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  • Triple H Extends WrestleMania 40 Invite To Meek Mill

    WWE’s biggest show of the year is coming in less than 2 weeks, and celebrities are usually expected. Now, we can add Meek Mill to that list.

    Triple H will book his first WrestleMania event this year. This will also be the first Mania after TKO Group Holdings took control of the company. The Game wants to make sure that the event is star-studded.

    Meek Mill Receives WrestleMania Invitation

    After Meek Mill expressed interest in WrestleMania 40 in Philly, Triple H replied. The WWE Hall of Famer said that Meek Mill should clear his schedule.

    When Meek Mill sent out an Instagram post to hype WrestleMania, he tagged Triple H in the process. He also said that his sons want to come to the show of shows, and he’s thinking about bringing them.

    Meek Mill is from South Philadelphia, so WrestleMania 40 coming to his city is a big deal. Fans are expected to pack Lincoln Financial Field for both nights on April 6 and 7.

    It did not take Triple H very long at all to reply to the famous rapper. He said that WWE is coming to have some fun, and Meek Mill should clear his schedule to attend the show of shows.

    I got you, Meek Mill. It’s your city, and WWE is just coming to have some fun. Clear your schedule…

    Sylvester Stallone & WrestleMania 40

    Sylvester Stallone was in talks to make an appearance at WrestleMania 40, and that would have been great considering his Philly roots. They could not make that deal work out, but there will likely be plenty of famous faces at the showcase of the immortals this year.

    SEScoops will have continued coverage of the road to WrestleMania. Please keep checking back for more on this story and so much more in the pro wrestling world.

  • Good News For WWE: Asuka Cleared for Action After Injury Scare

    Good News For WWE: Asuka Cleared for Action After Injury Scare

    WWE is on the road to WrestleMania 40, and they don’t need any top stars out of action. Now, there is one less situation to worry about when it comes to Asuka’s status.

    There was some concern that Asuka was out of action with an injury. SEScoops has learned that Asuka is cleared to compete after missing last week’s events. She wrestled during last night’s WWE house show in Springfield, Illinois.

    Asuka’s Return

    The March 23 WWE event in Springfield, Illinois included a positive update concerning Asuka, as she made her return to the ring.

    During the live event, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and Naomi emerged victorious against Damage CTRL, consisting of Asuka, IYO SKY, and Kairi Sane. Although it was a six-woman tag team match, Asuka still saw action.

    This comes following concerns about a potential injury sustained during her recent match on WWE RAW. As a precautionary measure, she was granted time off from last weekend’s live events.

    The Kabuki Warriors

    Asuka is not booked for a match at WrestleMania 40 yet. She will likely be on hand for IYO Sky’s WWE Women’s Title defense against Bayley.

    The Kabuki Warriors reunited after Kairi Sane made her return. She was previously with STARDOM during the interim time between her WWE runs, but the Pirate Princess decided to leave her Japanese pro wrestling home after Rossy Ogawa’s ousting.

    They won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions during a January 26th episode of WWE RAW, and the two have remained champions since, as Damage CTRL has been covered with gold on the road to WrestleMania 40.

  • Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes Honor Bray Wyatt At Springfield, IL WWE Live Event

    Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes Honor Bray Wyatt At Springfield, IL WWE Live Event

    Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins honored Bray Wyatt at a recent WWE live event in a touching tribute to the late WWE World Champion.

    The event in Springfield, IL saw Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins get some training in a a tag-team ahead of WrestleMania 40. The pair united to defeat The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Uso.

    After the match, Rhodes pointed out that there were a lot of ‘fireflies’ in the arena, which sparked more fans to join in. Rollins went on to say that while fans love singing his song, he wouldn’t mind if they sang “for Windham.” This led to a rendition of ‘He’s got the Whole World in His Hands’ by the fans.

    WWE’s Wyatt Tributes

    This tribute to Bray Wyatt was not the first, nor will it be the last celebration of the late wrestler. Last December, Rollins paid tribute to Bray at a WWE live event. He also paid tribute to Brodie Lee, who died in December 2020.

    Following Wyatt’s passing in August 2023, Rollins fixed Bray-inspired sideplates to his World Heavyweight Championship. Wyatt became a three-time World Champion before his untimely death. 

    A new documentary about the life and career of the late wrestler will release next month. You can check out a trailed for what’ll no doubt be a gripping documentary below. 

    WWE in Springfield, IL

    Here’s the results for WWE’s live event in Springfield, Illinois. 

    • Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair & Naomi defeated IYO SKY, Kairi Sane and Dakota Kai
    • Sami Zayn defeated Shinsuke Nakamura
    • WWE Intercontinental Title Match – Gunther (c) retains over Jey Uso
    • Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) defeated Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh via DQ
    • Awesome Truth and The New Day def. The Judgment Day
    • Omos defeated Odyssey Jones
    • WWE Women’s World Title Match – Rhea Ripley (c) retains over Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler in a Triple Threat match
    • Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso
  • John Cena recalls his WrestleMania match being cut for time

    John Cena recalls his WrestleMania match being cut for time

    For many years, John Cena has been involved in many big matches and moments at the ‘Grandest Stage Of Them All.’ He has won championships and even proposed at a WrestleMania. However, Cena has recently shared that he also had a featured match involving him being cut short compared to what was initially planned. 

    On his TikTok account, Cena shared that his Triple Threat Match against Big Show and Adam Copeland (FKA Edge) for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship was cut short. The match occurred at WWE WrestleMania 25 on April 5, 2009. 

    Fans may recall that the match before Cena’s was Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker. While Michaels and ‘The Deadman’ put on an all-time classic WrestleMania performance, the Triple Threat Match was cut for time. 

    Cena reflected on the match on TikTok and spoke about WWE’s decision. He also thanked Big Show and Copeland for their cooperation. 

    “…Those guys had a long match, which means you got to find the time somewhere, which means they took a lot of time away from this match. Yes, taking time away from your match happens at every level. I want to thank my opponents, Edge and The Big Show, for being so calm and collected and adjusting what we needed to do, and still being able to take some high-risk and give the audience some crazy moments,” said Cena.

    One example he remembered was picking up both his opponents at the same time. He also revealed the match was supposed to last 30 minutes and noted how quickly he got out of the ring after his win. 

    Will John Cena Make An Appearance At WWE WrestleMania 40?

    As WWE WrestleMania 40 approaches, fans wonder if Cena will appear. He is not scheduled for a match or a segment at the event. 

    Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer has reported that he is currently available, but his film commitments may prevent him from being physical. If true, Cena could be involved in a segment and avoid contact to stay on schedule for his next movie or TV role, which includes Peacemaker Season 2. 

    Cena will likely not be in a match or be limited in how physical he can be with others, but fans will still enjoy seeing the former WWE Champion make a surprise appearance. 

  • Ronda Rousey Says ‘All-Around Dirtbag’ John Laurinaitis Was a ‘60-Year-Old Fratboy’ in WWE

    Ronda Rousey Says ‘All-Around Dirtbag’ John Laurinaitis Was a ‘60-Year-Old Fratboy’ in WWE

    Ronda Rousey continues to not mince her words when it comes to WWE and has taken aim at former Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. 

    “He looked and acted like an entitled sixty-year-old former frat boy… Whereas Triple H looked for talent and potential in NXT prospects, it appeared John Laurinaitis looked for f*ckability.”

    Rousey goes on to describe Laurinaitis as an “all-around dirtbag.” The former Raw & SmackDown Women’s Champion is heavily critical of Laurinaitis and Vince McMahon morphing WWE NXT into NXT 2.0 following Triple H’s health scare in 2021. 

    John Laurinaitis Latest

    Laurinaitis is named in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon. The former Raw & SmackDown GM has claimed he is a victim, not a predator, in this situation. More recently, Laurinaitis waived his right to be served, making clear that he is aware of the litigation.

    Ronda Rousey on Bruce Prichard

    In the book, Rousey admits that she loves the majority of people in WWE, but that love doesn’t extend to Bruce Prichard & John Laurinaitis. Rousey, in her own words, says the pair can “go f*** themselves.” 

    This isn’t the only time Rousey has hit out at Prichard. Following Vince McMahon’s resignation in January 2023,  Rousey claimed that as long as Prichard was with WWE, McMahon would always have a significant role in decisions.

    Rousey on Vince McMahon

    Rousey compares Vince McMahon to Emperor Palpatine, the antagonist of the Star Wars franchise, in her book. She adds that it’s hard to differentiate between the evil Mr. McMahon character and the man himself, especially in light of the allegations against McMahon and WWE in Janel Grant’s lawsuit. 

  • The Rock Surprises Memphis Target Customers to Promote Papatui Line of Products

    The Rock Surprises Memphis Target Customers to Promote Papatui Line of Products

    Customers who shopped at a Target in Memphis, TN probably didn’t expect to see Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson walking the aisles while they were on the hunt for deals. 

    The Brahma Bull was at the store to mark the launch of his new Papatui brand of men’s healthcare products. In the caption for the video, The Rock discusses starting his wrestling career in Memphis and being able to come back and see his “big ass head” on every TV in Target. 

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    Papatui

    The line of products includes a collection of hair, body and tattoo care products, and is available on papatui.com as well as at all Target stores. 

    The name comes from Johnson’s love for his family. The Tui part of the brand comes from a granted him by his grandfather ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia. The Papa part comes from The Rock’s devotion to his family and children, including WWE NXT General Manager Ava. 

    The Rock’s Future

    When not promoting Papatui, The Rock can be found appearing on WWE programming. At WrestleMania 40: Saturday, The Rock & Roman Reigns will face Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. If the Bloodline wins, the following night’s Undisputed WWE Universal title match will be under ‘Bloodline Rules.’ Should Rollins and Rhodes win, the title match will be free of Bloodline interference. 

    Other Ventures

    Papatui is hardly the first venture that Johnson has committed to. In addition to his work in WWE and in Hollywood, Johnson also has his own brand of Tequila called Teremana. Johnson also has his own brand of ZOA energy drinks and recently launched his ‘Big Dwayne Energy’s line of flavors.

  • Bayley: Why Can’t The Women Headline Both Nights of WrestleMania 40?

    Bayley: Why Can’t The Women Headline Both Nights of WrestleMania 40?

    Bayley is mere weeks away from a golden opportunity at WrestleMania 40 and has questioned why the women of WWE can’t headline both nights of the event. 

    In an interview with the Daily Mail, Bayley spoke about her upcoming match with WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY. In a message to Rhea Ripley, who will be challenged by Becky Lynch next month, Bayley suggested that both Women’s Championships could headline this year’s show. 

    “You guys can have the first night and I’ll take the second night. You know, we can do that. You never had two women main event both shows at WrestleMania. Why can’t it be this year?”

    While Bayley’s aspirations are admirable, it’s unlikely either night will end with a Women’s title match. The Rock’s return to the ring in the tag-match pitting The Bloodline against Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins is virtually guaranteed to headline WrestleMania 40: Saturday. Similarly, Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns is expected to headline WrestleMania 40: Sunday.

    Women at WrestleMania

    Currently, two women’s matches have had the honor of closing out WrestleMania. In 2019, Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey to capture the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships. Two years later Bianca Belair would win the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37: Night One. 

    Women in the Main Event

    While not considered a Premium Live Event, NXT TakeOver: Respect in October 2015 was the promotion’s first major event that saw women in the main event. That event saw Bayley retain the NXT Women’s Championship in an Iron Man match against Sasha Banks. 

    A year later, WWE Hell in a Cell 2016 saw the first women’s main event on the main roster. The bout saw Charlotte Flair win the Raw Women’s Championship from Sasha Banks. 

    The 2017 Mae Young Classic and 2018 WWE Evolution event both unsurprisingly saw female main events, given that both were all-female shows. The women would also headline the 2018 Royal Rumble event that saw Asuka win the inaugural Women’s Rumble match (as well as the debut of Ronda Rousey.)

    Other events to see women close out the show include WWE TLC 2018 and 2019, as well as Elimination Chamber 2020, which was WWE’s final PLE with a live crowd before the COVID-19 pandemic. WWE’s most recent female main event came last month and saw Rhea Ripley defeat Nia Jax at Elimination Chamber 2024. 

  • Rhea Ripley Steals Nia Jax’s Move For Rikishi Tribute At WWE House Show

    Rhea Ripley Steals Nia Jax’s Move For Rikishi Tribute At WWE House Show

    WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley decided to take a page out of Nia Jax’s book and hit the popular ‘Stinkface’ move during a recent WWE Live Event.

    ‘The Eradicator’ has managed to garner a massive fan following with her in-ring prowess and gimmick. She is quite active on social media and her posts are always appreciated by fans. 

    Sometimes the admiration could go to an extreme extent. One example is a recent incident where a fan made efforts to aquire Rhea Ripley’s chewing gum. Now, a new viral video has got the fans appreciating The Mami all over again.

    Rhea Ripley Leads Rikishi Tribute

    WWE Road To WrestleMania Live Event took place in Springfield, IL on Saturday, March 23 and a video clip from the event has emerged. Rhea Ripley can be seen applying the ‘Stinkface’ on Nia Jax, who was down in the corner and hyped up the crowd after hitting the move. Check out the video clip below:

    ‘The Stinkface’

    The comedic move was part of WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi’s arsenal during the late 90s and early 2000s. The move humiliated his opponents and became quite popular. Hitting the maneuver, he displayed his humorous side.

    The move often labeled gross, requires the opponent to be in a seated position in the corner, and the person hitting the move would turn their back and rub their backside on the opponent’s face, humiliating them in the process. Over the years several stars have adopted the moves and it continues to remain an entertaining spot for the fans. 

    Most recently, on last week’s Raw, Nia Jax hit the move on Becky Lynch during their Last Woman Standing match. The match was ultimately won by ‘The Man.’ 

    We are officially on the Road to WrestleMania 40 and at ‘The Show of Shows,’ Rhea Ripley will defend her title against the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match winner Becky Lynch. 

  • Becky Lynch on Shocking Vince McMahon Allegations: “I Don’t Know That Person”

    Becky Lynch has said that the Vince McMahon she worked with is far different than the McMahon others had to face according to the allegations against WWE’s ex-CEO. 

    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.

    Becky Lynch on Vince McMahon

    Sitting down with Marc Haynes of the Irish Independent, Becky Lynch was asked about the McMahon allegations. Lynch admitted that it’s been hard for her to cope with the allegations, given how McMahon treated her in WWE. 

    “I don’t know that person… We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but especially in my last run with him there, and when I told him I was pregnant, he was so good to me.”

    Lynch said she has McMahon to thank for “my dream” of becoming a WWE Superstar, a role that would also see her meet Seth Rollins and result in the pair having a child. 

    Speaking about her own experiences with McMahon, Lynch said they were positive and wished everybody could say the same. 

    “I would always love my interactions with him, and that becomes very, very difficult, especially as a woman who has been so driven in changing the way that women are treated in wrestling and making sure that it is a safe space.”

    What Have WWE Superstars Said?

    Becky Lynch isn’t the only notable name to weigh in on McMahon. After McMahon’s resignation, Triple H said he had not read Janel Grant’s lawsuit.

    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. 

    Ronda Rousey had no issue with taking it to McMahon. In her new book Our Fight, Rousey compares McMahon to Star Wars villain Emperor Palpatine. She adds that it’s hard to distinguish between the evil McMahon character and the real man. 

  • Afa Anoa’i On The Road To Recovery After Undergoing Successful Surgery

    Afa Anoa’i On The Road To Recovery After Undergoing Successful Surgery

    We have a positive update on WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa’i, who recently underwent surgery. 

    WWE legend Afa, who belongs to the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family has been dealing with a major health crisis lately. Afa is one-half of the legendary Wild Samoans who suffered multiple fractures in his back after taking a fall. 

    He was hospitalized and eventually moved to a new medical facility where the 81-year-old had been undergoing treatment under a specialist. Fans were even more concerned when the injury was labeled to be severe. 

    It was further reported that Afa was scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday, March 22 to fix his back, and a fresh update has emerged on his condition following that.

    Latest update on Afa Anoa’i

    The latest update from PW Insider suggests that Afa had “a successful surgery to repair the multiple fractures in his back.” However, the former one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champion is still required to undergo heart valve replacement surgery in the future. It is still not known when that procedure will take place.

    Afa Jr. also confirmed in a Facebook post that the veteran star had a successful surgery and he is on the road to recovery.

    “I just spoke to my Father! [red heart emoji] Successful surgery! Now on to the road to recovery! Keep kicking out Dad! I love you!!!”, Afa Jr. wrote.

    Afa Anoa’i’s health struggles 

    It has already been a trying year for Afa and his family. The real-life Bloodline member had a bout with pneumonia and suffered a mild heart attack earlier this year. When he suffered a second heart attack his health worsened further.

    However, Afa remained undeterred while recuperating and was eventually released from the hospital in January.

    As he continues to recover, we at SEScoops wish him good health and swift recovery.

  • Mercedes Mone’s AEW Debut Was “Bittersweet” for Bayley

    Mercedes Mone’s AEW Debut Was “Bittersweet” for Bayley

    The wrestling fans at TD Garden in Boston were elated to witness Mercedes Mone make her highly-anticipated AEW debut at ‘Big Business’ on March 13. There was another huge superstar who attended the show with less fanfare – Bayley. ‘The Role Model’ was in the stands to cheer for her real-life best friend and she has now reflected on the memorable moment that she was a part of. 

    There was a massive buzz around the ‘Big Business’ edition of AEW Dynamite due to Mercedes Mone’s debut. While it was not announced prior, all the hints indicated to what would transpire at the show. Fans soon spotted the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Bayley in the crowd and pictures surfaced on social media. But she didn’t address her presence at the show until now.

    Bayley opens up on Mercedes Mone’s debut

    Speaking with Digital Spy, Bayley revealed Mercedes Mone’s contribution to the former’s career. She said Mone has done so much for her and had been there during the milestone moments in her career. She is now returning the favor. ‘The Role Model’ went on to reckon that Mone’s debut was “incredible”:

    “She’s the best. I wouldn’t be here without her. She’s done so much for me, even after she was done with WWE, she’s been there for me in my big moments. So I know I need to be there for her continuously throughout the years. It was incredible. I’m just happy that she was on a Wednesday where I’m like, ‘Alright, I can actually make a Wednesday, that’s one of our few days off.’”

    Bayley and Mercedes Mone’s friendship dates long back to the days of NXT when Mercedes went by the name, Sasha Banks. During the interview, Bayley admitted that it was “bittersweet” to see Mercedes part ways with WWE. However, she made it clear that she’s very proud of her real-life best friend. She said:

    “It was really special to see her celebrate that with her family and her friends and people she started wrestling with and see her welcomed by a new family. It’s bittersweet, but I’m very, very, very proud of her and just so grateful we got to be there.”

    Bayley and Mercedes Mone

    The duo joined WWE back in 2012 and tasted success in NXT together. They eventually moved to the main roster and pioneered the famous Women’s Evolution in WWE. They have had feuds in the past but they have also held the inaugural WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions as The Boss ‘n’ Hug Connection. 

    It is needless to mention that they share a great bond and Bayley wants Mercedes Mone back in WWE. But Mone is currently focused on finishing her ‘unfinished business’ with Willow Nightingale. On the other hand, Bayley is aiming to dethrone WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY at WrestleMania 40.

  • The Rock Denies There’s A Double Standard For Him In WWE

    The Rock Denies There’s A Double Standard For Him In WWE

    The Rock says ‘off’ is the direction the people who don’t like new avatar can … go. TKO Group is reportedly looking to lean more into the PG realm of content. The company official so was hoping that The Rock would be setting a good example, being a member of The Board Of Directors.

    “The talent was told that because the company was publicly traded and the wishes of TKO management was to be TV-PG. The feeling was that if he’s on the board, if anything, he should be he one following the rules to set the example.”

    Meltzer added that some people in WWE complained that select talent could get more traction with the handcuffs taken off. The roster was seemingly frustrated with the fact that certain people are allowed to break the rules that everyone else is made to follow. 

    The Rock’s Reply

    The Rock has rocked ‘n’ rolled on both WWE programming and social media, using colorful language to further fuel his feud with Cody Rhodes. That led to The Rock himself addressing his own pushing the limits of “standards & practices” on social media. 

    This is not the first time The Rock and has camp have attempted to debunk reports about his current WWE run. In response to a recent report by Fightful stating one of The Rock’s promos ran long, former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz fired back that ‘The People’s Champion’ was actually thirty seconds under his allotted time.

  • Trish Stratus Believes One WWE Superstar is “In A Whole Other League”

    Trish Stratus Believes One WWE Superstar is “In A Whole Other League”

    There is no one Rhea Ripley hasn’t impressed with her performance in recent times. WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus believes that the Judgement Day star is complete different level.

    The Canadian Star was speaking on Brioux TV and she made note that the current WWE Women’s World Champion stands out. It’s not just because she holds the gold.

    “Right now, I’m really loving Rhea Ripley. She’s in a whole other league. She brings so much and people love to hate her. When you’re a bad guy, but the crowd is loving you so much that they want to cheer you, that’s a special thing that you have that je ne sais quoi.”

    Rhea Ripley

    Rhea did really earn her way to the top of the card as she started off down in NXT, becoming the champion there before moving up to the main roster. 

    Ripley and Charlotte Flair stole the show at WrestleMania 39 where she first captured the World Championship and has been on an unstoppable run ever since.

    The Mami has always had the qualities of a star, but she has really picked up momentum since becoming a member of The Judgment Day, and developing a leadership-type role.

    During the interview Stratus claimed that she took notice of Ripley early on, and recounted a story of meeting Rhea in her hometown of Toronto.

    “She was waiting….there are times in wrestling where you think it’s not going to hit. She tried other characters, she did things where it would be time where the storyline wasn’t going or there was no storyline at all.

    I remember they were here for a live event in Toronto and they had nothing for her. She was like, ‘I don’t know what they’re going to do with me.’ Now she’s one of the longest reigning champions. I really enjoy watching her. She’s been great.”

    Stratus made a massive heel turn in 2023 when she backstabbed Becky Lynch. Their feud culminated into a steel cage match at Payback with The Man picking up a huge victory over the wrestling legend. Now Becky will play the role of the veteran when she faces Ripley at WrestleMania 40.

    Credit to Brioux TV and h/t to Fightful for the transcription

  • 2024 WWE Slammy Awards: All 11 Categories & Nominees, Vote Here

    2024 WWE Slammy Awards: All 11 Categories & Nominees, Vote Here

    WWE announced that the Slammy Awards will return on April 7, the same day as the second night of WrestleMania 40. The voting is now open for fans to pick this year’s winners.

    The Slammy Awards are coming back this year, and fans can vote right now for their favorites. Now, we know who is in the running for each category.

    2024 Slammy Award Nominees

    WWE revealed the nominees for the 2024 Slammy Awards, and there are 11 entries this year. Fans can vote for their favorite female and male Superstar along with OMG moment, and so much more. 

    The ceremony will be hosted by Big E and Cathy Kelley, and many other Superstars will take part in the festivities. 

    You may find the nominees for this year’s Slammy Awards below. Each category is hyperlinked to the corresponding poll, which will allow you to vote for this year’s winners.

    Female Superstar of the Year

    • Rhea Ripley
    • Bianca Belair
    • Bayley
    • IYO SKY
    • Becky Lynch

    Male Superstar of the Year

    • Cody Rhodes
    • Roman Reigns
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins
    • Gunther
    • Logan Paul

    Best Entrance

    • Cody Rhodes
    • Roman Reigns
    • Bianca Belair
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins
    • Rhea Ripley
    • Becky Lynch
    • The Rock
    • Dominik Mysterio (WrestleMania 39)

    Return of the Year

    • CM Punk
    • The Rock
    • Nia Jax
    • Randy Orton
    • Naomi

    Faction of the Year

    • The Judgment Day
    • Alpha Academy
    • Imperium
    • The Bloodline
    • Damage CTRL

    Rivalry of the Year

    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
    • “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio
    • Bianca Belair vs. Damage CTRL
    • Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
    • R-Truth vs. The Judgment Day

    NXT Superstar of the Year

    • Ilja Dragunov
    • Carmelo Hayes
    • Lyra Valkyria
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Bron Breakker

    Match of the Year

    • Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest – San Juan Street Fight (Backlash 2023)
    • Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn (Elimination Chamber 2023)
    • Gunther vs. Chad Gable (Raw 9/4/23)
    • Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair (SummerSlam 2023)
    • Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 39)

    OMG Moment of the Year

    • Rey Mysterio punches “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio (SmackDown 3/24/23)
    • CM Punk returns to WWE (Survivor Series 2023)
    • IYO SKY cashing in the Money in The Bank Contract (SummerSlam 2023)
    • The Rock slaps Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania XL Press Conference)
    • Damage CTRL turns on Bayley (SmackDown 2/2/24)
    • Cody Rhodes slaps The Rock (SmackDown 3/8/24)

    Social Star of the Year

    • Grayson Waller
    • Logan Paul
    • Drew McIntyre
    • Chelsea Green
    • Liv Morgan

    Breakout Superstar of the Year

    • Jey Uso
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Pretty Deadly
    • Dragon Lee
    • LA Knight

    What Are The Slammy Awards

    The Slammy Awards are like WWE’s version of the Academy Awards, but it’s more like People’s Choice at this point with the fan voting element.  

    First introduced in 1986, these awards have seen 13 editions so far. They are usually a fun ceremony, but things can always get serious. The winners also receive a statuette portraying one wrestler lifting another for a slam, hence the Slammy name.

    Following their discontinuation in 2015, the NXT brand launched its NXT Year-End Awards. Meanwhile, wrestlers from Raw and SmackDown received WWE Year-End Awards in 2018 and 2019. 

    WWE announced the revival of the Slammy Awards in 2020, with winners revealed live on the WWE Network during a ceremony on December 23. That tradition will continue under Triple H’s leadership, and it will be a part of WrestleMania 40 weekend. 

  • Top Prospect: Giulia Announces STARDOM Departure Amid WWE Interest

    Top Prospect: Giulia Announces STARDOM Departure Amid WWE Interest

    WWE has their eye on the entire pro wrestling world, and one big prospect may be finally able to join them. Giulia’s deal with STARDOM is running up very soon, and fans will see her next move soon enough.

    Giulia, who WWE has eyed for a contract for a while, just made a big announcement about her pro wrestling future. She is leaving STARDOM in only a few days, but she did not mention WWE in her announcement.

    Giulia’s Big Announcement

    While taking to Twitter/X, Giulia addressed her current status in pro wrestling. In a post translated from Japanese, she announced that there are only a few days left on her STARDOM contract.

    It has finally been officially released. I’m sorry for getting ahead of myself and confusing everyone. There are only a few days left in Stardom, but pro wrestler Giulia is still going strong!

    stay tuned!

    Giulia’s STARDOM Exit

    Rossy Ogawa, a founder of STARDOM, was fired from the company; and many top stars were thought to be leaving. Utami Hayashishita, MIRAI, Mai Sakurai, and Yuzuki all have contracts set to expire at the end of March. Giulia’s deal is also running up, and she has a big announcement for fans.

    Giulia already told STARDOM officials that she is leaving in March. This is not a surprise for them, as there have been reports about her possible exit for months.

    Stephanie Vaquer also won the NJPW Strong Women’s Title from Giulia as she wrapped up her time with the company.

    In early February, it was reported that Giulia would postpone her WWE debut in order to fulfill her commitment to assist STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa with his new promotion. The STARDOM standout has said in the past that she had unfinished business in Japan.

    Giulia’s Talks With WWE

    Giulia has been on WWE’s radar for quite a while. It has been the mindset for a while that she will be WWE-bound whenever free agency hits.

    Due to WWE’s interest, it was reported that AEW stayed away from speaking to Giulia. She is wanted in WWE, as even Shayna Baszler has called her a dream match opponent. 

  • Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After 3/22 SmackDown Went Off Air

    Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso had a lot of fun together after this week’s episode of SmackDown from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    The former Bloodline member was part of a dark match after the show tonight where he faced the Intercontinental Champion Gunther.

    Jey managed to get the upper hand after a lot of struggle and he went for a top rope splash on the Ring General. However, his momentum was halted by the appearance of Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.

    The duo distracted their former partner which allowed Gunther to pick up the victory. They went on to attack Jey as the IC Champion retreated to the back.

    When Cody Rhodes came out to make the save, Solo bailed out on his cousin, leaving Jimmy to fend for himself. The Bloodline member tried to save himself by joining the ranks of Cody and Jey but he was ultimately taken out.

    The American Nightmare then cut his usual promo and noted that he did not have anything to give away this time. The Royal Rumble winner then decided to give away both his shoes to fans in attendance.

    Elsewhere in the show, we saw the in-ring return of Rey Mysterio among other matches such as IYO SKY vs Naomi and more.

    The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns also appeared on the episode for a confrontation with Cody ahead of their WrestleMania showdown. Amid all this, WWE made a big announcement for Jade Cargill’s future which you can check out here.

  • Roman Reigns Takes Aim At CM Punk

    While Roman Reigns has reached the proverbial mountain top of WWE, he has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon.

    As it stands, Reigns currently sits atop WWE as the longest-reigning WWE Champion of the modern era, and the fourth longest of all time. Given the length of his reign, in combination with his towering status in WWE, Reigns was recently asked how he maintains his focus and passion for his in-ring craft.

    Savoring The Moments, Unlike Someone Else

     In response, Reigns seized the opportunity to take a pointed shot at another man who once reached a similar level — former WWE Champion CM Punk. Punk, of course, lodged several complaints about the company during and after his reigns as WWE Champion.

    “I’m living my dream, man,” Reigns said on the The Pat McAfee Show. “This is what I wanted my whole life, so I’m not one of them people that, once I got there, it just wasn’t what I expected. I’m not like CM Punk, where I got to the top of the mountain, it’s like, ‘Oh, it’s not what I expect, so I’m gonna bitch about it.’ No, once you reach your goals, enjoy the dream. This is what you’ve been working for, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. So for me, I don’t want this to ever end.” 

    Leveling Up

    Though Reigns tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, he asserts that much of his time is spent on self-reflection and self-improvement as he looks to elevate himself even higher.

    “I’m constantly working, I’m always prepping,” Reigns said. “I’m just obsessed with continuing to progress. I know there’s another level. I know there’s some more that I can do, so I don’t like to get satisfied or comfortable with the current level that I’m on.”

    At this moment in time, CM Punk finds himself on the sidelines, as he sustained a torn triceps in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match. Despite his injury, though, Punk plans on participating in the upcoming WrestleMania 40 festivities, whether he is invited or not.

  • Jade Cargill Joins WWE’s SmackDown Brand And Will Debut Next Week (3/29)

    Jade Cargill Joins WWE’s SmackDown Brand And Will Debut Next Week (3/29)

    Jade Cargill made her WWE on-screen debut at Fastlane last year. She didn’t make her in-ring debut until the 2024 Royal Rumble match, and this week she finally declared her brand.

    During the March 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, they aired a hype video for Jade Cargill. At the conclusion of her video, Cargill declared that she’s joined the SmackDown roster and will debut next week, March 29.

    Jade Cargill Declares Her WWE Brand

    The video during WWE SmackDown this week included Jade Cargill saying that she “didn’t come to WWE to be the next … anyone.” She then described herself as a “once in a lifetime generational talent.”

    After hyping herself in a big way, Cargill finally declared that she is on the SmackDown brand.

    “They’re gonna build statues of me, and you don’t have to like it, but you damn sure can’t deny it. That’s why I’m taking my talents to SmackDown.”

    Jade Cargill’s Road To WWE

    Cargill is a former TBS Champion in AEW, but she departed from Tony Khan’s company in 2023. It did not take long for her to sign with WWE, but the wait to see her get into the weekly action is reaching its end.

    Jade Cargill made her WWE on-screen debut at Fastlane last year. She didn’t make her in-ring debut until the 2024 Royal Rumble match, and this week she finally declared her brand.

    WWE’s Plan For Jade Cargill

    SEScoops previously noted on March 20’s Daily Drop that WWE has big plans for Jade Cargill. She is in good hands, and she will start her journey on SmackDown next week.

    Triple H has spoken highly of Cargill in the past, but he didn’t want to rush things. She has been working at the WWE Performance Center since her signing, fine-tuning her skills to better prepare for her WWE debut.

  • Ready To Pull The Plug Myself: Mike Rotunda Was Okay With His WWE Release

    Ready To Pull The Plug Myself: Mike Rotunda Was Okay With His WWE Release

    WWE is honoring Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham with a WWE Hall of Fame induction as the U.S. Express. Rotunda had quite a career in WWE, but he was okay with how things ended.

    Mike Rotunda was placed on furlough, along with numerous other WWE personnel, on April 15, 2020, and subsequently received his official release on September 10, 2020. Rotunda says he was okay with this decision to release him, because he was considering pulling the plug on his career with WWE at that time.

    Mike Rotunda Speaks On WWE Release

    Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham spoke to Paul Rosenberg about his career in pro wrestling. Rosenberg asked the former I.R.S. about his final days as a producer in WWE, and Rotunda said that he was thinking about calling it quits prior to his release.

    My last year as a producer in WWE, I think it was [2020], when COVID hit they furloughed a bunch of people, and I was one of them. Then I came back for a short time after that, but then they let quite a few producers go like myself and Arn Anderson and Dean Malenko — guys who had been there.”

    “This was fine by me, because I was about ready to pull the plug myself. I had my hip operated on and replaced. So, I was out for a couple of months. I told my wife — and this was after a good 13 years of doing it — and I said, ‘after being home for a couple of months, I don’t know if I want to go back to work.’ So, it just kinda worked itself out like that, so it was okay with me.”

    Rotunda After His WWE Release

    Mike Rotunda made a couple WWE appearances even after his release. In January 2021, during Raw Legends Night, Rotunda, going under his I.R.S. character, returned for the first time after his WWE release, appearing backstage with Ric Flair. Then, on January 23, 2023, Rotunda, still as I.R.S., was seen backstage during Raw is XXX alongside Ted DiBiase.

    Rotunda will also be featured in the upcoming documentary Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal, which is set to debut on April 1.

    Rotunda’s Other Accolades

    Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham will receive a WWE Hall of Fame honor as the U.S. Express, but this isn’t the only honor he’s received. Rotunda captured the WWF Tag Team Championship a total of five times. He won the titles twice alongside Barry Windham and three times with Ted DiBiase as his partner.

    On September 3, 2021, the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame revealed that Rotunda would join its 2022 Class, alongside announcer Jim Ross and Trish Stratus. 

  • The Rock Dials Up Larry David: ‘Curb’ Star Shares Advice For UFL Football League

    The Rock Dials Up Larry David: ‘Curb’ Star Shares Advice For UFL Football League

    The Rock’s return to WWE for the road to WrestleMania 40 is not the only iron he has in the fire. He is still part-owner of the UFL, and he’s open to have a conversation about the league’s innovative approach.

    The XFL announced in September 2023 that it was merging with the USFL to form the United Football League. The UFL’s season is set to kick off on March 30. 

    Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld) may tune in to see what the UFL has to offer, because he has some ideas for football. Those ideas got him a phone call one-on-on with The Great One.

    Larry David Phone Call With The Rock

    David has a lot of ideas, and one of them pertains to football. He wants to have the goalposts removed from the situation. It seems he believes that kicking the ball through the uprights has nothing to do with the game of football itself.

    During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, Larry David explained how his quest to remove goal posts from the game of football got him a call from The Rock.

    “I have a little update, because I’m still obsessed with it, and I heard about this UFL and I said, ‘let me talk to someone in the UFL.’ So, my agent got me on the phone with Dwayne Johnson.”

    “I went straight up [the flag pole] and then he called me, and he had a conversation. He didn’t know [what I was calling about], but he was nice enough to call back. We had a conversation, and I pitched him my no goal post idea, and I thought it was gonna happen — he was completely into it.”

    Larry David said there is a no reason for a goal post, and he argued that there should be no kick for an extra point. He had no idea that the XFL already had a rule like that.

    The Rock Responds To Larry David

    The Rock saw David’s appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, and he had to reply. While expressing his love for the Seinfeld creator, he also remarked about the innovative rules that they implemented into the XFL.

    LOVE my guy Larry David. He hates goalposts and field goal kicks [LOL emoji] – we had a spirited and very productive conversation. At the end of the day, like me and all of us fans – he loves the game of football. We at the XFL had already implemented new innovative rules last season that we carry over to our new @XFL2023 league that starts this month. I’m considering creating THE LARRY BOWL in his honor

    UFL’s Opening Day & League Details

    The UFL’s first game on opening day is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, where the Arlington Renegades and Birmingham Stallions, both previous champions in other leagues, will battle it out on the gridiron.

    Four teams originated from the XFL, while three teams originated from the USFL. In the USFL Conference, teams include the Birmingham Stallions, the Houston Roughnecks, the Memphis Showboats, and the Michigan Panthers.

    Meanwhile, the XFL Conference consists of the Arlington Renegades, the DC Defenders, the San Antonio Brahmas, and the St. Louis Battlehawks.

    For more information on the UFL and this season’s details, please click here to find their official webpage.

  • WWE’s Sarah Rowe Discusses Her New Children’s Book, Writing Aspirations (Exclusive)

    WWE’s Sarah Rowe Discusses Her New Children’s Book, Writing Aspirations (Exclusive)

    WWE Superstar Valhalla (Sarah Rowe) can now officially add the title of ‘published author’ to her impressive resume. Her new children’s book, From the Farm to Our Table, officially hits the bookshelves on April 2. This story, which focuses on basic sustainable living practices, follows a pair of twin siblings as they gather ingredients across their family farm to make a shepherd’s pie.

    SEScoops correspondent Ella Jay recently sat down with Rowe to discuss what inspired her to write a children’s book and what that process was like. 

    The Vision

    As it turns out, Rowe’s own son, Raymond Cash, was one of the story’s major motivators.

    “Cash, my son, was the inspiration behind this, shockingly,” Rowe said. “I was really trying to find a book that was a children’s book that was written in a way he could understand of how we farm, our regenerative practices, us growing our own food and why we grow our own food, and that we cook and we eat with this food. And because I couldn’t find it, I just wrote one myself”

    “I worked with Gnome Road Publishing, and really helped me bring this to life. The illustrator, Amanda Marrow, I couldn’t have asked for a cuter illustration of what I had in my brain. It all came across so well. It’s been like two years in the making of this book and getting it out. It’s crazy that the finish line is here.”

    Sarah, alongside her son and husband Raymond Rowe Sr (WWE’s Erik), currently lives on a small farm in Ohio surrounded by chickens, cows, and their dog.

    Writing Aspirations

    Beyond the release of “From the Farm to Our Table,” Sarah Rowe is aiming to have her name published in even more literary works in the future. Currently, Rowe is in the beginning stages of writing a fantasy piece.

    “Just how I became a wrestler because I’m a huge fan, I’m a huge fan of books, and I love reading so much,” Rowe said. “I’m like, ‘I would love to put my spin on this.’ So this is kind of my gateway into the world of being an author. I would like to this not be the only thing that I publish. I would like to continue to do the things. I was just going to write like a short story and it’s turned into this whole vast world that I’m kind of overwhelmed with. But yeah, I’m hoping that this is not the last book that I publish.”

    As she continues to journal every day, Rowe noted that she also tries to simutelaously devour a fiction and nonfiction book. From a reading standpoint, Rowe particularly enjoys the works of C.S. Lewis, who many fans may recognize for his popular Chronicles of Narnia series.

    From the Farm to Our Table is now available for pre-order and will be released at major retailers on April 2.

  • Drew McIntyre Reveals The Secret Behind His Recent Success: “Now It’s 100% Me”

    Drew McIntyre Reveals The Secret Behind His Recent Success: “Now It’s 100% Me”

    WWE superstar Drew McIntyre has found his groove in the company as he heads towards one of the biggest matches of his career. In recent months, McIntyre’s character shift as a ‘heel’ has engaged and entertained wrestling fans on a different level than he has before.

    Rather than being a menacing ‘heel’ like he has in the past, ‘The Scottish Warrior’ has centered his persona on being true to himself and speaking his mind. He believes this is what is making him stand out on the roster and encourages others to follow his approach.

    “Now It’s 100% Me”

    Just two weeks out from his match against WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, McIntyre appeared on the Masked Man show and spoke about this evolution.

    “Trying to be myself, trying to be logical, trying to have fun and trying to create compelling TV.. and it’s cool that people responded so positively.

    Like I said, there was more truth in McIntyre from 2019 to 2023 that I had ever in WWE, but now it’s 100 percent me,” said McIntyre. 

    He’s also gotten more comfortable understanding when it’s the right time to escalate his intensity during promos. The veteran encourages other WWE Superstars to find their voice and continue striving to engage the audience.

    Social Media Menace 

    Another difference in McIntyre’s character is his increased activity on social media. Whether trolling CM Punk or Rollins, McIntyre has created fan engagement off TV and used the same sense of humor in front of a live audience. 

    When speaking on his social media presence, ‘The Scottish Warrior’ shared that his sense of humor can be a little darker or meaner than others. McIntyre’s humor helps add to his ‘heel’ character, allowing fans to either adore him or want to see the former champion get what’s coming to him. 

    “…I’ve got my ears and eyes open all the time. It’s very much, you know, a collaboration, but again the British personality, British sense of humor is very different than American sense of home. We are highly offensive,” said McIntyre.

    Deeper into the process

    He acknowledged that how he jokes with his wife or friends might make other people think he doesn’t care for them. However, that is their sense of humor, which makes his social media presence unique. McIntyre credited his friends who have helped him and enhanced his character. 

    “I’ve got a couple of buddies, one particular, who collaborators, I guess is the best word, but he’s just my mate, and we just come up with this crazy stuff, and he’s good with the memes and whatever, and we talk crap and make fun of each other, and then it becomes ‘man I should totally say that about such and such’ and If I don’t know the current lingo that the kids are saying, he knows it. He’s a little bit younger,” said McIntyre.

    McIntyre also noted that he is constantly looking for new things on social media to use for his wrestling persona on TV. The former champion’s being more of himself has proven successful as he adds more complexity to his character. That said, it is unclear if this will result in him finally defeating Rollins to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

  • Valhalla Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Liv Morgan Gets Added To WrestleMania Match (Exclusive)

    Valhalla Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Liv Morgan Gets Added To WrestleMania Match (Exclusive)

    Following her return at the 2024 Royal Rumble, Liv Morgan indicated that her sights were firmly set on WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, who previously took her out of action (in kayfabe) last July. Along the Road to WrestleMania, Morgan’s attention claimed two additional targets — Becky Lynch and Nia Jax, both of whom have also been circling Rhea Ripley.

    In a recent interview with SEScoops correspondent Ella Jay, Valhalla (fka Sarah Logan) shared her thoughts on the current storyline surrounding her former stablemate, Liv Morgan. 

    Squirrely and Determined

    While Jax, Lynch, and Ripley may carry bigger presences in WWE, Valhalla believes Morgan is more than deserving of being in the same spotlight as them.

    “Liv is a badass,” Valhalla said. “I don’t know if anyone’s caught it, but she’s legit knocked a couple girls out with an open-hand slap. In one of the [Elimination] Chambers, she knocked Sonya Deville out just slapping her in the face. So she is not someone you’d want to fight, in my opinion.

    She’s squirrelly and she is determined. This girl has been on a tear and she has transcended the Riott Squad in a way that I don’t think anyone knew she had in her. It’s nice, as one of her best friends and someone who loves her so much, to see her in the same conversation as Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, and Becky Lynch.”

    “I love seeing her in that conversation. I love seeing her in those spots because she’s good enough, she looks good enough, she’s violent enough. There’s a reason that so many people love her, and there’s a reason that she has the following she does. It’s because she’s the real deal. I don’t even know where this storyline is going, and I’m excited to see where it does go.”

    Potential WrestleMania Shakeup

    As of this writing, Becky Lynch is slated to challenge Rhea Ripley in a one-on-one match for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40. Given Morgan’s recent involvement with both of them, though, Valhalla thinks there is a possibility for this WrestleMania title match to be upgraded.

    “It’s looking like [Becky and Rhea] are going to wrestle at WrestleMania, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Liv was in that mix too,” Valhalla said. “To be completely honest, no one knows what’s happening backstage. None of the wrestlers know. So as someone who’s a fan of Liv Morgan, I would love to see like her, Becky, and Rhea in a triple-threat match. Or maybe Becky’s walking to the ring and Liv hurts her so much that she gets the match. Something like that I think [would be really cool].”

    This year’s two-night WrestleMania event will emanate from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • WWE Slammys 2024: Classic Award Ceremony Returning for WrestleMania 40 Weekend

    WWE Slammys 2024: Classic Award Ceremony Returning for WrestleMania 40 Weekend

    WWE Superstars are hoping to win big next month at WrestleMania 40, and some could be leaving Philadelphia, PA with their own Slammy award. 

    WWE has announced that the Slammys will return on April 7, the same day as WrestleMania 40: Sunday. The ceremony will be hosted by Big E and Cathy Kelley but fans should expect special appearances by WWE Superstars. 

    The Slammys: Fan Choice Awards will take place at the WWE World convention center. For those not in Philadelphia, they’ll be able to watch the show on WWE’s social channels. 

    And the Nominees Are

    Male Superstar (Vote Here): 

    • Cody Rhodes
    • Roman Reigns
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins
    • Gunther
    • Logan Paul

    Female Superstar of the Year (Vote Here):

    • Rhea Ripley
    • Bianca Belair
    • Bayley
    • IYO SKY
    • Becky Lynch

    Best Entrance (Vote Here): 

    • Cody Rhodes
    • Roman Reigns
    • Bianca Belair
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins
    • Rhea Ripley
    • Becky Lynch
    • The Rock
    • Dominik Mysterio (WrestleMania 39)

    Return of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • CM Punk
    • The Rock
    • Nia Jax
    • Randy Orton
    • Naomi

    Faction of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • The Judgment Day
    • Alpha Academy
    • Imperium
    • The Bloodline
    • Damage CTRL

    Rivalry of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
    • “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio
    • Bianca Belair vs. Damage CTRL
    • Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
    • R-Truth vs. The Judgment Day

    NXT Superstar of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • Ilja Dragunov
    • Carmelo Hayes
    • Lyra Valkyria
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Bron Breakker

    Match of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest – San Juan Street Fight (Backlash 2023)
    • Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn (Elimination Chamber 2023)
    • Gunther vs. Chad Gable (Raw 9/4/23)
    • Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair (SummerSlam 2023)
    • Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 39)

    OMG Moment of the Year (Vote Here):

    • Rey Mysterio punches “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio (SmackDown 3/24/23)
    • CM Punk returns to WWE (Survivor Series 2023)
    • IYO SKY cashing in the Money in The Bank Contract (SummerSlam 2023)
    • The Rock slaps Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania XL Press Conference)
    • Damage CTRL turns on Bayley (SmackDown 2/2/24)
    • Cody Rhodes slaps The Rock (SmackDown 3/8/24)

    Social Star of the Year (Vote Here):

    • Grayson Waller
    • Logan Paul
    • Drew McIntyre
    • Chelsea Green
    • Liv Morgan

    Breakout Superstar of the Year (Vote Here): 

    • Jey Uso
    • Tiffany Stratton
    • Pretty Deadly
    • Dragon Lee
    • LA Knight
  • Legend Says Cody Rhodes vs The Rock Will ‘Absolutely’ Take Place

    Legend Says Cody Rhodes vs The Rock Will ‘Absolutely’ Take Place

    Cody Rhodes is just two weeks away from his highly anticipated rematch against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship. WrestleMania 40 offers the ‘American Nightmare’ with another precious opportunity to ‘Finish his Story’ and finally ‘win the big one’ on the grandest stage possible.

    The stakes are even higher this year. After making a grand return to WWE, The Rock inserted himself into Cody Rhodes’ business with Roman Reigns. Now aligned with The Bloodline, Rock will team with Roman Reigns against Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania XL Saturday, the night before Rhodes vs. Reigns 2. 

    Rhodes’ primary focus is on the Tribal Chief, but a one-on-one showdown with the Final Boss is inevitable. Wrestling legend Jeff Jarrett has seen it all and is certain that WWE is building towards Rock vs. Cody. On the latest episode of his My World podcast, Jarrett said SummerSlam on August 2 would be the ideal setting for this blockbuster attraction.

    “So we can fantasy book all we want. Will we see Rock vs. Cody at some point. Our running thread is creative is subjective, and you have to factor in,  I mean, all the obvious..”

    The primary factors that would affect this match taking place are The Rock’s Hollywood commitments, as well as each man remaining healthy.

    “So many things to factor in, but the short answer is absolutely you will [see the match],” said Jarrett.

    The Rock’s WWE Schedule (2024)

    While The Rock will be at WWE WrestleMania 40, he’s expected not to be sticking around with WWE afterward. This year, he has several movies slated to be in production, including The Smashing Machine and Moana 2. However, he may still be involved with WWE by August. 

    Jarrett’s co-host Conrad Thompson also pointed out that the former WWE Champion is also on the board of TKO Group Holding. As a board member, The Rock could have more incentive to want to compete in a big match at WWE SummerSlam. However, it will depend on whether he can get through his movie production schedule and find the time to be involved with WWE as a wrestler. 

    Rhodes and The Rock have done a great job teasing a match to get fans interested. It will be on The Rock and WWE to make it work for the big summer event.