Ric Flair was originally scheduled to make a cameo appearance at this Saturday’s AEW Collision event at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. However, according to a report by PWInsider.com, those plans have changed, and Flair is no longer expected to attend.

Instead, AEW has tapped local wrestling legends Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, better known as The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, to appear at the event. The report also noted that the duo is slated to make additional appearances at future AEW events in the coming weeks.

Flair joined AEW in 2023, debuting as Tony Khan’s surprise gift to Sting ahead of Sting’s retirement at the Revolution pay-per-view. His appearances in AEW have been tied to a sponsorship deal with Wooooo Energy, which funded his involvement. This arrangement mirrors a similar sponsorship model used by WCW with Randy Savage in the 1990s. Since Revolution, Flair has not been featured on AEW programming.

Card for Saturday’s AEW Collision:

• TNT Championship: Daniel Garcia (c) vs. Mark Briscoe
• AEW Tag Team Championship: Private Party (Brother Zay & Marq Quen) (c) vs. Lio Rush & Action Andretti
• Toni Storm vs. Deonna Purrazzo
• Rated FTR (Cope, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. The Learning Tree (Chris Jericho, Big Bill & Bryan Keith)
• Jeff Jarrett in action
• The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express to appear

Although Flair’s cameo has been removed from the lineup, the inclusion of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express continues the show’s nod to wrestling history, especially given Charlotte’s deep wrestling roots.

Adam Copeland’s new ring name, “Cope,” is officially here to stay after the Rated-R Superstar filed a trademark for the moniker. Michael Dockins, known as the “gimmick attorney,” shared a photo on X of Cope holding paperwork that confirmed the name’s trademark status.

Cope debuted the name during this week’s AEW Dynamite: Fight For the Fallen, where he teamed with FTR to secure a victory against the Death Riders. This marks a significant shift for the former World Champion, who had spent decades competing as Edge in WWE and joined AEW under his real name in 2023.

The Fans Respond

While the new name represents a fresh chapter for the 51-year-old wrestling icon, it has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Many on social media criticized the change as unnecessary, with comparisons drawn to Vince McMahon’s tendency to shorten wrestler names in WWE.

The self-professed gimmick attorney, Dockins is no stranger to helping wrestlers secure ring names and other monikers. In the past, Dockins has worked with Kenny Omega and Mercedes Mone and helped Windham Rotunda trademark ‘Wyatt6’ in 2022.

Cope will be in action this Saturday on Collision, where he and FTR will take on Chris Jericho and the Learning Tree. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cope, as his new ring name is here to stay.

Cope With It: Wrestlers Who Had Their Names Shortened

AEW fans might have witnessed the end of The Acclaimed following this week’s AEW Dynamite: Fight For The Fallen. During the event, the former Tag Team Champions suffered a decisive loss to The Hurt Syndicate. Max Caster carried the match for his team, while Anthony Bowens appeared uninterested in aiding his long-time tag partner.

In a digital exclusive interview, Caster expressed outrage over what he described as a “two-on-one attack” by The Hurt Syndicate, once again proclaiming himself the “best wrestler alive.” This declaration enraged Bowens, who accused Caster of bringing the loss upon himself.

“You’ve been pissing me off for months, so much so that Billy [Gunn] doesn’t even want to show up and deal with you.”

Caster didn’t hold back, telling Bowens “F*** Billy Gunn” and asserting himself as the leader of The Acclaimed. Bowens fired back, hinting at a potential showdown between the two.

“The only reason why I haven’t punched you in the face is because Billy asked me not to.”

Caster may have been at odds with The Hurt Syndicate this week, fans are speculating about Caster’s future with MVP’s faction. After all, The Hurt Syndicate previously offered The Acclaimed business cards. While Bowens dismissed the idea of aligning with MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley, Caster seemed to consider the proposal.

The Acclaimed has spent years as one of AEW’s most popular tag teams, but now Max Caster and Anthony Bowens can barely stand each other. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on The Acclaimed.

Jeff Jarrett made a huge announcement about his future during this week’s AEW Dynamite, the promotion’s annual Fight For The Fallen event.

In a backstage segment with his wife Karen by his side, the Jarretts spoke about this being a difficult decision, but the pair remain “unbreakable.” Transitioning to the ring, Jeff wished the fans in North Carolina a “slappy new year,” and reflected on the many highlights of his legendary career. Along the way, Jarrett acknowledged launching TNA Wrestling in 2002, though did so without naming the promotion.

Holding up his boots, Jarrett asked fans if they wanted to see him ride off into the sunset, which the audience was vehemently against. Jarrett said he isn’t ready to step away just yet either, but that he has signed his final contract as an active professional wrestler.

Jarrett shared his aspirations of capturing gold one more time, he made it clear that he isn’t aiming for a trios title. Instead, Jarrett is setting his sights on a much higher title, the AEW World Championship and declared himself for the Casino Gauntlet Match on the January 8 episode of AEW Dynamite.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Jeff Jarrett, as the legend is preparing to say goodbye to the ring, though not before he wins some gold.

Leland Owens, known for filing lawsuits against WWE and UFC has had his case against AEW and Byan Danielson officially dismissed. On December 26, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington dismissed Owens’ case, the latest in a series of peculiar claims.

The lawsuit, filed on December 13, alleged “intellectual property infringement” and “theft” of ideas Owens claimed to have shared with Danielson. Owens stated he created the name “Shockwave,” which AEW trademarked as a potential show name, though such an event has yet to be confirmed. He also linked “Shockwave” to an undefined “Engage PPV or PLE” without providing any clear explanation. Owens sought either “a reasonable offer” or full rights to his alleged ideas, while also citing “emotional stress” in his complaint.

Just two weeks later, on December 27, Owens filed another lawsuit—this time against the United States Government. In this filing, Owens claimed he provided the government with film and television ideas, as well as inventions, but received no compensation. Owens named Bryan Danielson, Mercedes Moné, Vince McMahon, and Donald Trump as parties involved in this alleged wrongdoing, and again cited “emotional stress” and demanded”reasonable payments” and recognition.

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Now, both of these cases have been dismissed, with the court citing Owens’ failure to establish federal jurisdiction. However, the dismissal was without prejudice, leaving open the possibility for Owens to revisit the matter in the future.

This isn’t the first time Owens has taken aim at the wrestling world. In a previous lawsuit against WWE, he accused Stephanie McMahon of making disparaging remarks about his daughter, allegedly leading to a hush-money offer. He has also claimed that Danielson and Mone, during their time in WWE, were involved in misusing his intellectual property. Neither of these suits saw him receive a penny from WWE.

During Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) joined forces with Adam Copeland, now known “Cope,” to take on The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, and Claudio Castagnoli) in a heated trios match. The bout took place in FTR’s hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, adding an extra layer of intensity to the showdown.

Jay White got involved by attacking Yuta. The babyfaces hit their finishers to end the match.

This rivalry stems from an attack on FTR by The Death Riders during the December 14th episode of Collision. While FTR confirmed they would be medically cleared to wrestle at Fight for the Fallen on January 1, they hinted that they wouldn’t be entering the match alone. That prediction came true when Copeland made his shocking return at the Worlds End pay-per-view.

At Worlds End, Copeland returned from injury in dramatic fashion, attacking Jon Moxley after he retained the AEW World Heavyweight Championship in a fatal 4-way match. Joined by FTR, Copeland’s post-match ambush on The Death Riders set the stage for this week’s trios match.

Copeland had been sidelined due to injury but remained active during his recovery, even working on a film project. He was medically cleared for in-ring action several weeks ago, making his return to AEW programming at the perfect moment to assist FTR.

With tensions escalating between these factions, the clash on Dynamite was another step in what promises to be an explosive rivalry heading into 2025.

Ricochet cemented his heel turn in dramatic fashion on AEW Dynamite, intervening violently during a triple threat match between Swerve Strickland, Roderick Strong, and Jay White. Emerging through the crowd, Ricochet shockingly struck Strickland in the head with golden scissors, setting the stage for White to secure victory over Strong with his finisher. As a result of the win, White earned the coveted #1 spot in next week’s Casino Battle Royale.

The aftermath was even more shocking. A bloodied Strickland crawled around ringside as Ricochet, clad in a suit and glasses, stared him down coldly. Ricochet dragged Strickland into the ring and continued his vicious assault until members of the Undisputed Kingdom stormed in to chase him off.

This heated moment followed the events of the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view, where Ricochet faced Kazuchika Okada in the Continental Classic League Semifinal. After Okada defeated Ricochet, Strickland appeared on the stage to taunt him. Strickland mocked Ricochet’s confidence, claiming he would “blow it” and that he was all talk since joining AEW. Escalating the insult, Strickland handed out toilet paper to fans, calling it the “best way to clean up a mess.”

The tension between Ricochet and Strickland has now exploded into outright hostility, leaving AEW fans eager to see what’s next for the bitter rivals.

Kenny Omega is officially returning to AEW as a permanent roster member on next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. The announcement came via a video package aired during this week’s show, confirming Omega’s comeback after a prolonged absence.

Omega made a dramatic return at the Worlds End pay-per-view, following the Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay Championship Finals for the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, Christopher Daniels took the mic, revealing that he was stepping down as an EVP and introducing Omega as his successor. In a symbolic moment, Omega presented Okada with the Continental Title, marking his return to AEW programming.

Omega’s first match back will take place at Wrestle Dynasty, a multi-promotional event at the Tokyo Dome on January 5th, where he is scheduled to face Gabe Kidd. This bout will mark his first in-ring action since December 2023.

Omega had been sidelined for much of the year due to a combination of health issues, including a bout with diverticulitis that required surgery in May. Although he briefly appeared on AEW television that same month, an ambush by a reformed version of The Elite postponed his full-time return even further.

With Omega now back and cleared for action, fans can look forward to the next chapter in his storied AEW career.

Julia Hart is back in action after spending the majority of 2024 away from the ring. A key figure in AEW’s women’s division, Hart was sidelined following her April 2024 loss to Willow Nightingale at AEW Dynasty, where she dropped the AEW TBS Championship.

Speculation about Hart’s return began months ago when her House of Black stablemate, Brody King, teased that fans might see her back soon. By November, rumors intensified, with reports indicating Hart was expected to return in the near future. AEW further fueled anticipation by airing vignettes building up to her comeback.

Hart made her official return on the December 14th episode of Collision by attacking Jamie Hayter. On this week’s Dynamite, Hart stepped back into the ring, facing Hayter in her first match since April. Hayter went over after distracting the referee with an arrow to spit black mist in the eyes of Hater.

Hart’s re-emergence adds depth to AEW’s women’s roster as she seeks to reclaim her momentum following her championship reign and subsequent hiatus. With her in-ring return now underway, fans are eager to see what’s next for the former TBS Champion.

The Young Bucks recently opened up about the creative changes that shaped their third reign as AEW Tag Team Champions, culminating in their loss to Private Party. The title change occurred on the October 4th episode of Dynamite after the Bucks had successfully retained the titles against Private Party at Wrestle Dynasty.

Speaking on the Tunnel Talk podcast, Nick Jackson revealed that their creative plans shifted multiple times during their reign, including changes to which team they would eventually drop the belts to:

“This last run we just had, we were supposed to drop those titles months and months before we actually dropped them, but creative changed I would say 4-5 different times in the last like six months,” Nick said. “At one point, we were going to lose the belts to a certain team. And then a month later, it changed to another team.”

Nick also recalled a pivotal moment when Private Party expressed interest in a long-term program with the Bucks:

“I remember Private Party came up to us actually and they mentioned about wanting to do like a long-term program with us. And we were like, ‘Well, sorry man, Tony [Khan] just gave us the layout of what we’re doing, and that’s not in the cards.’”

However, everything changed after the Bucks faced Private Party at WrestleDream:

“And something changed, and we ended up wrestling them in a match [at WrestleDream]… but we tore the house down. As soon as we got backstage, we knew, ‘Oh alright.’ It’s in Tony’s eyes. He was like, ‘I think we have something, I think we have something.’ And Matt and I thought the same exact thing. We were like, ‘We’ve got to pivot. We’ve got to change our plans again.’”

The Young Bucks ultimately dropped the titles to Private Party and were satisfied with the outcome:

“We were happy though because we wanted to put those guys over. They deserved the spotlight. It’s been five years now, so they were ready for a big push. And I’m just glad Matt and I got to give them that last shove before we left.”

Fightful Select reports The Outrunners were actually considered for the spot to win the titles from The Bucks. Following their title loss, the Young Bucks have been absent from AEW television but are set to return to in-ring action at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, where they will challenge for the vacant IWGP Tag Team titles.

Upon their AEW return, they are expected to feud with Jon Moxley’s Death Riders faction, setting the stage for an intense rivalry.

FTR has explained the importance of AEW coming to Asheville for the first show of 2025.

Dax Harwood had previously discussed the significance of AEW coming to Asheville for their Max premiere episode on January 1. He had revealed that it was the first entertainment show coming to the city following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and that they’ll be donating a portion of the show’s revenue to relief efforts.

The duo of Dax and Cash were asked about the show coming to their locality during the post Worlds End media scrum. Harwood first revealed that they had initially reached out to Tony Khan with the idea of doing a live event but the AEW President decided to bring one of their biggest TV shows there instead:

“The initial plan was not to be in Asheville, right? But we, us three, met at our wrestling school, and we said, ‘Okay, what can we do to bring some hope and some joy to Asheville?’ And we had the idea of maybe doing like a live event in Asheville. Talking to Tony, and having some of the guys come out and just raising money. And Tony said, ‘I’ll do you one better. Why don’t we do Dynamite in Asheville?'”

• Dax Harwood Defends Adam Copeland Over Criticism Of Steel Cage Injury

After Adam Copeland made his surprise return to close the latest AEW PPV, the company has confirmed that the trio known as Rated-FTR will be facing the Death Riders in a six men tag match at the upcoming Dynamite episode. Cash Wheeler mentioned that there was a time he thought he’d never get to share the ring with Copeland at all, but now they’ll be teaming at such a big night in their hometown:

“I never could have imagined that if it was going to happen, that the first time we ever as a trio stepped in the ring together for a match was going to be in Asheville, That’s how I would have booked it as a 15-year-old kid. And it never would have happened. But it is happening, and it’s for the best possible reason.

It’s so we can raise money for people that lost everything. It’s to raise awareness of people that are still going through this three months later. A lot of the world’s moved on and kind of forgotten about that. And you can’t when you drive through it, and you see the destruction every day, and you see the debris. You see the tents, like it’s communities of tents camping out by a river where homes used to be because hundreds of homes were washed away.

And it’s winter, it’s the coldest time of year, and these people are living in tents. It’s heartbreaking. So to have a boss who wants to bring awareness to that, and bring his biggest show ever to that, the first one ever, simulcast on max, and the first one of the new TV rights deal. It’s going to be in Asheville and it’s going to be Rated-FTR. That’s amazing to me. That’s the kind of stuff that I do this for.”

• Adam Copeland Targets AEW World Title After Worlds End Return

Dax Harwood is pleased to be once again working with Adam Copeland, who he believes is the prototype for every aspiring wrestler. At AEW Worlds End, Copeland made a dramatic return, joining FTR to fend off the Death Riders during the event’s climactic moments. This marked Copeland’s first appearance since May, when a fractured tibia sidelined the two-time former TNT Champion.

On the post-show media scrum, Harwood praised his mentor and close personal friend.

“This man is one of the greatest of all time and his career is what everybody strives to have when they start in professional wrestling.”

Harwood also addressed the criticism Copeland faced following his injury at Double or Nothing, where a high-risk dive from a steel cage led to him being out of action for months.

“People like to criticize what we do and they ask him, they question him. This is Adam f****** Copeland. If he wants to jump off a cage, let him jump off a cage. If he breaks his leg, he breaks his leg.”

Copeland has already set his sights on the AEW World Championship and other gold now that he’s back and aligned with Harwood and Cash Wheeler. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Rated-R Superstar following his exciting return at AEW World End.

Tony Khan says that WWE running a Live Event in the same city as Worlds End shows how strong the market is.

All Elite Wrestling presented the Worlds End PPV from Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida tonight with over 6,700 tickets sold per WrestleTix. WWE on the other hand ran the Kia Center in Orlando as part of their Holiday Tour, selling over 8,100 tickets for the live event.

The AEW President was asked about this competition by Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel during the post-Worlds End media scrum. Khan claimed that having two big shows in one night is great for the city:

“It’s great for the city of Orlando with two major pro wrestling events happening on the same night. There were thousands and thousands of fans at both shows. We had a capacity crowd here. It was so great being here at UCF.”

It Was A Great Show: Tony Khan

Tony Khan mentioned that Addition Financial Arena has been a great host for AEW and claimed that having two successful pro wrestling events on the same night shows how strong the wrestling market is:

“It shows how strong worldwide pro wrestling, particularly here in the United States, is to have in one major American city with two promotions running head-to-head on the same night, to have two great crowds. I know our fans here were awesome, and it was a great show tonight, thanks to the Orlando fans. They were tremendous,”

Tonight’s Worlds End PPV saw a couple of big returns including the long-awaited comeback of Kenny Omega and the surprise return of a former WWE star. You can check out more about it here.

• AEW Worlds End 2024 Results: Continental Classic Winner, Moxley Retains and more

Adam Copeland has officially returned to AEW programming and has his sights on championship gold. During AEW Worlds End, Copeland made a dramatic comeback in the closing moments, teaming with FTR to fend off the Death Riders. This marks his first appearance since May, when he suffered a tibia fracture at Double or Nothing.

At the post-Worlds End media scrum, the WWE Hall of Famer discussed his ambitions now that he’s back in action.

“If you can think of a goal, that’s what we’re going after. I think they [FTR] should be tag team champions. I think we should win the Trios Championship. I’m going after the World Heavyweight Championship.”

Copeland, who debuted in AEW last year at WrestleDream, shared that his initial focus was on understanding the “lay of the land.” With that phase behind him, the 11-time WWE World Champion is determined to make a lasting impact and “show everybody exactly who I am.”

“My plan is to go after Jon Moxley in a match that you’ve never seen before between two guys who are at the top of their field.”

Moxley is currently in his record-setting fourth reign as AEW World Champion, having captured the title from Bryan Danielson at WrestleDream. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Adam Copeland and his pursuit of AEW Championship gold.

A couple of interesting non-AEW names were backstage at tonight’s Worlds End PPV from Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.

The area is home to many notable pro wrestlers and one of them, former WWE star Baron Corbin was spotted at the show. Corbin’s 12-year-long WWE run came to an abrupt end earlier last month after the company surprisingly chose not to renew his contract.

Real name Tom Pestock, the wrestling veteran has stayed active outside of the sports entertainment world since then. He most recently won a gold medal at an international Jiu-Jitsu tournament.

Baron Corbin Wins Gold Medal At International Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

Another Former WWE Star Backstage

Another interesting name who was said to be around is AJ Francis, also known as Top Dolla. Like many other TNA talents, his deal is also set to expire on January 1.

Dolla was seen talking to names such as Tony Khan and Jeff Jarrett before the show. He was also seen with his former Hit Row teammate Swerve Strickland at the event.

It’s unknown if either of these names were backstage on a business expedition or just visiting friends. Their impending free agency definitely marks an interesting coincidence in either case.

AEW is set to usher in a new era of wrestling programming on January 1, 2025, with AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen, simulcasting on both cable television and the Max streaming service. Dubbed “the mother of all simulcasts,” this landmark event marks the start of a new multi-platform media rights agreement that will provide fans with unprecedented access to AEW’s flagship programming. The deal includes live broadcasts of Dynamite on TBS and Max, as well as Collision on TNT and Max.

As part of this historic simulcast, AEW has announced several high-profile matchups across Dynamite and Collision. On Dynamite, the reunited Rated FTR battle Jon Mobley’s Death Riders, Jamie Hayter will take on the mysterious and undefeated Julia Hart, while Jeff Jarrett is set to make a career-defining announcement regarding his future.

The action continues on Collision, headlined by Mark Briscoe defending the TNT Championship against Daniel Garcia. Fans will also see Private Party clash with the explosive team of Lio Rush and Action Andretti in tag team competition, while Toni Storm battles Deonna Purrazzo in a highly anticipated singles bout.

AEW’s dual simulcast promises to deliver an unforgettable night of wrestling as it kicks off its new era in groundbreaking fashion. Tune in live on cable and Max next week to witness these thrilling matchups and more.

Announced Matches and Segments

AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen

• Rated FTR (Adam Copeland & FTR) vs. Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta)
• Jamie Hayter vs. Julia Hart
• Jeff Jarrett’s career announcement

AEW Collision:

• TNT Championship: Mark Briscoe vs. Daniel Garcia
• Toni Storm vs. Deonna Purrazzo
• Private Party vs. Lio Rush & Action Andretti

Adam Copeland made a triumphant return at AEW Worlds End 2024. After being sidelined since May with a broken tibia suffered during a steel cage match against Malakai Black, Copeland’s comeback was met with thunderous applause from the AEW faithful.

Speculation had been building about his return, with many expecting him to show up at the January 1st Dynamite in Asheville, but AEW chose the Worlds End pay-per-view as the perfect platform for his comeback as he and FTR took out Jon Moxley and the Death Riders.

What’s Next for the Rated-R Superstar

Copeland will be in action this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite: Fight for the Fallen.

His friendship with FTR and potential storylines with Christian Cage suggest multiple exciting directions for his character even beyond that.

Kenny Omega Returns at AEW Worlds End 2024

AEW Worlds End 2024 has now concluded from the Prudential Center, and we have all of the results from tonight’s final PPV of the year.

The card had some absolutely massive matches, including the finals of the Continental Classic and the Fatal Four Way in the main event for the AEW Championship between Jon Moxley, Jay White, Orange Cassidy and Hangman Adam Page.

AEW Worlds End Results

Here are the results from AEW Worlds End 2024:

Zero Hour Pre-Show

• Toni Storm b. Leila Grey
• Jeff Jarrett b. QT Marshall
• Lio Rush, Action Andretti, and Murder Machines (Lance Archer and Brian Cage) b. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Top Flight (Darius Martin and Dante Martin)

Main Card

• Continental Classic Semi-Final Match 1: Will Ospreay b. Kyle Fletcher – Ospreay hits the Styles Clash to get the pin and advance to the final!
• Continental Classic Semi-Final Match 2: Kazuchika Okada b. Ricochet – Okada hits the Rainmaker to claim his place in the C2 final!
• Women’s World Championship Tijuana Street Fight: Mariah May (c) vs. Thunder Rosa – May hits a Piledriver through a table on the outside to take the win and RETAIN her title
• Dynamite Diamond Ring Match: MJF b. Adam Cole – Maxwell hit Cole with a low blow and then the Heatseeker to keep the Dynamite Diamond Ring
• International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) b. Powerhouse Hobbs – Takeshita hit the Raging Fire to retain his title
• TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) b. Kris Statlander – Mone rolled up Statlander for the win after an INCREDIBLE match!
• Continental Classic Finals: Kazuchika Okada b. Will Ospreay – Back to back BANGERS as Okada hits the Rainmaker to retain his Continental Championship and win the tournament
• AEW World Championship Four-Way Match: Jon Moxley (c) b. Orange Cassidy vs. ‘Hangman’ Adam Page vs. Jay White – Moxley got the pinfall after hitting the Death Rider on Jay White

Kenny Omega has officially returned at AEW World’s End 2024, marking a momentous comeback after an extended hiatus due to health challenges. Wrestling fans worldwide have eagerly anticipated this event, and Omega delivered in spectacular fashion.

After a prolonged battle with diverticulitis that sidelined him for most of 2024, Omega made his surprise return tonight at AEW World’s End. The crowd erupted as his iconic music played, signaling the dramatic conclusion to the Continental Classic tournament final between Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay.

During Christopher Daniels’ announcement that he could no longer hand over Okada’s title due to stepping down as an AEW EVP, Omega’s music interrupted, igniting the crowd. The former AEW World Champion emerged dressed in an impeccably tailored suit and locked eyes with Okada, creating an electrifying moment in the arena.

This confrontation sets the stage for a potential revival of the Omega-Okada rivalry in AEW heading into 2025, a storyline fans have been longing to see unfold.

The Impact of Omega’s Comeback

Kenny Omega’s return is not just a pivotal moment for him personally but also a major boost for AEW as a whole. His presence at World’s End reinvigorates the promotion, which has keenly felt his absence throughout 2024.

As one of AEW’s marquee stars and a former World Champion, Omega’s involvement in high-profile storylines is essential to sustaining fan interest and driving the excitement surrounding AEW’s future.

With his dramatic return at AEW World’s End, Omega is set to reclaim his position at the pinnacle of All Elite Wrestling. Fans can expect him to play a central role in upcoming narratives, including his highly anticipated match against Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty in January.

Kazuchika Okada has won the AEW Continental Classic 2024 tournament after a hellacious match against Will Ospreay. The two men managed to get to the final of the tournament by beating Kyle Fletcher and Ricochet respectively, before meeting in the penultimate match of the Worlds End PPV event.

Ospreay came into the bout bleeding heavily from his first match Fletcher, whereas Okada was the fresher man. After a fantastic back and forth match, Okada managed to win the match and retain his Continental Championship in the process.

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Kazuchika Okada wins the Continental Classic

Following the match, both men would shake hands before Ospreay made his way to the back with a medical official.

What is next for the Japanese star remains to be seen, but there is a good chance that there will be Kenny Omega waiting in the wings.

As AEW Worlds End 2024 continues, speculation has been rampant about the potential debut of Shane McMahon in All Elite Wrestling. However, a recent report from Fightful on Patreon has shed new light on the situation, indicating that Shane McMahon is not backstage at the event tonight.

Shane McMahon’s AEW Connections

Rumors of Shane McMahon’s involvement with AEW have been circulating for months, fueled by a viral photo of McMahon meeting with AEW owner Tony Khan. This encounter sparked widespread discussion about the possibility of the former WWE executive making a shocking appearance in the rival promotion.

Adding to the intrigue, McMahon has been spotted with other AEW personalities, including the Young Bucks and Mercedes Mone, although these encounters were reportedly chance meetings at airports. Despite these connections, concrete evidence of McMahon’s imminent debut has remained elusive.

AEW Worlds End Speculation

Many fans and industry insiders had speculated that AEW Worlds End would be the perfect stage for Shane McMahon’s debut. The event, marking the final show of 2024, seemed like an opportune moment for such a high-profile addition to the roster.

Some predictions even suggested that McMahon could appear during the AEW World Championship match, potentially aligning himself with Jon Moxley in a shocking twist. However, the latest report casts doubt on these scenarios.

A top AEW faction has reformed at the Worlds End PPV event tonight from Orlando, Florida. Following the match between MJF and Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong and The Kingdom all joined Cole in the ring.

O’Reilly has had issues with Cole for the past few months, with the two former Undisputed Era stablemates being at odds with how to deal with Maxwell and his attack on Roderick Strong. Well, it now appears as if they’ve put that behind them and will be aligned going forward, with O’Reilly even doing his trademark air guitar from his NXT days.

Undisputed Kingdom Reunite at Worlds End

All five men were in the ring together, but it remains to be seen whether or not The Kingdom will stay with the ‘OG’ group or even if Bobby Fish makes an unlikely return.

What we also do not know is if this is finally the blow off to the Cole and MJF feud. At one point this feud was white hot, but injuries and inconsistent booking meant it lost a ton of lustre and has seemingly now whimpered out.

Watch: Mariah May Hits Thunder Rosa with a Piledriver Through a Table at AEW Worlds End 2024

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is set to host its highly anticipated Worlds End 2024 pay-per-view event on December 28, 2024, at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.

Following the event, fans can look forward to the post-show media scrum, where AEW President Tony Khan and various wrestlers will share insights and reactions from the night’s matches.

Start Times for the Worlds End Media Scrum: US, Canada, UK & more

How to Watch the AEW Worlds End 2024 Media Scrum

The AEW Worlds End Media Scrum video stream is embedded at the top of this article. You can watch it right here at SEScoops. Fans have several other options for live streaming:

• AEW’s Official YouTube Channel: This is typically the primary platform for streaming the media scrum live. Fans can subscribe to stay updated on all AEW events and scrums.
• AEW’s Official Website: The AEW website may host a live stream or provide links to watch the scrum. It’s a reliable source for official announcements and updates.
• Social Media Platforms: AEW often streams events on their official Facebook and Twitter accounts, making it accessible for fans across different platforms.

What to Expect from the Media Scrum

During the media scrum, viewers can anticipate:

• Insights from Tony Khan: The AEW CEO usually discusses key highlights from the event, future plans, and answers pressing questions regarding the company’s direction.
• Wrestler Appearances: Key performers from the event will likely participate, sharing their thoughts on matches and ongoing storylines.
• Breaking News: Important announcements about future events or roster changes often occur during these scrums, making it a must-watch for dedicated fans.

AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May successfully retained her title at the Worlds End 2024 PPV event tonight after hitting a piledriver through a table to Thunder Rosa.

It was a brawl between May and Rosa in the Tijuana Street Fight, but the Storm Zero Piledriver through a table on the outside managed to get the job done for May, who goes into 2025 at the top of the pile when it comes to the Women’s division.

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Mariah May hits Toni Storm’s Finisher at Worlds End

May and Toni Storm were feuding up to All In earlier this year before Storm disappeared and only recently showed her face again on AEW programming.

The short Piledriver from May to Rosa through the table was quite clearly a modified version of Storm’s finisher, so it looks like they’re going to continue teasing this storyline in the coming months before the expected rematch at All In Texas in 2025.

A “first-time-ever” Dream Match has been set up for the first AEW Collision on MAX/TNT simulcast on January 4th. Although…it’s worth noting that the quotation marks are doing a lot of heavy lifting here.

Toni Storm made her “AEW PPV debut” at Worlds End by defeating Leila Grey in the opening match of the Zero Hour pre-show. Later in the pre-show, Storm was being interviewed backstage by Lexy Nair when Deonna Purrazzo appeared and challenged Toni to a match on Collision.

AEW Collision Toni Storm vs Deonna Purrazzo

Purrazzo was playing along with the idea that Toni is a “rookie” and that this would be a first-time-ever match. Obviously that isn’t the case, but it looks like the Storm storyline will be continuing for at least another week as she navigates her way through the All Elite Women’s roster before getting her inevitable rematch with Mariah May.