Brock Lesnar’s status with WWE has not changed despite recent rumors of his return at least on the creative front.

The talk of the former Universal Champion potentially returning to TV picked up again when he was referenced by both Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

The possibility has been denied by the company on a high level according to a new report from Fightful Select however, and a source told them ‘There are no creative plans in place for Lesnar, and if conversations have occurred, we’ve not been briefed on that.’

Despite Triple H suggesting that it would be up Brock himself to make the decision, the report says that creative haven’t heard any updates regarding him in months. They’d be surprised if Lesnar is brought back in the middle of a federal investigation.

Regarding references to The Beast Incarnate being dropped on WWE programming, it was noted that people had been instructed to avoid mentioning the former champion in the last number of months. People close to Rhodes have not heard about any change.

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Brock Lesnar was booked for Royal Rumble this year and he was supposed to be involved in a program with World Heavyweight Champion Gunther leading up to WrestleMania 40.

The plans were canceled when the former UFC star was referenced in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and Lesnar’s name was effectively banned from the company after that.

The officials even went to great lengths to minimize the inclusion of Lesnar from the already complete WWE 2K24 video game and removed him from covers and other promotional materials.

Tiffany Stratton has had an impressive 2024 so far, continuing to make strides in her pro wrestling career. At a recent WWE house show in Cardiff, Wales, she had the opportunity to achieve a personal goal—though it came at the expense of a fan’s hopes.

During the show, Stratton participated in a match alongside Naomi. As she made her way to the ring, a fan in the audience held up a sign with a big question: a marriage proposal. As seen in the clip below, Stratton noticed the sign while walking down the entrance ramp.

A Heel’s Response

In true heel fashion, Stratton tore the fan’s sign apart and, without hesitation, informed him that she has a boyfriend. The WWE star is currently dating fellow wrestler Ludwig Kaiser, further driving home the point as she crushed the fan’s dream.

Stratton’s rise in WWE has been marked by major milestones, including her victory in the 2024 Money in the Bank ladder match. Since then, she has aligned herself with Women’s Champion Nia Jax. In recent months, Stratton has teased cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Jax, heightening tension within her ongoing feud with Bayley.

At the Bad Blood Premium Live Event, Stratton had another chance to cash in when a referee bump occurred during Jax’s match with Bayley. However, Jax quickly caught on to Stratton’s plan, causing Stratton to reconsider. In the end, Jax retained her title, defeating Bayley while Stratton bided her time for a future opportunity.

Jelly Roll believes WWE’s doing better than ever because they’re able to serve two masters at once.

The American Singer is a noted wrestling fan who has talked about his love for the business many times. He even made an appearance for WWE at SummerSlam 2023.

While appearing on Logan Paul’s Implaulsive podcast, the topic of wrestling was naturally brought up. The Grammy-nominated artist said that he’s truly a fan and explained that their storytelling is the best it’s ever been:

“Dude, I’m truly a fan, and I think the storytelling right now is probably the best it’s been in a long time—I think it’s the Best it’s been since the Cena era. And to see Cena coming back around, you know what I mean.

I think before that, it was the Attitude Era almost. It’s like I think we’re seeing; I would say wrestling’s bigger than it’s ever been right now. So it’s really fun.”

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They’re Doing The Best They’ve Ever Done: Jelly Roll

The rap star went into depth to explain why the company is breaking record after record. He said that they’re able to keep people interested in a world of fast-paced storytelling while unfolding meaningful long-term stories at the same time:

“They are finding a way, the WWE to serve two masters: They’re serving that they’re keeping people engaged every single week and they’re keeping it fast cause the times need fast stories, but they’re also allowing bigger stories to develop over longer periods of times.

Watching The Bloodline develop over 36 months, for taking 3 WrestleManias for Cody to finish his story. But they kept us so engaged that we almost had forgot that we had been watching these big storylines play out. Cause they were giving us these fast nuggets that we needed for Instagram and TikTok too. So I think they’re doing the best they’ve ever done.”

Logan Paul also talked about a potential return to WWE during the same episode and he teased going up against a Bloodline member very soon.

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WWE continues to push the boundaries of social media storytelling in the ongoing Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes feud with a new video from the former Universal Champion.

Owens posted the video on his Twitter account, mentioning that there have been a lot of questions about why he turned on Cody Rhodes after the Bad Blood PPV.

The former champion noted that people are judging him because of the attack. He blamed the company for not letting him tell his side of the story by cutting off his mic during his appearance on Friday’s SmackDown.

Kevin Owens then revealed that he even sent the company a video to explain his actions. He was hoping that the footage could air on Raw this past Monday and he is now giving them until Friday to do the right thing:

“Then over the weekend, I sent them a video that I hoped they would air on Raw last night, and they didn’t. Nobody could hear what I have to say. But of course, they had plenty of time for Cody to talk, but not for me. Look, the last thing I want to do is do this on social media because I hate it.

I’m giving them until Friday, this Friday on Smackdown, to air my video so that people could hear what I have to say. And if they don’t, then I guess I’ll post it here.”

• Cody Rhodes Breaks Silence On Kevin Owens’ Betrayal At Bad Blood

The latest episode of SmackDown saw Kevin Owens interrupting the show before the scheduled Women’s Tag Team Title match. He tried to address the crowd but his mic was shut down. Cody Rhodes came out to confront him after that but the security stopped the WWE champion from reaching Owens.

When Randy Orton showed up to calm Kevin down, the latter ended up shoving The Viper accidentally. Orton then responded with a punch to his face.

Cody Rhodes was told to leave the arena after this and Randy looked to sort things out with his tag team partner. Orton, however, was also attacked by the former NXT Champion backstage later in the show.

Logan Paul is not only teasing a return to WWE but he is also suggesting that his next opponent might be the most unpredictable one yet.

The ever-controversial star has not been seen on WWE programming since he dropped the US Championship to LA Knight at SummerSlam 2024 on August 3. The loss marked the end of his 273-day-long reign with the belt.

The YouTube star talked about a potential return to the company during the most recent episode of his Impaulsive podcast. He was giving his thoughts on Bloodline’s Jacob Fatu, and said that he might be wrestling the former MLW star very soon:

“Very clear rising star. He’s one of the only guys who really stands out to me. I think everyone else sees it. While I recognize his greatness, part of me also thinks, he’s on my list.

I will be wrestling him in the near future and we’re going to be going at it. I sort of see him as competition. I promise you; we’re going to go fucking crazy. I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but it’s inevitable.”

– Logan Paul on an “inevitable” match against Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline

Jacob Fatu signed with WWE in April this year and made his debut for the Endeavor-owned promotion in June. Fatu has competed in a number of tag team matches since his debut. He even won the World Tag Championships for The Bloodline, while teaming with Tama Tonga during the August 2 SmackDown.

The Samoan Werewolf has not made his singles debut for the promotion yet, however, and a high-profile match against someone like Logan Paul would definitely make for an intriguing competition.

WWE’s Saudi shows are known for their big matches so the November 2 Crown Jewel PPV would make the perfect stage for this match.

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The wrestling world has been abuzz with speculation about Brock Lesnar’s potential return to WWE amid recent controversies and cryptic teases on RAW. This article delves into the latest developments surrounding the Beast Incarnate’s status with the company, the impact of the Vince McMahon lawsuit, and what fans can expect moving forward.

Recent RAW Teases

WWE has been dropping subtle hints about Lesnar’s possible comeback on recent episodes of Monday Night RAW. While the company has not explicitly mentioned Lesnar by name, several segments have featured references that longtime fans associate with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins both alluded to Brock during the Monday, October 14th 2024 episode of RAW, and fans did not miss it:

Impact of the Vince McMahon Lawsuit

The recent lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon has cast a shadow over Brock Lesnar’s WWE future. While Lesnar is not explicitly named in the legal documents, the allegations have implications for his status with the company.

Allegations and Implications

The lawsuit, filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, alleges that McMahon shared explicit content with a “former UFC Heavyweight Champion and WWE talent” in 2021. This description has led many to speculate about Lesnar’s potential involvement, and he was named during the Netflix series Mr McMahon.

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Triple H’s Recent Comments

Despite the initial reaction, WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H has recently provided insight into Lesnar’s status with the company.

“Not Gone from WWE”

Following Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, Triple H stated that Brock Lesnar is “not gone from WWE” and is simply “home being Brock”. This comment suggests that the door remains open for Lesnar’s return, contrary to earlier speculation.

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are brimming with confidence and they want challengers to step up.

Belair and Cargill had reclaimed the tag team titles at WWE Bash In Berlin after defeating The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn). Since then they have defended their titles against the likes of former champs, The Unholy Union and Meta-Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend). Last night on WWE Raw, they defeated Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane & IYO SKY) after Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson interfered.

Speaking on Raw Talk after Monday’s WWE Raw, Belair and Cargill were asked about Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson sticking their nose in their match.

Bianca Belair: “Listen, they came to SmackDown, and they put up a good fight, they really should have been proud of themselves. They did, but instead of going back to NXT and working on their skills and getting stronger and faster, they decided to to show up to Raw tonight and get in our business?”

Jade Cargill: “[They] embarrassed themselves if you asked me. They made enemies tonight out of IYO and Kairi. Out of everybody, why would you do that? But I love that for this tag team division.”

Belair: “I do. You know what, I love the confidence, I have to say that. But they’re making enemies. But you know what, it’s making this whole tag team division interesting.”

Cargill: “That’s what we were trying to do from the beginning. But these are our belts.”

Belair: “It is, but I love competition, so this is fun for me.”

Cargill: “We love competition. Like we said, Raw, SmackDown, NXT, come get it. We welcome it. Come apply, baby.”

Belair: “Everybody wants our titles.

Cargill: “Yes. Come to SmackDown and get that smack down.”

Belair: “Whoever want it. Raw, NXT, SmackDown.”

Damage CTRL recently became the latest challengers who were unsuccessful in dethroning Cargill and Belair. The final moments of the match saw the IYO SKY getting in a verbal spat with Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend who were ringside. Jackson pulled back her hair and Legend hit a big elbow to her face. When SKY got back inside the ring, Belair hit the KOD to get the pinfall victory.

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill have become one of the dominant tag teams in the women’s division. They have been thriving as the champs and are on an unstoppable title reign. They have had quite the run as a tag team despite the pairing was not in the plans.

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R-Truth seemingly can’t get over the fact that he and The Miz are not friends anymore.

On last night’s edition of WWE Raw, R-Truth secured a victory over his former tag team partner The Miz. ‘The A-Lister’ was distracted after Karrion Kross and The Final Testament walked out to ringside. This gave Truth the advantage who capitalized and rolled him up for the win. The former WWE Champion was visibly angry with the outcome and launched a brutal attack on R- Truth following the match. In a Raw Exclusive, Cathy Kelley asked R-Truth about his victory over The Miz. Here is what he said:

“I’m looking for Miz, he’s supposed to be in my corner. I have a big match tonight.”

Cathy Kelley then said that Truth won the match, and The Miz was against him. Truth added:

“CK, I think you’re the one that’s confused. Me and Miz are friends, amigos, compadres, pals, bosom buddies, you feel me?”

Kelly then helped R-Truth remember that he got attacked following the match, and Truth asked her who did it. Kelly decided not to clarify and instead urged the ref to help him go to the medical facility.

Last month, R-Truth returned to the programming from an injury and teamed up with The Miz. They squared off against Authors of Pain. During the match, The Miz left Truth alone in the ring after hitting a big boot to his face. AOP capitalized on the situation and won the match. Following the match, the former one-half of the World Tag Team Champions broke his silence.

For weeks, Karrion Kross had been manipulating The Miz. The former WWE Champion has now embraced his darker side and has proven that he has close ties with The Final Testament.

The Godfather says he doesn’t remember much of what happened after Owen Hart’s tragic accident at the 1999 Over The Edge PPV.

The late star was supposed to be lowered down from the rafters through a grapple line for his entrance. Owen was set to challenge the WWE Hall of Famer for the Intercontinental Championship on the show. During the entrance, however, the quick-release mechanism of the grapple line failed and Hart fell to his death.

The Godfather talked about the unfortunate accident during a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet. The former WWE star said that he remembers spending the day with Owen and someone telling him that he fell during his entrance:

“I don’t remember. I remember spending the day with Owen. I remember talking with the girls and then Owen was coming out. I’ve never seen it. But when that happened, I was behind the curtain with the girls going through it. [I said] ‘Don’t worry if you mess up, if you fall, I’ll do this.’

I was telling them that then whoever it was, it might have been Bruce Prichard, I don’t know who was sitting at the table. I know it wasn’t Jim Ross. He goes ‘Owen fell!’ And then I’m like, what? He goes, ‘Owen just fell!’”

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It Was A Blur After That: The Godfather

According to the wrestling veteran, he doesn’t remember much of what happened once he saw the body of Owen Hart. Everything after that is a blur to him:

“We were looking at the monitors and then it all went down. I just remembered what Owen looked like when he came through the curtain. And other than that, I don’t [remember].  I called my wife right away and she tells me a lot of things that I said that I don’t remember.

But she tells me you said this and you said that. And then I’m like well, I don’t remember that. So it was a blur after that. I don’t remember how or when I found out that there was no match or what’s going on. I really don’t remember.”

The Godfather also discussed being paired with Road Dogg for a match the next night on Raw and Vince McMahon telling them that they didn’t have to work if they didn’t want to. Both the wrestling stars, however, decided to smoke a joint together and wrestle the match to honor their friend.

The Undertaker also talked about wrestling on the PPV after Hart’s fall earlier this year. He detailed the locker room reaction to the whole incident saying that they were not ready to believe it. You can check out his comments on the matter here.

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Since returning to WWE in the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble match, Chelsea Green has flexed her performing chops on TV, often with hilarious results. Recently, Green got down and dirty in a dumpster match with Michin on SmackDown but now the self-professed Hot Mess has an acting project in the works outside of the squared circle.

On Twitter/X, Green shared a photo from her first day on the set of Blue Ridge, where she will play the character of Shelby Hughes.

Blue Ridge premiered its first season in April of this year on the Cowboy Way Channel and on Amazon Freevee. The show follows Justin Wise (Johnathon Schaech), who takes up the role of Sherrif of a small town to be near his ex-wife and their daughter. Over the course of the show, it becomes clear that this small, quiet town harbors some dark secrets. The show is produced by INSP, who Green tagged in her post.

Acting Wrestlers

Green isn’t the only name in wrestling who has made a foray into acting in 2024. Earlier this year The Killer’s Game saw the feature film debut of Drew McIntyre who shared the screen alongside WWE alum Batista. More recently, AEW’s MJF has been filming scenes for Happy Gilmore 2 and is said to have a significant role in the Netflix-produced sequel to Adam Sandler’s comedy classic.

It remains to be seen what kind of role Shelby Hughes will be for Chelsea Green and whether this will open the door to future acting projects. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Chelsea Green and her foray into the world of acting.

AJ Styles’ long-awaited return to WWE SmackDown turned tragic on October 4, when he suffered an injury during a match with Carmelo Hayes. WWE later announced that Styles had suffered a mid-foot ligament sprain but now the two-time former WWE World Champion has shared more on his condition.

With his injury coming so soon after his return, some have speculated as to whether this situation is a ‘work’ to build towards something big. When a fan shared that opinion on Twitter/X, Styles made clear that this situation is very real.

A separate fan brought up how this injury can derail careers, as it did with Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers in 2016. Styles acknowledged the seriousness of the matter with some lingo from ‘the kids.’

Lisfranc Injury: The Facts

A Lisfranc injury occurs when one of more of the metatarsal bones in the foot are displaced from the tarsus. The injury is named after Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin, a French surgeon who noticed the injury amongst cavalrymen in the early 1800s.

While easily mistaken for a sprain, a Lisfranc injury is much different. Even a simple injury is a severe setback and may require surgery and months to heal, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Styles’ recovery time will depend on how severe the injury in his foot is. If there are no fractures or dislocations and the ligaments are not torn, then non-surgical treatment may be all that’s needed with a recovery window of six to eight weeks. If surgery is required to realign the joints and return the fractured bone fragments, this could keep the wrestler out for many more months. The overall recovery process for resuming all activities may take 6 months to 1 year in some patients, according to the Academy.

We here at SEScoops are wishing Syles a full and speedy recovery. We’ll continue to monitor his situation for further updates.

Brock Lesnar last appeared on WWE programming at SummerSlam 2023 when he lost to Cody Rhodes in a hard-fought contest for both men. Lesnar has vanished from WWE due to his alleged involvement in the Janel Grant lawsuit, but WWE certainly had the Beast Incarnate on the brain during the October 14, episode of WWE Raw.

In a backstage segment, Seth Rollins tried to persuade General Manager Adam Pearce to give him a one-on-one match with Bronson Reed. During his promo, Rollins made reference to conquering a ‘beast’ in the past. This was a nod to Lesnar who Rollins dethroned as WWE Universal Champion at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.

In the ring, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came face-to-face with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER ahead of their showdown at WWE Crown Jewel. While Rhodes acknowledged GUNTHER being a ‘beast’ since arriving in WWE, he also touted his own accolades including having previously conquered a beast, i.e. Lesnar.

While Lesnar was not mentioned by name, these nods to the former WWE Universal Champion did not go unnoticed by fans. On Twitter/X, Lesnar’s name trended as thousands of posts were shared discussing these references and a potential return.

Brock Lesnar’s WWE Hiatus

Lesnar is alleged to have been one of the men Janel Grant was trafficked to during her tenure in WWE. It’s alleged that Vince McMahon trafficked Grant to Lesnar in order to secure a deal with the Beast. McMahon has denied all wrongdoing.

In July, WWE COO Paul Levesque said he’d be open to a conversation with Lesnar about a return if and when the Beast decided to initiate talks. Grant’s lawsuit is currently on hold as the Department of Justice launched a federal investigation on McMahon on May 30. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Brock Lesnar and his status as a WWE Superstar.

During the latest edition of WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley was part of the opening segment that included Tiffany Stratton, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez. Soon after, Ripley would accidentally drop on the top of Stratton’s heel head-first after a brutal big boot from Rodriguez.

While the vast majority of fans showed concern that landing head first could have been an injury, there was a select number of trolls that were hoping Ripley got hurt. On her Instagram Stories, Ripley had some choice words for these particular ‘fans’ of wrestling.

The main event of Raw saw Ripley team with Stratton to face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. This match ended in a no-contest due to an interruption from Nia Jax. During the show, the WWE Women’s Champion vowed that Stratton would cash in her Money in the Bank contract on Liv Morgan when the time is right, which came as a surprise to Stratton herself.

While wrestling fans have the freedom to support or not support who they wish, wanting a wrestler to get injured in the ring is a step too far. Hopefully, these ‘fans’ of wrestling will reflect on what they want after having their comments shared with Ripley’s 4.5 million followers on Instagram. In the meantime, Ripley will continue to be one of the very top Superstars in WWE and be featured regularly on programming.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Rhea Ripley as the Eradicator continues to be a force to be reckoned with on WWE programming.

WWE WrestleMania 41 is coming to Las Vegas next April, and even without a match announced, anticipation is high for the event. Now, On Location has announced the details for their Priority Pass to take the WrestleMania experience of fans to the next level.

Priority Pass tickets come in several different levels. Those who purchase the Silver level for $1,500 receive:

• 2 Night Ticket: Upper-Level Seating
•  WrestleMania Kickoff Party with On-Stage Appearance by Cody Rhodes!
•  WWE World & Superstore Access
•  Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
•  Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff?

Those who purchase the Gold level for $5,000 receive:

• 2 Night Ticket: Lower Level Seating
• All-Inclusive Hospitality with On-Stage Appearance by John Cena!
• Exclusive WM41 x Priority Pass Gifting
• WWE World & Superstore Access
• Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff

And those fans ready to go all in will receive the following by spending $7,000 on the Champion pass:

•  2 Night Ticket: Premium Floor Seating
•  Ringside Photo Op at WrestleMania 41?
•  Topgolf with The Miz
•  All-Inclusive Hospitality with on stage Appearance by John Cena!???
•  WWE World & Superstore Access???
• Exclusive WM41 x Priority Pass Gifting
• Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff?

Fans of WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker can spend $9,995 for the ‘Undertaker Squite by the Seat’ and receive the following:

• 2 Night Ticket: Premium Suite with All Inclusive Food & Beverage
•  In-Suite Undertaker Appearance
•  Authentic Undertaker Championship Title and Urn Photo Op
•  Topgolf with The Miz
•  WWE World and Superstore Access
•  Exclusive Undertaker-Themed Gifting
•  Dedicated Entrance
•  Professional On Location On-Site Support Staff

And the Elite Experiences pass includes:

• Premium Ringside Seating
•  In-Ring Photo Op at WrestleMania 41??
•  Post-Show Press Conference Access & Desk Photo Op
•  Superstar Walkout Experience on WrestleMania Stage
•  All-Inclusive Hospitality with Appearance by John Cena!
•  WWE World & Superstore Access
• Premium WrestleMania 41 ELITE Gifting
• Expedited Entry at Dedicated Priority Pass Entrance
• ELITE Concierge Services

WrestleMania 41

No matches have been confirmed for WrestleMania 41, though fans can expect The Rock at the show despite some recent rumors to the contrary. WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19, and April 20, from Allegiant Stadium, marking WWE’s sixth two-night WrestleMania. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WrestleMania 41 as the road to the biggest show of the year continues.

Jimmy Uso may have reunited with Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood, but winning over his brother Jey is proving to be far more difficult for ‘Big Jim.’ During the October 14, episode of WWE Raw, the Intercontinental Champion saved the New Day from a beatdown by Bron Breakker, but returned to his locker room only to find Jimmy waiting for him. Jimmy tried to start a conversation, but Jey wasn’t interested. Without a word, Jey turned and walked off, clearly not ready to reconcile.

Later in the night, Jimmy made another attempt to talk to Jey, but this time Jey was visibly frustrated. He angrily told Jimmy to get out of his face, making it clear that their tension, which has been brewing since Jey’s departure from The Bloodline, isn’t likely to ease anytime soon.

It was Jimmy who cost Jey the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2023 in a match that also saw Roman Reigns’ status as Tribal Chief on the line. Similarly, Jimmy would cost Jey in other title matches, culminating in their showdown at WrestleMania 40 that Jey would win.

Jimmy tried to get Roman Reigns to bring in Jey on the latest SmackDown, only to get a “No Yeet!” from the Original Tribal Chief. While having the Intercontinental Champion on board would certainly be huge for Reigns and Jimmy in their war with Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, Jey Uso wants no part of their family civil war.

The Viking Raiders are back, but this time under a familiar name: The War Raiders. The duo, formerly known as War Machine during their time in NJPW and ROH, first debuted in WWE’s NXT under the War Raiders moniker before becoming The Viking Experience and later The Viking Raiders on the main roster.

It has been several months since both stars were last in action due to injuries. Erik was sidelined following successful neck fusion surgery last November, while Ivar has been recovering from a spinal injury suffered earlier this year. Their return marks a significant moment for the team and their fans.

WWE RAW Return

On this week’s episode of WWE RAW, the War Raiders made their highly anticipated return in a match against Alpha Academy as part of the #1 Contender’s Tournament for the WWE Tag Team Titles. The War Raiders wasted no time making an impact, decisively defeating Otis and Akira Tozawa to advance in the tournament.

Fans are excited to see what’s next for the rebranded War Raiders as they seek to reclaim dominance in the tag team division.

For years, WWE fans in the UK have wished for WrestleMania to come to the country, which up until recently seemed like it was an impossibility. At Money in the Bank 2023, John Cena shared his intentions to bring WrestleMania to London, and Cody Rhodes is among those eager to see such an event take place.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live to promote WWE’s ongoing tour of the UK, the Undisputed WWE Champion reflected on Cena’s statement and the sway the WWE icon carries.

“I don’t know if that was on the books anywhere. I don’t know if that was something that had been, I don’t know where that was. But when the greatest of all time as we like to call John, goes out there and says it, it almost wills itself into existence.”

Rhodes believes that a UK-based WrestleMania should, and could happen, and brought up Paul Levesque’s meeting with London mayor Sadiq Khan. Later in the interview, the American Nightmare gave a timeline as to when fans could expect WrestleMania in the UK.

“If I’m aiming, it would be cool to get it [in the UK] in the next five years. There’s some really big venues over here that could host a WrestleMania.”

The UK crowd is known for being passionate and they certainly made their voices heard when Rhodes pushed for a WrestleMania in the country earlier this year. With Levesque saying that everything is on the table regarding an international WrestleMania, don’t be surprised if the Showcase of the Immortals comes to the UK in the coming years.

Wrestling fans have long speculated about the possibility of Nia Jax aligning with The Bloodline. The reigning WWE Women’s Champion is cousins with The Rock, so she’d be an obvious choice if and when The Bloodline adds its first female member.

Jax says she’d be there for her family in a moment’s notice if they needed her, but she’s focused on dominating the Women’s division and she’s never been seriously considered.

“It’s only been discussed by fans. I definitely think that’s an easy thing to go to, but I also know that the boys really support us in our journey. They want us to be successful in our own right and pave our own path and create our own legacy.”

– Nia Jax on joining The Bloodline (Daily Mail)

The Bloodline consists of Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. They are currently engaged in a fierce feud with ex-Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and his nephew, Jimmy Uso. The Bloodline left Reigns and Uso severely injured on SmackDown last week, with Jimmy saying he and Reigns need help. The help will likely come from Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso, but the possibility remains that Nia Jax will get involved in this Bloodline civil war before all is said and done.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER has congratulated Zack Sabre Jr. on his major victory at Monday’s NJPW King of Pro Wrestling event.

Sabre Jr. defeated Tetsuya Naito to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, marking a monumental achievement in his career. He is only the second British wrestler to win this prestigious title, following Will Ospreay’s triumph in 2021.

Gunther, a former rival of Sabre’s from their days on the UK independent wrestling scene in 2019, acknowledged this milestone on social media. He posted a simple yet supportive message featuring applause emojis and the initials “ZSJ.” It was a gracious gesture from the Austrian Superstar, likely appreciated by Sabre on this memorable occasion.

TNA World Champion Nick Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, also saluted ZSJ.

Gunther battles Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel on Saturday, November 2, 2024. They’ll have a face-off on tonight’s WWE Raw.

Shinsuke Nakamura is set to return to Pro Wrestling NOAH on New Year’s Day. Nakamura will face Ulka Sasaki in a highly anticipated singles match on January 1, 2025, at NOAH The New Year. This marks Nakamura’s first appearance for NOAH since January 2023, when he famously defeated The Great Muta (Keiji Muto) as part of Muta’s retirement tour.

The announcement of Nakamura’s return was made during Pro Wrestling NOAH’s October 14th event at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.

Despite an active year, Nakamura has struggled with a disappointing 3–38 record, though the majority of these matches have been non-televised. Earlier this year, he headlined a major feud with Cody Rhodes, which included intense Street Fights and Bullrope matches. Nakamura also made multiple unsuccessful challenges for the WWE Universal and United States Titles.

Throughout the year, Nakamura has faced top talent such as LA Knight, Sheamus, Ilja Dragunov, and Sami Zayn. Additionally, he has represented WWE in international events across Japan, Germany, and Europe.

Follow Shinsuke Nakamura on X @ShinsukeN

Nakamura’s 10 Greatest WWE Moments (as of 2021):

Tonight’s WWE Raw broadcasts on the USA Network at 8/7c. The show was taped last Monday from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, due to WWE’s ongoing European tour.

Matches and Segments:

• The Miz vs. R-Truth
• Bron Breakker vs. Kofi Kingston
• Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair defend the women’s tag titles against IYO SKY & Kairi Sane of Damage CTRL

Plus:

• Rhea Ripley opens the show
• Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will have a face-to-face segment ahead of their match at WWE Crown Jewel.

Raw Spoilers for Tonight

Here are the full results, taped before last week’s WWE Raw went live on the air:

• Rhea Ripley calls out Raquel Rodriguez but Tiffany Stratton interrupts, delivering a message from Nia Jax. This distraction allows Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to attack both Ripley and Stratton.

• WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill defeat the team of Kairi Sane & IYO SKY in a tag match.

• The War Raiders make their return and score a victory over Alpha Academy.

• R-Truth pins The Miz after interference from Karrion Kross and his crew, who distracted Miz and then tossed Truth back into the ring for a post-match attack.

• Bron Breakker scores a win by pinning Kofi Kingston.

• The match between Tiffany Stratton & Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez ends in a disqualification/no contest when Nia Jax attacks, causing chaos.

At AEW WrestleDream, Swerve Strickland made his first appearance for the company since his brutal loss to ‘Hangman’ Adam Page at AEW All Out. In his segment, Strickland declined the managerial services of MVP, saying he is loyal to Prince Nana and told the former WWE Superstar to “stick your business cards up your ass!” While many expected this segment to also see the debut of Bobby Lashley, that didn’t happen, as the All Mighty was nowhere to be seen at the Tacoma pay-per-view.

There were early discussions about having Lashley debut at WrestleDream, Fightful Select reports, but plans changed. The belief was that having Lashley attack and lay out Swerve in Strickland’s hometown would not have gone well, especially given what happened to fellow Washingtonian Bryan Danielson in the main event of the show.

This report comes after Ibou of WrestlePurists reported that Lashley’s debut was postponed to ensure it stands out. AEW felt there were already enough big storylines at WrestleDream, and they didn’t want Lashley’s arrival to get overshadowed. In addition to matches, the pay-per-view saw the returns of Adam Cole and MJF to our screens.

Since Lashley was reportedly removed WWE’s internal roster back in July, fans have speculated on an AEW move. While it has been reported that fans can expect him soon, perhaps within a matter of days, supporters of the two-time former WWE Champion will just have to keep waiting for the arrival of Bobby Lashley.

John Cena’s star power is known outside of the world of professional wrestling, as the WWE icon is also a leading man in Hollywood and on TV. This week, the 16-time WWE World Champion appeared on the livestream of a popular content creator though his efforts to enjoy a delicious McDonald’s sandwich proved to be in vain.

Cena joined popular streamer Kai Cenat for a laid-back chat on Twitch, covering a range of topics including McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac. The WWE icon became the latest victim of the infamous “Fanum Tax” as during the stream, Fanum humorously swiped Cena’s Chicken Big Mac right in front of him. Fanum made it up to the WWE legend by gifting him a unique Chicken Big Mac chain in a fun moment for Cena and the live stream’s viewers.

You can check out Cena being taxed, and other highlights from the 16-time WWE World Champion’s time on the stream in the clips below.

Cena’s appearance on the stream only underlines the WWE icon’s mainstream appeal outside of the world of professional wrestling. With that in mind, fan will get to see plenty of Cena in WWE this coming January when he kicks off his retirement tour. Cena will be part of Monday Night Raw’s transition to Netflix which will kick off with the January 6, 2025, episode.

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

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

Rey Mysterio Rocks Raiders Silver & Black

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

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

Darby Allin Soars With The Seattle Seahawks

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

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

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

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

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

Trevor Lee Celebrates A Ravens Win

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

Wrestling Related Games Win-Loss Record

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

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

Here are the full results from today’s WWE live event in Cardiff, Wales:

• Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker
• Naomi defeated Tiffany Stratton
• Andrade defeated Santos Escobar
• Nia Jax defeated Bayley (Street Fight)
• GUNTHER defeated Chad Gable
• Randy Orton & DIY defeated Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa
• LA Knight defeated Shinsuke Nakamura
• Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa (Steel Cage Match)

Highlights

Here are some social media highlights from #WWECardiff (October 13, 2024)