A trademark dispute has erupted between punk rock frontman Wesley Eisold and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes over the use of the name “American Nightmare.” Eisold, who leads the Boston-based hardcore punk band American Nightmare, filed a lawsuit in California federal court alleging Rhodes violated their previous trademark agreement.
The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $900,000 and alleges that WWE and Fanatics, Rhodes’ merchandise partners, intentionally caused the breach of the settlement agreement. Rhodes has until November 15 to respond to the lawsuit.
The conflict stems from an earlier settlement between the two parties after Rhodes attempted to trademark “The American Nightmare” for his wrestling persona. Eisold, who had already secured the “American Nightmare” trademark, reached an agreement allowing Rhodes to use the name on merchandise under specific conditions.
The deal required Rhodes to prominently display his name, likeness, or wrestling imagery at 75% or larger size alongside the phrase.
Two examples of “American Nightmare” band artwork in the middle, along with WWE’s official “American Nightmare” apparel. (Image courtesy of U.S. District Court)
However, Eisold claims Rhodes has “blatantly” breached this agreement by selling merchandise featuring “American Nightmare” without the required wrestling elements. The lawsuit alleges this has caused significant confusion among both fanbases, with fans accidentally purchasing merchandise intended for the other party.
Eisold, who co-founded American Nightmare in 1999, has built a significant presence in the punk rock scene over two decades. His band operates primarily out of Los Angeles, where they rehearse, record, and maintain their equipment. Meanwhile, Rhodes, who adopted the moniker as a tribute to his father Dusty Rhodes, currently holds the prestigious Undisputed WWE Champion title.
Rhea is proud of the evolution of women’s wrestling in WWE, highlighting the significant progress made in recent years. In a recent interview with Jazzys World TV, Ripley addressed the historical challenges faced by female performers in professional wrestling.
Ripley, a multi-time WWE Women’s World Champion believes that the biggest obstacle has been gaining respect and recognition within the industry. She specifically referenced how women’s matches were once dismissively labeled as “toilet breaks” by audiences, despite the performers’ dedication to their craft and desire to be viewed equally to their male counterparts.
“We’ve overcome a lot of obstacles, and it’s been growing each and every year.”
– Rhea Ripley to Jazzs World TV
The former champion pointed out that female wrestlers consistently demonstrate their ability to perform at the same level as their male counterparts, if not exceed it. This determination has played a crucial role in changing perceptions and elevating women’s wrestling to its current prominence, where female performers now regularly headline major events, including WrestleMania.
Currently, Ripley is sidelined indefinitely due to a broken orbital socket, having to relinquish her championship due to the injury.
WWE Superstar Asuka is the victim of robbery after parcels delivered by Amazon were snatched from her door. On X, the Damage CTRL member shared that three children had stolen products delivered to her home, but the would-be bandits were caught on security cameras.
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Championship titles are often the target of thieves. In 2019, the WWE United Kingdom title was stolen during GUNTHER’s reign with the gold at a non-WWE appearance for EVOLVE. It wouldn’t be until 2021 that a fan found the title being listed online, purchased the gold, and promptly returned it to WWE.
Asuka’s Hiatus From WWE
Asuka hasn’t competed since WWE Backlash: France in May, where she and Kairi Sane lost the Women’s Tag Team Championships to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. The Empress of Tomorrow underwent knee surgery and has rehabilitating the injury ever since.
Asuka appeared during the WWE live event in her native Osaka back in July, where she welcomed fans to the show and introduced Damage CTRL. While there’s no word on how much longer the Japanese star will be out for, fans are eager to see the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble winner back in the ring very soon.
Seth Rollins may be a regular on WWE programming, but fans did NOT see him in the latest trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. This week, a new trailer dropped for the much-anticipated film, the fourth in the Captain America series. While fans believed they saw a masked Rollins, the Raw Superstar clarified it was not him.
Rollins is credited with a role in the new film, though it’s been previously reported that he has been edited out of the final render of the film. Brave New World will see Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) continue to adapt to his role as Captain America and try and fill the shoes of Steve Rogers. Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and Harrison Ford (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) are also attached.
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Whether he appears or not, Rollins isn’t the first WWE name to be attached to the world of Marvel. For years, Dave Bautista played Drax The Destroyer in the MCU, with the character being seen as a breakout role for the former WWE World Champion. In 2002’s Spider-Man, ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage played wrestler ‘Bonesaw McGraw’ against Peter Parker before he became a superhero.
Damian Priest was reportedly cast for a role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and has said he was pulled from the project but not by Marvel. Becky Lynch filmed a post-credits scene for 2020’s Eternals, but it was nixed for reportedly being too depressing.
Indi Hartwell shared her reaction to her WWE release in a recent video on her new YouTube channel. Reflecting on the unexpected news, she admitted, “I didn’t see it coming at all, especially since I’d been on TV pretty regularly.”
Despite the shock, Hartwell expressed gratitude for her WWE journey, saying, “It’s a bit bittersweet, but I’m choosing to focus on the good memories.”
Hartwell highlighted the positive aspects of her time in WWE, from memorable experiences to meaningful relationships. “I’m grateful for everything I learned and everyone I met along the way,” she told fans.
Indi Hartwell said she honestly didn’t see the release coming, but took it like a champ.
Remaining lighthearted, she joked about having a “naughty list” for those who hadn’t reached out to her post-release. Hartwell invited fans to share their favorite moments from her WWE career and hinted at future plans she’s eager to share.
Fans can watch her full remarks on her new YouTube channel here:
The WWE ID program has welcomed two new recruits who were given William Regal’s seal of approval at the latest SmackDown. Regal informed Marcus Mathers and Sam Holloway at the show that WWE has kept an eye on the pair on the independents and welcomed the pair to the recruitment program.
Marcus Mathers has been wrestling since 2019 and joins WWE ID after establishing himself in Game Changer Wrestling. Mathers challenged Blake Christian for the GCW Heavyweight Title at Look At Me in January of this year but came up short. In September of this year, Mathers appeared on AEW Rampage, where he and Joe Keys lost to Roderick Strong & The Beast Mortos.
Scouted from the International Wrestling Cartel, Sam ‘Hardway’ Holloway has been competing since 2022. Holloway is the reigning IWC Super Indy Champion, having won the title against Zach Nystrom in the finals of a tournament at IWC Super Indy 23. That tournament saw Holloway defeat WWE alum Elijah and he has also shared the ring with former Superstars including Jake Hager and Matt Cardona.
WWE has partnered with several leading professional wrestling schools across the United States to help identify top-rising prospects. Contracted WWE ID prospects receive assistance with training and mentorship, access to world-class training facilities, athletic trainers, and more.
WWE has introduced a new Women’s United States Championship after years of discussion from wrestlers and fans alike about a secondary women’s title on the main roster. Raw and SmackDown roster members are eligible to challenge for the Women’s US belt.
WWE has made major strides in elevating its women’s division for the last decade after pushing its female stars as Divas. NXT was already a step ahead of WWE in this respect, with an NXT Women’s Champion and an NXT Women’s North American Champion.
The introduction of secondary titles for female superstars could bring greater depth, more storylines, and additional title opportunities to the women’s roster, giving a platform to more wrestlers outside the main title picture.
WWE/NXT Women’s Championships
With the addition of the United States title, there are now seven sanctioned women’s championships in WWE and NXT.
Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan
WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s United States Championship
WWE Women’s Speed Championship: Candice LaRae
NXT Women’s Championship: Roxanne Perez
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair recently revealed that they will fly Naomi to have her in their corner on next week’s WWE Raw.
On last night’s edition of WWE SmackDown, tag champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were outnumbered when Candice LeRae tried to interfere during their match against WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton. However, Naomi evened the odds and took out LeRae which helped Belair and Cargill earn the victory.
Speaking on the SmackDown LowDown, Naomi discussed her upcoming title match against WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax. Cargill and Belair then arrived and talked about their title match on the November 11th episode of WWE Raw. They asked her to support them, and Naomi said that she would. Cargill and Belair further stated that they would fly Naomi out to WWE Raw to have her in their corner.
Earlier this year, on Night One of WWE WrestleMania XL, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and Naomi had joined forces to take on Damage CTRL’s Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, and Asuka. They have been quite a cohesive team and they always have had each other’s back.
Cargill and Belair are now gearing up to defend their titles against WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on the November 11th edition of WWE Raw. Their latest title defense took place at WWE Crown Jewel PLE. On the other hand, Naomi will challenge Nia Jax for her title on the November 15th episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has called off a couple of appearances for MCW Pro Wrestling The Maryland-based indie wrestling promotion shared a message from Nash on social media.
The veteran wrestler stated that he was dealing with herniated discs in his back. Nash further revealed that he had been in therapy and working with doctors. Unfortunately, it is impossible for him to travel for his Meet & Greet appearances on November 9th and 10th.
“Big Sexy” further said that he was in too much pain to take a flight but he did not take medication for the pain. Kevin Nash then apologized to everyone and said that he had a long road ahead of him to recuperate.
Kevin Nash reached out to us directly with a video message explaining that he’s been dealing with herniated disks in his back. He’s been back and forth to therapy and working with his doctors, but his condition has unfortunately made it impossible for him to travel this weekend.… pic.twitter.com/MzDerXUA1H
MCW announced that WWE Hall of Famers Booker T and John Bradshaw Layfield will replace Nash at their events on November 9th and November 10th.
“We understand this change may be disappointing for some, but we’re excited to have two legendary replacements in Booker T and JBL, who are ready to deliver an unforgettable experience.”
In September, Kevin Nash had revealed that he underwent an MRI for back pain. Nash made it clear that there was no notable strain on his back but still he recently started suffering from severe back pain. The WWE Hall of Famer had then disclosed that an MRI found herniated discs were due to competing inside the squared circle for decades.
“I had sciatica, and it didn’t go away, and I went and got an MRI, and I’ve got a couple herniated discs, and that ain’t from anything except cumulative damage to doing that ‘fake’ bullsh*t, landing on wood, with a 300-pound guy landing on top of you.”
Kevin Nash also recently teased getting involved in NXT during a show next month. However, his role on the show is yet to be revealed.
The women of WWE have wasted no time in laying claim to the United States Women’s Title after the title was announced during this week’s SmackDown. Nick Aldis revealed the new gold during the show and said that the inaugural champion will earn the gold, rather than it be awarded.
Chelsea Green has proven to be a thorn in the side of ‘Sir Nicholas The Nasty’ and despite Aldis’ claim, is ready to be handed the new title.
Green’s tag team partner Piper Niven would likely love for her friend to hold gold, but she also has her eyes on becoming the first Women’s United States Champion.
Natalya, who inked a new contract with WWE this year, is ready to hold her first singles title since 2017, when she held the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
A new title for women in @wwe, I’m beyond excited for this. It’s been 7 years since I’ve won a singles title and I’ve never stopped working towards winning a championship again. I truly believe hard work always pays off. LFG!
While WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque is pleased that the title will showcase the continued effort of the women of the promotion.
The women of WWE continue to show that they are the very best in the business. The Women’s United States Championship will showcase their continued effort.
There have been calls for years for WWE to introduce a mid-card title to its roster, with the likes of Drew McIntyre, Bayley, Tiffany Stratton, and even The Undertaker, being on board. WWE introduced its first Women’s mid-card title earlier this year with the NXT Women’s North American Gold, but now the women of the main roster will have a new opportunity to showcase their talent.
Sami Zayn credited Jey Uso for his reunion with Bloodline after this week’s episode of SmackDown from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York went off air.
Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline was in the main event of this week’s show. When Roman Reigns came out to confront him, Sikoa issued a WarGames challenge to the former WWE Champion, introducing Zayn as the fifth member of his team.
Sami however, decided to align with his old friends instead. The show ended with the original Bloodline standing tall after taking out Solo and his teammates.
The Honorary Uce cut a promo praising Jey Uso after the show went off air and the segment finally ended with the two friends sharing a hug.
The episode also saw the continuation of the much-talked storyline between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The Viper first called out Owens demanding revenge for his actions at Crown Jewel.
The officials came out with security to try and stop the two from brawling with each other. In the end however, The Prizefighter managed to break free and he ended up hitting Orton with a banned move.
These weren’t the only headlines coming out of the show as General Manager Nick Aldis also announced a new Women’s US Championship during tonight’s SmackDown.
Sean Legacy has become the latest independent wrestler to sign on as a Prospect for WWE ID; the promotion’s newest recruitment program. Legacy has been wrestling since 2017 and has worked in promotions including West Coast Pro, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Fans with a good memory may remember Legacy from the September 5, 2020, edition of AEW Dark, where he lost to ‘Powerhouse’ Will Hobbs. In May of this year, Legacy wrestled fellow WWE ID signing Bryce Donovan at Beyond Wrestling Open: Episode 125 – Krule Intentions, but came up short.
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Legacy is the sixth WWE ID prospect with talent including Jack Cartwheel and Zayda Steel joining the program. This group now has a direct path to WWE’s resources, including the state-of-the-art Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Ring of Honor and Dragon Gate USA founder Gabe Sapolsky will be working closely with the WWE ID Prospects, ensuring that the signings get advice and wisdom forged from Sapolsky’s decades in the business.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE ID as the promotion’s hunt for future breakout Superstars continues to influence the independent wrestling world.
Certain wrestling moves are banned in WWE. This is primarily for the safety of the performers, showing the company’s commitment to minimizing the risk of serious injuries in the ring.
1. Punt Kick: Originally used by Randy Orton, this move was banned after causing a concussion to Vince McMahon.
2. Curb Stomp: Seth Rollins’ finisher was banned due to concerns about its safety and the risk of children replicating it.
3. Diving Headbutt: Banned following the Chris Benoit tragedy, as it poses significant risks for concussions.
4. Burning Hammer: An extremely dangerous move that involves dropping an opponent on their head; rarely performed safely.
5. Brainbuster: This move drops an opponent directly on their head, making it highly risky and leading to its ban.
6. Piledriver: Banned due to the high risk of severe neck injuries, particularly after Stone Cold Steve Austin’s injury in 1997.
On the November 8 episode of WWE SmackDown, after weeks of internal conflict and uncertainty, Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn stood united against the new Bloodline.
The night began with Solo Sikoa and his faction—the “All-New, All-Different Bloodline”—demanding that the crowd in Buffalo acknowledge him as the undisputed Tribal Chief. But when Reigns entered the ring, Sikoa challenged him, claiming he didn’t need Reigns’s acknowledgment and taunting him by saying he could not be Tribal Chief without a tribe. Sikoa dared Reigns to find four partners to face his faction in a WarGames showdown.
Sikoa’s new Bloodline consists of himself, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, and Tonga Loa, with the unexpected addition of Sami Zayn. However, when Zayn appeared, the night took a surprising turn. Instead of attacking Reigns as Sikoa instructed, Zayn delivered a Helluva Kick to Solo, signaling his allegiance to the original Bloodline.
The brawl escalated as The Usos joined the fray to aid Reigns and Zayn against Sikoa’s group. With the crowd in full support, Reigns landed a decisive Spear on Solo, marking a clear shift in the battle. In the final moments, Jey and Jimmy Uso raised their fingers in unity, signaling the Bloodline’s signature hand gesture. Zayn followed suit, and after a tense moment of consideration, Reigns joined them, solidifying their alliance.
This explosive reunion suggests a powerful original Bloodline faction heading into Survivor Series, with the likely setup for a high-stakes WarGames match against Sikoa’s faction. The faction dynamics have taken a new turn, with Reigns, The Usos, and Zayn now seemingly standing stronger than ever.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown featured a brutal and shocking escalation in the feud between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, with Owens delivering a banned piledriver that left Orton hospitalized.
The confrontation began after a commercial break when Orton took to the mic and called Owens out, demanding revenge for a previous attack at Crown Jewel. Owens appeared on the stage, restrained by road agent Petey Williams and referee Dan Engler, but broke free and charged into the ring. The two immediately clashed, with Orton briefly gaining the upper hand before Owens retaliated by hitting him with a piledriver—a move banned in WWE due to its high-risk nature.
As fans and commentators looked on in shock, road agents and referees rushed to check on Orton, who was ultimately loaded onto a stretcher and taken away in an ambulance. Cody Rhodes accompanied Orton to the hospital, underscoring the severity of the assault and its potential impact on existing alliances and storylines. Later in the show, Michael Cole provided an update, announcing that Orton was being evaluated for undisclosed cervical injuries.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves effectively sold the move’s dangerous reputation. Orton was taken away in an ambulance as medical personnel attended to him, with Cody Rhodes at his side.
WWE ID is becoming a cherished new aspect in the pro wrestling industry and everyone in the business is taking notice, including CM Punk and MJF.
WWE ID went on an announcement spree revealing a bevvy of independent wrestling names who have been approved by the program. Names like Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones and Zayda Steel were all initial announcments and eyes were certainly on the WWE ID X account.
CM Punk was sure to give shout-outs to all the names being revealed, and even tagged all of them on his Instagram stories. The former WWE Champion even shared an interview with Steel noting that Punk’s wife, AJ Mendez, was a major influence to her as a kid.
WWE ID even kicked down the “forbidden door” as AEW’s MJF was sure to tip the cap to Bryce Donovan, who came from the very school he and Max Caster did, Brian Myers’ Create-A-Pro. Donovan was the blue-chip prospect of Create-A-Pro and MJF made sure to let fans know on his Instagram stories to “Be shook.”
Another name of note who is keeping eyes on WWE ID is the wrestling extraordinaire Natalya. Nattie was sure to wish Steel a congratulations on being inked to the program.
Cartweel had a “cup of coffee” in All Elite Wrestling, but never signed with the company. Before the announcement, Steel did make a few appearances for Major League Wrestling as she became a contender for the Featherweight Championship as a heel under WTF, the World Titan Federation.
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly recently reflected on a memorable misstep at WrestleMania 28, where his unintentional diss of WWE legend The Rock led to an unexpectedly hostile reaction from fans.
At WrestleMania 28, rapper Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) took an unexpected misstep by dissing The Rock before performing “Invincible” with Skylar Grey as part of John Cena’s entrance.
Not knowing that Miami was considered The Rock’s hometown, MGK commented on Cena being an “underdog” and made remarks that slighted The Rock. This led to overwhelming boos from the 70,000-strong crowd, which MGK later recalled as a jarring experience that taught him to have “thick skin.”
In a recent interview with Audacy’s Kevin Kenney, MGK admitted he hadn’t realized the significance of Miami to The Rock, who went on to defeat Cena in the event’s main event match. “I had no idea Miami was The Rock’s hometown… the whole stadium erupted in boos. I was like, ‘What did I do wrong?’”
Machine Gun Kelly has made several WWE television appearances over the years. He’s been in the crowd at big events, and even got physical on WWE Raw in 2015 after a live performance.
WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event is set to return, airing live on NBC and simulcast on Peacock on December 14 at 8 p.m. ET from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island, N.Y. WWE announced today via email that additional tickets for the event have been released, stating, “We’re bringing that old school look and feel to Nassau Coliseum on December 14 for the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event!“
According to PWInsider.com, WWE plans to fully embrace the classic style beyond just promotional hype. The broadcast presentation and the arena itself will reflect this retro theme, aiming to recreate the vibe of the original Saturday Night’s Main Event era. For instance, the event will feature full arena seating rather than closing off a portion of the venue for Titantron staging, as typically seen in Raw and SmackDown tapings.
In a recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that the main event matchups are expected to include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER vs. Damian Priest.
Ticket demand for the event has been high. WrestleTix recently reported that WWE had distributed 10,259 tickets, with 817 tickets remaining for a setup capacity of 11,076 seats. Over 300 tickets were sold in the last week alone.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has shared his appreciation for being part of WWE once again, amid his commitments to TKO’s Board of Directors. Sitting down with LAD Bible to promote his new movie Red One, Johnson delighted in being able to bring his star power to WWE events.
“Any opportunity I can to go back and not only make appearances, but help to expand the company, whether domestically or globally, I always go back. It’s also part of my obligation that I happily do.”
Johnson is closing in on 30 years as part of WWE after making his in-ring TV debut as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series 1996. While the company hs changed considerably since then, Johnson remains grateful for all that wrestling has given him.
“I came along in the 90s and wrestled for Vince into the 2000s, so there’s some real connective tissue that goes back generations, and for that I will forever be grateful. It provided me a platform and a way to express myself in ways that nothing else would allow, other than acting.”
Johnson joined TKO’s Board of Directors in January of this year, which the ‘Final Boss’ called “just another way that I could help the company grow.” Whether it’s representing WWE on TKO’s Board or stunning fans with a surprise appearance at WWE Bad Blood, Johnson remains steadfast in his duties to the company.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Johnson who continues to electrify, whether it be on the big screen, in the ring, or in the boardroom.
Zara Zakher is the latest WWE ID Prospect after inking a deal with the promotion’s newest recruitment program. Zakher made her debut in the wrestling scene last year and has been holding her own against both the women and the men.
Zakher joins WWE ID after establishing herself in the California-based Millenium Pro Wrestling. Outside of the promotion, The ‘Petite Powerhouse’ has competed for West Coast Pro, Tokyo Joshi Pro Live, and Game Changer Wrestling. Just one week before becoming a WWE ID Prospect, Zakher competed at GCW Monster Bash where she unsuccessfully challenged Masha Slamovich for the Jersey Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Title.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE ID as the promotion’s hunt for future breakout Superstars continues to influence the independent wrestling world.
More WWE ID Prospects have been announced, including independent wrestling star Jack Cartwheel (Jack Summit). Cartwheel has already made a name for himself outside of WWE with his high-energy performances, innovative move-set, and signature cartwheels that give him his unique name.
The Sacramento native made his wrestling debut in 2019 and has already made his presence felt in Game Changer Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Lucha Libre AAA, PWG, and All Elite Wrestling. Cartwheel’s peak in GCW came at this past February’s Feel No Ways event, where he unsuccessfully challenged Blake Christian for the GCW World Championship.
Cartwheel and his compatriots now have the opportunity to develop their skills in the ring and on the mic from the biggest wrestling promotion in the history of the industry. With the state-of-the-art Performance Center in Orlando, WWE ID signings will have the chance to train with and learn from the very best, including Gabe Sapolsky, founder of Ring of Honor and Dragon Gate USA.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE ID as the promotion’s hunt for future breakout Superstars continues to influence the independent wrestling world.
WWE is always on the hunt for new talent, whether it be collegiate athletes from the Next-In-Line program or the recently launched WWE ID tactic that seeks talent from the independents. Now, WWE has offered contracts to three impressive athletes who attended a recent tryout consisting of 17 Olympians.
Aaron Fara
Fara represented Austria in Judo (100kg or less) at this year’s Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and won gold at last year’s Judo Grand Slam in Antalya, Turkey. The 27-year-old is described in the Wrestling Observer as having ” a good physique” and is said to be charismatic and good at interviews.
Shady Elnahas
Shady Elnahas also competes in Judo (100kg or less) and hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Elnahas is the reigning Commonwealth Champion and Pan American Champion and took home the silver medal in the Judo World Championships this past May in Abu Dhabi.
Francois Prinsloo
22-year-old Francois Prinsloo hails from South Africa and represented his country in discus throwing at this year’s Olympics. In 2018, Prinsloo won gold at the African Youth Games in Algiers. Fara is specifically said to have signed, while the others at this point were “offered deals” but without confirmation they’ve signed yet.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE’s roster and the new stars fans can expect to see in the future.
WWE Elimination Chamber is headed to the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The baseball stadium is home to Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays. Formerly known as the SkyDome, the Rogers Center previously hosted WrestleMania 6 (1990) and WrestleMania 18 (2002).
This marks the second consecutive year that Elimination Chamber will be held in an international stadium, following this year’s record-setting event at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
“Canada is an amazing place to host our biggest Premium Live Events, with its passionate fans and rich history that spans decades,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “On the heels of a record-breaking MoneyIn The Bank this past July, we are excited to return to Toronto for an even larger event in 2025.”
Visit WWE.com to register for ticket pre-sale information.
WWE star Omos has reckoned that the WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker needs to be built strongly like former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, before facing him in a match. Omos, the 7’3 powerhouse had battled Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 39. Though he suffered a defeat, Omos posed a massive challenge for ‘The Beast Incarnate.’
During a recent Q&A episode on Undertaker’s Patreon, the gigantic wrestler said that he believes he could lock horns with Bron Breakker but he wants him to build more equity to make the clash exciting. Omos explained:
“My personal opinion, and maybe you can agree or disagree with me, I think [he might need] some more building him to that point, because I just remember wrestling Brock last year. I think people are going to expect that, but I think Brock had so much equity that he made sense and I think before you put him with me, you want to give him a lot more equity first.
So that way he’s people feel like he’s on top of the world like he’s gone through everybody, he’s become the unstoppable machine that he is, and they say, ‘What are you going to do with a giant?’ That makes for an even better story overall.”
Omos’ last appearance before hiatus took place at the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Meanwhile, Bron Breakker has been going strong on the main roster and became a two-time Intercontinental Champion and has defeated the likes of Sami Zayn and Jey Uso to remain a champion. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker shared his thoughts on Omos.
