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  • Cody Rhodes Shares Stacked WWE Schedule for March 2024

    Cody Rhodes will be one busy individual for the month of March as he continues on the road to WrestleMania. 

    At the two-night event, Rhodes will challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The bout will be the long-awaited rematch between the two following Rhodes’ emotional loss to Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in April 2023. Rhodes earned this match by winning the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match, becoming the fourth man in history to win back-to-back Rumbles. 

    Cody Rhodes’ March Schedule

    On Twitter, Cody Rhodes shared his schedule for March of 2024. Rhodes will be on every episode of Monday Night Raw this month and will be at the majority of SmackDown tapings. Rhodes will also compete at ten ‘Road to WrestleMania’ live events. 

    This is quite the workload for Rhodes, in stark contrast to his WrestleMania opponent. Cody will compete more in one month than Reigns did in all of 2023. In the comments of Cody’s tweet, fellow Raw Superstar Chad Gable was impressed by Rhodes’ work ethic, calling him “the standard.”

    Another WrestleMania Match? 

    Rhodes will be in for the fight of his life at WrestleMania, but the match with Roman Reigns may not be his only showdown in Philadelphia. At WWE Elimination Chamber 2024, Rhodes challenged The Rock to go one-on-one. Seth Rollins reminded Cody that it’s never one-on-one when it comes to The Bloodline. A blockbuster tag-team match has been discussed as WrestleMania 40: Saturday’s main event, which would pit Rhodes and Rollins against Rock and Reigns. 

  • WWE’s The Rock & Bad Bunny Among 2024 Academy Award Presenters

    Notable WWE names The Rock and Bad Bunny will be on hand to present Oscars at this month’s annual Academy Awards ceremony in LA. 

    The Hollywood Reporter notes that The Rock and Bad Bunny have been added to the list of presenters, alongside Michael Keaton, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and others. This group adds to the previously announced list of presenters which includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino, Zendaya, Sam Rockwell, and Michelle Yeoh, among others. 

    Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer led this year’s nominations with 13 nods, followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things with 11, Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon with 10 and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie with eight. The ceremony will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and take place on March 10 at 7 pm ET at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.

    Bad Bunny in WWE

    Bad Bunny debuted in WWE in 2021 and immediately wowed fans with his in-ring ability. After competing at WrestleMania 37, Bunny was equally impressed in the 2022 Men’s Royal Rumble match. At Backlash 2023, the Grammy Award-winning artist competed in his first singles match and defeated Damien Priest in the San Juan Street Fight.

    What’s Next for The Rock? 

    The Rock is back in WWE as a heel and has been confirmed as the newest member of The Bloodline. The Great One has vowed that he will prevent Cody Rhodes from finishing his story at WrestleMania. The upcoming two-night show could see The Rock in action as a blockbuster tag team match has been discussed for Night One of WrestleMania 40. The Great One will be on tonight’s episode of SmackDown.

  • Ex-WWE Writer Claims They Were Punished For Challenging Racially Insensitive Content

    Ex-WWE Writer Claims They Were Punished For Challenging Racially Insensitive Content

    A former WWE writer lost their job for challenging the company’s racially insensitive content the company was producing, it has been claimed. 

    On LinkedIn, Michael Leonardi shared two videos explaining his exit from the company in 2016. He explained that the Muhammad Hassan character proved to be pivotal in his firing from WWE. 

    “Back then, there was a character by the name of Muhammad Hassan. In July of 2005, while in the build-up to a PPV match with the Undertaker, WWE aired a controversial segment that made national news as hitting a little too close to home with the ongoing “war on terror.

    “Shortly thereafter, the london bus bombings occurred which brought more attention to the angle and the concern amongst UPN.”

    Leonardi, who was assigned to oversee the Hassan Vs. Undertaker match at that year’s Great American Bash, made clear to WWE that he did not feel comfortable with the angle. 

    “I told my boss that I had a problem being associated with the project (I felt strongly that it was just wrong of us to keep going with it) and asked if I could be assigned to one of the other matches (which I was) Eddie vs. Rey (with little dominick, which is crazy to see where he is now!)”

    The former WWE writer then explained how he felt the company punished him for taking a stance against the controversial character. 

    “I was then promptly stripped of all my responsibilities as an associate producer and given grunt work. A week or so later, UPN put enough pressure on WWE that the character was eventually wiped from WWE programming after the PPV and never seen again.

    “I was then given back my responsibilities. As much as I loved working there, I thought it was F’d up that the situation was handled that way and soon thereafter put in my notice.”

    Other Claims

    Leonardi isn’t the first former WWE employee to claim they were punished for challenging racially insensitive content. Last year, Britney Abrahams claimed she was fired by WWE after she challenged shocking story ideas, including one that would see Mansoor be responsible for 9/11. Abrahams alleged that she was fired for taking a WrestleMania chair home, despite other employees being allowed to do the very same. She voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit last August. 

  • Pat McAfee: No Way I Could Pass A Drug Test To Compete At WrestleMania 40

    Pat McAfee: No Way I Could Pass A Drug Test To Compete At WrestleMania 40

    Pat McAfee has wrestled at WrestleMania in the past, but that isn’t happening this year. Due to his current drug intake, the publicly traded company with a Wellness Policy wouldn’t sign off on the former NFL kicker doing his thing in the squared circle.

    McAfee discussed his connection with WWE during an appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast with hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. When questioned about his potential participation in WrestleMania 40, McAfee expressed doubt, citing concerns about his ability to pass a drug test.

    Pat McAfee Won’t Compete At WrestleMania

    In response to whether he’ll be competing at WrestleMania 40, McAfee admitted uncertainty due to his current regimen. Explaining his pursuit of “rich guy stuff” post-retirement to maintain his physique, McAfee acknowledged experimenting with various substances. Despite lacking awareness of the long-term effects, McAfee pondered potential health risks but remained open to futuristic solutions, including cryogenic preservation.

    McAfee was asked if he knew about the long-term effects of the drugs he’s taking. He does not, as he continued to say, “Am I gonna die? Who knows. Probably. They say everybody is. But is this one gonna take years off my life? Maybe. But was that gonna happen anyways?”

    The RAW announcer went on to say that if something is going to kill him that will be cured someday, “I would like to be frozen until we find the cure. Bring my ass back 2120, two thousand, one hundred twenty years in there. Think about me getting dropped in that society. I’ll be f*cking pumped up about it.”

    In the end, Pat McAfee conceded that he has too much in his bloodstream to pass a WWE physical at the moment. So, he won’t be competing at WrestleMania 40.

    All that being said, I don’t think I could pass any drug tests for a WrestleMania, because they drug test people so that’s real deal… and I’m on everything I think they’re testing for.

    WWE’s stringent drug testing policies and McAfee’s current substance intake nixes the chances of that happening this year. That being said, he will likely be on commentary during the show of shows, as he calls the action in the ring.

    SEScoops will have continued coverage of Pat McAfee, and everything else going on in the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back for future updates. h/t to Andrew Thompson at Post Wrestling for the grab.

  • Sting Says He Could Have Ended Career With Match Against The Undertaker

    Sting Says He Could Have Ended Career With Match Against The Undertaker

    Sting is retiring on Sunday at AEW Revolution, and this is a time when fans can look back at his legendary career. Sadly, they do not have a match against The Undertaker to remember, because it never happened.

    The Undertaker and Sting never had their Icon vs Dead Man match that fans wanted to see. Sting wanted to see that match happen too, and he said that he could have ended his career on that note.

    Sting Laments About Lost Undertaker Match

    Although The Undertaker and Sting were under the same roof, Vince McMahon never booked the match to happen in WWE. If it did take place, The Icon believes that would have been a fitting end to his career.

    Sting spoke with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports, where he said that he thinks that his career could have ended against The Undertaker instead.

    “I think if it was done right, it could have been a night, for sure, everyone would remember and never forget. They would be talking about it to this day. But it just was not going to happen. I thought, ‘Well, maybe if I get my foot in the door, we’ll see what happens.’ So I got my foot in the door. We did a WrestleMania with Triple H and then Vince [Vince McMahon] called and said, ‘Hey, I want you to have a world title match with Seth. Would you be willing to do that?’ ‘Yeah, I’d be willing to do that.’ Still, in hopes that somehow I could get in there with Taker.”

    Sting went on to say, “I had so many ideas over the years, A lot of times, smoke and mirrors aren’t good things. But in our situation, I think with his gimmick and the mystiques of his character and mine, we couldn’t have enough smoke and mirrors. I think it definitely would have been a night that people remembered.”

    The WWE Hall of Famer said that he would have loved a match with Undertaker, and if that happened then,“I wouldn’t have had to do anything else.”

    The Stinger had an amazing career with multiple Hall of Fame entries to his name. Now, he is wrapping things up at AEW Revolution on March 3rd. SEScoops will be here with all of the coverage you need for the next AEW pay-per-view.

    AEW Full Gear 2024 Card:

    • Sting and Darby Allin (c) (with Ric Flair) vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) in a Tornado tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship; This will be Sting’s retirement match.
    • Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Roderick Strong (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in a Singles match for the AEW International Championship.
    • Samoa Joe (c) vs. “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) in a Three-way match for the AEW World Championship.
    • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Mariah May and Luther) vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
    • Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Bryan Danielson in a Singles match for the Continental Crown Championship (AEW Continental Championship, ROH World Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship); If Danielson loses, he has to shake Kingston’s hand.
    • Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita in a Singles match.
    • Christian Cage (c) (with Killswitch, Mother Wayne, and “The Prodigy” Nick Wayne) vs. Daniel Garcia in a Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship.
    • FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) in a Tag team match.
    • Chris Jericho vs. Wardlow vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Lance Archer vs. Hook vs. Brian Cage vs. Dante Martin vs. TBA in an All-Star Scramble match; The winner will receive a future AEW World Championship match.
  • John Cena Locked Out Of Twitter Due To OnlyFans Posts

    John Cena Locked Out Of Twitter Due To OnlyFans Posts

    John Cena’s new movie got some special promotion, as Ricky Stanicky opened his own OnlyFans page. He wasn’t kidding, and that page is also free. It seems that Twitter/X wasn’t too sure about things.

    In a surprising move, John Cena has ventured into the realm of OnlyFans, adopting the moniker Ricky Stanicky, a nod to his character in the upcoming film of the same name. The announcement sparked considerable buzz among fans, intrigued by the wrestler-turned-actor’s foray into the subscription-based platform. Twitter blocked Cena out of his own profile for a bit out of fear that this whole thing wasn’t legit.

    John Cena Locked Out Of Twitter/X

    Cena encountered an unexpected hurdle when he took to Twitter to promote his OnlyFans page. The social media platform flagged his account, suspecting it to be fraudulent. Cena promptly clarified the legitimacy of his OnlyFans presence, assuring followers that his content is genuine and diverse.

    To be fair, John Cena has been getting rather risqué with his latest posts. He dropped one about fisting that stopped many fans on the endless scroll of their timelines.

    I really got locked out of X account because they thought my @OnlyFans was fake! It’s not. It’s the real deal! Teabagging, scissoring, creampies… and ALL FREE!

    To be fair, John has a new video on the Ricky Stanicky OnlyFans where he’s taking a cream pie to the face, but it’s a literal pie like in a comedy routine. This is all for laughs on Cena’s part, and the page will likely go away after Ricky Stanicky drops, but the 16x World Champion is having a blast with it so far.

    We cannot post the video here due to copyright reasons, but the Ricky Stanicky account is still free. You can check out this link for more details.

    Randy Orton Wants To Collab

    Adding to the intrigue of all this OnlyFans talk, fellow WWE superstar Randy Orton expressed interest in a potential collaboration on OnlyFans with Cena. This revelation has fueled further speculation about the duo’s potential ventures on the platform.

    Cena seemed down to do it as well, because the two have certainly locked it up enough times in the ring. Those two have reportedly gone at it in 261 different matches over the course of their careers.

    As Cena continues to navigate this unconventional promotional strategy, the success of his film “Ricky Stanicky” remains to be seen. Only time will tell if Cena’s innovative marketing tactics will pay off in the long run. Ricky Stanicky will drop on Amazon Prime on March 7. It is being advertised as an R-Rated comedy, so this one will need parental supervision. 

  • Nia Jax Joins Her Own Haters To Drag Herself In Hilarious Fashion

    Nia Jax Joins Her Own Haters To Drag Herself In Hilarious Fashion

    Nia Jax has been with WWE since early 2014, and she was also released in the process. Obviously, she realizes how many fans love her and that she also has a fair share of detractors. Now, it appears that she is joining her haters.

    The Irresistible Force recently saw a post where fans were asked about their opinion of her. Instead of waiting for her notifications to fill with shade, she jumped ahead of them to drag herself.

    Nia Jax’s Hilarious Response

    The Rock’s cousin makes a good living in WWE, and she also has a firm spot on the roster. Triple H is using Jax well, so it appears as though she is very confident in her position with the company at this point.

    WrestleOps asked fans, “Your honest overall opinion on Nia Jax’s second run back in WWE thus far,” and Nia Jax just couldn’t resist. She chimed while quote, re-posting the question in order to let fans know how she apparently views herself.

    She’s the drizzling [poo emoji]

    Nia Jax’s Road To WrestleMania

    Nia Jax does not have a match at WrestleMania yet, but she’s coming off a big championship contest at the Elimination Chamber. She not only had a good match with Rhea Ripley in Perth, but a ton of fans realized that Nia Jax was born in Australia in the process.

    Odds are, Nia Jax will continue making herself a force on the WWE roster, so she can secure a spot on the WrestleMania 40 card.

    SEScoops will keep our eye on this story, and many more, on the road to WrestleMania. You never know what will pop off next, but we will be here for all the updates you need.

  • Drew McIntyre Teases The Return Of His ‘Broken Dreams’ WWE Theme Music

    Drew McIntyre Teases The Return Of His ‘Broken Dreams’ WWE Theme Music

    Drew McIntyre says wrestling fans who want WWE to bring back his classic ‘Broken Dreams’ theme music should raise the issue with his boss, Triple H.

    McIntyre appeared on WWE digital series The Bump this week and fielded some questions sent in by fans. When asked about the possibility of ‘Broken Dreams’ making a return, McIntyre revealed it’s a question he receives on a daily basis.

    “Wow, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard that question, ever,” McIntyre quipped. “I get that question literally every day. Be it social media or be it in person or every interview I do which is countless. I’m always asked about it, we had a little tease at Clash at the Castle.”

    Encouraging fans to memorize the lyrics in anticipation, McIntyre referenced Cody Rhodes’ memorable line to Roman Reigns regarding learning the lyrics to his theme song Kingdom. McIntyre issued a similar challenge to fans:

    “The cool thing about it [Broken Dreams] was the fans singing along. As I knew they would, because they’ve talked about it for so long. And I always tell everybody to learn the lyrics to Broken Dreams because when it happens you better know them.”

    While contemplating the possibility of a WrestleMania surprise, McIntyre talked about the alignment of the theme with his current character trajectory.

    “It’d be cool to get a little teaser at ‘Mania. I don’t know if it sits the character right now or if it sits me right now. I love the war drums.”

    However, he urged fans to redirect their inquiries about Broken Dreams to WWE executive Triple H.

    “But instead of tagging me, start tagging Triple H constantly. He’s made it very clear on the show that he’s the man in charge, so tag his arse to death.”

    Drew McIntyre won the men’s 2024 Elimination Chamber match to earn the right to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight championship at WrestleMania 40.

  • WWE RAW May Be Homeless In Months Before Netflix Jump

    WWE RAW May Be Homeless In Months Before Netflix Jump

    RAW is leaving the USA Network, because SmackDown is going to that channel. The longest-running weekly episodic television show in history is actually leaving cable altogether, as they are jumping to Netflix. There is a lot to unpack with this story, and it gives WWE an interesting situation as well.

    WWE’s deal with Netflix shook the pro wrestling world for many reasons. The groundbreaking arrangement will also leave the red brand in a strange transition state after their deal with the USA Network expires.

    WWE’s Lack Of A Plan

    During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that WWE doesn’t have anything arranged at this time for RAW’s final months in 2024. Their deal with the USA Network is up in September, and there is no home for the red brand until their Netflix deal starts in January next year.

    “RAW will end on the USA network on the last week of September, and it will debut on Netflix on the first week of January 2025, so we have three months where we don’t know anything. On the investor’s call, it was brought up — the three months — and one thing that was very clear is that they have no idea. They expect that it will be somewhere, they told me that they’d have something to announce relatively soon, and now here we are, and not only do they not have anything to announce, but when they did their perspective of 2024, you know as far as money and profits, their predictions of 2024 were lower.”

    Looking Ahead For WWE Television

    It was then noted that since WWE has nothing in line for RAW during October, November and December 2024, those three months are left without any note next to them on the budget sheet, so they are going to draw no television money at this point.

    WWE is in a tough spot here, because any network would love to have RAW, because it would draw a lot of viewers. The problem is that the show would be entering the situation with the intention of going to Netflix as soon as 2025 starts.

    WWE NXT is also leaving USA Network, as the CW is picking up that weekly show in October. As of this writing, we still have no official announcement of WWE’s plan for October through December this year when it comes to RAW.

    WWE may already have a television arrangement in line for RAW for the last three months of the year. If that is true, then that begs the question about why WWE hasn’t announced those plans yet. At this point, it is affecting WWE’s overall earnings to leave three months blank before their jump to Netflix.

    SEScoops will keep a close eye on this story for more updates. You never know what will happen next in the pro wrestling world, especially when it comes to television rights deals.

  • WWE Roster Boost: Incoming Superstar Could Be Addition To Roman Reigns’ Bloodline

    Roman Reigns has been very good to his family with the Bloodline stable. Their family tree is extensive, and there may be more room at the table for an incoming star who already has a veteran’s level of experience. 

    Tama Tonga did his thing in NJPW for years, but now it is reported that he is coming to WWE. His exact start date has not been mentioned yet, but there could be a massive role waiting on him whenever that day comes to make his debut for WWE after years of interest from both sides.

    It is theorized that Tama Tonga’s role in WWE may involve becoming a member of The Bloodline. The faction considers him family, and his impending arrival could be perfect timing for a WrestleMania moment.

    Tama Tonga’s Possible WWE Future

    During Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that it is very possible that Tama Tonga may join The Bloodline when he makes his way to WWE. He is considered family by everyone in the faction.

    “He’s on his way, I don’t know the role, but you know very likely at some point could be part of the Bloodline situation, because he’s considered family by all those guys, so if they need somebody new, it could be him.”

    It was noted that Tonga is done with NJPW, and he was talking with WWE a year ago as well. “He should start pretty soon,” Meltzer concluded. 

    The Bloodline’s Future in WWE

    WWE introduced Solo Sikoa to the Bloodline fold at Clash at the Castle in 2022, and that was the last addition to the stable, other than Sami Zayn’s program with the faction. It could be very possible that Tama Tonga might add a new flavor to the mix that will give the Bloodline saga even more time.

    SEScoops will have complete coverage of this story, and so many more, in the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back for more updates as additional information is available. 

  • The Rock Gives Big to Foundation After Couple Loses Daughter to Cancer

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has opened his heart and his wallet to a couple who are grieving the loss of their daughter. 

    In an emotional video shared on his Instagram account, Johnson spoke about Esperenza and Edwin, who recently lost their daughter Lily Rose to cancer. The couple have started a foundation in her name to help families who went through the same trauma they are experiencing. 

    In the video, Johnson explains how Lily Rose was a big fan of Maui, his character from the Disney hit Moana. The Brahma Bull then gave the pair a $50,000 donation to their foundation. 

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    The Rock’s Generosity

    This is by no means the first time that Johnson has shown his generous side. In June of last year, The Rock bought a home for WWE’s Tamina Snuka, and has previously bought a car and other massive purchases for his mom. Last September, he ensured that a fan who a U.S. serviceman who received a fake autograph received a genuine one, among other gifts. 

    What’s Next?

    The Rock will be a part of this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, and will be on the subsequent two weeks of programming. The newest member of The Bloodline, The Rock is expected to have a significant role at WrestleMania 40. 

    At WWE Elimination Chamber 2024, Cody Rhodes challenged The Rock to go one on one. Seth Rollins reminded Rhodes that it’s never one-on-one with The Bloodline. It is believed a tag match, pitting Rhodes & Rollins against Rock & Roman Reigns could headline WrestleMania 40: Saturday.

  • Daily Drop (2/29): Sting Breaks Out Throwback Entrance, WWE Legend Virgil Passes Away

    Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling. February 29. Leap day only comes one every four years, so let’s make the most of it.

    Days until WrestleMania XL: 37

    WWE:

    – Virgil passed away at 61-years-old. This was a terrible loss for the pro wrestling world, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

    – Billy Jack Haynes was officially charged with second degree murder.

    – The Rock has publicly spoken out after his former co-star Rebecca Ferguson said she was abused during the shooting of a movie.

    Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins appeared on Hot One, and that was quite an episode for the real-life married couple.

    – Matt Riddle confirmed that it was cocaine that was responsible for his suspension from WWE. As we’ve mentioned several times, WWE doesn’t even care about positive THC tests anymore, but cocaine is enough to warrant a suspension.

    – Shawn Spears explained why he returned to WWE after his AEW exit.

    AEW:

    – Sting appeared for his final episode of AEW Dynamite this week, and he did so by coming down from the rafters, just like he used to over 20 years ago in WCW. That was quite a moment, and it went viral as well.

    – AEW may have spoiled MJF’s return to television with a new logo drop.

    – Sadly, Meat Madness is not going down at AEW Revolution as some fans thought.

    – Paul Wight reflected on what he’s learned from Sting. Obviously, The Icon has done a lot to inspire a generation and many more after that.

    – AEW Revolution is this Sunday, live on pay-per-view. It should be one of AEW’s biggest events yet, because it will feature Sting’s retirement match. You can check out the card below.

    • Sting and Darby Allin (c) (with Ric Flair) vs. The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) in a Tornado tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship; This will be Sting’s retirement match.
    • Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Roderick Strong (with Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in a Singles match for the AEW International Championship.
    • Samoa Joe (c) vs. “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland (with Prince Nana) in a Three-way match for the AEW World Championship.
    • “Timeless” Toni Storm (c) (with Mariah May and Luther) vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a Singles match for the AEW Women’s World Championship.
    • Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Bryan Danielson in a Singles match for the Continental Crown Championship (AEW Continental Championship, ROH World Championship, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship); If Danielson loses, he has to shake Kingston’s hand.
    • Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita in a Singles match.
    • Christian Cage (c) (with Killswitch, Mother Wayne, and “The Prodigy” Nick Wayne) vs. Daniel Garcia in a Singles match for the AEW TNT Championship.
    • FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli) in a Tag team match.
    • Chris Jericho vs. Wardlow vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Lance Archer vs. Hook vs. Brian Cage vs. Dante Martin vs. TBA in an All-Star Scramble match; The winner will receive a future AEW World Championship match.

    Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

    • AEW Revolution is planned for the following weekend, on Sunday, March 3.
    • AEW Dynamite: Big Business will be hosted at Boston’s TD Garden on March 13th.
    • WWE NXT Stand & Deliver is slated for the afternoon of April 6th, just before the start of WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
    • WrestleMania XL is set to take place on April 6th and 7th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a two-part event.
    • Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
    • WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
    • WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
    • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

  • R-Truth On Shawn Michaels: ‘I See A Lot Of Shawn Michaels In Him’

    R-Truth has been wowed with what he’s seen from Shawn Michaels, who Truth believes could be the next, well, Shawn Michaels. 

    On social media, WWE shared a clip of Truth gushing praise to an unseen individual. Truth was clearly under the impression that he was speaking to Johnny Gargano. 

    “Johnny Gargano, Johnny Wrestling. Hey dawg, DIY is blowing up right now. Y’all hot. I’m telling you, just from me, I see a lot of Shawn Michaels in you, yes I do. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you could be the next Heartbreak Kid.”

    The camera then pans to reveal that Truth was speaking to the actual Shawn Michaels. The bewildered head of NXT closes the door on Truth who said he needs to speak with Ciampa.

    What’s Next?

    Truth’s comedy antics have proven to be a hit with the WWE Universe, many of whom hope to see the veteran rewarded with a WrestleMania spot. Some believe Truth could challenge Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER soon enough given comments by the Austrian on Raw. Others believe that a tag match would be more fitting, pitting Truth and The Miz against Truth’s ‘allies’ in the Judgment Day.

    As for Shawn Michaels, his future will see him continue to lead WWE NXT as its creative head. The gold brand will host its Roadblock special episode next week. In April, WWE NXT will host its Stand & Deliver event the same day as WrestleMania 40: Saturday. No matches have been announced for the latter show at this time. 

  • Billy Jack Haynes Charged with Second Degree Murder

    Billy Jack Haynes Charged with Second Degree Murder

    We have an update on former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes regarding a fatal shooting that took place earlier this month.

    Haynes was apprehended after cops were called to his home in the Lents neighborhood of Portland. Following the gunfire, authorities were called and Haynes “eventually came out” of the house. He was taken into custody following a prolonged confrontation with the offices.

    Two hours later, Haynes was moved to prison. Everybody in his area was instructed to remain inside their homes throughout the standoff. In later reports, it was stated that Janette Becraft, Billy Jack Haynes’ wife, was found dead. It was allegedly from a shooting. 

    However, the identities of those involved remained undisclosed in the original reports. Previously, reports stated that Haynes would face murder charges, but would be brought as soon as he was discharged from the hospital. 

    Update on Billy Jack Haynes

    PW Insider reported that Billy Jack Haynes was released from the hospital on February 28 and was immediately arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon concerning the death of his wife in Portland, Oregon several weeks ago.

    Haynes is currently being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center. He had not been charged or brought into custody as he was hospitalized after being taken into custody for a medical issue not related to his arrest.

    Haynes had been a popular talent in the Portland area and had wrestled for the WWF/E in the late 1980s. He also appeared in World Class Championship Wrestling in Florida and WCW (under the name Black Blood). Jim Crockett Promotions, New Japan, and other territories among the various promotions. 

    Haynes parted ways with the WWF at the beginning of 1988 amid some controversy. Haynes is said to have left the WWF after turning down to job in Portland, Oregon, his hometown. According to another angle, he wrestled the match and agreed to the outcome, but he was fired later. 

    This is a developing situation and we will keep you updated when more details emerge. Keep an eye on SEScoops to get the latest updates.

  • Matt Riddle Believes WWE Had One Million Reasons To Release Him

    Matt Riddle wants to explore free agency after a few years in WWE.  He was cut from the company in 2023,  along with many other superstars. Although he’s making strides on the independent wrestling scene, another year in WWE could’ve earned him a big payday. 

    In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Riddle shared that he believes there were several reasons he was let go, including his airport incident and failed drug test. He also shared that he was set to make $1 million before he was released, which could have influenced WWE’s decision. 

    “…It was written in my contract that I was going to make a $1 million this upcoming year guaranteed, which was a lot more than I was making last year and a lot more than what I was making a year before that, so I think there were multiple variables that played into my departure,” said Riddle.

    ‘The King Of Bros’ also addressed if he believes WWE merging with UFC to form TKO Group Holding was a factor in being released. Riddle was a former UFC fighter and had issues with the organization. However, he thinks his contract was the more significant reason for his departure. 

    Matt Riddle Thinks Contract Played Bigger Role In Departure Than WWE & UFC Merging

    When responding to Helwani’s question about TKO Group Holding playing a role in his release, Riddle believes it was minimal if it did. He feels the pay increase and his value at the time hurt his chances of sticking around with the company. 

    “…I think at the end of the day, it was a complete business move and one thing that I have noticed with all of these guys, just like I failed a bunch of drug tests and got fired from the UFC. Other people have failed drug tests and still have jobs,” said Riddle. He continued, “…I think, for the most part, it was a money thing. I think maybe my value went down a little bit, and for the amount they were still paying me or guaranteed to pay me, I honestly think that played a bigger factor than anything.”

    Riddle noted that talent like Mustafa Ali and Nic Nemeth were let go, so the company wasn’t just looking at behind-the-scenes issues and was trying to cut costs.

     Since then, WWE hasn’t had mass talent releases, and the hope is that they won’t anytime soon. 

  • The Rock Responds To Rebecca Ferguson’s Story Of Being Abused On Movie Set

    The Rock Responds To Rebecca Ferguson’s Story Of Being Abused On Movie Set

    The Rock is known to stick up for people who he’s worked with, especially if they are in his circle of friends. It seems that one of his former co-stars went through a bad experience, and Dwayne Johnson wants to handle things in his own way.

    Rebecca Ferguson disclosed during an episode of the Reign with Josh Smith podcast that she had confronted an actor on a film set after they directed abusive remarks toward her.

    Rebecca Ferguson Speaks Out

    During the interview, she said, “I did a film with an absolute idiot of a co-star, and this human being was being so insecure and angry, because this person couldn’t get the scenes out, and I think I was so vulnerable and uncomfortable that I got screamed at, and I would cry walking off set.”

    Her revelation has led to speculation about the identity of the actor. Ferguson did not specify the gender of the individual. Notably, Ferguson is presently featured in Dune: Part Two. Ferguson has eliminated Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise from consideration, both of whom she appeared alongside in The Greatest Showman and Mission Impossible.

    The Rock seemingly distanced himself from the online speculation by expressing his support for Ferguson, with whom he collaborated on the film Hercules in 2014.

    Hate seeing this but love seeing her stand up to bullsh*t. Rebecca was my guardian angel sent from heaven on our set. I love that woman. I’d like to find out who did this.

    Internet Detectives Are on the Case

    In case you’re wondering, internet detectives are on the case. One fan posted in response to The Rock’s tweet to say, “LMAO thanks for tweeting it this and helping us narrow it down. Has to be Hugh Grant, then he’s the only one where she doesn’t have any press photos/ red carpet photos next to him. She has multiple photos with Fassbinder and Jake Gyllenhaal.”

    We will have to see if the mystery is ever solved, but The Rock is 100% behind Ferguson, and he’s not going to stand for anyone treating her in a negative fashion. 

  • Cosmically Impotent: Bryan Danielson Issues Bold Challenge To Elon Musk

    Cosmically Impotent: Bryan Danielson Issues Bold Challenge To Elon Musk

    Bryan Danielson has something to say to Elon Musk, and he isn’t too impressed with the Tesla founder’s mindset at this point. Never one to back down from anyone, Bryan Danielson has now challenged Elon Musk in notable fashion.

    While co-hosting The Nikki & Brie Show with his wife, Brie Garcia, Bryan Danielson had quite a good time. He filled in due to Nikki Garcia’s absence. In the process, he stirred up some headlines.

    During a segment where Brie promoted their show and the Garcia TikTok, Bryan directed his attention towards Twitter/X, where he expressed discontent with the platform. He remarked, “You know what’s more upsetting to me than TikTok? It’s actually Twitter.”

    When Brie mentioned discussions about cleaning up Twitter, Bryan boldly announced his intention to challenge Elon Musk on the platform. This was a challenge that few saw coming.

    Danielson asserted that Musk lacks the capability to destroy the moon and labeled him as “cosmically impotent.” Bryan emphatically stated, “Elon Musk, you’re cosmically impotent. You can’t blow up the moon.”

    Now, the challenge awaits Musk’s response, although it remains uncertain whether Musk will engage in this cosmic debate. We will have to see if he actually has anything to say to the AEW star. At this point, you never know what kind of battle we will see waged next.

    SEScoops will have continued coverage of this story, and many more, so keep checking back for more updates.

  • Full List Of Trademarks The Rock Acquired When He Joined TKO Group

    Full List Of Trademarks The Rock Acquired When He Joined TKO Group

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson now officially owns the rights to his iconic wrestling persona, according to the WWE 2023 Earnings release. The announcement showed the transfer of intellectual property from WWE to Johnson’s affiliates.

    Per an IP Assignment Agreement (via PWInsider), WWE assigned ‘The Rock’ trademark along with associated trademarks, service marks, ring names, taglines, and other related intellectual property assets to Johnson’s affiliates.

    A search of the US Patent & Trademark Office database shows marks such as ‘The Rock’ are now owned by a Florida-based entity called DJIP, LLC.

    According to a new SEC filing, Johnson’s new IP includes the following nicknames and catchphrases:

    Names:

    • The Rock
    • Rocky Maivia
    • Team Corporate
    • Rock Nation
    • The Nation
    • Roody Poo
    • Candy Ass
    • Jabroni
    • The Samoan Sensation
    • The Blue Chipper
    • The Brahma Bull
    • The People’s Champion
    • The Great One
    • The Most Electrifying Man in Sports and Entertainment

    Catchphrases:

    • If you smell what The Rock is cooking
    • Know Your Role and Shut Your Mouth
    • Team Bring It
    • Just Bring It
    • The People’s Elbow
    • Rock Bottom
    • Finally, The Rock has come back to …
    • It doesn’t matter what…
    • Blue Hell
    • The millions… (and millions)
    • Rockpocalypse
    • Project Rock
    • The most electrifying man in sports and entertainment

    Additionally, WWE entered into an Independent Services Contractor and Merchandising Agreement with Johnson and his affiliates, wherein Johnson agreed to provide promotional services to WWE.

    Dwayne Johnson is a business, man

    Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson will license the assigned IP and his name and likeness to WWE for use in certain licensed products related to professional wrestling for up to 10 years. In exchange for his services and the IP licenses, Johnson received restricted stock units worth $30,000,007 in Class A common stock.

    The Johnson Equity Award will vest in stages: 25% immediately, 25% upon completion of specified services, 25% by December 31, 2024, and the remainder in equal monthly installments from January 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

    Cashing in on his brands

    Prior to this agreement, Johnson received annual royalties from WWE for his appearances in WWE-produced content, merchandise, and services, totaling approximately $491,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. 

    Following the agreement, Johnson will continue to receive annual royalties from WWE and will also earn royalties from licensed products utilizing the assigned IP and his intellectual property rights, as outlined in the Johnson Services Agreement.

    This comes after Johnson was appointed to TKO Group Holdings Board of Directors in January. He said at the time:

    “My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me. A table that my family helped to build. Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle.”

  • Maxine Dupri Receives Support From Rhea Ripley and More

    Maxine Dupri Receives Support From Rhea Ripley and More

    WWE and other superstars are standing up for Maxxine Dupri after her recent performance at a live event. A video circulated recently of the Alpha Academy member being booed and ridiculed after a match during a WWE house show tour. This led to the WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley being among the first superstars to speak out for her peers.

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

    Pushing Back Against Negativity

    On Twitter, Ripley called out the fans in attendance for their actions. She also noted that wrestling is still new to Dupri but that she is actively trying to learn and improve. 

    “I really wish that some of you got booed and ridiculed in the public eye while being new at your job. Learning and getting better is all apart of being human. Be better as humans,” wrote Ripley. 

    As the video started circulating on social media, other wrestlers and fans publicly supported Dupri. Zelina Vega shared her thoughts on the situation on Twitter and spoke highly of the new WWE superstar. 

    “This is absolutely horrible. She doesn’t deserve that. She’s such a kind soul and works really hard. I would love if the bad parts of the biz don’t harden her heart. They probably just mad cuz they can’t drink your bath water Maxxine,” wrote Vega. 

    All Elite Wrestling superstar Britt Baker also supported Dupri, leaving a 100 emoji under Ripley’s Twitter post. 

    Although fans may be critical of Dupri’s in-ring ability, it’s worth noting that she just started wrestling last year. 

    More On Maxxine Dupri’s WWE Career

    WWE fans may recall that Dupri’s initial introduction to the company involved being a manager for Maximum Male Models (ma.ce & man.soor) in 2022. After the group fizzled, she started working as a manager for Alpha Academy last year and gained fan interest. 

    Her popularity alongside Alpha Academy made them collectively featured ‘babyfaces’ on WWE TV. After a few months as solely a manager, WWE began to involve her in a feud with her faction against The Viking Raiders (Erik, Ivar & Valhalla). She would finally make her in-ring debut teaming with Gable and Otis in a Mixed Tag Team win against The Viking Raiders at WWE Monday Night Raw on  July 3, 2023. Although she seemed limited in-ring for her debut, fans accepted Dupri and showed appreciation for her efforts.

     Since then, she has only competed in 12 matches, according to Cagematch. While she may believe she could be better in-ring, she has less than a year of experience and room to improve. Hopefully, the support for other superstars like Ripley will give fans a different perspective and allow Dupri to grow as a performer. 

  • Watch Seth Rollins vs. Becky Lynch on ‘Hot Ones Versus’ – Who Can Take The Heat?

    Watch Seth Rollins vs. Becky Lynch on ‘Hot Ones Versus’ – Who Can Take The Heat?

    Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have each clawed their ways to the top of WWE, but can they handle “Wings of Death” spicy hot wings on Hot Ones Versus?

    Rollins and Lynch, one of pro wrestling’s premiere married couples, are scheduled to play huge roles in April’s WrestleMania 40 premium live event. Rollins will put his World Heavyweight championship on the line against Drew McIntyre, while Lynch battles Rhea Ripley for the women’s World Championship.

    Rollins vs. Lynch on Hot Ones Versus

    The rules are simple on Hot Ones Versus. ‘The Man’ and ‘Freakin’ have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoever eats the most wings, loses.

    “Will Becky best Seth in a thumb wrestling match and take home the golden chicken wing trophy? Watch an all-new episode of Hot Ones Versus and find out!”

    Watch: Hot Ones Versus featuring Seth Rollins vs. Becky Lynch

  • Young Bucks: We’re So Happy for Cody, AEW’s Founders Have a Lifetime Bond

    Young Bucks: We’re So Happy for Cody, AEW’s Founders Have a Lifetime Bond

    The AEW EVPs share a bond that cannot be broken, no matter if one leaves and joins the promotion’s chief competition.

    Alongside Tony Khan, Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and the Young Bucks oversaw the creative of AEW, which was officially announced on January 1, 2019. Since then, AEW has risen dramatically to become the biggest rival to WWE since the demise of WCW in March 2001. 

    The AEW EVPs Unbreakable Bond

    Currently, Matt and Nick Jackson are the only EVPs currently appearing on AEW TV. Kenny Omega remains absent due to his diverticulitis while Cody Rhodes parted ways with AEW in February 2022. 

    Since then, Rhodes has returned to WWE and is poised to capture the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania. Speaking to SI, the Bucks were pleased to see Cody do well in WWE and addressed the bond they share. 

    “Cody is the face of the WWE now, and it’s cool to see because we always knew how much of a star he was,” said Nick Jackson. “The founders of AEW will always have a lifetime bond with each other because we all know what we did for wrestling. We talk every week and in a weird way him leaving made us grow more as friends.”

    Matt Jackson had similar praise for the American Nightmare and former AEW EVP.

    “We’re proud of the things we accomplished with Cody and happy to see him rising to the occasion. We’re all rooting for each other.”

    What’s Next? 

    Cody will challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania. There’s also the possibility he’ll pull double duty at the event. A tag match, pitting Rhodes and Seth Rollins against Reigns and The Rock has been disccused as a Night One headliner. 

    The future is more clear for the Young Bucks. They will challenge AEW World Tag Team Champions Sting and Darby Allin this weekend at AEW Revolution. The match will be the last of Sting’s career. 

  • WWE Legend Virgil Dies: Wrestling Star Mike Jones Was 61

    WWE Legend Virgil Dies: Wrestling Star Mike Jones Was 61

    Some sad news coming out of Pittsburgh this morning as the pro wrestling veteran known as Virgil, real name Mike Jones, passed away at the age of 61.

    Close family friend Mark Charles III was the first to break the tragic news as he was the family during his passing which occured Wednesday morning.

    “My dear friends, it is with great sorrow that I bring news from the Jones family of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we know and loved as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and more.  Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital this morning and I ask that you pray for him and for his family. May his memory be eternal!”

    Jones has been diagnosed with dementia in 2022 and also suffered two minor strokes that year as well. 

    According to SLAM Wrestling, Charles was making an effort to move Jones into an ICU after just suffering another bout of minor strokes. According to Jones’ sister, Virgil never had cancer as it’s been previously reported by some outlets.

    WWE Honors Virgil

    WWE acknowledged the passing of Michael “Virgil” Jones.

    Virgil, aka Mike “Soul Train Jones

    Mike Jones first got his start in CWA as “Soul Train” Jones, a moniker he later brought back in a cameo for AEW, and feuded with Ray Traylor and Chick Donovan.

    Following that he was signed to the WWF and notoriously became the butler to “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. After a babyface turn, Virgil eventually found his way to WCW as Vincent, a member of the NWO.

    We at SEScoops would like to extend our condolences, thoughts and prayers to Mike Jones, his family, friends and fans at this time.

  • TKO’s Mark Shapiro: We’re Not Having Any Talks With Vince McMahon

    TKO’s Mark Shapiro: We’re Not Having Any Talks With Vince McMahon

    TKO Group Holdings is not in contact with former Chairman Vince McMahon, according to TKO COO Mark Shapiro.

    McMahon stepped down from WWE one month ago due to the shocking allegations made against him in Janel Grant’s lawsuit. McMahon has claimed that the litigation is rife with fabrications and has claimed he is completely innocent. Former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, who is named in the suit, has claimed he is a victim, not a predator, in this situation.

    Mark Shapiro On Vince McMahon

    During TKO’s recent 2023 fourth quarter earnings call, Mark Shapiro was asked about the McMahon situation and a potential impact on TKO. Shapiro made clear that TKO has continued to distance itself from the 78-year-old McMahon.

    “He’ll do whatever he’s going to do, and we’re all on the sideline. We’ll have a look, we’ll see. We have no idea on timing. We’re not having any discussion with him. He’s given us no point of view on his motive or his plans to sell or not sell, or if he does, how much. So, we’re going to wait around and find out just like you.”

    Shapiro did not specifically address the allegations against McMahon. Ari Emanuel, the CEO of both Endeavor and TKO Group Holdings, did not comment on McMahon. 

    What’s Next for TKO?

    With McMahon gone, Ari Emanuel has replaced the 78-year-old as the Executive Chair of TKO. Emanuel already serves as the company’s CEO. Steven R. Koonin has been appointed the Lead Independent Director of the McMahon allegations and how it relates to TKO. Both appointments came into effect as of February 22. 

    H/T – Deadline

  • Shawn Spears Reveals Why He’s Back In WWE Following Shocking Return On 2/27 NXT

    WWE has teased a mysterious Superstar during NXT for the past few weeks. We’ve now learned the identity of the man behind the mystery is former AEW star Shawn Spears.

    After weeks of mysterious vignettes, the mystery reached its conclusion when Ridge Holland was in the ring, having previously dismissed NXT Women’s champion Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley and addressing recent events in the black and gold brand.

    The lights went out, one final cryptic message echoed throughout the arena and a hooded figure appeared. He then proceeded to knock out Holland with a chair, revealing himself, to the shock and surprise of the entire WWE Universe.

    Spears Comments on His WWE Return

    WWE cameras caught up with Spears backstage at NXT just moments after his shocking return.

    Why did Shawn Spears return to NXT? Why has he been taunting the NXT roster with strange and unsettling messages? According to the man himself, he’s there to deliver the truth.

    Reactions

    ‘The American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes acknowledged his longtime friend’s WWE return with a simple tweet:

    Spears’ wife and former WWE Superstar Cassie Lee also showed some love on social media:

    Shawn Spears’ Road Back to WWE

    Shawn Spears wrestled in WWE developmental (2006-2008) and then WWE’s version of ECW for the next year before getting released.

    He re-signed in 2013 and wrestled in NXT until 2017, where he was on the SmackDown brand until 2019. The ‘Perfect Ten’ signed with AEW later that year and gave his notice at the end of 2023.

    Spears is coming up on two decades in the wrestling business. His career has come full circle and he’s now back with WWE and working with up and coming talent. This time around, he brings a wealth of experience that will serve both himself and the rising stars he’ll be working with.

  • Daily Drop (2/28): WWE Loses Millions, Tony Khan Is Happy With AEW Viewership

    Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling. February 28. It should be the last day of the month, but we have leap year this time, so the 29th is coming tomorrow. In the meantime, let’s get right into the news!

    Days until WrestleMania XL: 38

    WWE:

    – SEScoops ran a comprehensive retrospective of WWE Superstar reactions to the allegations in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon. It is worth a read to catch up on everything that has been said.

    – Shawn Spears made his return to WWE NXT last night. This came a few months after he left AEW when his contract expired. Now, he is back in WWE, with a brand-new gimmick and momentum.

    – It was revealed in the TKO earnings report that WWE gave MLW $20 million to settle their antitrust lawsuit. This would explain Major League Wrestling’s current spending trend.

    – RVD heavily insinuated that Vince McMahon has ties to the Mafia.

    – It was reported by several outlets that Tama Tonga is on his way to WWE.

    AEW:

    – AEW revealed a brand-new logo for Dynamite. Needless to say, fans have been quite vocal about their feelings regarding this new change. Most of it has been positive, but there are always going to be fans who resist change.

    – Darby Allin had a great quote when he recalled the first time he met Sting. He said in the Player’s Tribune: “When I got paired with Sting, I didn’t know what to expect. It’s funny — for weeks they had me up in the rafters, and I wasn’t sure why. You’d think I would’ve put two and two together, but I didn’t. I was just like, ‘Sit in the rafters? OK cool.’ But then at some point someone said, ‘Yo….. you know why we’re doing this, right? Sting’s coming.’ And I just remember thinking how crazy that sounded. Like, I couldn’t process it. STING? And in his first show back…. he’s going to have a staredown with ME? Haha what the f***.”

    – Hangman Page is set to address his Revolution status on Dynamite this week.

    – Tony Khan spoke to GV Wire about AEW’s ratings situation. He is very happy with how things are going for his company. “I think our ratings are tremendous,” Khan said. “We’ve beaten the NBA on Wednesday nights three out of the last four weeks. That’s pretty good for a league that’s been around for less than five years. The NBA is a very established league and ESPN is a very established network, so to premier AEW, a league that’s been around for less than five years, and beat the NBA straight up several weeks in a row is pretty powerful.” 

    – QT Marshall cleared up his in-ring situation with AEW as he posted on Twitter/X to say, “I’m not wrestling at AEW. The fans didn’t like me out there so I’m going to wrestle everywhere else. I’m a man of the people.” 

    AEW Dynamite card for 2/28/24:

    • Sting’s Farewell Match Set for AEW Dynamite
    • Hangman Page Set to Reveal Revolution Plans
    • Blackpool Combat Club Collides with Eddie Kingston & FTR
    • Will Ospreay Joins All Elite Roster
    • Chris Jericho Faces Atlantis Jr. in AEW Bout
    • Kris Statlander Clashes with Skye Blue on Dynamite
    • Final Countdown to AEW Revolution Begins

    Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

    • AEW Revolution is planned for the following weekend, on Sunday, March 3.
    • AEW Dynamite: Big Business will be hosted at Boston’s TD Garden on March 13th.
    • WWE NXT Stand & Deliver is slated for the afternoon of April 6th, just before the start of WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
    • WrestleMania XL is set to take place on April 6th and 7th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a two-part event.
    • Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
    • WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
    • WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
    • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.