WWE Superstar Julius Creed has been named to Daniel Cormier’s coaching staff for The Ultimate Fighter 33, where Cormier will lead a team against fellow MMA veteran Chael Sonnen.
A former two-time NCAA All-American wrestler at Duke, Creed previously trained with Cormier ahead of his UFC 214 bout against Jon Jones.
Creed will now be part of a coaching team that includes Bob Cook, Rosendo Sanchez, Michael Chiesa, Tiago Beowulf, and John Wood.
Drew McIntyre’s actions at the 2025 Royal Rumble made headlines as the Scottish Warrior was reportedly furious that his elimination in the Men’s Rumble match did not go as planned. McIntyre was also said to be disappointed about plans to feud with Damian Priest going into WrestleMania 41, though that may soon change.
According to a report by Chris Featherstone, WWE officials are having internal discussions about changing Drew McIntyre’s WrestleMania 41 opponent. Sources within the company noted that the online backlash surrounding McIntyre’s rumored match has led to a reevaluation of current plans.
Many fans now believe that McIntyre could face LA Knight in Las Vegas instead, as Knight was the source of the issues surrounding Drew’s Royal Rumble appearance. While tensions have since cooled, with the pair even acknowledging their issues during the latest SmackDown, WWE might be looking to capitalize on their history.
McIntyre made an immediate impact during the February 7th edition of Friday Night SmackDown, defeating LA Knight and Jimmy Uso to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Though Drew is not expected to win the Chamber match that will include CM Punk, John Cena, Logan Paul and two others, his place at WrestleMania 41 is practically guaranteed, though his opponent is far less certain.
Additional matches have been confirmed for the upcoming WWE NXT Vengeance Day event.
Eddy Thorpe has challenged Trick Williams to a Strap Match at Vengeance Day, citing Williams’ numerous opportunities compared to his own lack of recognition from Ava, Shawn Michaels, and the fans. This challenge follows weeks of Thorpe using a strap to attack Williams on NXT.
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) will defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura. Briggs & Inamura secured this title shot by defeating Hank Walker & Tank Ledger and the No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights) on the February 11 episode of NXT.
Additionally, Cora Jade has been added to the NXT Women’s Championship match, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Jade earned her spot by defeating Bayley on the February 11 episode of NXT, thanks to a distraction from Roxanne Perez, who disguised herself as “Hugger” Bayley. Taking advantage, Jade secured the victory with two Double-Arm DDTs, including one on the ringside floor. Following the match, NXT General Manager Ava made the Fatal 4-Way official.
WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The event will air live on Peacock, with the pre-show starting at 5 PM ET and the main card beginning at 6 PM ET.
Updated WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025 Card:
WWE NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Grayson Waller vs. Austin Theory
NXT Women’s Championship Fatal 4-Way: Giulia (c) vs. Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Cora Jade
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley (c) vs. Stephanie Vaquer
Ethan Page vs. Je’Von Evans
Strap Match: Eddy Thorpe vs. Trick Williams
NXT Tag Team Championship: Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) (c) vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura
WWE fans won’t have to wait long to see Jordynne Grace, a multi-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, make her presence felt in NXT.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Grace is set to begin working with the NXT brand in the near future. She is currently in Orlando, the location of tonight’s WWE NXT broadcast on The CW.
Grace’s potential involvement in WWE’s developmental brand has generated significant buzz among fans, as she has built a strong reputation through her work in TNA. Her in-ring ability and accomplishments have made her one of the most recognizable names in women’s wrestling outside of WWE.
Her presence in Orlando suggests that her debut could happen sooner rather than later.
WWE made it official on this week’s Monday Night Raw – Jey Uso will challenge GUNTHER at WrestleMania 41 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. However, this matchup was not decided overnight.
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Uso’s Royal Rumble victory and GUNTHER’s selection as his opponent had been planned for quite some time—even before Saturday Night’s Main Event. The two last clashed at Saturday Night’s Main Event in January, where GUNTHER successfully retained his title in the main event.
Uso secured his WrestleMania title opportunity by winning the 2025 Royal Rumble. During Raw, Uso was making his entrance and “yeeting” on the announce table when GUNTHER launched a surprise attack from behind. This led to a brawl before Uso officially announced their WrestleMania showdown.
Despite having the option to challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Uso has opted to pursue GUNTHER’s title. Although not confirmed, reports suggest that John Cena is expected to win Elimination Chamber and go on to challenge Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. If successful, Cena would break the all-time record for most World Heavyweight Championship reigns.
WrestleMania 41 will be a two-night event, taking place on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jacob Fatu’s WWE arrival has already sent shockwaves through the locker room, and if you ask Nia Jax, everyone should be on high alert.
In an interview with Muscle Man Malcolm on Muscle Memory during Royal Rumble weekend, Jax didn’t mince words when discussing her cousin’s impact on WWE.
“You should be scared of Jacob. I am,” she said, before calling him “one of the most talented human beings I’ve ever seen step into a ring.”
Fatu, a dominant force in MLW before signing with WWE, has been tearing through the competition since his debut. Jax shared a personal story about his journey, revealing that before making it to WWE, Fatu had to overcome significant personal struggles.
“When he was going through his troubles, he was watching the boys on TV and changing his life around,” Jax recalled. “Look at him now—he had the opportunity, and he took it upon himself to get better. Now he’s almost at the top.”
Her words only add to the mystique surrounding Jacob Fatu, whose intensity and in-ring ability have made him an instant threat in WWE. Given his history of dominance and the backing of the legendary Anoa’i family, it seems only a matter of time before he re-claims championship gold.
Joe Hendry’s surprise appearance in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble was one of the most talked-about moments of the night. But for the TNA World Champion, the biggest takeaway wasn’t just the massive crowd reaction—it was the fact that WWE and TNA even made it possible in the first place.
Speaking with CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri, Hendry reflected on how rare a moment like this is in pro wrestling.
“TNA and WWE did not have to do this. Any of them could have said no at any point,” Hendry said. “I’m just very grateful because I think both parties knew they were really giving me a special moment there.”
Hendry noted that while he hasn’t yet had a full debrief with TNA management, those he has spoken to have been thrilled with the exposure. On WWE’s side, the most important feedback came directly from the fans.
“Ultimately, when we go out there, our job is to get reactions,” Hendry said. “I was welcomed with open arms backstage. I got great advice from some of the biggest names in the business and had a very warm reception. It was a really special moment in my life.”
The significance of Hendry walking into a WWE ring with the TNA World Championship wasn’t lost on him either. He compared it to AJ Styles’ legendary WWE debut in 2016, calling it “a ridiculous notion” to think he’d one day follow in those footsteps.
With TNA and WWE’s working relationship continuing to evolve, Hendry’s Royal Rumble moment may be just the beginning.
Catch Joe Hendry’s full thoughts on the Rumble and more in his interview with CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri:
Joe Hendry has set his sights on the biggest match of his career, and John Cena has thrown down the gauntlet. Following his surprise appearance in the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, the TNA World Champion told CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri that Cena has left it up to him to generate the momentum needed to make their match a reality.
“John laid down the challenge and said it’s on me to make it happen, and I accept that challenge,” Hendry said.
“If I can generate enough buzz where the right people want that match to happen, he’ll be there for it. So, it’s very much on me.”
For Hendry, this isn’t just another dream match—it’s personal. He recalled how Cena was the first wrestler he ever spoke to when he was just 15 years old. Now, two decades later, he’s doing everything he can to turn that moment into a full-circle showdown.
Hendry is no stranger to viral marketing and grassroots fan engagement. He has already hinted at “publicity stunts” and has even considered putting up a billboard outside WWE events to keep the hype alive.
“I don’t think I’ve done anything too crazy yet,” Hendry admitted. “But the publicity stunts may get more interesting as it goes on. I might overstep the line, but I’m willing to take that risk because I think it’s the right thing to do.”
If the match happens, it could be one of Cena’s final bouts before retirement. Hendry’s next challenge isn’t just in the ring—it’s making the world believe in him enough to get Cena to say yes.
Watch the full interview with Joe Hendry on CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri:
Former WWE star Tegan Nox, now wrestling as Nixon Newell, has spoken for the first time about her release from the company. The 30-year-old Welsh wrestler, who competed on Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, was released in November 2023 as part of WWE’s talent cuts.
In an interview with Metro, Newell revealed that she had been dealing with an undiagnosed illness before her departure, which kept her out of action for months. Despite being medically cleared, she was never given the chance to return to the ring, citing miscommunication between WWE’s medical team and outside doctors as a major factor.
“I’m giving myself two years to either find the love, find myself, or just call it a day. That’s what’s driving me right now—trying to find this happiness again.”
Newell admitted she saw the release coming and struggled to gain creative momentum in WWE. Despite pitching multiple character changes, including a football hooligan-inspired heel persona, she was often portrayed as an underdog due to her history of injuries.
She also faced online harassment, with some trolls sending her cruel messages after her knee injuries in the Mae Young Classic tournaments.
With her 90-day noncompete clause expired, she is set to return to wrestling in May for ATTACK! Pro Wrestling, facing former WWE colleague Dani Luna.
While training with top stars like Pete Dunne and receiving advice from veterans such as Sheamus and William Regal, Newell remains uncertain about her long-term future in wrestling. She has given herself two years to rediscover her passion for the sport or consider retirement by mid-2027.
“I tried to change everything—new gear, new look, a new style—but it always came back to commentary mentioning my knee injuries.”
Posted February 11th, 2025 in WWE. Tagged: Tegan Nox.
WWE has officially announced that WWE Roadblock will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will be a special episode of WWE NXT and will air live on The CW at 8 PM ET.
Tickets for Roadblock will be available to the general public starting Friday, February 14, at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT. Fans can gain exclusive presale access beginning Wednesday, February 12, at 10 AM ET/7 AM PT.
The History of WWE Roadblock
WWE Roadblock has a rich history dating back to 2016, when it debuted as a WWE Network exclusive event in Toronto featuring a memorable WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Triple H and Dean Ambrose. The event later evolved into a Raw brand pay-per-view with “Roadblock: End of the Line” in December 2016, which saw several historic moments including the end of The New Day’s record-setting tag team championship reign.
After a six-year hiatus, WWE reimagined Roadblock as an annual television special for the NXT brand, typically serving as a key event leading into NXT Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania season. The event’s legacy continues as WWE prepares to bring Roadblock to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2025, marking another significant chapter in the event’s history.
Dave Bautista is set to star in a movie that will see him reunite with his Bushwick directors, Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, after finding success with the 2017 project.
Deadline reported today that the future WWE Hall of Famer will star in the dystopian thriller Dreadnought. Joseph Greenberg wrote it. The plot summary for ‘Dreadnought’ can be found below:
“Max (Bautista), whose world was devastated when an alien species crash-landed on Earth, unleashing a deadly plague that claimed his wife and much of humanity. In the fragile society that remains, humans have learned to coexist with their extraterrestrial invaders. But for Max, survival isn’t enough.
“His older daughter, Greta, is dying from the disease. As her body weakens, an alien Sentinel lurks outside their home, drawing nearer and nearer as Greta takes her final breaths. This silent, unyielding predator is on a mission to collect her body to fulfill an unstoppable metamorphosis ritual. The government sanctions it. Society accepts it. But Max refuses to have anything else taken from him.”
Bautista’s breakout moment came when he was cast as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). His portrayal of the literal-minded but lovable alien warrior won audiences over and showcased his comedic timing. Drax became a fan favorite, and Bautista reprised the role in subsequent Marvel films.
Bautista’s In The Lost Lands movie will hit theaters on March 7, 2025.
During the February 10, edition of WWE Raw, Liv Morgan suffered a nasty cut to her eyelid during a tag team match. That match saw Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez come up short against Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY and the returning Dakota Kai, who had been out of action with a concussion.
Morgan’s injury didn’t go unnoticed by the fans in Nashville, with Pat McAfee quipping on commentary that Liv was “gushing her own blood!” Despite this, Morgan was pleased to share that she’s still cute on X, alongside some photos of her cut.
Morgan’s cut won’t prevent her from entering this year’s Women’s Elimination Chamber match, a bout she qualified for last week with a controversial win over IYO SKY. Morgan’s place was secured by Rhea Ripley, who attacked Morgan during the match and caused a disqualification. On this week’s Raw, Ripley was confronted by SKY, who was promised a title match for the Raw after Elimination Chamber.
Morgan will be joined in the Chamber by Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, and two women yet to be decided. SmackDown will see Chelsea Green battle Naomi while next week’s Raw will Morgan’s ally Raquel Rodriguez against NXT’s Roxanne Perez. Stay tuned to SEScoops to see who earns their spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber, a match that Liv Morgan is hell-bent on winning.
In 2004, Carlito made his startling WWE debut by defeating John Cena in his first match to win the WWE United States Championship. On the Insight podcast, Carlito recalled believing Cena was pranking him upon his call-up to WWE’s main roster.
“I first thought that Cena had pranked me because as soon as I got there he was the nicest guy to me… Then we get in the ring, the bell rang, and he kicked me in the stomach so hard, that’s like, oh, okay I see what’s going on here.”
Carlito shared that it was “great” to defeat Cena in his debut, in what would be John’s final match for months. To explain his break from WWE to film The Marine, WWE crafted the narrative that Cena had been stabbed in a night club. Though Carlito and his then-bodyguard Jesus were suspects, the Cool Superstar denied doing the devilish deed.
“I don’t know what the official story is nowadays, they changed it over the year… I don’t think it was me that stabbed him, or my my buddy Jesus. I don’t think it was Jesus, or maybe it was, I don’t know.”
Cena would return to action after weeks away to take back the U.S. title from Carlito before winning his first of 16 WWE World Championships the next year. And with Cena embarking on his final year in the ring, fans can’t count out Carlito getting payback for the ‘prank’ by Big Match John early into his career.
On the February 10, 2025, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Logan Paul defeated Rey Mysterio to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Not only did Paul join the elite group already set for the March 1, showdown, but he also joined an elite club.
Paul isn’t the first Superstar to make their Raw debut against WWE’s greatest masked Superstar of all time. The Maverick has joined Shinsuke Nakamura, who made his Raw debut in 2019 against Mysterio, and Angel Garca, who joined this elite group in 2020.
H/T to @WWEStats for uncovering this stat. Stay tuned to SEScoops for more interesting wrestling facts and statistics.
With his win, Paul has earned his spot in his second Elimination Chamber match. Other confirmed entrants include:
John Cena: Controversially declared himself for the match after coming-up short in his final WWE Men’s Royal Rumble match. Three-time winner.
CM Punk: Defeated Sami Zayn in the main event of the February 3, 2025, edition of WWE Raw. One-time winner.
Drew McIntyre: Defeated LA Knight and Jimmy Uso on the February 7, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown. One-time winner.
The final two spots in the match will be filled soon enough, with Seth Rollins Vs. Finn Balor set for next week’s Raw. On SmackDown, Braun Strowman, Jacob Fatu, and Damian Priest will battle for a spot in the Men’s Chamber match. The victor will earn a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 41 against Cody Rhodes. This was confirmed on Raw when Jey Uso declared that he will face GUNTHER this April. With Paul now in the match, it remains to be seen if the Maverick can pull off an upset over these former World Champions and punch his ticket to WrestleMania 41.
Roxanne Perez is feeling immensely confident ahead of what could be the biggest week of her career to date in WWE. The Prodigy of NXT was spotted in the crowd during the February 10, 2025, edition of WWE Raw, where she watched Bayley defeat Lyra Valkyria in an Women’s Elimination Chamber Match Qualifier.
Speaking in a WWE Digital Exclusive, Perez, who declared herself the “Best damn wrestler in this business” teased what fans can expect in the coming weeks for her.
“I’m gonna go to Vengeance Day, and I’m gonna beat Bayley and Giulia and take back my NXT Women’s Championship. And then I’m gonna go to Monday Night Raw with my title, and I’m gonna beat Raquel Rodriguez [in a Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier.] And after that, I’m gonna go to the Elimination Chamber, where I beat Bayley once again and punch my ticket to WrestleMania.”
Perez recently broke the record for the longest stint in a Women’s Royal Rumble match and could set more records if her plans come to fruition. A win at Vengeance Day would make her the first ever three-time NXT Women’s Champion. Should she qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber, Perez will become the first NXT-contracted star to step foot inside the barbaric structure.
WWE’s use of Perez demonstrates the promotion’s immense fath in The Prodigy, who many expect to make a permanent move to the main roster this year. In the meantime, the “best damn wrestler” has big plans to prove herself both in NXT and on Monday Night Raw.
Since 2022, The Judgment Day has welcomed several members, while others have been forcibly removed from the faction. On the February 10, edition of WWE Raw, tensions within the group continued to grow, with Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor sharing their frustrations with one another and others.
With JD McDonagh out of action, Mysterio brought up the idea of bringing in someone new to join the faction. While Balor immediately shut the idea down, the tease has left fans excited, while also continuing to showcase the growing concerns within the faction.
The Judgment Day: Who’s In and Who’s Out?
The Judgment Day has seen three members kicked out, Edge, Damian Priest, and Rhea Ripley. Ironically, these three were the first three members of the group that first came together at WrestleMania 38 in 2022. Edge was cut from the group early on while Priest and Rhea Ripley were both betrayed and ousted at SummerSlam 2024.
Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio both joined in 2022 while JD McDonagh was only accepted as an official member of the faction in 2023. 2024 saw Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Carlito the group. While R-Truth believed himself to be a member, that wasn’t the case, as made clear to the oblivious Truth several times.
If the Judgment Day does indeed gain a new member, the question on the lips of fans is who will it be? And with Balor’s clear opposition to a new member, could someone joining also spell the end of the Irish Superstar’s time with the faction?
The February 10, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw saw the red brand take a huge step towards Elimination Chamber 2025, with two Superstars earning their spots in the PLE’s two chamber matches. Bayley defeated Lyra Valkyria to earn a spot in the Women’s Chamber while the main event of Raw saw Logan Paul defeat Rey Mysterio to punch his ticket to Toronto.
After Raw, the New Day attacked Mysterio, once again to a chorus of boos from the WWE Universe. Dragon Lee arrived to make the save and was able to hold off Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for a period of time. Ultimately though, the numbers proved too much and Lee would also fall to the former Tag Team Champions.
EXCLUSIVE: After #WWERaw goes off the air, The New Day continue their heinous beatdown on Rey Mysterio and the rest of The LWO.#WWERawpic.twitter.com/VHl7XYFtr1
The assault on Mysterio wasn’t the only notable moment after this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw went off the air. In a dark match after the show, Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Naomi put their titles on the line against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Despite the efforts of the challengers to make Green a double champion, Belair and Naomi retained their gold.
Belair has held the gold since WWE Bash In Berlin while Naomi has replaced Jade Cargill following the attack on the Storm in a parking lot. With another victory to their name, it may be a while before fans see the women’s tag team titles change hands.
Rey Mysterio is a bonafide legend of the ring, but it is no secret that his career in wrestling is nearing its end. While speaking to Adrian Hernandez, Rey Mysterio was asked if he wanted to announce his retirement like John Cena.
“I would love to make an announcement. I would love for the fans who have grown up watching me and supported my career from day one—because there are still many around—to have the chance to say, ‘Hey, this is his last time performing. I want to go see it.’“
Rey’s retirment is “a lot closer now than it was yesterday” and the WWE Hall of Famer wants to “mentally prepare myself” for when that time comes. While Cena’s retirement will grant him more time to focus on Hollywood projects, Mysterio isn’t sure what’ll be next for him after he hanfs up his boots.
“I’ve always loved wrestling, and it’s the only thing I’ve ever done. So when I leave, I have to think about what’s next, how to transition, and how to be at peace with it.”
Mysterio has in the past alluded to being retired by the time he’s 50, which the former WWE World Champion now is. Though Rey has yet to give a confirmed date for the end of his career, it’s clear that fans should enjoy the masked legend in the ring while they still can.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle got up close to the action before this week’s WWE Monday Night Raw at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
During the WWE Main Event taping ahead of the February 10, 2025, episode of Raw on Netflix, Penta defeated Grayson Waller of A-Town Down Under in singles competition. The other match taped for the show saw Zoey Stark defeat Maxxine Dupri via pinfall.
Following Penta’s victory, Kittle—sporting a Penta mask—joined him in the ring. He performed the signature “Cero Miedo” three-fingers-down pose alongside Penta before removing the mask and embracing the rising WWE star.
Kittle is a longtime wrestling fan and has made several WWE appearances, including WrestleMania 39, where he clotheslined The Miz to assist Pat McAfee in securing a victory. He has frequently been spotted in the audience at WWE events and has even expressed interest in pursuing a wrestling career once his NFL days come to an end.
Jey Uso is officially set to challenge GUNTHER for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41.
On Monday’s episode of Raw, Uso was making his entrance and “yeeting” on the announce table when GUNTHER launched a surprise attack from behind.
The assault continued until officials separated them. Later, Uso confirmed that he had chosen to challenge GUNTHER at WrestleMania instead of going after Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Uso and GUNTHER have developed an intense rivalry in WWE, particularly centered around the Intercontinental Championship and GUNTHER’s dominant reign in early 2024. In their past encounters, GUNTHER has consistently come out on top, cementing his status as a dominant champion. Their rivalry escalated throughout late 2024 and into 2025.
The two last clashed at Saturday Night’s Main Event in January, where GUNTHER successfully retained his title in the main event. Uso secured his WrestleMania title opportunity by winning the 2025 Royal Rumble.
WrestleMania 41 will be a two-night event, taking place on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Rey Mysterio recently reflected on his brief WWE Championship reign in an interview with Adrian Hernandez, acknowledging a key weakness in his game—his mic skills.
When asked about winning the title only to lose it the same night, Mysterio admitted that his connection with fans has always been driven by his in-ring performance rather than his promos.
“I’ve never been a promo guy… My attraction with my fans has always been what I bring to the ring, and I recognize that,” Mysterio said.
“When you carry the company in that way, you have to be good on the mic, and that’s something I never really strived to work on.”
Rey Mysterio won his first WWE Championship by defeating The Miz in a tournament final on July 25, 2011. His reign would become one of the shortest in WWE history, lasting only 1 hour and 52 minutes before losing the title to John Cena on the same night. (Full Match)
While he doesn’t regret his career choices, Mysterio acknowledged that he wishes he had spent more time developing his character beyond just his in-ring work.
Despite this, the love he receives from fans worldwide proves that his legacy remains intact, with or without lengthy title reigns.
During his appearance on the Battleground Podcast, Dominik Mysterio hinted at unfinished business with WWE legend John Cena. When asked which legend he’d want to confront on the mic, Dominik didn’t hesitate to include Cena on his list.
“Cena—because I have a personal vendetta against him. He did something to me that didn’t sit with me very well, so I’d like to ask him about that. And he knows what I’m talking about.”
Though Dominik didn’t elaborate on what exactly Cena did, his cryptic comments hint that we’ll see them cross paths on WWE television sooner than later.
Rey Mysterio vs. John Cena – Full Match Below (Photo: WWE)
Cena famously feuded with Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio, throughout the 2000s, but the two never crossed paths in the ring during Dominik’s WWE tenure.
With Cena’s limited WWE appearances, Dominik Mysterio would be high on the list of potential final opponents. Whatever transpired, there’s bad blood on Dominik’s side and Cena will likely have to answer for it in the months ahead.
With Aleister Black’s AEW contract now expired, all signs point to an inevitable WWE return for the Dutch striker. The question isn’t if he’ll return, but when – and more importantly, where he fits in today’s WWE landscape.
Black’s previous WWE run, while showing flashes of brilliance, never quite reached the heights many expected. However, the company’s creative direction under Triple H has demonstrated a stronger understanding of how to utilize talent with unique personas and strong in-ring abilities – qualities Black possesses in spades.
The current WWE roster offers intriguing possibilities for Black’s return. His hard-hitting style could create compelling matchups with performers like Damian Priest, GUNTHER and Drew McIntyre. His history with Andrade, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa from their NXT days could easily be revisited on a grander stage. He’s The possibility of a reunion – or confrontation – with his wife Zelina Vega adds another layer of storytelling potential.
Black’s supernatural-tinged character would fit seamlessly into WWE’s current presentation of metaphysical storylines, as seen with performers like Bray Wyatt and Karrion Kross. His time in AEW as Malakai Black has only refined this aspect of his character, adding depth that WWE could build upon.
With WrestleMania season approaching, the timing couldn’t be better for Black’s return. Whether he emerges as a surprise Royal Rumble entrant or materializes in the aftermath of WWE’s biggest event, one thing is certain: Aleister Black’s return will immediately impact WWE’s main event scene, picking up where he left off – but this time with the creative freedom to truly realize his potential.
Roxanne Perez is making it known —she’s in Nashville, the host city for tonight’s WWE Raw. With her ongoing feud against Bayley, her presence has fans wondering if she’ll make an appearance on the show.
The former NXT Women’s Champion shared her location on Instagram, hinting that she could be involved in Bayley’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Lyra Valkyria.
Given their recent confrontations on the main roster, interference from Perez wouldn’t be a shock.
Perez is also set for her own Elimination Chamber qualifying match on the February 17 episode of Raw, where she’ll face Raquel Rodriguez. Additionally, she and Bayley will challenge Giulia for the NXT Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat match at Vengeance Day on February 15.
With major matchups ahead, Perez could make a statement tonight on Raw.
AJ Styles makes his Raw debut after being transferred to the brand.
CM Punk to address the WWE Universe
Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Dakota Kai) vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
The show continues the build toward WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, with winners joining John Cena and CM Punk (men’s division) and Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, and Alexa Bliss (women’s division) in their respective Chamber matches.
