But There May Be Something to It

    Paul Heyman doesn’t know of any hidden intentions behind The Rock’s ‘L’ but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to the fan-led conspiracy. 

    The Great One returned to WWE earlier this year and was poised to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. This didn’t sit well with the WWE Universe, who believed the spot rightly deserved to Cody Rhodes. 

    The Rock and His L

    With the WWE Universe rejecting The Rock, the company changed course, turning the Brahma Bull heel and aligning him with the Bloodline. In segments, Rock has been aligned with his family but his choice of hand gesture has raised some eyebrows. 

    While the Bloodline points to the sky, The Rock has performed the same gesture with his thumb outstretched, giving an ‘L’ shaped symbol. Fans have speculated as to whether there’s a reason for this. Some have even speculated that it could be a sign of his intent to betray Roman Reigns when the time is right. 

    Paul Heyman on The Rock’s L

    Sitting down with Forbes, Heyman was asked about The Rock’s ‘L’ symbol and whether there’s some meaning behind the gesture. The future WWE Hall of Famer argued that there’s no hidden meaning that he’s aware of, though that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to it. 

    “It is a conspiracy. And just because it’s a conspiracy theory doesn’t mean there’s not a conspiracy behind it.”

    “My father always taught me, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean the whole world’s not against you.”

    Heyman added that he is sure there’s “something to it” and suggested that the only person who knows the truth is the Final Boss himself. 

    What’s to Come? 

    The Rock will make his long-awaited return to the ring at WrestleMania 40: Saturday where he’ll team with Roman Reigns to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The match will determine the stipulation for the following night’s Undisputed WWE Universal Title match.

    If Rhodes & Rollins win, the next night’s match between Rhodes and Roman Reigns will be free of Bloodline interference. Should the Bloodline win the Saturday match, the title match will be under ‘Bloodline Rules.’

  • AJ Styles Says “Redacted” Vince McMahon Had No Idea Who He Was Upon Joining WWE

    AJ Styles Says “Redacted” Vince McMahon Had No Idea Who He Was Upon Joining WWE

    AJ Styles may have made a huge name for himself before coming to WWE, but a certain ex-chairman of the company had no idea who the Phenomenal One was.

    Styles made a huge splash in 2016 when he was part of that year’s Royal Rumble match. While treated as a debut, Styles had competed a handful of times for WWE years earlier following the demise of WCW. 

    AJ Styles and the Redacted One

    Speaking during a recent Fanatics livestream, Styles stated that for all his goodwill with fans, Vince McMahon didn’t know who he was. McMahon, whom Styles avoided mentioning by name, had to be convinced to give AJ a prominent spot in the Rumble match.

    “The redacted name did not know me. He had no clue who I was. So it was guys who had worked with me with TNA and whatnot that were able to say ‘Let this guy come in [the Royal Rumble match] third, be third in the Rumble, please.’ Finally he goes ‘Fine, let them!’ And then the reaction happens.”

    Despite getting a huge reaction during the Rumble match, McMahon still was not convinced that Styles was a big deal, as the Phenomenal One explained: 

    “He still didn’t believe them.”He was like ‘Ah it was just a fluke.’ And then the next night I had a match. It was okay but it was nothing special. He was like ‘I’ve got a hundred guys who could do what you just did.’ But what he was saying was true. 

    The Redneck Rookie? 

    With McMahon overseeing all of WWE’s on-screen production at the time, the promotion tried to present Styles as a brand new wrestler despite his prior accomplishments. One galling example of this was when he was bestowed the nickname of the “rookie redneck,” eight years after entering the wrestling business. It wouldn’t be until much later that WWE would come around and acknowledge AJ’s work in other companies.  

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  • The Storm is Here: Jade Cargill to Compete in Six-Woman Tag Match at WWE WrestleMania 40

    The Storm is Here: Jade Cargill to Compete in Six-Woman Tag Match at WWE WrestleMania 40

    Jade Cargill will make her WrestleMania debut next month as part of a six-woman tag-team match confirmed on Friday Night SmackDown. 

    The March 29, edition of SmackDown saw the blue brand continue on the road to WrestleMania 40. WWE’s annual Showcase of the Immortals will take place on April 6 and April 7 from the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. 

    Jade Cargill at WrestleMania

    On this week’s SmackDown, Nick Aldis welcomed Cargill to the show, mere days after it was confirmed she’d signed with the blue brand. Jade said that while WWE’s women’s division is the best in the world, nobody else can be Jade Cargill and was ready to bring the ‘storm’ to Friday nights. 

    Later in the show, Bianca Belair defeated Dakota Kai in a hard-fought match but the EST was ambushed by Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane after the match. Naomi emerged to aid the EST but the numbers game proved to be too much for Belair and the former TNA Knockouts Champion. 

    That would be when Cargill arrived and cleared house. The ‘Storm’ stood tall with Belair and Naomi and the three women pointed in unison at the WrestleMania sign. It was later confirmed that the trio will take on Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 40. 

    Jade Cargill

    Cargill signed with WWE in September 2023 and was immediately treated as a massive high-profile acquisition for the company. Prior to this, Cargill made her name in AEW, where she was the first AEW TBS Champion. Her 508-day reign remains the longest title reign of any champion in AEW history. 

  • What Happened With Rhea Ripley After 3/29 SmackDown Went Off Air

    What Happened With Rhea Ripley After 3/29 SmackDown Went Off Air

    Fans were graced with the presence of The Mami Rhea Ripley after the 3/29 SmackDown from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut went off air.

    The Women’s Champion made a brief appearance during the show. This came after the segment between LWO and Legado Del Fantasma. A tag team match between Dominik Mysterio & Santos Escobar and Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee for WrestleMania 40 was announced during this confrontation.

    The whole Judgement Day was shown backstage after this and Dom apologized to his teammates for not informing them of his intentions ahead of time.

    This wasn’t the last of Rhea Ripley fans got to see, however. The World Champion competed in a dark match after SmackDown went off air where she retained her title against Shayna Baszler.

    The second dark match of the night featured another member of the Judgement Day. Finn Balor squared off against Sami Zayn in this match but unlike Mami, he failed to win the contest.

    What Happened On SmackDown

    Apart from this, the show also featured an appearance from former AEW star Jade Cargill. The female star made her SmackDown signing official during the show and put the whole roster on notice.

    Cargill made her presence felt in a big way during the main event segment as well. The final broadcasted match of the night featured Bianca Belair defeating Dakota Kai in a singles contest.

    Asuka and Kairi Sane attacked the EST immediately after the bell rang and Naomi also failed to stop this assault. Jade Cargill made the save for the babyfaces and they stood tall to end the show.

  • WWE World: Full Schedule Of Superstar Appearances, Location, Hours & Tickets

    WWE World: Full Schedule Of Superstar Appearances, Location, Hours & Tickets

    WrestleMania is coming up in 8 days at this point, but even before that, WWE World will open for fans. This will replace the company’s former Axxess event, and give fans an opportunity to meet their favorite Superstars.

    The WWE World at WrestleMania is a five-day interactive fan event set to run from Thursday, April 4 through Monday, April 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Tickets are slated to become available this Thursday, February 22 at 10 a.m. ET, with prices ranging from $30 to $300.

    WWE World has announced the complete schedule of superstar appearances for April 4th to April 8th. Those appearances include some top Superstars on WrestleMania 40 weekend.

    WWE World Superstar Appearances

    This year’s WWE World is Fanatics’ first-ever fan event for the company. WrestleMania weekend will be busy for fans, especially if they get in on the meet & greets. 

    Operating hours vary each day: Thursday, April 4th will see the venue open from 12 pm to 8 pm, followed by Friday, April 5th from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday, April 6th from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, April 7th from 10 am to 5 pm, and Monday, April 8th from 10 am to 5 pm. The event will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

    You can find the complete list of Superstar appearances at WWE World below. SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as additional updates are made available. 

    WWE World: Full Schedule of Superstar Appearances

    THURSDAY, A?PRIL 4: 12 PM – 8 PM

    AJ Styles • Bobby Lashley • Carlito • Chelsea Green • Damian Priest

    • Dragon Lee • Finn Bálor • Ivy Nile • Jade Cargill • JD McDonagh

    • Jinder Mahal • Johnny Gargano • Kofi Kingston • Maxxine Dupri

    • Pete Dunne • Shinsuke Nakamura • The Miz • Tommaso Ciampa • And More!

    WWE World Thursday

    FRIDAY, A?PRIL 5: 10 AM – 7 PM

    Apollo Crews • Austin Theory • Big E • Candice LeRae • Grayson Waller

    • Gunther • Karrion Kross • Ilja Dragunov • JBL • MVP • Naomi • Natalya

    • Nia Jax • Otis • Roxanne Perez • Sami Zayn • Scarlett • Tyler Bate

    • Zelina Vega • And More!

    WWE World Friday

    SATURDAY, A?PRIL 6: 10 AM – 5 PM

    Braun Strowman • Bronson Reed • Brutus Creed • B-Fab • Carmella • Chad Gable • Iyo Sky • Joe Gacy • Julius Creed • Karl Anderson • Katana Chance

    • Kayden Carter • Michin • Omos • Piper Niven • Sonya Deville • Zoey Stark

    • And More!

    WWE World Saturday

    SUNDAY, A?PRIL 7: 10 AM – 5 PM

    Andrade • Baron Corbin • Bron Breakker • Carmelo Hayes • DDP • Giovanni Vinci • Indi Hartwell • Ludwig Kaiser • Oba Femi • Odyssey Jones • R-Truth

    • Raquel Rodriguez • Shotzi • Thea Hail • Tiffany Stratton • Tyler Breeze

    • And More!

    WWE World Sunday

    MONDAY, A?PRIL 8: 10 AM – 5 PM

    Akam • Angelo Dawkins • Asuka • Cora Jade • Dakota Kai • Kairi Sane • Kevin Owens • Liv Morgan • Luke Gallows • Lyra Valkyria • Montez Ford • Noam Dar • Rezar • Ridge Holland • Tegan Nox • Trick Williams • Xavier Woods • And More!

    WWE World Monday
  • WWE Reportedly Has A “Mystery Slot” Planned For WrestleMania 40

    WWE Reportedly Has A “Mystery Slot” Planned For WrestleMania 40

    WWE has something special planned for their upcoming WrestleMania 40 event, but plans are being kept under wraps for the time being. 

    WrestleMania 40 will be the promotion’s fifth two-night WrestleMania, a tradition that began in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The show will take place on April 6 and April 7 from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. 

    John Cena & Steve Austin on Raw

    During the March 25, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, The Rock battered Cody Rhodes in the closing moments of the show, leaving the American Nightmare in a bloody heap.

     During the assault, production trucks were seen in the background bearing the faces of John Cena and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. This immediately led to speculation that either (or perhaps both) could play a role at WrestleMania 40. 

    A WrestleMania Mystery

    In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer addresses the rumors of Cena and/or Austin being part of the WrestleMania 40 main event. He was “told not to read into that regarding the main events.”

    While Cena and Austin may not interfere with the main event of the show, it appears something is in the works for WrestleMania 40. Meltzer writes that there is said to be a “mystery slot” on the card for the show. It is currently unclear if this is for Cena or somebody else.

    WrestleMania Plans

    John Cena is eager to appear at WrestleMania but has kept coy about whether there are any plans for him at the show. While it had been thought that the filming of Peacemaker season two could keep him off of WrestleMania, the hit series is expected to film after WrestleMania 40. 

    As for Austin, it has been said that his role at WrestleMania is more likely to hinge on what he feels comfortable doing. The Texas Rattlesnake made an impressive return to the ring at WrestleMania 38: Saturday to defeat Kevin Owens. 

  • SmackDown GM Nick Aldis Is Doing Well After “Freak Accident” Biceps Injury

    WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis is doing well following surgery after suffering a “freak accident” injury to his bicep. 

    It was reported in March 2024 that Aldis had suffered an injury and that it would require surgery. The British veteran later disclosed that he had ruptured a tendon in his bicep in what he described as a “freak accident.” Aldis added that he would continue to fulfill his obligations as general manager of the blue brand. 

    Nick Aldis Gives An Update

    On a recent edition of the Gabby AF podcast, Aldis discussed his injury. The SmackDown GM explained how getting injured to the extent that he needs surgery is hardly a regular thing for him. 

    “Before this one, I’ve only had one major surgery my whole career and it was the other bicep, so it was just a freak thing.”

    Aldis added that he is feeling much better now he’s gotten the surgery and hopes to be back in the swing of things in time for WrestleMania 40 next weekend. 

    “I feel great. I’m in a stupid splint cast thing for a little bit longer and then hopefully I’ll transition to a brace, kind of like the one that we’re seeing Punk wearing. I’ll be switching into one of those hopefully in time for WrestleMania.”

    Nick Aldis

    Aldis debuted in WWE in October 2023 on the very same night he was appointed SmackDown General Manger by Triple H. The Brit is perhaps best known for his NWA run which saw him reign as NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion for over 1,000 days. 

    Aldis also enjoyed success in TNA Wrestling, though his initial gimmick ‘Brutus Magnus’ (a nod to his time on the athletic game show ‘Gladiators’) left a lot to be desired. Aldis is a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for 128 days. 

  • The Rock’s Brutal Beatdown On Cody Rhodes Continued After WWE RAW In New Unseen Footage

    The Rock’s Brutal Beatdown On Cody Rhodes Continued After WWE RAW In New Unseen Footage

    The Rock and Cody Rhodes ended this week’s episode of RAW with a bloody angle that was full of swearing in Chicago. The profanity was bleeped, but the blood was very real. The violence kept going after the show was over.

    The Rock has released unseen footage of what happened after RAW was over in the parking lot outside the Allstate Arena. This showed how real things got as he beat down Cody Rhodes, even after the camera stopped rolling for the live show.

    The Beatdown Continued

    The Rock is going all out with his heel character this time around. He is also not cutting the profanity out at all, if anything, he is amplifying it.

    When the camera was off, he continued the beatdown on Cody Rhodes. After a member of the WWE crew said that they were “clear,” meaning that the show was over, The Rock didn’t like heading that. He continued swearing and smearing Cody’s blood on that weight belt.

    After several more whacks with the weight belt, and a lot of profanity, The Rock left. He was spitting, and angry, while looking back to Rhodes and saying, “F*ck him!”

    The Rock walked off, and his point was made. He was also still on after the show was over, which gave fans a great behind-the-scenes look at the WrestleMania build.

    The Rock’s Road to WrestleMania 40

    WWE fans saw The Rock re-insert himself into the fold during the Day 1 episode of RAW. He came out to surprise fans, but it wasn’t until later when his intentions were made very clear by confronting Roman Reigns.

    The Rock and Roman Reigns were supposed to face off at WrestleMania 40, with Cody Rhodes getting written off with an injury angle. Then the “Cody crybabies” did their thing and it changed the main event once again.

    After The Rock conceded that the match needed to be changed, then they changed gears to the booking we have today.

    SEScoops will have more on the road to WrestleMania, no matter what happens next. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

  • AEW Doubles Down on Samoa Joe’s “Final Boss” Nickname Despite The Rock Using It

    AEW Doubles Down on Samoa Joe’s “Final Boss” Nickname Despite The Rock Using It

    The Rock has a new nickname, thanks to Brian Gewirtz, but it’s not necessarily a brand-new moniker. He is The Final Boss, but that is already a name that Samoa Joe has used in the past. AEW doesn’t want fans to forget about it, either.

    AEW is going full-speed ahead in promoting Samoa Joe’s Final Boss t-shirt, despite The Rock using the name. Although nobody has the trademark locked down, there is now a bit of a battle over the nickname.

    The Final Boss Battle

    Dwayne Johnson has been calling himself The Final Boss for weeks now, and he’s having a great time getting heat in the process. The nickname is not locked down with any trademark within the pro wrestling bubble.

    There are a few active trademarks for The Final Boss, but none of them are connected to AEW, WWE or The Rock. A couple of them are related to beer or food products, and another is in the advertising realm. So, The Rock and Samoa Joe can both technically use The Final Boss, because neither of them own it, yet. 

    AEW is actively promoting a “Final Boss” shirt for Samoa Joe, which was first released on January 17. They are embracing the term, and they are also making it very clear that Joe had the nickname first.

    What’s Next For The Rock

    The Rock is set to team up with Roman Reigns to take on Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. That feud got bloody on the March 25 episode of RAW, as Dwayne Johnson called himself “The Final Boss” the whole time.

    The Final Boss name will likely stick around  in WWE until Mania. It will be interesting to see if anyone tries to lock that name down with a trademark, as intellectual property is a very important issue in pro wrestling.

    SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as we go down the road to WrestleMania 40. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines! 

  • The Undertaker Proclaims WrestleMania 25 Encounter With Shawn Michaels His Best Match Ever

    The Undertaker Proclaims WrestleMania 25 Encounter With Shawn Michaels His Best Match Ever

    The Undertaker has named the proudest moment of his wrestling career.

    The Dead Man has had many memorable encounters throughout the years. His matches with rivals such as Mick Foley and Kane are still remembered by fans multiple decades later.

    However, when asked what is the greatest event he has ever been a part of during a recent Patreon Q&A, Taker picked his encounter with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 25 as his greatest match ever:

    The Last Outlaw was asked if he thinks the Michaels match was maybe the greatest ever in history of wrestling. While he shied away from making any such claims, the WWE Hall of Famer did reveal that WWE originally wanted to put the match very early in the card. They threw a fit about it backstage and then both performers went into the ring with the intention of stealing the show:

    You know me I don’t like to put myself over in those kind of answers but that match was pretty close to…in spite of Dave Meltzer only giving it four stars. I don’t remember him taking too many bumps. I don’t really have a lot of stock in what he says. I can’t even believe I just gave him credit. I did say his name and I’m regretting that right now. We might have to edit that out. 

    There was just so many special factors, starting with Shawn and I’s relationship. How it had come full circle and to where now we care for each other as friends and not just competitors and people working for the same company. We are genuine friends at that point.

    We don’t like where we have been put on the card. So we both have chips on our shoulders. He was from San Antonio, I’m from Houston, we’re in Texas. Everything lined up perfectly for that match and that night and it’ll still probably be my proudest moment.”

    My Greatest Matches: The Undertaker

    The Undertaker later discussed how WrestleMania 25 was start of a series that ended with the memorable ‘End of An Era’ match with Triple H four years later. According to Taker, the pressure shifted completely on him after the first bout but the whole series is probably his greatest achievement as a performer:

    “Then even then, leading into the two with Triple H. That was the continuation of those first two matches. Those all just kind of fell together. You’re talking about pressure though. The first one was us proving a point. The second one, the pressure was on me because I’m getting Shawn Michaels’ retirement match.

    That’s a heavy heavy responsibility. Cause you want, you know, for somebody who has had a career like Shawn, you wanna make sure that they go away thinking ‘yeah, I can walk away from this. I am ok because we just tore the house down’ So that pressure was huge.

    And then now I go into the next two with Triple H. Like I’ve just had two freaking banger matches and now we’re continuing the story with the best friend who is stepping in and completely different styles. Those were four really, really fun years.

    There is my run with Mick [Foley] and the things that I got to do with Mick and obviously, the greatest story maybe ever told was me and Kane and I hold those in really high regard. But as far as storytelling, match quality and all of that, those four matches are probably I feel like four of my greatest matches.”

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  • Matt Riddle Says Many Personal Variables Played Into His WWE Release

    Matt Riddle Says Many Personal Variables Played Into His WWE Release

    WWE released Matt Riddle in September 2023, and he had a lot going on in his life at the time. Now, as Riddle has transitioned to a life outside WWE, he can look back with a lot of introspection. 

    Matt Riddle is able to look back at his WWE exit, and he had a lot going on, from divorce to losing his best friend on the road. At this point, he just wants to get control of things, and he’s ready to do that.

    Riddle Wants Control of His Life

    Matt Riddle has already stated that he has no hard feelings over his WWE release. He has already returned to MLW, and he’s working for NJPW as well. Only time will tell if he ever goes to AEW, but the King of Bros seems to have a concentrated direction.

    While speaking to TV Insider, Riddle stated that he is at a point in his life where he wants to get control of things. 

    I think I’m at a stage of my life where I want to get control of it. I want to be in control of it. That’s why when WWE let me go it was the best move for everyone at the time. WWE merged with UFC under TKO, not that it played a huge part but was probably the cherry on top. I do think at the end of the day the schedule was getting to me. I didn’t want to believe that. Having another kid is extremely stressful. I just bought a house. I’ve been taking care of a lot of things. When I was working for WWE, I never had a vacation. I never had one vacation day. The only time I took off was those two or three months when they sent me away to clean up. That was also on me. 

    Riddle went on to say that he was, “dealing with a divorce and other things while working as much as I did. Not being able to see my three kids that I have with my ex-wife. There were a lot of variables that played a part.” 

    RKBro Split Played A Part

    Matt Riddle also spoke about Randy Orton, and how close they were. The Apex Predator went out of action for a 10-month hiatus due to needing back fusion surgery. This was also something that affected Riddle, because he lost a lot more than just a tag team partner.

    “On top of that, Randy [Orton] was my best friend when we wrestled together and traveled together. He was helping me get through a lot of these things. We talked about him going through a divorce and things like that. When he got hurt, I felt on my own. I still had people in the locker room, but not with the same amount of life experience as Randy. He really opened up to me on a lot of things. Things happen for a reason. I think I had a great run with WWE. I got to team with Randy. RK-Bro was pretty sick. I got a great match with Roman [Reigns], been in Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and Survivor Series. You name it.”

    Riddle’s Drug Use & WWE Release

    Matt Riddle already confirmed that it was cocaine that led to his failed drug tests. WWE doesn’t even fine Superstars for testing positive for THC anymore, so popping for weed is not an infraction of the WWE Wellness Policy anymore. 

    Riddle’s release from WWE came after over two dozen infractions, some smaller than others, but he kept ruffling feathers. WWE higher ups could no longer make excuses for the Original Bro, or protect him. 

    The last straw was his inebriated escapade at JFK airport. He was heading home from WWE’s India live event at the time. After weeks of absence from television after that, he was fired in September 2023. 

    Riddle also stated that he is not surprised by the allegations against Vince McMahon in Janel Grant’s lawsuit. Other Superstars have returned in the past, so we will have to see if Riddle gets another chance with WWE after so much has changed.

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

  • Martha Hart Breaks Silence on “Absolutely Horrific” Vince McMahon Allegations

    Martha Hart Breaks Silence on “Absolutely Horrific” Vince McMahon Allegations

    The pro wrestling world was turned upside down when Janel Grant’s lawsuit revealed heinous allegations against Vince McMahon. Now, someone who also had an intense battle with Vince and WWE is speaking out.

    Martha Hart addressed the allegations against Vince McMahon, expressing her lack of surprise over Janel Grant’s lawsuit. She highlighted the gravity of the allegations and criticized the actions as incomprehensible.

    Martha Hart Speaks on Vince McMahon Allegations

    While speaking to News Nation, Martha Hart was asked about the allegations against Vince McMahon. She was quite candid as she said that the content of Janel Grant’s lawsuit did not surprise her. 

    “No, I was not surprised when I heard there was yet another lawsuit. Over the years, the WWE, they’ve had many lawsuits and they’ve had a lot of bad press. And I tell you, I read all of the 67 pages in that complaint – and it is absolutely horrific. And I have to say that the level of wickedness that’s described is beyond the pale in that complaint, and anyone with a shred of humanity would find the indignant acts just incomprehensible, frankly.”

    “So it wasn’t a shock that there was another lawsuit, but the level of, I guess, depravity there certainly was. I’m a doctor in mental health and I’m also the founder and director of the Owen Hart Foundation, so no matter what hat I’m wearing, I always work with at-risk people. And I can tell you that – anyone that takes advantage of a vulnerable person is the most despicable type of person because these are people that need to be supported and protected, not exploited. And by Janel Grant’s own admission, she was a vulnerable person. She was unemployed, her parents had passed away, she was suffering with grief, and she was also just on the cusp of financial collapse. So these are all the makings of a very vulnerable person.”

    Hart was also asked if she has any advice for Janel Grant. She suggested that Grant keep pressing this case, and not to back down.

    I would say to just stay the course. And her claim is very credible, and I would be steadfast in my convictions, and don’t back down.

    Martha Hart’s Legal Battle With WWE

    Following Owen Hart’s tragic death in 1999, Martha Hart went to war with McMahon and WWE in court. A wrongful death lawsuit against WWE resulted in an alleged settlement of $18 million. Additionally, Hart pursued another lawsuit against WWE for unauthorized use of Owen Hart’s name and likeness, which was also resolved through a settlement.

    Martha Hart recounted that her legal battles with WWE resembled a “David and Goliath” scenario. She explained the challenges she faced while confronting Vince McMahon and his company, describing it as a relentless struggle where they spared no effort to defend themselves. 

    WWE used their vast resources and ability to hire top lawyers for the fight against Hart. Martha also had a lot of frustration due to the tactics used to delay proceedings and divert attention from the core issues. 

    Owen Hart’s widow went on to note how wealth led to a sense of impunity for WWE, allowing individuals to believe they could act without constraints. Now, Vince McMahon is unable to escape this lawsuit against him that led to his resignation. 

    SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, so keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines.

  • WWE Expected To Add More Matches To WrestleMania 40 Card

    WWE Expected To Add More Matches To WrestleMania 40 Card

    WWE has less than 10 days until WrestleMania 40 comes at fans. They may be getting close to the show of shows, but the company isn’t finished adding matches to the card.

    WrestleMania 40 will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 6 and 7. SEScoops will have total coverage of the event, and the show may be even larger by the time the date comes around.

    WWE is expected to announce three new matches from the SmackDown side for WrestleMania 40. Now, we have a better idea what the show of shows will look like when they are finished wrapping up the card.

    More WrestleMania 40 Matches

    The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that a lineup for both nights of WrestleMania 40 exists, but it is confidential. They also have, at least, three matches to add to the show of shows this year.

    Three new matches are reportedly from the Smackdown side, and it’s anticipated that angles for these matches will be hinted at, if not finalized, on the March 29 SmackDown. Official match announcements may be delayed until later in the week.

    Possible WrestleMania 40 Additions

    It was also noted that an LWO vs. Legado del Fantastma match might take place on the WrestleMania card in some form, either as a tag team or eight-man contest, but that is contingent on the status of Angel Garza & Humberto. Bobby Lashley & Street Profits vs. Authors of Pain & Karrion Kross is a potential match as well.

    As of right now, there is no planned women’s tag team title match, but something involving Damage Control is anticipated.

    Dominik Mysterio’s involvement in Rey Mysterio’s match on March 22 teased the beginning of a storyline, but it’s unknown when WWE might pull the trigger on that.

    SEScoops will have more coverage of the road to WrestleMania as additional information is made known. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines. You may find the WrestleMania 40 card (so far) below.

    WWE WrestleMania 40 Card (So Far):

    • The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins: Tag team match – Night 1
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre: Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship – Night 2
    • Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes: TBD match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship – Night 2
    • Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley: Singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship
    • Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch: Singles match for the Women’s World Championship
    • Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn: Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
    • The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. SmackDown tournament winners: Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
    • LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
    • Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
    • Logan Paul (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens: Triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship
  • WWE’s Policy About Bleeding On TV After Cody Rhodes Bladed During 3/25 RAW

    WWE’s Policy About Bleeding On TV After Cody Rhodes Bladed During 3/25 RAW

    WWE television used to featured blood a lot more often, but the PG era took that away. That is why fans were so surprised to see Cody Rhodes rock a crimson mask on RAW this week with The Rock’s beatdown.

    WrestleMania 40 will see The Rock and Roman Reigns team up to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Due to Dwayne Johnson’s involvement in the angle, they are getting a lot more leeway.

    After Cody Rhodes’ bloody segment that concluded RAW this week, the company’s stance on bleeding on camera has been called into question. WWE still has a policy against blood, so don’t expect to see it on a regular basis.

    WWE’s Stance On Blood

    Cody Rhodes bled on television this week during RAW, but don’t expect to see that kind of angle every week. Rhodes bladed on WWE RAW this week, and the blood was planned.

    The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that blood on WWE television is still going to be a very rare occurrence. They will not start featuring it all the time, and nowhere close to how often AEW lets their talent bleed on screen.

    With blood, the key is that this is no longer Vince McMahon’s company. We were told that going forward it will be used very rarely. There are no plans to turn it into AEW where it’s used more liberally. But if Johnson wants it in his angle, he’s like Lesnar in the Vince administration, and has more power than Lesnar had then, and he’s going to be able to do what he wants in his angles and matches.

    WWE’s No Blading Policy

    The WWE shifted its approach to bleeding on screen in 2008 to reach more sponsors and clean up the image for younger viewers.

    Cody Rhodes used a blade during his segment, a practice that in the past led to notable fines under Vince McMahon’s leadership. One instance was when Dave Bautista was fined $100,000. 

    Brock Lesnar has featured blood in his matches in the past, but those were mostly spots where his opponent bled the hard way. He even made himself bleed by cracking his head off the ring post. Of course, that is not a safe alternative at all, but it was somehow looked at more favorably than blading.

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

  • Watch Becky Lynch Joke About Her WWE Contract Expiring Soon

    Watch Becky Lynch Joke About Her WWE Contract Expiring Soon

    Becky Lynch is letting it be known (again) that she could be a free agent within a matter of weeks.

    WWE signed several top stars to new contracts back in 2021, in response to competitor All Elite Wrestling demonstrating a willingness to shell out big money to land top talent. Many of those contracts were 3-year deals and are set to expire this year. 

    Lynch’s ongoing book tour stopped in Washington D.C. on Thursday night and SEScoops correspondent Muscle Man Malcolm was on hand to capture this video:

    Former World Champions such as Adam Copeland and Mercedes Mone have decided leave WWE for AEW and others could follow suit.

    Becky Lynch appeared on The MMA Hour podcast on Monday and told Ariel Helwani that she’s in the final two months of her WWE contract. Additionally, Lynch divulged that she and WWE have yet to begin discussions regarding a new agreement.

    Lynch, who won the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match, will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Championship next weekend at WrestleMania 40.

    More WWE Contracts Expiring Soon

    In addition to Becky Lych, several other top-tier wrestlers could also be free agents in the months ahead, including Seth Rollins, Finn Balor and Drew McIntyre. 

    You can read more about each of those situations here:

  • Roman Reigns Reflects On Infamous Moment with The Rock Ahead of WrestleMania 40

    Roman Reigns Reflects On Infamous Moment with The Rock Ahead of WrestleMania 40

    Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has become one of the greatest superstars of all time. Since joining the main roster, his character has evolved multiple times. With his latest evolution, The Head of The Table has now matured into the widely accepted megastar the company always expected him to become.

    ‘The Tribal Chief’ has been a part of several Premium Live Events over the years. However, there is one event which he tries to forget – Royal Rumble 2015. But why?

    Back in 2015, Roman Reigns was on the rise and entered the big leagues. ‘The Big Dog’ eliminated Rusev to win the Royal Rumble 2015 to secure WrestleMania headlining opportunity. It marked one of the biggest milestones in his career but it was totally ruined.

    The Philadelphia fans were not impressed with what they witnessed and booed Reigns, who was a babyface back then. The Rock even joined in for the celebrations but that didn’t change anything.

    Roman Reigns recalls the moment

    In his upcoming A&E Biography, Reigns shares his thoughts on the night. Though it was supposed to be a memorable moment for him, he says that he tries to forget that year’s Royal Rumble. Here is what he said:

    “I was booed, historically. You think about these moments. You dream about them, and the moment that it actually happens, it’s like they’re playing the worst soundtrack of all time over your moment, ruining your party. That’s how the Rumble in Philly felt.

    “I try to forget Philly. I try to forget the Royal Rumble. There’s only one positive, and that’s the fact that it’s going to be able to tie all the way back around at WrestleMania 40.”

    Roman Reigns will once again be faced with the tough Philadelphia crowd at WrestleMania 40. The Tribal Chief is expected to make a new record by headlining both nights of the Show of Shows. 

    On WrestleMania Saturday, he will join forces with The Rock to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The outcome of this match will determine the stipulation when Reigns faces 2024 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes with the Universal title on the line the next night.

  • Triple H Drops Another Clue That Meek Mill Is Set For WrestleMania 40 Appearance

    Triple H Drops Another Clue That Meek Mill Is Set For WrestleMania 40 Appearance

    WrestleMania events are famous for bringing celebrities to WWE, whether it be for a match, performance, or to just sit in the crowd as fans. This year’s grandest stage of them all in Philadelphia will be no different.

    Meek Mill has already received an invitation from Triple H to attend WrestleMania 40. Now, it appears that they are teasing more than just Meek Mill sitting in the crowd for the showcase of the immortals.

    Meek Mill x WrestleMania XL

    During this week’s episode of WWE RAW, a commercial hinted at a possible WrestleMania performance from Grammy-nominated rapper Meek Mill. This would be appropriate, since he hails from the host city.

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    Following the airing of the commercial, Triple H took to social media to urge Meek Mill to keep his schedule open for WrestleMania. In another indication of Meek Mill’s potential WrestleMania performance, Triple H shared another teaser video titled “Dreams and Nightmares” later that evening.

    It appears that there is a real possibility of Meek Mill showing up at WrestleMania 40 for something other than just watching the show. 

    Celebrities at WrestleMania

    WWE has booked matches with celebrities in the past to light up the WrestleMania stage. Johnny Knoxville will never forget his Anything Goes match against Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 38, and there are so many celebrities who created everlasting moments in WWE history.

    Pete Rose, known for his career as a player and manager for the Cincinnati Reds, made multiple WrestleMania appearances. Charlie Hustle belongs in the MLB Hall of Fame, but he is in the WWE HOF for a reason. At WrestleMania XIV, he served as a guest ring announcer and engaged in a physical altercation with Kane. Also, at WrestleMania XV, he donned the costume of the San Diego Chicken and encountered Kane once again for a punishing experience.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr stepped into the WWE ring at WrestleMania XXIV for a No Disqualification match against the towering Big Show. Similarly, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal made waves at WrestleMania 32 by participating in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

    Lawrence Taylor, known for his career as a linebacker for the New York Giants, took center stage at WrestleMania XI against Bam Bam Bigelow. Meanwhile, Mike Tyson made a memorable appearance at WrestleMania XIV as the ringside enforcer for the main event.

    Even figures from the music industry have graced the WrestleMania stage, such as Ozzy Osbourne, who is a heavyweight in heavy metal along with WWE Hall of Famer. At WrestleMania 2, Osbourne took on the role of manager for The British Bulldogs during their match against The Dream Team.

    These celebrity appearances have become an integral part of WrestleMania’s legacy, and those names are just a drop in the bucket. There are many more that we could list, because there is also no shortage of celebrities who would love an experience under WrestleMania’s bright lights.

    We will have to see if Meek Mill is able to block off his schedule for WrestleMania 40. By the look of things, they certainly have something planned.

    SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more on the road to WrestleMania. You never know what will break next, but we will be here with all the headlines you need.