The House of Black has proven to be a force to be reckoned with since coming together in All Elite Wrestling in early 2022. On the latest episode of AEW Collision, the trio of Buddy Matthews, Brody King, and Malakai Black picked up yet another win and made history in the process.

The House of Black defeated Alpha Zo, Chris Nastyy, & Olumide on AEW Collision. As Tony Schiavone pointed out on commentary, this win makes the three men the most winningest trio in AEW history.

The trio of wrestlers have won 25 matches as a unit since first competing in AEW. The group’s first time teaming together came at AEW Revolution in March 2022, where they defeated PAC, Penta Oscuro, and Erick Redbeard. Since then, the group has gone on to get wins over Death Triangle, the Dark Order, the Elite, the Jericho Appreciation Society, and other notable three-person teams in AEW.

The House of Black are former AEW Trios Champion, with their 175-day reign being the second-longest in history (only behind The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn at 238 days.) Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on the House of Black as the group continues to assert its dominance and make history in All Elite Wrestling.

WWE has had its share of questionable angles and segments, from Katie Vick to Kurt Angle & Sharmell. In 2016, one segment left a current AEW star feeling very uncomfortable but was thankfully changed before it made it to TV.

In the Rolling Stone article ‘Inside the WWE Writers Room, ‘A Kingdom Ruled by Fear’, the publication delves deep into the environment within WWE’s creative team. One example given comes from a segment planned for the January, 18, 2016, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw that aired on Martin Luther King Day.

Former creative team member Michael Leonardi recalled working on a segment that would have featured Mark Henry, Titus O’Neill, R-Truth, and Neville (now AEW’s Pac.) Leonardi described how the original script had Neville, a white wrestler, say, “I’ve got a dream too, and that dream is to win the Royal Rumble,” a direct reference to Dr. King’s iconic speech.

Neville felt incredibly uncomfortable about delivering the line. Due to time constraints and the fact that they were in the middle of taping, Leonardi made a quick adjustment to the script. Instead of Neville, the line was reassigned to R-Truth. This change happened on the fly, and the segment aired as planned.

This is just one of many examples of how WWE under Vince McMahon sparked controversies, often with the writing team being forced to work with ideas they did not personally agree with. Last year, a former writer alleged that several racist and offensive storylines were pitched, including Mansoor being responsible for 9/11. Now, McMahon’s is gone from WWE, and for those on the creative team, they’re likely breathing a heavy sign of relief that the 79-year-old’s era is a thing of the past.

It’s near serendipitous that NXT went up against AEW Dynamite two weeks ago considering the two brands once competed for television supremacy. While AEW won that initial ‘piss-ant’ battle back in 2019, NXT dominated Tony Khan’s company in the ratings going mono-a-mono in 2024.

Granted, AEW was saddled with Tuesday night instead of Wednesday, but the numbers for Dynamite were extremely jarring even for a day change. NXT finally won the face-off, but if AEW were to parse through the tea leaves, there’s a bit more AEW could garner from their longtime rival.

NXT had grandiose plans for their second episode on The CW as the black and gold brand aimed to put the show on at The Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues. However, ticket sales weren’t up to standards and WWE decided to pivot by moving the show over to The Factory at The District.

The venues have quite the difference in capacity. The Enterprise Center houses over 18,000 while The Factory slices that in sixths, seating only 3,000. It is an absolute downgrade, but ultimately the product benefitted from the change.

With a smaller venue, you obviously fill the seats easier and it creates a more intimate aesthetic to your television presentation. Courtesy of The Factory’s website, the venue already sets up a unique set-up, touting an “industrial style” as it “takes cues from old factories and manufacturing spaces with appointments like weathered wood, open metalwork stairs, exposed brick, industrial lighting fixtures and polished concrete.”

WWE was cagey enough to understand the limitations that a big venue would present and embraced the downgrade, which in turn, upgraded the episode. NXT pulled a page from Paul Heyman book of ECW in so many ways by downplaying their weakness (not a big audience) and playing to its strengths (the intimacy of the venue). Back in his “extreme” swing, Heyman was well-aware that it’s better to turn 1,500 away than make that 1,500 try to fill a 3,500-seated arena.

If WWE makes the decision to continue NXT on the road, they’ll likely be more cognizant of how much attraction value the brand currently has. The hope would be to build to those bigger venues once again, but NXT likely realized that they need to build those stars again to the Triple H operation days. AEW should very much get the jump on them, but NXT is reportedly a step ahead by booking the original ECW arena for the month of November.

Yes, Wembley and ALL IN is a tent-pole event for AEW that speaks to the potential reach of the All Elite brand, but domestically, it’s been a different story for All Elite Wrestling. The company has encountered low ticket sales and sparse audiences. However, the fans that do go to the show are typically rapid and invested.

The week before their “black Tuesday”, AEW came to Pittsburgh and played at the Peterson Events Center. “The Pete” is not where Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted four Stanley Cups, but it is were the University of Pitt Panthers struggle to remain relevant as a collegiate basketball team (Pitt basketball used to be good, but the arena itself is still very nice). The place was packed and the crowd kept the energy up for the majority of the show. 

It’s a new era for the company considering the television deal and a key aspect of making each episode feel special is to make the venue and the crowd you’re playing to feel special. Embrace the ambience, make the most of your environment. If you do that right, pair it up with sensical storylines, then those environments will grow. Consistency of all that will put more butts in those seats.

‘Timeless’ Toni Storm came up short in her debut for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) but it’ll take more than one setback to keep the AEW star away. During the October 18, edition of Viernes Espectacular, Storm made her long-awaited in-ring debut for the promotion. The match had been scheduled for earlier this month before Hurricane Milton made Storm’s journey to Mexico City impossible.

Inside the legendary Arena Mexico, Storm and Catalina held nothing back, in what was also Storm’s first time competing in Mexico. The finish of the match saw Catalina hit a diving splash to pick up a huge win over the former AEW Women’s World Champion. After the match, Storm grabbed the microphone and vowed to return to Arena Mexico soon.

What’s Next?

With this win under her belt, La Catalina’s attention turns towards the 2024 Women’s Grand Prix, which will include Willow Nightingale, Zeuxis, and more. This win is the latest momentum-building victory for the luchador, who has also won the 2023 CMLL Women’s Universal Championship Tournament.

As for Storm, fans eagerly await her return to AEW programming as she has been missing since her title loss to Mariah May at AEW All In: London in August. More recently, Storm promoted AEW Grand Slam 2025 in Australia and has teased facing May for the gold in her home country. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Toni Storm and her efforts in and out of AEW.

The original plans for the ending of Bryan Danielson’s AEW World Title reign and his full-time run with the company were very different. The wrestling veteran’s run with AEW’s top price came to an end after only 48 days, making it the third shortest AEW title reign in the history of the company.

Since Bryan had been very open about his health issues leading up to his loss to Jon Moxley, many wondered if the company sped things up because of his problems. However, that the plan always was for Bryan to drop the title at the WrestleDream PPV, according to the Wrestling Observer. His opponent was indeed changed from Darby Allin to Jon Moxley because the officials wanted to jumpstart interest in the promotion.

• Bryan Danielson Update Following AEW WrestleDream

Bryan won the championship at the All In event from Wembley Stadium on August 25. It was Bryan’s first title in the company and he made Swerve Strickland tap out for it. Darby originally won a shot at the AEW World Title after winning a Royal Rampage battle royal during the July 26 edition of the Friday Night Show.

Moxley then challenged him to put the title shot on the line in a match at the Dynamite: Grand Slam special on September 25. Mox would go on to win the match. He then defeated his former BCC teammate at the WrestleDream PPV on October 12. Jon Moxley won the match via referee stoppage after putting Bryan Danielson out with a sleeper.

• Wrestling World Thanks Bryan Danielson As Full-Time Career Ends At WrestleDream

If Mercedes Mone is indeed the ‘CEO’ of All Elite Wrestling, then she should be in tune with the company’s tech department. At the very least, she may give some added insight to the gaming department.

The AEW ‘Superstar’ kept busy in the state of California this week as she not only wrestled on ‘AEW Dynamite,’ but she made her way down to Los Angeles to be an active participate in LA Tech Week. The TBS Women’s Champion actually joined a panel involving gaming creative mastermind Notef of NEIGHBOR, Angela Dalton of Signum Growth Dot Play and Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s son. Notef specializes in creating content for Fortnite and Mone partook in a panel labeled “The New Superstars In The Future of Media.”

Mone is the cousin of Snoop Dogg so the panel may have been a bit of a family flavor, but her ties to the Fortnite world are very indirect. While her likeness has not been a featured skin on the game, Mone’s colleagues Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, John Cena and even The Rock have been featured on the game. She also have several Mandelorian colleagues apart of the Fortnite world when the Star Wars packs get released from time to time on the platform.

On Wednesday, Mone wrestled like a Fortnite storm was closing in as she took on a game Queen Aminita in singles action. The AEW TBS Championship was on the line as Mone ultimately made Aminata tap out to The Statement Maker.

Swerve Strickland has revealed the one match he thinks earned him the respect of the AEW management and led to his current status in the company.

The former AEW Champion recently appeared on the No Contest Wrestling podcast. He discussed things such as growing up around the world as a military kid, Hangman Page burning down his childhood home and more.

During the talk, Strickland was asked if he can remember any specific moment that changed the course of his career like the Austin 3:16 promo did for Stone Cold Steve Austin. Swerve first said that he can think of many such moments, though the one he named was his match with Hiroshi Tanahashi:

“Through the office from talks I heard it was me and Tanahashi on a Collision. When Tanahashi was like…it was me and him. It was going right into Forbidden Door. Cause I didn’t do Forbidden Door the main show, on the second Forbidden Door.

We were going back and forth and he was about to hit High Fly Flow but he slips off. I run up and I start fighting him up boom boom boom and he knocks me off and he hits me High Fly Flow and wins.”

• AEW’s Swerve Strickland Makes DC Comics Debut in Batman #153

That Was The Moment: Swerve Strickland

The match in question took place during the June 24, 2023 episode of Collision, only a day before the 2023 Forbidden Door PPV. It was only the second episode of the Saturday night show and the match in question opened the night.

According to Swerve, being able to adjust on the fly when The Ace of NJPW couldn’t hit his finishing maneuver properly showed people in the back that he had what it takes to become a champion. The AEW star also claimed that the bout might have saved the working relationship of the two companies:

“That was the moment Tony was like ‘I can trust him in anything. I can trust him with anybody’ That might be what saved the New Japan relationship with AEW. It might have been because he became the president like very soon after that.

But he gets hurt, all that goes away. All of it. So there’s that. Then shortly after that I started wrestling a lot of the veterans. It was like me and RVD, me and Jeff Hardy, me and Billy Gunn, me and Sting. It was like Swerve can make it work. Swerve can do it. I was like ‘Bring it on.'”

After the Tanahashi match, Swerve shared the ring with the likes of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and Sting. He would go on to win his first singles title in the company almost a year later at Dynasty.

• Swerve Strickland Reveals How Shawn Michaels Influenced His Current Success

Mercedes Moné says there’s a difference between pro wrestlers and Superstars, and one is clearly superior. The reigning AEW TBS Champion shared her views on this topic in her latest Moné Mag Newsletter (Vol. 2, Issue 19).

Drawing from her extensive experience in the industry, the self-proclaimed All Elite ‘CEO’ explains that it takes more than technical skill to reach the level of superstardom.

Some would argue that ‘excellence of execution’ is what makes a great pro wrestler, but Moné argues that a wrestler’s look, presentation, charisma and ‘aura’ are crucial to reach the top of the industry.

“Being a superstar is a combination of having the looks, the presentation, and a connection with the fans and the audience. A superstar is someone that people go WOW! They are just so captivating. Goldberg is one great example of many.”

Moné seems to downplay a standard ‘wrestler’ with a quote that sounds like it may have come from her former boss. “A wrestler, on the other hand, is someone who just puts on the grind and executes moves. They have all the fundamentals down and can do the flips and the dips.”

“Wrestlers can have great matches, too, but to be a superstar is really on a whole different level.”

– Mercedes Moné argues, Superstars > Wrestlers

Moné says there are a few key performers who check both the wrester and superstar boxes, such as Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart.

She also names Willow Nightingale, Kris Statler and Mariah May as her favorite performers in AEW who encapsulate both descriptions.

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At AEW WrestleDream, Jon Moxley captured the AEW World Championship from Bryan Danielson, bringing an end to the American Dragon’s full-time in-ring career. On this week’s Dynamite, Moxley made his first comments as the new AEW World Champion and laid out his intense vision for the All-Elite promotion.

In a video segment, Moxley spoke of wanting others to have the same opportunity that he’s had in wrestling, something he thinks hasn’t been the case in AEW as of late. Moxley spoke of the company’s massive roster, which includes “150 dudes on the roster with their junk in their hands.”

“I hate what AEW has become. Egos out of control. Celebrating, when there’s no need to celebrate and dancing and partying when there’s no need for dancing and partying! I cannot stand it anymore!”

Adding that he’s not sentimental, Moxley vowed to “burn down the forest to plant a new one” and that he and his allies will make a better future happen no matter what it takes. Moxley added that those in AEW can either join his group or run for the hills, before ending on this chilling message.

“For those in AEW, what’s the need to know? What is the new paradigm? It’s very simple: You work for me now.”

The video ends with a shot of Wheeler Yuta, who betrayed Bryan Danielson at WrestleDream to align himself with Jon Moxley. Later in the show, Moxley and his group attacked the Conglomeration and focused their beatdown on Orange Cassidy. It remains to be seen who will stand against Moxley and his allies and who will fall in line, as the new AEW World Champion doesn’t plan on taking any prisoners in his war with AEW.

AEW fans can expect to see much more of Shelton Benjamin now that the Gold Standard has officially signed with AEW. On this week’s Dynamite, Benjamin made his in-ring debut for AEW with a victory over Lio Rush. The match had been set up in a segment between the two and MVP at AEW WrestleDream.

On Twitter, AEW President Tony Khan congratulated Benjamin on his win and shared that the former WWE U.S. and Intercontinental Champion has officially joined the promotion.

Shelton Benjamin’s AEW Theme Song

Here is Shelton Benjamin’s first AEW entrance music, titled ‘Shining Forever’ by Mikey Riki’s featuring Mega Ran. Ain’t no stopping him now!

Plans for The Hurt Syndicate

Benjamin has been aligned with MVP as part of The Hurt Syndicate and the group could soon be welcoming a new member. Despite losing to Benjamin on Dynamite, a tweet from Lio Rush revealed he has a card from MVP, teasing interest in aligning with the wrestler/manager.

Between the arrival of Shelton Benjamin, the tease from Lio Rush, and reports of Bobby Lashley’s imminent arrival, MVP could soon have quite the faction at his disposal. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Shelton Benjamin now that the talented veteran is officially ‘All-Elite.’

Tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite broadcasts live on TBS at 8/7c from the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. This episode will follow up on the explosive events of last Saturday’s WrestleDream pay-per-view, featuring the crowning of a new AEW World Champion an the surprise returns of MJF and Adam Cole.

Mercedes Moné defends the TBS Championship against Queen Aminata, AEW’s newest signee makes his in-ring debut and The Elite will be in action.

Matches and Segments

• Mercedes Moné defends the TBS championship against Queen Aminata.
• Shelton Benjamin makes his highly anticipated AEW in-ring debut, facing off against Lio Rush in a singles match. Benjamin recently joined the promotion and is aligned with MVP.
• Jay White vs. Christian Cage
• The Conglomeration (Kyle O’Reilly, Orange Cassidy, & Rocky Romero) vs. The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Matthew Jackson, & Nicholas Jackson)
• FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Bryan Keith & Big Bill

Plus, we’ll hear from new AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Adam Cole.

Powerhouse Hobbs has confirmed the reports about him being cleared for action after his knee injury earlier this year. The heavyweight star was last seen wrestling Jon Moxley for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The match took place on the April 24, 2024 episode of Dynamite. Hobbs not only lost the bout but also ended up sustaining the knee injury that has kept him out of action ever since.

During a recent conversation with In The Kliq, the 33-year-old confirmed previous reports about his status and announced that he has already been cleared to compete:

“Ruptured my patellar tendon. A pretty gruesome injury. Me being me, I’ve been cleared. Healed up pretty fast. Got that Wolverine serum in me a little bit. I’m cleared. I’m back. It’s already been put out in the internet world that I’m cleared. Time to pick up where I left off,”

– Powerhouse Hobbs

With the unfortunate injury now behind him, the question of Powerhouse Hobbs’ return relies solely on the creative team coming up with something for the former TNT Champion to do.

The wew AEW World Champion Jon Moxley has been running rough shots in the company recently. Hobbs could seek retribution from Mox for injuring him and try to stop the momentum of the world champion in the process.

There is also the possibility of him getting involved with MVP’s Hurt Syndicate. The AEW star would make for a perfect friend or foe for Bobby Lashley who is expected to make his debut for Tony Khan’s promotion very soon.

• Powerhouse Hobbs on Tony Khan’s Tweets: “It’s His Company, He Believes in Us”

Less than a week after announcing she was medically cleared, AEW star Thunder Rosa has made her in-ring return. Rosa had been sidelined for over a month, with her last match taking place on the August 31st edition of AEW Collision.

Rosa recently revealed that her absence was due to a concussion, addressing speculation that suggested other reasons. Now fully recovered, the former AEW Women’s Champion expressed her readiness to step back into the ring.

Rosa confirmed her medical clearance during a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, where she also expressed her gratitude to the AEW medical team for their support throughout her recovery.

Back in action

Wasting no time, Rosa returned to the ring on October 15 at Riot Cabaret Thunder Road, where she faced Nina Samuels in the main event. Rosa emerged victorious, winning the Riot Cabaret Women’s Championship.

Rosa should be back in the mix on Dynamite and Collision soon.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has filed two new trademarks, hinting at an upcoming special edition of its Dynamite show. On October 15th, AEW submitted trademarks for “Fright Night Dynamite” and “AEW Fright Night Dynamite” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, indicating plans for a Halloween-themed broadcast.

The trademarks are registered for entertainment purposes, with the description reading as follows:

“Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services in the nature of live professional wrestling performances; Entertainment services in the nature of production of professional wrestling programs and events; Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ongoing television programs in the field of professional wrestling.”

AEW is known for producing special holiday-themed episodes of Dynamite, and with Halloween falling on a Thursday this year, it seems likely that this will be the focus of an upcoming show. As of this writing, AEW has not officially confirmed the Fright Night Dynamite special, but an announcement could be imminent.

This week’s episode of Dynamite promises an action-packed card, following the recent WrestleDream event. Stay tuned for more updates, including the full match lineup.

All Elite Wrestling’s new series on Fox Sports Mexico, All Elite Show, premiered Monday night on Fox Sports 2. The weekly show will bring fans inside the world of All Elite, and got off to a strong start based on the buzz generated on social media.

The hosted by Jimena Sánchez, Beto Rojas and Natalia Rivera. Sánchez, a 40-year-old journalist, host, and model from Mexico City who is already going viral for her work. WWE fans in Mexico may be familiar with this trio, as they have also hosted WWE Saturday Night which focuses on WWE TV and PLEs as well as live events in Mexico.

What to Expect

AEW All Elite Show airs on Mondays at 8 PM on Fox Sports 2. The first episode highlighted some of the premier Mexican athletes in the promotion, including Komander, Thunder Rosa, Hologram, Rush, and The Beast Mortos.

The show’s presentation is akin to what viewers may expect from SportsCenter and allows for an in-depth look at a mix of All-Elite talent. The company’s focus on Mexican wrestlers could certainly help the promotion establish a foothold in the country and potentially other Latin American markets.

AEW recently reached a landmark deal with Fox Sports Mexico to bring its brand of pro wrestling to screens across the country. This deal comes amid AEW securing a new multi-year media rights deal deal with WBD and demonstrates that company’s efforts to expand into new markets where pro wrestling is very popular.

Monday’s premiere was trending on social media in part due to its attractive hosts, and also the ads that ran during Monday’s WWE Raw in Mexico.

Jimena Sánchez, the popular Mexican sports journalist and television host, has made a splash as the new face of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) coverage on FOX Sports Mexico. The debut of the “All Elite Show” has garnered significant attention, with Sánchez’s presence contributing to its early success.

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The All Elite Show Debuts on FOX Sports Mexico

FOX Sports Mexico has expanded its wrestling coverage by introducing the “All Elite Show,” a program dedicated to AEW content. This move marks a significant step in AEW’s international expansion and its efforts to capture the Spanish-speaking market.

Jimena Sánchez Takes Center Stage

At the helm of this new venture is Jimena Sánchez, a veteran sports journalist known for her work with FOX Sports Mexico and FOX Deportes. 

Sánchez, who has previously hosted WWE-related content, brings her expertise and charisma to AEW coverage.

Sánchez’s Background in Sports Broadcasting

Jimena Sánchez has built a reputation as a versatile sports broadcaster, covering a wide range of events and leagues for FOX Sports Mexico.

Extensive Experience in Wrestling Coverage

Prior to her involvement with AEW, Sánchez was no stranger to professional wrestling content. She has hosted the wrestling news program “WWE Saturday Night” alongside Vero Rodríguez and covered several editions of major WWE events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Monday Night Raw, and SmackDown.

Diverse Sports Portfolio

Sánchez’s experience extends beyond wrestling. She has covered major sporting events such as:

• NFL Draft
• MLB All-Star Game
• World Series
• Super Bowl

This diverse background in sports broadcasting has prepared her well for the multifaceted world of AEW.

Fan Reception and Social Media Buzz

The debut of the “All Elite Show” with Jimena Sánchez as host has generated significant buzz on social media platforms.

Positive Reactions from Viewers

Fans have expressed enthusiasm for Sánchez’s hosting style and her ability to bring AEW content to the Spanish-speaking audience. Her presence has been noted as a draw for both wrestling fans and sports enthusiasts in general.

Impact on AEW’s International Strategy

The introduction of the “All Elite Show” on FOX Sports Mexico, with Jimena Sánchez as its host, aligns with AEW’s broader international expansion strategy.

Targeting the Spanish-Speaking Market

By partnering with FOX Sports Mexico and utilizing Sánchez’s popularity, AEW is making a concerted effort to connect with Spanish-speaking wrestling fans. This move could help the promotion establish a stronger foothold in Mexico and potentially other Latin American markets.

AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks will make their return to New Japan Pro Wrestling at Wrestle Dynasty, six years removed from their more recent NJPW match. The AEW EVPs shared the news via video during NJPW’s King Of Pro-Wrestling 2024 event.

The Young Bucks haven’t competed for New Japan since WrestleKingdom 13 in January 2019, mere days after AEW was announced to the public. With that in mind, the brothers have been a part of AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door events, where they hold a 2-1 win/loss record.

WrestleDynasty 2025

Wrestle Dynasty will take place on January 5, 2025, from the legendary Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, just one day after NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 19 in the same venue. In addition to AEW and New Japan talent, the show will also feature names from Ring of Honor, CMLL, and World Wonder Ring Stardom. The show was announced back in June of this year during the AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

Wrestle Dynasty will further cement AEW’s willingness to work with other promotions to provide the best wrestling content for fans around the world. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest news about Wrestle Dynasty 2025 and whoever ends up stepping in the ring with the Young Bucks in Tokyo.

For the rest of the NFL season, I’ll be doing a pro football round-up and how the pro wrestling world collides with the stars and teams of the National Football League.

Week 6 of the NFL had one WWE Hall of Famer stopping by the forthcoming WrestleMania 41 grounds in Las Vegas and an AEW star becoming the “Twelfth Man” for his homestate Seattle Seahawks. Plus there’s some “mojo” going down with Rob Gronkowski and the actor playing him. Let’s kick it off.

Rey Mysterio Rocks Raiders Silver & Black

While last week’s write-up showcased the Steelers heavily, this week we have Rey Mysterio to thank for the spotlight being shown on their opponent in the Las Vegas Raiders. WWE is revving up to crash the Las Vegas strip next year at WrestleMania 41, but before they do they teased the fans a little with a special appearance by Mysterio, Titus O’Neil and Samatha Irvin (who actually sang the national anthem before the game).

Mysterio took photos before kickoff with some of the players and later with the fans, but it wasn’t enough for them to thwart Pittsburgh, who made Aidan O’Connell and the Raider offense walk the plank 32-13.

Darby Allin Soars With The Seattle Seahawks

Pro wrestling became a factor in the very first game of week six when the Seattle Seahawks battled NFC East rival San Francisco in a Thursday night game. Considering AEW was in the area for their upcoming WrestleDream PPV on Saturday, AEW pillar Darby Allin popped by complete with his signature pink jacket. However, it was the 49ers who put the Coffin Drop on Seattle by winning 36-24.

Mojo Rawley ‘Gets Hyped’ For Gronk Actor In ‘Aaron Hernandez: American Sports Story’

Mojo Rawley (Dean Muhtadi) may not be grappling it up in the ring at the moment, but the former WWE star keeps busy being a notable TMZ personality. Rawley had some fun news to talk about this week as family and friendship collided this week in a viral moment involving FX’s dark story behind deceased NFL tight end, Aaron Hernandez. The show has created a lot of buzz with the portrayals of notable NFL names like Bill Belicheck and Robert Kraft, but a shining star is the one actor playing Rob Gronkowski.

Gronk notoriously has a history with WWE and is a former teammate of the aformentioned Rawley at the University of Maryland. However, both have ties to the actor playing Gronk, Laith Wallschleger. Laith is a former D1 from the University of Delaware (alma mater of Joe Flacco – Blue Hens!) before spending some time in the NFL until making the trip to Hollywood. He now finds steady work as a stuntman, voice actor and now got eyes as Gronkowski. During an interview with Kay Adams, Gronkowski actually revealed that Wallschleger is his acting double for everything he does and the two are good friends. Rawley noted that Laith is actually his cousin!

The good vibes from Laith didn’t translate for the actual Patriots on the field this week as they got stampeded by the Houston Texans 41-21.

Trevor Lee Celebrates A Ravens Win

Trevor Lee is currently a free agent in the world of pro wrestling, but he was flying to the moon during the Baltimore Ravens game against in-state adversary the Washington Commanders. For many, the game may have been tighter than expected, but the Ravens rode the legs Derrick Henry who trounced the Commanders in an effort to win by just a touchdown. Lee had a video of himself celebrating at the game following the team’s fourth straight win.

Wrestling Related Games Win-Loss Record

Not a good week for the teams with pro wrestling ties as three of the four teams took an L, with Trevor Lee’s Ravens getting the only W.

After four weeks, wrestling related NFL stories stand even at 9-9.

Lio Rush debuted for All Elite Wrestling in 2021, and would remain an active part of the company’s roster until his exit in February the next year. Now the ‘Man of the Hour’ is back under contract, and his return may lead to the debut of a man Rush knows very well.

In a segment filmed at AEW WrestleDream, Rush confirmed to Alicia Atout that he is once again under an AEW contract. The former NXT Cruiserweight Champion was then confronted by MVP and Shelton Benjamin. As tensions mounted between the two sides, MVP asked if Rush is free on Wednesday, teasing something for Rush for this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Rush may not have much of a history with MVP or Benjamin, but he does have history with a man that both are familiar with: Bobby Lashley. Rush managed Lashley in WWE before MVP took on the All Mighty in 2020 as part of The Hurt Business. It’s been reported that Lashley is set to join MVP and Benjamin soon in AEW, with some speculating ahead of WrestleDream that his debut would come at the pay-per-view.

Time will tell if the All Mighty’s AEW debut will come this Wednesday, but for now, Lio Rush is preparing for something with the Hurt Syndicate on Dynamite. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Lio Rush and all the signing news out of All Elite Wrestling.

At AEW WrestleDream, Mariah May kept her reign as AEW Women’s World Champion alive with a hard-fought victory over Willow Nightingale. Nightingale won the opportunity to face May in a four-way on Dynamite, though this was not the original plan. Nightingale had been scheduled to face Britt Baker for a shot at the gold, before Baker was pulled from the show due to ill health.

At the post-AEW WrestleDream media scrum, May was asked who she plans to face next. The Glamor addressed Baker’s illness and admitted that she’s grown tired of the current crop of challengers to the AEW Women’s World Championship.

“I line them up, I’m ready to shoot them down. I’ve really beaten everybody. Britt Baker went out and got strep throat so she didn’t have to wrestle me. Schiavone, who should I wrestle? I’m bored.”

One woman fans are eager to see back in the ring with May is ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm, who hasn’t been seen in AEW since her title loss to The Glamor at All In: London 2024. Storm has shared that she is ready to wait until AEW Grand Slam: Australia in February 2025 before she has a championship rematch with her former protege. AEW’s first event in Australia would certainly be fitting, given that May won the gold in her home country, and Storm will have the chance to regain the title in hers.

In the meantime, Mariah May will continue to defend the AEW Women’s World Championship, even if the list of potential opponents is hardly exciting the champ. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Mariah May and her reign as the top woman in All Elite Wrestling.

Bryan Danielson has dropped the AEW World Championship and he is a free agent following tonight’s WrestleDream 2024 PPV.

The American Dragon not only lost the championship to his former friend Jon Moxley at the event but he was also written off TV with the turn of Wheeler Yuta and a brutal post-match attack from Mox and his allies. According to Fightful Select, Bryan had legitimately been working without a talent contract through his AEW title run after his deal expired in August. Though Danielson has expressed multiple times that he isn’t planning to go back to WWE anytime soon.

The health issues the 43-year-old had detailed prior to the match were legitimate, according to the report and the doctors had stopped him from working Blood and Guts. While Bryan was cleared to wrestle in regular matches, the AEW star apparently wished that he hadn’t done a couple of them as WrestleDream approached.

Bryan Danielson’s AEW title run began at All In where he made Swerve Strickland tap out. Strickland had pushed for the match to end that way than any other conclusion. Danielson in turn had wanted to drop the title to Moxley which happened tonight.

The wrestling veteran has said many times that he’ll eventually require surgery for his neck issues. Now that his full-time run has come to an end, Bryan can take the time off required for the procedure and the recovery.

AEW is hoping that the former WWE star will continue wrestling for them periodically and resume additional duties when he is ready to do so.

While Mox won the title at the show, the higher power he’s been referring to was not revealed tonight. We’ll have to follow along the story to find out more of what’s been planned for the new AEW World champion and his faction.

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At AEW WrestleDream, Swerve Strickland made his first appearance since his brutal main event loss at All Out and turned down the managerial services of MVP. Strickland acknowledged that while Prince Nana may annoy him at times, especially with his side hustle selling coffee, his loyalties remain with Nana, who in Strickland’s eyes is akin to family.

Speaking at the post-AEW WrestleDream media scrum, Strickland spoke about his return at WrestleDream and gave another update on his health.

“I’m still not 100%, but I am getting a clean bill of health to keep moving forward. No better way to do that than come back to WrestleDream, where honestly this whole push really started. Last year’s WrestleDream was really the rocket ship to get me to the main event and World Championship.”

During his segment at WrestleDream, Shelton Benjamin took issues with Strickland turning down MVP’s offer to be Swerve’s manager. When Nigel McGuinness asked if the Gold Standard would be Strickland’s first opponent back, the former World Champion acknowledged that it is likely.

“I would say so, but we’ll see how these next couple of weeks really pan out... AEW has a magic touch, and I can’t wait to see what Shelton does with that.”

Strickland is back on AEW programming, and with Bryan Danielson expecting to take a lengthy hiatus, could quickly find himself back in the AEW World Championship picture. In the meantime though, Swerve will have to deal with MVP and Shelton Benjamin, and potentially another debuting star. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Swerve Strickland now that the former AEW World Champion is on our screens once again.

The AEW World Championship reign of Bryan Danielson ended at AEW WrestleDream in unpleasant fashion, at the hand of new champion Jon Moxley. In a brutal main event, Danielson was deemed unable to compete after being trapped in a chokehold and was attacked after the match by Moxley and his allies.

Danielson had vowed that his full-time career in the ring would end when he lost the AEW World Championship. On Twitter, many names associated with AEW shared their appreciation for the American Dragon.

AEW’s own Twitter account shared a statement, making clear that they would not be sharing footage of the post-match attack on Danielson. This is the same statement the company gave following the attack by Moxley and his crew on Danielson at AEW All Out.

The future of Bryan Danielson remains uncertain, though the former champion believes neck surgery is in his near future. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the American Dragon in this post-full-time chapter of his wrestling career.

MJF made a surprise appearance at tonight’s WrestleDream PPV from Tacoma Dome but he is not gonna be sticking around.

The PPV saw Jack Perry beat Katsuyori Shibata to retain his TNT Championship. Daniel Garcia came out to help Shibata when Perry continued his assault after the match.

MJF’s music hit after this and he entered the ring to confront Garcia. The distraction allowed Perry to clock Garcia from behind. The former AEW champion then unleashed an assault on the young star.

The Salt of The Earth revealed that he had found his missing Dynamite Diamond Ring. He looked to attack Garcia with it but Adam Cole’s music hit and the Undisputed Kingdom leader made his return.

Cole was ready to get some retribution from his former tag team partner but MJF quickly retreated. The segment ended with Cole helping Daniel Garcia get up.

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MJF Going Back To Hollywood

According to Fightful Select, the former AEW Champion told people backstage at WrestleDream that he won’t be sticking around AEW programming. He has to return to filming Happy Gilmore 2 after this show.

Happy Gilmore was a 1996 sports comedy movie featuring Adam Sandler in the title role. The Netflix sequel sees Sandler reprising his role and MJF is said to have a significant part in the movie.

This isn’t the only movie in the pipeline for the AEW star. We reported exclusive details of his next project, the action-comedy movie Stranglehold, directed by Clark Duke.

A feud between MJF and Adam Cole is long due since the latter turned on his friend and revealed himself as ‘The Devil’ at the Worlds end PPV last year in December.

With multiple movie projects in the works, however, it’s hard to say when the 28-year-old will be allowed to compete again.

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At All Out 2024, the Costco Guys, appeared for AEW after teasing involvement with the show in the days prior. Earlier this month, AJ, the elder of the father-son duo, said he had signed a one-match deal with AEW, and fans may get to see him in action at the promoton’s next pay-per-view.

News of AJ’s signing was met with QT Marshall issuing a challenge to the TikTok sensation for a match in an AEW ring. After attacking QT at Coastal Championship Wrestling’s Bash 45 event, AJ accepted the challenge but wants to face Marshall at AEW Full Gear on November 23.

The Costco Guys

A.J wrestled professionally for years as ‘The American Powerhouse’ Eric Justice, and named his son after his wrestling persona. He retired from the ring in 2005 and until his TikTok popularity exploded, had been working full-time as a regional manager for a nationwide mortgage-lending company.

A.J. Befumo and his 11-year-old son, Eric, aka Big Justice, have become viral sensations in 2024 with their TikTok food reviews of products from Costco. In recent months, the pair has garnered over 1.3 million followers on TikTok, and the videos have tens of millions of views.

AEW Full Gear

AEW Full Gear 2024 will be the sixth annual Full Gear pay-per-view and will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The show will be AEW’s second Full Gear held at the Prudential Center, following Full Gear 2022. The location of the event was announced back in April, and at this time, no matches have been confirmed for the show.