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Mercedes Mone’s First AEW Merch References Cousin Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records

Mercedes Mone made AEW Big Business her business on Wednesday and the company made sure they tied her first piece of merchandise tied into her own history.

Mone is the new “CEO” of AEW and she was the one to kick off Big Business in her hometown of Boston, MA as the TD Garden went bonkers for the former Sasha Banks.

AEW decided to embrace Mone’s mogul identity as they unleashed a classic hip-hop design that is reflective of imagery used by the storied Death Row Records label.

Death Row Records was an independent record label consisting of Dr. Dre, the late 2Pac, The Dogg Pound and of course, Mone’s cousin Snoop Dogg.

Mercedes cut a “hero’s welcome” promo in front of the crowd and did get a little emotional in front of the crowd. She end-capped the evening as Willow Nightingale took on Riho in the main event of the program, but Mone made clear that she had unfinished business with Willow Nightingale.

Mercedes Mone & Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg and Mone are indeed tight as it was Dogg who introduced her to the ring for WrestleMania 32. Snoop may be the true locksmith to pro wrestling’s forbidden door as he’s not just a WWE Hall Of Famer, but also famously got physical on AEW Dynamite with a questionable top rope splash onto Serpentico. 

However, Dogg completely redeemed himself as he ended up defeated The Miz at WrestleMania 39 after Shane McMahon unexpectedly got injured after a surprise return. That moment got high praise from COO Triple H.

“I’ve known Snoop for years in this environment and what kind of a fan he is, but tonight he put himself on a different playing field and respect factor for me. I know a lot of guys that have been in business a long time; if that happened, they’d go, ‘what do we do?’ It was amazing.”

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Violated: Swerve Strickland Explains Shocking Reason For Hangman Page Home Invasion

AEW has featured a few big angles to hype fans for pay-per-view confrontations. Adam “Hangman” Page and Swerve Strickland’s war may be over for now, but there were plenty of reasons to do battle.

Strickland recently opened up about the meaning behind breaking into Hangman Page’s house during his feud going into Full Gear, where the two tore each other apart in a Texas Death Match.

Swerve Speaks on Hangman’s House

Swerve Strickland reflected on his ongoing feud with ‘Hangman’ Adam Page. Over the past few months, Strickland and Page have been embroiled in a heated rivalry that has captivated the wrestling world.

In an interview with Fightful, Strickland discussed various aspects of his feud with Page, including its origins and development. He explained, “I honestly didn’t know where we were going to start, what was the baseline. Will Washington came up with the idea of, ‘Hey, we don’t know where you’re going following Wembley, but I have an idea of what I want to do with Swerve. I think you two right now, we need to get Hangman back in them singles—’ ‘Cause he was doing trios.” Strickland described Page as the main character of AEW and expressed his intention to challenge and disrupt Page’s purity.

Regarding his approach to the feud, Strickland likened it to adding iodine to pure water, gradually altering the character dynamics and storyline themes. He emphasized the importance of these elements in defining characters and shaping the narrative tone. Strickland also touched on the symbolism behind his entrance music, which he described as luring fans into a false sense of security before revealing darker undertones.

In particular, Strickland highlighted a symbolic reference to “Hangman’s house” in his actions, indicating a deliberate intrusion into Page’s personal and psychological space. Reflecting on his recent actions, Strickland acknowledged a period of introspection and contemplation about the consequences of his character’s evil deeds.

“It’s like a candy coated painting of things. Hangman is the elements of ‘I’m dragging you down to hell, we’ll see who comes out at the end of it.’ It seems like we both came out, but somebody came out differently. So I came out of it, ‘Oh, man. I think this evil, this resentment I’m holding inside of me is holding me back from achieving my goals.’ ‘Cause if you noticed, when I started doing that, the International title? I had it, lost it. The Continental Classic? I had it, I lost it. The TNT title opportunity. I had it and I lost it. The AEW World Title? I had it and I lost it. I was like, ‘Is this evil worth it?’ So now I’m kind of understanding, which goes back to the promo I cut this past week on TV. Am I supposed to play this role of the guy that gets close enough, but can’t get it done? Or maybe this is karma from all the bad I was doing. Maybe it’s what got me to there, but something more is gonna have to get me over the hump.”

Swerve & the AEW World Title

With two singles victories already under his belt, Strickland faced Page for the third time on the February 7 edition of Dynamite, resulting in a draw. Additionally, the duo, along with Samoa Joe, competed in a three-way match for the AEW World Championship at Revolution, which Joe emerged as World Champion once again.

We will have to see what Swerve Strickland is able to do in AEW. It stands to reason that he may be a future World Champion. If anything, you know that Tony Khan is booking him in a position where he has a ton of trust and attention.

SEScoops will have more on Swerve Strickland’s journey in AEW, and whatever happens next. Keep checking back for more updates and headlines that you need! 

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

AEW Breakup: Stable Surprisingly Splits During Big Business Dynamite

AEW has a few stables going, but they don’t have as many as they used to. Now, after their Big Business Dynamite, it is apparent that they have one less faction on their roster, but the war is not over.

The Bang Bang Scissor Gang joined up as Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, and Billy Gunn joined Bullet Club Gold. Now, they are no longer together after Jay White betrayed the former AEW Trios Champions.

Bang Bang Scissor Gang Breakup

AEW recently disbanded the Bang Bang Scissor Gang, a stable that hadn’t been around for long, to set up a feud between its former members. The dissolution of the group was evident on the March 13 episode of AEW Dynamite when Jay White won a singles match against Darby Allin. 

Following the match, White attempted to inflict more damage on Allin, prompting The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn to rush to the ring to intervene. This did not set too well with Switchblade. 

Initially, White appeared to back off, allowing Caster and Bowens to assist Allin out of the ring. However, when Caster and Bowens left the ring, White suddenly attacked Billy Gunn with a chair, surprising the Boston fans in a big way. 

Despite Caster and Bowens’ attempts to intervene, they were overpowered by Colten and Austin Gunn. This caused a beatdown for the babyfaces.

What’s Next

The dramatic turn of events marked the end of the Bang Bang Scissor Gang’s run. The trio had joined forces on the January 20 episode of Collision. Currently, The Acclaimed & Billy Gunn still hold the AEW World Trios Championship, while Jay White & The Gunns retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team titles.

SEScoops will have more on this story as additional updates are made available. Odds are, fans have not heard the last of this story at all. The Acclaimed will not likely go after the Bullet Club Gold stable to turned on them.

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , , , , , .

WWE Mishap: Triple H Believed To Have Mishandled Will Ospreay Contract Talks

Will Ospreay is All Elite, and he’s set to have some epic matches for Tony Khan’s company. WWE was in the game to bring Ospreay in, but that didn’t happen. In the end, AEW snagged him, and Triple H missed out.

There is now apparently a feeling within WWE that Triple H kind of dropped the ball with Will Ospreay. Dave Meltzer stated that it is believed that Triple H undervalued what Ospreay could bring to the table.

Will Ospreay in AEW

Will Ospreay made headlines last year at AEW Full Gear, officially joining the AEW roster and shifting gears to a full-time role. Despite potential interest from WWE, Ospreay opted for AEW, a decision that garnered attention from WWE personnel who felt Triple H may have underestimated Ospreay’s worth.

During AEW Full Gear, Ospreay declared his intention to join AEW full-time after fulfilling his commitments with NJPW. This move solidified his status as one of wrestling’s top free agents, culminating in his decision to sign with AEW after weighing options from various companies.

Ospreay’s contributions extend beyond his in-ring performances, as evidenced by his display of personality on AEW television, notably during the recent AEW Dynamite: Big Business episode. 

Dave Meltzer spoke about this on Wrestling Observer Radio, where he shed light on WWE’s perspective, indicating that Ospreay’s promo abilities were overlooked by Triple H during negotiations.

“He’s had two matches on this run and he’s getting this kind of a reaction, so yeah. I think that they, I mean I know people in WWE when this was going down and it was becoming very clear that he was going to AEW instead of WWE. They offered a lot less money, and I know people there who were saying that [Triple H] didn’t realize, he just thought it was one of these great workers, but this guy [Ospreay] has more, as far as complete package, there are very few people when it comes to complete total package.”

What’s Next For Will Ospreay

Will Ospreay joined the Don Callis Family, and that was quite a way to book him in the Land of All Elite. Tony Khan will likely have years to book Ospreay from this point on, so he is only getting started.

Only time will tell if Will Ospreay will ever end up in WWE. At 30 years old, he still has plenty of time to make a decision about his career down the line.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as new developments arise. Keep checking back for more updates and headlines that you need.

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

Daily Drop (3/14): WWE Superstars Sneak Into AEW Big Business, Mercedes Mone Called Out For Ripping Off GUNTHER

Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling for Thursday, March 14. A lot of things changed in the past 24 hours, including Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut at Big Business.

Days until WrestleMania 40: 23

WWE:

– Minneapolis officially put in a bid to host WrestleMania 41. They have already been rumored to host the show of shows next year at the Vikings US Bank Stadium.

– Thunderbolt Patterson was announced as an inductee for the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame.

– WWE is thinking about switching up their start times for premium live events going forward.

– Bayley, Naomi, and Tamina Snuka were at AEW Big Business last night to see Mercedes Mone’s debut for Tony Khan’s company.

– Ex WWE Superstar Nic Nemeth joined the cast of Busted Open Radio.

AEW:

– Some have called out Mercedes Mone’s AEW theme song for ripping off GUNTHER’S old WWE theme. He even apparently commented on the drama, because there was quite a bit of it.

– Tony Khan spoke about how much trust he puts into Darby Allin to be safe while performing his incredibly dangerous stunts.

– The show kept going with Mercedes Mone after AEW Big Business was over last night. You can check out that footage here.

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events:

  • 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.
  • AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
  • 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 SummerSlam is taking over Cleveland’s Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3rd.
  • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: .

Tony Khan Has Faith That Darby Allin Will Perform Insane Stunts As Safely As Possible

AEW President Tony Khan is well aware of how dangerous Darby Allin’s spots may be, but is confident that the wrestler always finds a way to do them safely. 

Since arriving in AEW, Allin has put his body on the line several times in spots far more dangerous than seen from others. At AEW Revolution 2024, a spot involving Allin saw the former TNT Champion fall off a ladder and go through glass panes. This spot has raised questions as to whether it was necessary in Sting’s final match and whether Allin goes too far with stunts like this, and if so, why AEW allows it. 

Tony Khan on Darby Allin

Sitting down with TV Insider, Khan addressed the spot in question. The AEW President began by touting the importance of safety, an attitude that extends to all on his roster. 

“It has to be something safe. Whenever a wrestler comes in and wants to try something, especially dangerous, I just want to know that there is a safe way to do it.”

Focusing on the former AEW TNT Champion, Khan pointed out that Allin makes sure to ensure he can survive whatever wild stunt he sets his mind to. 

“He is fanatical about finding a way to pull off the impossible and do these incredible, seemingly death-defying stunts. He always finds a safe way to pull them off. He always has a rationale for why he is able to do it.”

What’s Next? 

On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Allin was still selling the effects of the glass pane spot (though we have to wonder how much of it was selling.) This made the former champion an easy target for Jay White. While Allin tried to fight back, a missed Coffin Drop would seal his fate and White would get the win. 

Allin’s next big stunt will be his biggest to date but will take place outside the confines of an AEW ring. The daredevil is planning to begin his climb of Mt. Everest this month, which will of course mean that he won’t be appearing on AEW Dynamite. 

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Doing Big Business: How Many Tickets Were Distributed for 3/13 AEW Dynamite?

AEW’s Big Business edition of Dynamite proved to be a historic night for the promotion, and Boston’s TD Garden was packed for this stacked event. 

The March 13, 2024, edition of AEW Dynamite saw the much-anticipated arrival of Mercedes Mone, close to two years after her WWE exit. Mone spoke about her journey in wrestling and being home in Boston. Later in the show, Mone made the save for Willow Nightingale, who was being attacked by Skye Blue and AEW TBS Champion Julia Hart. It’s notable that Mone saved Willow, given that it was during a match with Nightingale that Mone suffered last year’s ankle injury. 

AEW Big Business Does Big Business

AEW’s Big Business edition of Dynamite saw over 9,400 tickets distributed, sources confirmed to WrestleTix. They added that this means that several upper decks and sections on the hard cam side will have been fully open and distributed. 

The show did a reported gate of $345,660, which makes for an average ticket price of $36 a seat. WrestleTix reported that the average ticket price was much lower than usual. 

AEW Big Business

This week’s show also saw AEW World Champion Samoa Joe retain against Wardlow. The Bang Bang Scissor Gang imploded as Bullet Club Gold turned on The Acclaimed following Jay White’s victory over Darby Allin. In tag-team action, Chris Jericho & Hook, dubbed ‘LionHook,’ defeated Gates of Agony. The Elite defeated Pac, Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo, with Kazuchika Okada setting his sights on Kingston’s AEW Continental Championship.

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

It’s Boss Time: Wrestling World Reacts to Mercedes Mone’s AEW Big Business Debut

Mercedes Mone is officially All-Elite, and the arrival of the former WWE Superstar has proven to be a huge talking point among those in pro wrestling. 

Mone arrived in AEW during the Big Business episode of Dynamite, following weeks of speculation that she’d be joining. Mone had hardly been subtle in the run-up to the show, making clear to fans that she was in Boston, MA, her hometown and the host of Big Business, mere hours before the show. 

Wrestling World Reacts

After weeks of anticipation, Mone’s arrival in AEW has spawned a ton of reactions. WWE’s own Tyler Breeze was pleased to see his former colleague become All-Elite. 

Matt Hardy was excited to see Mone at the show and felt her kicking off Big Business was the right move. 

Taya Valkyrie was ready to throw out the challenge to the newest member of AEW’s women’s division. 

Renee Paquette was also pleased to see the ‘CEO’ in AEW. 

AEW’s chief music producer Mikey Rukus joked that he was under the impression that a different woman in wrestling would be debuting on the show. 

Former Women’s World Champion Nyla Rose had similarly been under the impression that AEW had something planned other than Mone. 

Referee Aubrey Edwards shared her own experiences watching Mone compete during her WWE run as Sasha Banks. 

Danhausen had quite an interesting reaction to Mone’s arrival, as he’s clearly a fan of AEW’s newest signing. 

WWE’s Cathy Kelley shared her excitement for Mone’s debut through the power of emojis. 

And AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter to make things official. 

Posted March 14th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Watch: What Happened With Mercedes Mone After 3/13 AEW Dynamite Went Off Air

Mercedes Mone made her presence felt in a big way during tonight’s Big Business episode of AEW Dynamite from the TD Garden in her hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.

The former WWE star’s official debut for All Elite Wrestling was all but confirmed by the promotion prior to the event. Company president Tony Khan didn’t make the fans wait for long to see what they had come for.

The CEO made her debut during the opening segment of the Wednesday night show. She got a huge ovation from the hometown crowd.

The former IWGP Women’s Champion then cut a promo mentioning her idol, Eddie Guerrero and thanking the fans. Mercedes Mone ended her promo by declaring that AEW was the only place where revolution can be global.

What Happened After Dynamite

This wasn’t the last of Mone fans got to see. The main event of the show featured Willow Nightingale who defeated Riho in a singles match. After the bout, Julia Hart and Sky Blue attacked Nightingale.

Mercedes Mone then made her way out, this time wearing her new ring gear. She took out Blue first and later delivered the Mone Maker to Hart.

The show ended with Nightingale lifting Mercedes’ arm. The debuting star stayed in the ring for some time after the cameras stopped rolling to soak in the moment.

Mone spent a good amount of time greeting the fans at the ringside and dancing to her theme after Dynamite went off air, before finally making her way to the back.

The former champion’s debut was a huge success for AEW. Now it’d be interesting to see what the company has planned for her moving forward.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

Bayley at Big Business: WWE Superstar Spotted During Mercedes Mone’s Boston AEW Debut

AEW Big Business went down at the TD Garden in Boston, and there was considerable excitement from the crowd all night. Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut dominated discussions prior to the event, and she had a very close friend who was there for the big night.

The Big Business show brought a lot of attention and fans in Boston. It seems that Bayley also made the show, and she was spotted during the event.

Bayley at Big Business

During the March 13 episode of AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Mone entered the scene, confirming her All Elite status. While her debut had been widely anticipated, her appearance comes as no surprise to many amidst swirling rumors.

Ahead of the event, rumors circulate about Bayley and Naomi attending to show support for their friend. We’re not sure about Trinity, but Bayley was spotted in the Garden

WWE Superstar Bayley was indeed spotted at TD Garden, surprising fans all over, but they shouldn’t be too shocked considering their past. While Naomi’s presence remains unconfirmed, considering their past support for Mone, it wouldn’t be unexpected is she was there too.

It appears that Trinity, Tamina, and Bayley were all there at Big Business. The video from Naomi on Twitter/X was a pretty funny hint that they made the show.

Connection Between Mercedes Mone & Bayley

Bayley has said in the past that she begs Mercedes Mone all the time to come back to WWE. That didn’t happen this time around, but you never know what the future holds. At this point, Mone has a multi-year contract with AEW to deal with.

Mone and Bayley were also at Trinity’s Hard to Kill match in Impact Wrestling. They are known to support each other, even if they aren’t in the same company.

SEScoops will have a lot more on this story, and so much more, so please keep checking back for future updates.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

Mercedes Mone’s Strategic AEW Signing: The Inside Story

Mercedes Mone made her debut for AEW at Big Business in Boston on March 13. This debut was expected, but there is a lot more to it.

A lot of things went into Mercedes Mone’s debut for AEW. It was quite a road, but now she is All Elite, but how long has this deal been underway? It appears that she was associated with AEW for months prior to her debut.

Mone is All Elite

Mercedes Mone made her official debut as a member of the All Elite Wrestling roster at Big Business on March 13, but reports suggest she’s been associated with AEW for over two months prior. According to Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select, negotiations began well before her debut, with some indicating that discussions began as early as December when Mercedes secured several trademarks related to her name. Although details about the contract remain unconfirmed, it’s believed to be a multi-year agreement.

Furthermore, it’s been suggested that New Japan Pro Wrestling played a role in the negotiations, expecting to continue working with Mercedes extensively. However, it’s understood that AEW will be her primary focus. Mercedes endured a severe injury in May, which required two surgeries and a lengthy recovery period, preventing her from immediate in-ring action.

In the lead-up to her debut, there were initial talks between Mercedes and AEW, but they didn’t come to fruition. At one point, she explored options with WWE, but discussions stalled, leading to her eventual departure. Despite speculation about her potential appearances elsewhere, it became evident that AEW was the likely destination.

As discussions resumed in January, there were considerations for Mercedes’ debut, with dates in early January initially discussed. However, her physical clearance delayed these plans. Ultimately, AEW orchestrated her debut at the Big Business event in Boston without formal announcement, setting the stage for her introduction to the AEW audience.

Mercedes Mone’s Dealings With Other Companies

Amid rumors about a potential match with Giulia at NJPW Battle In The Valley, sources within NJPW reportedly refuted these claims, clarifying that no plans were made for her participation. 

By the time of the WWE Royal Rumble, expectations were reportedly high for Mercedes’ AEW debut, with many within the wrestling community anticipating her arrival. The buildup to her debut at the Boston TD Garden show solidified her transition to the AEW roster, confirming her departure from WWE and setting the stage for her future endeavors in AEW.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more. Mercedes Mone is All Elite, and this is an exciting time for fans.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Jim Ross Believes This Could Be His Last Year On AEW Commentary

Wrestling legend and All Elite Wrestling Commentator Jim Ross is preparing to slow down his career. He recently signed a new deal with the company to stay around as he hopes to use his years of wrestling broadcasting to good use. However, it seems this year could signal the end of his time as an AEW Commentator. 

On his podcast, Grilling Jr., Ross said he believes this year could be his last as a commentator. The episode is currently on AdFreeShow Patreon, but WrestlePurist’s Twitter account was able to transcribe the following quote. 

“…It’s realistic to think that (this will be last year in commentary). I’m 72 years old, I feel good, I get healthier every day, which is great, but I have to think realistically this could be my last year and more than likely will,” said Ross. 

He also noted that his situation is still being determined and that his future as a commentator depends on himself and AEW President Tony Khan. Ross has shared that his new deal isn’t an extension but an entirely new contract. The company could use him in other business areas if he were to be removed from commentary for good. 

His wealth of experience as a former WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations makes him very valuable for helping behind the scenes. He can also coach other potential AEW broadcasters to help them follow in his footsteps. That said, Ross seems to have started preparing himself to finish his phenomenal career as a commentator. 

Jim Ross Current Health Update 

One of the positive news Ross shared recently is that he is getting healthier after having surgery to remove cancer in his right hip. He had surgery on February 1 and seems to be recovering fine with the assistance of a walking cane. 

On the March 7 episode of Grilling JR, he noted that he had his cane with him when he did commentary for AEW Revolution on March 3. He also reassured fans that he really uses it to initially move after being stationary for some time and that he feels good. 

Khan has shown that he values Ross’s contributions to the broadcast team and ensures he is comfortable on the job. While it’s unfortunate that this may be JR’s last dance as a commentator, fans should celebrate the work he is still doing for AEW. 

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW.

Mercedes Mone Is All Elite: Former Sasha Banks Makes AEW Debut During Big Business

AEW brought an exciting Big Business edition of Dynamite to fans in Boston this week. The debut of Mercedes Mone was expected, and fans were not disappointed.

After a lot of speculation and many reports that she is coming to the Land of All Elite, Mercedes Mone made her debut for AEW at Big Business on March 13th. 

Mercedes Mone’s AEW Debut

AEW Dynamite opened up this week with Renee Paquette doing a talk-up backstage to hype tonight’s show. Then, a Maybach pulled up behind her, but they didn’t show who got out of the car at that time.

Then the show opened up with a new star’s music, and CEO showed on the big screen. That morphed into Mercedes Mone, and she made her way out to a big ovation from the Boston crowd.

She said that she is home, and then she thanked fans for sticking by her. She said that they will create magic in AEW, and she said that they are the reason that she is there.

Mercedes then said that she is in AEW to make a big impression. She can’t wait to mix it up with the women in the roster and have some incredible matches. She brought up unfinished business she has with Willow, but she said that the biggest business she had to said that she is All Elite.

Mercedes Mone & WWE

WWE and Mercedes Mone were talking about her coming back to the company. Then they hit a financial roadblock.

It was later reported that Mone wasn’t asking for more than the top female makes on the WWE roster. That being said, AEW was obviously able to offer her more, and now she is All Elite.

We will have to see if her road ever takes her back to WWE. At this point, she is just getting started in AEW.

SEScoops will have continued coverage of Mercedes Mone’ run in AEW. You never know what can happen next at this point.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

AEW Big Business: WWE Superstars In Town Ahead Of Major Debut (Spoilers)

AEW is ready to light Boston up with tonight’s ‘Big Business’ show, and two WWE Superstars have come to Beantown to support their debuting ally. 

Much of that buzz around AEW Big Business surrounds Mercedes Mone, who is expected to make her official AEW debut during tonight’s show. Mone, who has been on AEW’s payroll for some time, has hardly been subtle when it comes to her involvement in the show. 

WWE Superstars in Boston

Mone’s debut is being seen by many as a sure thing, and the presence of two WWE Superstars certainly adds credence to the belief she’ll debut. Bayley and Naomi, both close friends of Mone, are in Boston ahead of tonight’s show, PW Insider reports.

The three have been closely linked for years, with Bayley and Mone being the ‘Boss ‘n Hug Connection’ in WWE while it was with Naomi that Mone walked out of that same promotion two years ago. Bayley and Naomi made the trip to Japan in January 2023 to watch Mone make her NJPW debut at that year’s Wrestle Kingdom 17 event. The pair were also at NJPW Battle in the Valley 2023, which saw Mone capture the IWGP Women’s Championship. 

Bayley and Mone were in attendance when Naomi, as Trinity, made her debut for TNA Wrestling (IMPACT Wrestling at the time) in May of last year. The pair were also present at TNA Hard to Kill 2024, which saw Trinity lose the TNA Knockouts Championship to current champ Jordynne Grace. 

AEW Dynamite – March 13th, 2024

Here is what fans can look forward to on tonight’s show.

  • AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardow
  • The Elite vs. Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero Miedo & Pac
  • Darby Allin vs. Jay White
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Riho
  • Chris Jericho & Hook vs. Gates of Agony
  • Mercedes Mone’s debut (expected)

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , , .

Tony Khan Vows He Won’t Disappoint Fans with AEW Big Business Dynamite

Fans of AEW will be very satisfied with what transpires on tonight’s ‘Big Business’ edition of Dynamite, Tony Khan has promised. 

AEW Big Business will be the first show of its name and has garnered a ton of buzz. Much of that buzz surrounds Mercedes Mone, who is expected to make her official AEW debut during tonight’s show. Mone, who has been on AEW’s pay-roll for some time, has hardly been subtle when it comes to her involvement in the show. 

Tony Khan’s Vow

While many see Mone’s debut as a done deal, AEW President Tony Khan has unsurprisingly not commented on the reports of her much-anticipated arrival. Speaking with Scott Fishman of TV Insider, Khan didn’t reference the Mone rumors by name but guaranteed a satisfying show. 

“I promise I will not disappoint the fans tonight. There has been an influx of huge names, and tonight is the biggest show yet.”

Khan also spoke about his roster, which he believes to be the best in wrestling, and is confident tonight’s show will showcase something very special. 

“I think that constant innovation and the perpetual strides toward always wanting to get better are a big part of the spirit of AEW. I think tonight’s Big Business show on TBS will showcase that innovation.”

AEW Dynamite – March 13th, 2024

Here is what fans can look forward to on tonight’s show. 

  • AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardow
  • The Elite vs. Eddie Kingston & Penta El Zero Miedo & Pac
  • Darby Allin vs. Jay White
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Riho
  • Chris Jericho & Hook vs. Gates of Agony
  • Mercedes Mone’s debut (expected)

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , , .

AEW Big Business Preview (3/13): Boss Time in ‘Bosston’

All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynamite: Big Business tonight live from Boston, MA at the TD Garden. Over 7,600 fans will be on hand for a show that fans are sure to be buzzing about in the days and weeks ahead.

We are 39 days out from AEW Dynasty, a new pay-per-view event that will feature a Bryan Danielson vs. Will Opsreay dream match.

Five matches are signed for Big Business, including Samoa Joe defending the AEW World Championship, a PPV-caliber bout featuring The Elite in a six-man tag, Darby Allin vs. Jay White and more.

AEW Big Business Preview

The following matches are set for tonight’s AEW Dynamite:

  • Wardlow challenges Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship
  • The Elite (Kazuchika Okada and the Young Bucks) vs. Eddie Kingston, Penta El Zero Miedo and PAC
  • Darby Allin vs. ‘Switchblade’ Jay White
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Riho
  • FTW Champion Hook and ‘Lionheart’ Chris Jericho vs. Gates of Agony

All this would make for a memorable edition of Dynamite, but there’s much more in store for fans tuning in…

Boss Time

AEW President Tony Khan has hyping Big Business as, “one of the biggest nights ever in AEW.” Promoters gonna promote, but Khan’s hype has been in the context of teasing yet another major talent acquisition.

During a new interview with SEScoops correspondent Scott Fishman for TV Insider, Khan was asked if AEW fans should brace for a surprise or two on Dynamite.

“Of course,” Khan Replied. “I promise I will not disappoint the fans tonight. There has been an influx of huge names, and tonight is the biggest show yet.”

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on All Elite Wrestling and the arrival of Mercedes Mone (former WWE Superstar Sasha Banks).

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Daily Drop (3/13): John Cena WrestleMania Update, Another AEW Debut

Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling for Wednesday, March 13. A lot of things changed in the past 24 hours, so let’s take a look.

Days until WrestleMania 40: 24

Tonight is AEW Dynamite Big Business, and AEW fans are expecting Mercedes Mone’s debut for the company. That being said, expect updates as we get closer to the big Boston show, and afterward.

WWE:

– John Cena is not locked in for WrestleMania 40 yet. I was told that they are still working on him. For what it’s worth, James Gunn said that Peacemaker season 2 is slated for the summer, so that probably won’t affect Mania. We will have to see what they can work out.

– WWE confirmed that SummerSlam 2024 is coming to Cleveland on August 3rd at the Cleveland Browns Stadium.

– The March 11th episode of Monday Night RAW attracted 1.751 million viewers, showing growth from the previous week’s viewership of 1,649,000. Additionally, this week’s show achieved a 0.56 rating in the highly coveted 18-49 demographic, up from last week’s rating of 0.54.

– While making the big SummerSlam announcement, Logan Paul also said that Dave Chappelle, and so many more, will be at the biggest party of the summer in Cleveland. 

– Trick Williams seemingly confirmed his relationship with Lash Legend during WWE NXT this week in a very public way.

– KSI strangely called himself the Next Shane McMahon. So, take that for what it’s worth.

– Odds are, Gigi Dolin’s character on WWE NXT is about to go through a bit of a change.

– John Cena said he is retiring from in-ring competition at 50-years-old.

WWE NXT 2024 Stand & Deliver Card (So Far):

  • Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tony D’Angelo – Singles match for the NXT Championship
  • Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker (c) vs. Tournament Winners – Tag team match for the NXT Tag Team Championship
  • Carmelo Hayes vs Trick Williams

AEW:

– As expected, Mercedes Mone has arrived in Boston ahead of AEW Dynamite this week.

– Shelton Benjamin reacted to the reports that he’s talking to AEW. He didn’t say no, but he also didn’t 100% confirm it. Odds are, the former Hurt Business member will find his way to the Land of All Elite.

– CJ Perry said that social media has really been getting her down since the Miro split.

– AEW star Buddy Matthews was shown during WWE RAW alongside Rhea Ripley at UFC 299. They did not name him, but Pat McAfee did ask who Ripley was with. Michael Cole just carried on with the show instead of addressing the former WWE Superstar in the photo.

– During SXSW, Bryan Danielson made it clear that he doesn’t want to win the AEW World Title. He said, ”I’ve had some people ask me or say things to me like, ‘Oh Bryan, you should be champion or you should’ve been champion’ or you should’ve this or you should’ve that and the reality is to me, no, the champions that we’ve had have been great. Hangman (Adam Page) was a great champion, MJF was a great champion and it elevated these younger people to where now these people are stars and you put Hangman on TV now and he draws a rating. You put MJF on TV, he draws a rating. It would be easy to just take stars of the past and make them your champion and make them your top guy. That’s the easy way. It’s much harder to take somebody like MJF who hadn’t been on national television and turn him into a star that draws ratings… That was my bigger goal is to transfer stardom from one generation to another.”

– Sting’s first post-AEW retirement appearance will go down at Galaxy Con on March 16th,

AEW Dynamite Big Business 3/13 Card:

  • AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardlow
  • The New Elite vs. Pac, Penta, and Eddie Kingston
  • Darby Allin vs. Jay White
  • Chris Jericho and Hook vs Gates of Agony
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Riho, marking
  • Mercedes Mone’s Expected AEW Debut in Boston

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events:

  • 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.
  • AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
  • 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 SummerSlam is taking over Cleveland’s Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3rd.
  • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

Alexa Bliss Responds To A Fan Asking Her Thoughts On Mercedes Mone

WWE star Alexa Bliss was recently asked about Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks in WWE) and ‘The Goddess’ had nothing but praise for the former NJPW star.

Alexa Bliss and former IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone have a fair share of history and their rivalry stemmed from their days in NXT. The duo have presented several memorable matches and their rivalry remains to be one of the best chapters in the company. Going back and forth on multiple occasions, Mercedes Mone has certainly earned Bliss’ respect.

Alexa Bliss recently held a Q&A session on Twitter/X and she was asked about her former rival in WWE, Mercedes Mone, who departed WWE in 2022 due to issues with the creative team.

Alexa Bliss comments on Mercedes Mone

One of the fans asked Alexa Bliss to share her thoughts on the former Sasha Banks and she responded with a two-worded answer. 

Here is what Alexa Bliss said:

“Very talented”

Mercedes Mone has been the talk of the town ahead of the highly expected debut in AEW tonight. Last month, AEW President Tony Khan had announced that on March 13, AEW Dynamite will take place at the TD Garden in Boston, MA. Fans have since speculated that the location and the show’s name being dubbed “Big Business” could mean that Mercedes Mone will make her debut at the show.

Fans are eagerly waiting for tonight’s ‘Big Business’ edition of AEW Dynamite and we will have to wait and see how it goes down in her hometown.

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

Boss Time! Mercedes Mone Flaunts ‘Bosston’ Arrival Ahead of AEW Big Business

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite is expected to mark the debut of Mercedes Mone, and the ex-Superstar is hardly being subtle with her imminent arrival. 

From the moment AEW announced its ‘Big Business’ edition of Dynamite, there had been speculation that Mone would be joining the company. That same month, it was reported that Mone had been signed to the company and had been on the company’s payroll for some time. Mone has not publicly commented on reports that she has already signed with AEW. 

Mercedes Mone is In ‘Bosston’ 

Many see Mone’s debut on tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite as a foregone conclusion, and her most recent social media post certainly adds credence to the idea that she’ll appear on the show.

Taking to social media, Mone shared a photo from her flight to make clear she’s arrived in her hometown on Boston, MA, where tonight’s Dynamite will take place. If this wasn’t clear enough, Mone refers to ‘Beantown’ as ‘Bosston’ which is how the city is referred to on promotional material for the Big Business Dynamite. 

Update: Wednesday afternoon, with five hours until Dynamite, Mone kept the hype going:

AEW Dynamite Preview:

Here our preview for tonight’s AEW Dynamite: Big Business special live from Boston’d TD Garden:

What’s Next for Mercedes Mone? 

Should Mone debut for Dynamite tonight as expected, there’s no shortage of talented women she can step in the ring with. Some have speculated that a feud with Saraya could happen given their history. It was a move from Mone (Sasha Banks) at the time, that led to Saraya (Paige) being forced to retire from wrestling due to a neck injury. The Brit would return to the ring at Full Gear 2022. 

Posted March 13th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Shelton Benjamin Reacts to Reports of AEW Discussions

WWE released Shelton Benjamin, along with a lot more, in September 2023. Although some have shown up in another company’s ring, Benjamin has been biding his time, and it appears he has a suitor.

Shelton Benjamin didn’t shut down the idea of going to AEW while speaking to the Monopoly Events YouTube channel. After all, there are a lot of great opponents for him to face in the Land of All Elite.

Shelton Benjamin Reacts

Ongoing talks have been happening between Shelton Benjamin and AEW, considering his potential appearances for the company. Details about a potential contract or full-time deal are still uncertain, but these discussions started about a month ago.

In a recent interview on the Monopoly Events YouTube channel, Jamal Niaz talked with Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin expressed interest in wrestling Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada. He also mentioned that he’s open to appearing in AEW.Shelton Benjamin expressed his interest in potentially working with Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay, highlighting their exceptional talents and expressing admiration for their athleticism.

While acknowledging the allure of these matchups, he emphasized his enjoyment and versatility in working with various opponents. Benjamin kept the possibility of joining AEW open, stating that he hasn’t ruled out any opportunities at this time.

”I think it could be a lot of fun. So, those names are at the top of my list, but obviously, I enjoy what I do, I love what I do, and I can pretty much mesh with anybody. So, it’s just a matter of what they think but, as far as AEW goes, that door’s open — my door is open. I haven’t eliminated any possibilities as of yet.”

Shelton Benjamin as a Free Agent

Shelton Benjamin hasn’t shown up in another company since his WWE release. Only time will tell when he gets the deal he’s looking for.

We will have to see if Shelton Benjamin is another name that Tony Khan decides to sign. With AEW Big Business coming up on March 13th, you never know who will arrive in AEW next.

SEScoops will have ongoing coverage of AEW Big Business, and everything else involving the company’s upcoming events. Keep checking back for constant updates!

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: .

Vince McMahon Had Interesting Request For Bryan Danielson Concerning WWE vs AEW

Vince McMahon was well aware that Tony Khan opened up AEW, even though he didn’t want to give them any added attention. He did want to know if they were doing anything special that WWE wasn’t.

Bryan Danielson revealed that he received a phone call from Vince McMahon late one night while he was still with WWE. McMahon had a very interesting question to ask about AEW vs WWE programming, and that caused Bryan to investigate.

McMahon’s Request of Bryan Danielson

While speaking at SXSW, Bryan Danielson opened up a bit about WWE’s creative situation with Vince McMahon. He revealed that The Chairman of the Board called him one night, and he asked a very interesting question about AEW.

It seems that Vince wanted to know what AEW is doing that WWE isn’t doing. After watching a lot of television, Bryan Danielson had a number of things to report back to Mr. McMahon.

“Vince McMahon actually called me one night, I was part of WWE creative, and he called me one night and said, ‘What is AEW doing that we’re not doing?’ I went back and watched eight straight weeks of TV within the span of six days and was like, ‘there is a whole list of things.’”

Bryan Danielson is a treasured member of the AEW roster now. Not only is he one of the top in-ring names that the company has, but he also plays a very important role backstage.

What’s Next

Danielson is one of three people reportedly in AEW’s disciplinary committee. It is apparently only Bryan and two other unnamed attorneys. Those are the people responsible for handing down any punishments, suspensions, or terminations. Obviously, AEW has provided Danielson with an amazing opportunity outside the ring.

Vince McMahon is no longer calling the shots in WWE, as he was ousted following Janel Grant’s lawsuit. Now, we will have to wait and see what is next for him, but odds are he won’t be making any more late-night calls to Bryan Danielson.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, in the pro wrestling world. Please keep checking back for constant updates

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

CJ Perry Says Social Media Has Hit Her Mental Health Hard Following Separation with Miro

AEW’s CJ Perry has spoke about the impact social media has made on her mental health following her split from fellow All-Elite talent Miro. 

TMZ Sports first reported earlier this week that the couple had “broke up once and for all” and that their split had happened in the winter of last year. It was added that the pair had been experiencing an on-and-off relationship for several years. 

CJ Perry on Social Media

Taking to Twitter, Perry didn’t address the split directly but spoke about her mental health being severely impacted whenever she is on the platform. Perry added that it’s hardly a surprise that for the most part she tries to keep off of the site. 

CJ Perry and Miro

Perry and Miro, as Lana and Rusev respectively, met in WWE and the Ravishing Russian would serve as a manager. The couple were called up to the main roster in 2014 but had an on-screen split in 2015. That year’s angle, which saw Rusev align with Summer Rae and Lana with Dolph Ziggler, was cut short after Miro and Perry announced their real life engagement. 

Miro would be released from WWE in 2020 and debuted for AEW under his real name that same year. Perry’s tenure as Lana ended the following year and she joined AEW in 2023. At AEW Worlds End, Perry turned on Andrade El Idolo following the former NXT Champion’s loss to Miro. While many saw this as a sign of Miro and Perry reuniting as an on-screen duo, it’s unclear what the future holds given their real-life separation. 

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW. Tagged: , .

Daily Drop (3/12): Stephanie McMahon Named In Blockbuster Lawsuit, AEW Couple Breaks Up

Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling for Tuesday, March 12. A lot of things changed in the past 24 hours, so let’s take a look.

Days until WrestleMania 40: 25

Muhammad Ali was announced for the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame. Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, and the tag team the U.S. Express (Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham) are rounding out the current list of inductees.

Also, you can check out the WrestleMania 40 card (so far) below:

  • Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley – Singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship 
  • Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch – Singles match for the Women’s World Championship 
  • Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn – Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship 
  • The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. Five teams TBD- Six-Pack Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
  • Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre – Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship 
  • Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes – Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship 
  • The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins

WWE:

– In a blockbuster report, the four names of WWE executives in Janel Grant’s lawsuit was revealed. It is alleged that Nick Khan, Stephenia McMahon, Brad Blum, and Brian Nurse knew about the relationship between Grant and Vince.

– Triple H received the highly-prized YouTube Play Button Plaque for 100 million subscribers for WWE’s channel.

– CM Punk will make his return to WWE RAW in Chicago on March 25th.

– Jey Uso challenged Jimmy Uso for a match at WrestleMania 40. 

WWE NXT (3/12) Match Card:

  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Brooks Jensen – NXT North American Championship Match
  • Shawn Spears vs. Ridge Holland
  • Gigi Dolin vs. Arianna Grace

AEW:

– Miro and CJ Perry split up after 7 years of marriage.

– Max Caster joked that he was hacked, which explained a bunch of mean tweets, but he didn’t take them back, either.

– Al Snow had quite a controversial take on AEW. He said that someone will die in the ring unless things change.

– Jack Perry dropped a line of merchandise with the Scapegoat theme. We will have to see how this road takes him back to AEW, if it does at all.

– During Kevin Nash’s Kliq This podcast, he revealed that Sting wanted him to get physical in his retirement match at AEW Revolution, “For some reason, people think that Paul [Triple H] told me I couldn’t go and my thing was I’m a WWE guy. When this thing first came out, it came to fruition, I got contacted by Steve, Sting. He was telling me what he wanted to do and then in that same breath, he said, ‘What can you do physicality-wise? So if anybody wants to know why Kevin Nash was at home, that’s why. He asked me what I can do physicality-wise.”

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Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events:

  • 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.
  • AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
  • 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.

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , , , .

AEW Star Makes Surprise Appearance on 3/11 WWE RAW in Photo with Rhea Ripley

One of the stars of AEW was shown on this week’s Raw in what has become a surprising trend by the Sports Entertainment Juggernaut.

The March 11, edition of Monday Night Raw saw the red brand Superstars continue on the road to WrestleMania 40. Sami Zayn earned an Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania with a victory in a Gauntlet match, besting five very game opponents. Elsewhere on the show, Jey Uso laid down a challenge to his treacherous brother Jimmy for a match in Philadelphia.

Buddy Matthews on WWE Raw

During this week’s Raw, WWE shared a photo from UFC 299, hardly a surprise given that WWE & UFC are part of TKO Group Holdings. The photo in question, as Michael Cole made clear, was of Rhea Ripley at the most recent UFC event. Ripley was photographed with her fiance Buddy Matthews of AEW. Cole didn’t mention AEW or Matthews, despite Pat McAfee asking “with who?!” was Ripley sat with. 

Monday Night Raw is All Elite

While Matthews’ appearance was a surprise during this week’s Raw, he is hardly the first AEW star to be referenced on WWE’s longest-running weekly episodic show. Last week, Michael Cole made reference to Sting, who had competed in his final match at AEW Revolution 2024. Cole made sure to congratulate the Icon who had been with WWE from 2014 to 2020. 

In June 2022, WWE celebrated 20 years since the on-screen debut of John Cena. Many of Cena’s greatest rivals paid tribute to the 16-time WWE World Champion, including some from AEW. Bryan Danielson, Paul Wight, and Chris Jericho all appeared on Raw via video packages to recognize the impressive career of ‘Big Match John.’

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW, WWE. Tagged: , .

AEW Injury: Star Addresses Broken Jaw That Will Require Surgery

AEW has a lot of injuries on their roster. Some are actually expressing concern about that at this point, as Al Snow said he expects someone to die in an AEW ring if things aren’t fixed. Now, we have another unfortunate injury to report.

Anthony Henry, 1/2 of the WorkHorsemen, is no longer part of the active roster. He is dealing with a broken jaw, and it appears that surgery will be needed.

Henry’s Injury

Anthony Henry shared his uncertainty and worry regarding his broken jaw, admitting it to be an unfamiliar and daunting injury for him. Wrestling is an integral part of his life, and he expressed a sense of loss without it and voiced concerns about how the injury might impact future plans, particularly those involving his tag team partner, JD Drake.

Henry hinted at a possible hiatus from social media during this time but conveyed appreciation to the fans for their support. The WorkHorsemen member was obviously distraught to reveal this injury news for fans.

In an update on Twitter/X, Henry revealed feeling devastated after sustaining the injury during a match against Bryan Keith, where a knee strike caused his jaw to break. He expressed disappointment and mentioned missing out on upcoming opportunities, including participation in the AEW tag team tournament with the WorkHorsemen. Henry indicated that there are also plans for surgery to address the injury.

Anthony Henry’s Tag Team Career

The WorkHorsemen have achieved notable success throughout their careers, including winning the AWE Tag Team Championship, DPW Worlds Tag Team Championship, EVOLVE Tag Team Championship, and FW Tag Team Championship. Additionally, they were ranked #57 in the 2022 PWI Top 100 Tag Teams. Now, the team has to pump the brakes as Henry suffered this bad break.

We’re sending out our best to Anthony Henry. This is terrible news, and it certainly stopped his momentum. Hopefully, he can heal up fast and get back to the ring ASAP.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as additional updates are made available. 

Posted March 12th, 2024 in AEW.

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