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Jade Cargill Puts AEW in the Rearview: Can We Please Turn the Page?

Before making her presence felt as a champion in WWE, current Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill was part of AEW, where she became the first AEW TBS Champion. It’s been over a year since Cargill parted ways with the All-Elite promotion, and the Storm is eager for fans to focus on the present.

In a recent interview with HOT 97, Cargill reflected on her early days in AEW, recalling how she was thrust into the spotlight without much guidance.

“I didn’t really have direction. I didn’t know how a heel was supposed to act. I was just myself.”

In response to media reports rehashing her early experiences, Cargill expressed her frustration on Twitter and urged everyone to focus on her current journey with WWE.

This isn’t the first time Cargill has made clear she wishes to move on from her AEW tenure. At the Bash In Berlin post-show press conference, Cargill said she was “so tired” of answering questions about AEW and once again wished that fans focused on her current role as a WWE Superstar.

While Cargill is proud to have come from AEW, her focus is firmly on the road ahead. As she continues to evolve, fans are eager to see what’s next for the powerhouse superstar as she takes on new challenges inside a WWE ring.

The Rock Responds To ‘Bullsh*t’ Reports of His WrestleMania 41 Status

The Rock has responded to talks about his WWE future.

The Great One made a surprise appearance at the Bad Blood PPV on October 5. He came out after Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns defeated The Bloodline to warn them of impending consequences.

Many believed that this segment was an indication for the direction of WrestleMania 41. Dave Meltzer reported, however, that The People’s Champion was too busy to be at the Show of Shows next year.

When a fan asked him about these reports on Instagram, The Rock actually responded and told everyone not to believe ‘any of that bullshit’:

The Bloodline Story Continues

The Hollywood star did not appear on SmackDown this week after his Bad Blood return but The Bloodline story continued with Roman Reigns.

The returning Jimmy Uso went up against Solo Sikoa in the main event of the show. Uso couldn’t overcome the numbers game. Even Roman couldn’t help him when the Head of The Table showed up to save him from a post-match beatdown.

Jimmy had suggested getting help in their feud against The Bloodline but Reigns had originally shot down the idea of asking the Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso to back them up.

It’s believed that the former Undisputed WWE champion will be leading a team against Solo Sikoa and his cousins at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.

The events of SmackDown might be a step towards changing Reigns’ mind. It’s likely that we will see him reaching out to some old allies in coming times to join their war.

The Undertaker Believes Current Backstage Environment In WWE Is ‘Almost Too Calm’

The Undertaker has revealed how Triple H has completely changed the backstage environment in WWE.

The Dead Man recently appeared on Booker T’s Hall of Fame podcast. The two wrestling veterans talked about things such as their own time coming up in the business, how young generation needs to focus more on storytelling and more.

When Booker asked Taker about his experience at recent WWE shows, The Last Outlaw explained that things have taken a 180-degree turn since the new management took over and Triple H became head of creative:

“It’s crazy to me how calm everything is backstage now. You know, Paul’s demeanor is so chill. Every time I see him, he’s got time to sit down and explain something to you. It’s just not that Helter Skelter fire drill [anymore]—which I thrived in. You had to be able to [do that].

I just remember working on a promo all day long, and then 10 minutes before you go out, it’s completely changed. You had to come up [with something] and you gotta go do it. You gotta do it live. It’s so [calm], it’s almost too calm for me.”

Paul Is So Nurturing: The Undertaker

While The Undertaker himself thinks that he wouldn’t have survived in an environment like this, he acknowledged that it’s a blessing for all the young athletes coming up:

“I know it’s gotta be better for the athletes and performers to get there and ‘Okay this is what we’re gonna do’ and that’s pretty much what’s gonna happen. That Helter Skelter fire drill thing that happened every Monday Night. You just expected it.

But it’s gotta be especially for so much young talent that there is, it’s gotta help them develop a little quicker. Because they don’t have that ‘staring down the barrel of a gun’ kind of mentality. Paul is so nurturing I think to the talent that it’s gonna really help a lot of people.”

The Undertaker’s most recent WWE appearance came during the WrestleMania 40 weekend. He first inducted Muhammad Ali into Hall of Fame and then helped Cody Rhodes finally beat Roman Reigns in the main event of the show.

Hornswoggle Latest Legend To Ink Nostalgia Deal With WWE

Dylan ‘Hornswoggle’ Postl is the latest ex-WWE star to sign a Legends deal.

The wrestling veteran made the announcement during a recent appearance at ACW Wisconsin. He confirmed that as of last week, he has signed a deal that will allow him to be featured in action figures, video games, and more moving forward:

WWE has been very active in signing veterans to legends deals in recent months. Just in last few weeks, DDP, RVD, Mick Foley, and even Jesse Ventura have confirmed new contracts with the company.

Veterans wrestlers are not the only ones the company has been signing. They’ve also been engaged in active negotiations with a number of current top stars.

The officials have reached out to talents such as Kevin Owens, Nia Jax and Liv Morgan in recent times. Rhea Ripley is one star who is very close to signing a new deal with a significant raise.

Hornswoggle In WWE

Hornswoggle was an active member of the WWE roster from 2006 to 2016. He was assosiated with names such as Finaly and DX during his time in the company.

The two most famous storylines involving the 38-year-old include him being revealed as the anonymous Raw GM in 2012 and as Vince McMahon’s illegitimate son in 2007.

The former WWE star has continued being active in the wrestling business since his departure from the Endeavor-owned promotion. He has made appearances for companies such as TNA, ROH, and even AEW since 2016.

Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After (10/11) SmackDown Went Off Air

Cody Rhodes extended his dark match winning streak against ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio after this week’s episode of SmackDown from Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

The episode featured two dark matches after the broadcast of the show. Jey Uso defended his IC title against Bron Breakker in the first match. He pinned Breakker with a spear to retain the title.

The American Nightmare took on the Raw star in the second dark match. Towards the ending of the bout, Mysterio locked him up for three amigos but Rhodes countered it into a cutter. The Undisputed WWE Champion then hit the Cross Rhodes for the victory.

He stayed around the arena for almost an hour after this match, and took photos with all the fans. Cody even brought a young fan into the ring and gifted him his weight belt.

What Happened On SmackDown

The SmackDown main event featured the returning Jimmy Uso taking on Solo Sikoa. This came after Jimmy cost Solo and Jacob Fatu their match against Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes at Bad Blood.

In the end, the numbers game proved too much for Uso and Sikoa picked up the victory. Reigns tried to make the save for his cousin when the Bloodline attacked him after the bout but his presence also didn’t prove to be enough.

The opening segment of the night featured Jimmy and Roman having a talk after Bad Blood. Uso had told Reigns that they needed help in their fight against the Bloodline.

The main event segment that followed was the perfect set up for Reigns to acknowledge that and potentially reach out to his former allies such as Jey Uso or Sami Zayn.

Motor City Machine Guns Debut Confirmed For 10/18 SmackDown

WWE has confirmed that Motor City Machine Guns will be making their SmackDown debut during next week’s episode of the Blue Branded Show.

The company started airing vignettes teasing the arrival of the legendary tag team last week and we deciphered the code behind the mysterious video package.

This week’s episode of the Friday night show then featured a backstage segment with General Manager Nick Aldis and Legado Del Fantasma. The leader of the group Santos Escobar complained to Aldis about his faction members never getting any title opportunities on the show.

Aldis in response announced that Angel and Berto will take on a team of his choosing next week on October 18. Nick said that if the duo win, they might be in position for a title shot and Escobar told the SmackDown official that he won’t regret the decision. As the group went out of the frame, Aldis murmured ”I won’t regret it, but you might.’

Shortly after this segment, another mystery vignette based on Detroit played with the initials MCMG flashing on the screen. The video package further confirmed that the duo will be making their debuts next week.

Motor City Machine Guns have been free agents since their TNA contracts expired in April this year. The duo have already said goodbye to the indie circuit, all but confirming that they have signed a contract with the Endeavor-owned promotion.

Jerry Lawler: My Health Ended My Commentary Days, But I Don’t Miss It

For decades, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler provided his iconic voice to WWE programming and is a part of some of the company’s most iconic moments. It’s been over four years since Lawler was part of a WWE commentary team, and The King is in no hurry to don a headset again.

In recent years, Lawler has battled several health issues, including suffering a stroke in 2023. Speaking this week to Sportskeeda, The King acknowledged that these health issues ended his career as a commentator.

“I had a couple of strokes. That’s what cost me my deal with WWE and my commentating because my voice is not perfect, but it’s not good enough to do commentating.”

While Lawler’s voice isn’t capable of calling hours of WWE content anymore, the King isn’t too upset over it. In the interview, Lawler recalled a recent commentary experience that left him ready for a break.

Do I miss it? No... 10 or 15 minutes before it [his recent commentary experience] was over, I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, how much longer is this going to last?’ So anyway, as soon as it was over, I just got up, went about my business.”

While Lawler’s long-time broadcast partner Jim Ross still calls the action in AEW, Jerry is fine with leaving his days behind the desk in the past. While fans can still see Lawler at conventions, events, and occassionally with WWE, expect to see The King in his signature crown, not a headset.

AJ Styles’ Injury Halts WWE Storyline Plans

AJ Styles made his long-awaited return to WWE television on SmackDown last week, but things didn’t go as planned. During his match with Carmelo Hayes, where Hayes emerged victorious, Styles sustained an injury.

WWE later confirmed that Styles suffered a mid-foot ligament sprain, and he was shown being evaluated by the medical team before leaving the arena on crutches. Although early reports suggested his absence might be part of a storyline, it was later confirmed that Styles had suffered an injury.

The Phenomenal One had been absent from WWE since stepping in for Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at the Clash at the Castle event in June. It wasn’t due to injury, but lack of creative. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Styles was frustrated with the situation, as it could impact future plans.

WWE had intended to start a storyline involving Styles embarking on a farewell tour, teasing his eventual retirement. However, the direction of this storyline now hinges on the results of an MRI, which will determine the severity of his injury.

Styles is 47 years old and began his pro wrestling career in 1998.

Vince McMahon Didn’t Love Christian Cage, But Tony Khan Does

Vince McMahon allegedly had no appreciation for the talent of Christian Cage while in WWE, but someone who does is his current boss Tony Khan.

Cage trended on social media on Thursday night after former WWE commentator Todd Grisham shared an antedote that Vince McMahon once gave him on the headset to hype Christian to the ring. Cage was set to go against then ECW Champion Jack Swagger, but Grisham very much undersold the surprise that was Christian Cage.

Khan would then go on X to make his own post to say “Christian Cage is the man.” Khan also has an immense amount of respect for Cage’s former partner, Adam Copeland, noting of his efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Cage did have a World Heavyweight Title reign while in WWE, but the veteran could still that in AEW. The company’s ‘Father Figure’ has a World Title contract he can cash in at anytime.

As it stands now, Jon Moxley will challenge Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship this Saturday night at WrestleDream, but one of wrestling’s top heels isn’t beyond inserting himself into the equation. Cage has tried to do so previously against Danielson, but was thwarted by Claudio Castagnoli and PAC.


The Rock Not Scheduled For WrestleMania 41 (Report)

The Rock’s current WWE storyline is seemingly not headed where people are expecting it to go.

The Great One is believed to be the force behind Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline. Ever since Sikoa took over the faction, many have expected it to finally lead to a match between The People’s Champion and his cousin Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41.

Per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, however, the Hollywood star is currently not scheduled to compete at the Show of Shows next year from the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.

According to one WON source, The Rock’s schedule has gotten too heavy. He has already given word to WWE that he won’t be able to wrestle at the show next year.

What’s Next For The Rock?

The 52-year-old made his electrifying return to WWE during the Bad Blood PPV earlier this month on Ocotber 5, indicating that the next chapter of his current run would be written very soon.

Because he returned after Roman Reigns teamed up with Cody Rhodes to pick up a victory over The Bloodline, some have believed it’s leading towards a triple threat involving Rock, Rhodes and Reigns at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

If Rock’s return is not headed toward a WrestleMania match, the most obvious direction would be for him to lead The Bloodline in a WarGames match against Roman, Cody, and their other allies at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.

Both Cody and Roman have teased a rematch for the Undisputed WWE title since the latter’s return to TV at SummerSlam. So it’s possible that the singles match to complete the trilogy would then be saved for Mania.

Rhea Ripley’s New WWE Contract: Fans react to huge potential re-signing news

WWE fans are buzzing with excitement as news breaks about Rhea Ripley’s contract status with the company. The former Women’s World Champion has reportedly agreed to terms on a new long-term deal that will keep her in WWE for the foreseeable future.

Details of Rhea Ripley’s New WWE Contract

Contract Length and Value

According to reports from PWInsider, Ripley’s new contract with WWE is set to be a five-year deal, but she has not signed just yet. This significant commitment demonstrates WWE’s faith in Ripley as a cornerstone of their women’s division for years to come.

While the exact financial terms have not been disclosed, sources indicate that Ripley will receive a “considerable raise” as part of the new agreement.

Contract Status

While the terms have been agreed upon, it’s important to note that the contract has not yet been officially signed.

However, PWInsider suggests that it’s “just a matter of time” before the deal is finalized. This news comes as a relief to many WWE fans who have been speculating about Ripley’s future with the company.

Fan Reactions to Rhea Ripley’s Re-signing

The WWE Universe has taken to social media to express their thoughts on Ripley’s contract news. Many fans are thrilled at the prospect of seeing “The Eradicator” continue her dominant run in WWE for years to come.

Excitement for Future Storylines

Fans are eagerly anticipating the potential storylines and feuds that Ripley could be involved in over the next five years. With her current rivalry against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez heating up, supporters are excited to see how this will play out and what new challenges await Ripley in the future.

Praise for WWE’s Decision

Many wrestling enthusiasts are applauding WWE for securing Ripley’s services long-term. As a Grand Slam Champion and one of the most dominant forces in the women’s division, fans recognize the importance of keeping such a talented performer on the roster.

Lionel Messi’s Mas+ Suing Logan Paul’s PRIME Over Bottle Design

Soccer sensation Lionel Messi is the latest name to take issue with PRIME, the drinks company founded by WWE Superstar Logan Paul and fellow content creator KSI. A new lawsuit filed by the 37-year-old Argentinian player is hitting out at PRIME for being “anti-competitive.”

Messi launched his drink company back in June of this year with four flavors available in both bottles and cans. Many argued that the designs of the drinks bore a striking resemblance to the KSI/Paul product.

Mas Prime

Mas+ by Messi distributor Mark Anthony International filed a lawsuit against PRIME Hydration on October 8, Dexerto reports, seeking a declaratory judgment to confirm Mas+ is not copying Prime’s bottle design. In the lawsuit, Anthony claims that PRIME reached out and demanded Mas+ cease sales until their packaging was changed. It is also claimed that PRIME has threatened to sue for trademark and trade dress infringement.

The lawsuit against PRIME claims that the drinks company is “seeking not only to prevent fair competition but also is trying to monopolize functional packaging elements that are commonplace in the hydration beverage industry” Anthony also claims that an “experienced survey expert” demonstrated that there was no likelihood that consumers would confuse the two products.

Logan Paul’s PRIME Problems

This lawsuit is the latest legal issue for Logan Paul who continues to make headlines outside the squared circle for the wrong reasons. The U.S. Olympic Committee is suing PRIME over the use of trademarked terms they claim could lead people to believe PRIME is an official sponsor. Refresco, a supplier of PRIME, is seeking at least $67.7 million over an alleged breach of contract based on the production of the beverage.

Despite these lawsuits and questions regarding PRIME’s use of caffeine in beverages, PRIME remains a sponsor of WWE events with a ‘Hydration Station‘ being a fixture at Premium Live Events. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Logan Paul and the former U.S. Champion’s successful, albeit controversial, drinks brand.

AEW WrestleDream 2024 Odds: Favorites Revealed Ahead of PPV

The highly anticipated AEW WrestleDream 2024 event is fast approaching, and with it comes an action-packed card filled with top-tier talent. Fans and bettors alike are eager to see how the odds stack up ahead of this major pay-per-view. Here, we break down the key matchups, revealing the odds-on favorites for each bout.

AEW International Championship Three-way Match

In one of the most exciting bouts of the night, Will Ospreay leads the odds to win the AEW International Championship with a commanding -400. Ospreay, known for his high-flying offense and technical prowess, is the clear favorite. Konosuke Takeshita, the dynamic and rising star, follows with +175, offering some value for those looking for an upset. Ricochet, despite his in-ring experience, is the long shot at +1000.

AEW TNT Championship Match

The odds heavily favor Jack Perry to retain the AEW TNT Championship with a staggering -2500. His opponent, Katsuyori Shibata, is a well-respected competitor, but the odds suggest a slim chance at +800 for an upset victory.

AEW Women’s World Championship

Mariah May comes in as the overwhelming favorite at -5000 to win the AEW Women’s World Championship. Her challenger, Willow Nightingale, carries underdog odds of +1200. While May’s dominance seems certain, Nightingale has been known to surprise in the past.

AEW World Tag Team Championship

In the tag team division, The Young Bucks are favored with -2000 to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship. Private Party will need to pull off a significant upset to cash in on their +700 odds.

Open Challenge

For the open challenge, Darby Allin is favored at -2000 to win over Brody King, who sits at +700. Allin’s fearless style makes him the clear front-runner in this match.

ROH World Television Championship Match

In this competitive showdown, Brian Cage is slightly favored at -220, with his opponent Atlantis Jr trailing at +165. This one could go either way, making it a thrilling contest to watch.

Grudge Match: Jay White vs. Hangman Adam Page

Jay White is the favorite in this heated grudge match at -200. However, Hangman Adam Page, coming in at +150, is known for his resilience and could easily steal the win.

Tag Team Match

The Acclaimed are favored at -450 to defeat MXM Collection (+275), but anything can happen in AEW’s unpredictable tag team division.

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The two-out-of-three falls match sees Hologram as the heavy favorite at -1500, while The Beast Mortos is a considerable underdog at +600.

CM Punk Reflects on Losing Bray Wyatt & Brodie Lee: It’s Truly Unfair

In December 2020, Brodie Lee passed away in a tragic loss to the wrestling community, leaving his wife Amanda and their son Brodie Lee. Jr. Less than three years later, the wrestling world lost Windham ‘Bray Wyatt’ Rotunda, a father of four children and fiance of former WWE broadcaster JoJo Offerman.

During his first run with WWE, CM Punk worked with both men and his feud with the Wyatts was one of his final angles before leaving in January 2014. During an appearance on No-Contest Wrestling podcast, Punk spoke about the tragic pattern of professional wrestlers dying young.

“I feel wrestling is notorious for that, right? Like, we are constantly losing wrestlers and it always seems to be way too early.”

Punk added that the passing of Bray and Brodie was especially difficult, given that they were fathers and found their deaths to be wholly unfair.

“I think Bray and Brodie were the two ones because they’re so young, and they got little babies, and it’s just like one of those things that it just stings. Just talking about it now, it still stings, and it’s truly like unfair.”

The world of wrestling has made efforts to keep the legacies of both men going strong, with Brodie Jr. having a contract with AEW that will come into effect once he turns 18. Following Rotunda’s passing, WWE shared that proceeds from his merchandise will go to benefit Offerman and his children. While both men tragically passed young, the impact their lives have had continues to go on, and CM Punk is just one of many who fondly remember the two late wrestlers.

WWE SmackDown Preview: Roman Reigns, US Title Match

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown is set to air live at 8/7c on the USA Network, broadcasting from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Expect plenty of drama as the fallout from last Saturday’s Bad Blood event takes center stage on the blue brand.

In the main event at Bad Blood, Roman Reigns and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes teamed up to defeat Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa, with a major assist from the returning Jimmy Uso. To top it all off, The Rock made his surprise return, shaking things up even more.

Here’s a preview of what’s lined up for tonight:

  • Roman Reigns addresses the WWE Universe.
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill will defend their titles against Meta-Four’s Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson.
  • LA Knight vs. Carmelo Hayes for the WWE United States Championship

Want to catch up on what happened last week? You can check out the top 10 moments from last week’s SmackDown here:

Update On Rhea Ripley’s Contract Status With WWE

WWE is super close to locking in Rhea Ripley in a new long-term deal with a big raise.

After letting many contracts get close to expiry in early 2024, the company has changed its approach in recent months and started reaching out to talents aggressively to lock them into deals.

It was reported last month that on the female side, the promotion had reached out to WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley about signing long-term extensions. PWInsider is now reporting that at least one of them has reached a new agreement with the company in principle. According to them, Mami has come to terms on a new contract with the sports entertainment giant.

The new contract will be for 5 years and it’ll see the former Women’s Champion getting a ‘considerable’ raise. While the actual signing is yet to take place, the belief is that it’s ‘just a matter of time’ before pen is put to paper.

Longterm Commitment

The news is not very surprising as Rhea Ripley has been a featured star of WWE programming in the last few years and one of the faces of not only the women’s division but also the Raw brand.

Her storyline with Dominik Mysterio and rest of The Judgment Day continues to be the anchoring feud of the Red Branded Show as it inches towards the historic Netflix move.

The mentioned female stars are not the only ones approached by WWE recently. Reports suggest that officials have also begun negotiations with a former Universal Champion within the last month. You can check out more about it here.

The Rock Shares a Powerful Message on World Mental Health Day

The Rock took an admirable babyface turn today on social media to make sure people are being cognizant of their mental health.

It’s World Mental Health Day and ‘The People’s Champion’ took to the people to make the fans aware of how depression can hit anyone. The Rock shared his own personal experience with that.

“I got wobbly and I was spinning and I was struggling. I woke up, I saw gray.

“I’m used to being alone because I was born an only child, but there’s a difference I learned over the years of being lonesome and lonliness.”

The Rock said he was reaching out to people by midnight and sought some support. Dwayne Johnson shared a story of how a friend of his hung himself in a jail cell. He says it’s important to check in on others, but sometimes more important to check in on yourself.

“I’ve been there, if you’re going through it, reach out. That’s your superpower.”

The Rock sure has a superpower when it comes to creating buzz for WWE. ‘The Final Boss’ returned to the company last week to close out Bad Blood, confronting Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns after the unlikely duo teamed up against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.

Earlier in the day, Rocky took to social media to make it known that’s he’s far from done when it comes to confronting old nemesises. Bad Blood was The Rock’s first appearance since he made his exit on the WWE Raw after WrestleMania XL.

The Rock Warns Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes: ‘Final Boss Engaged’

The Rock still believes he’s ‘The Final Boss’ in WWE and reaffirmed those beliefs on Thursday afternoon.

‘The People’s Champ’ made a surprise appearance to close out WWE Bad Blood after Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in the main event.

Atlanta got an initial surprise with a returning Jimmy Uso who helped Reigns and Rhodes win, but it was The Rock who closed out the show by stepping on the stage and staring down the good guys before walking off.

Dwayne Johnson had some more thoughts to share immediately after, going live on his Instagram, but he put his words to print Thursday afternoon as WWE SmackDown is set to air Friday night. Cody Rhodes may have finished his “story” at WrestleMania XL, but Rocky wants to make it clear his “story” was just getting started.

The Rock hadn’t been seen on WWE programming since the Raw after WrestleMania where he had a tense exchange with Cody Rhodes, but his cameo at Bad Blood started paving the road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

During the Bad Blood press conference, Triple H remarked as to how much he appreciated The Rock still showing his love for WWE and taking the time out of his wild schedule to make the appearance.

Jesse Ventura Signs WWE Legends Deal

WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura is officially back with the company. The former Governor of Minnesota has signed a WWE Legends contract and is looking ahead to some fun projects in the near future. Ventura posted a video on his Substack page explaining why he’s back with WWE after two decades.

“Hell has frozen over. Yes, hell has frozen over. I’m back in the WWE as a legend, I’ve gone through negotiations, we’ve reached agreements and I feel very good about. I’m 73 years old now and my life has gone full circle.”

– Jesse Ventura on finishing his career with WWE

Ventura says he earned his first fame and fortune in the wrestling industry, and although he achieved success in Hollywood and in politics, he likes the idea of coming back to wrestling in the twilight of his life and finishing things off as a pro wrestler.

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Jesse Ventura’s WWE Career

Jesse Ventura was an active wrestler for WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) from 1984 to 1986, but was forced to retire from the ring due to health issues. He served as an announcer from 1985 through 1990.

WWE Legends Contracts

WWE Legends contracts honor former wrestlers who have made significant contributions to the company. These contracts ensuring post-retirement income for alumni and Hall of Famers, while also allowing WWE to utilize their likenesses for merchandise and promotional activities.

Jinder Mahal Discusses Popularity Of 3MB

Jinder Mahal believes 3MB is special because of the success all three members of the group achieved after being a part of the faction.

The Modern Day Maharaja recently had an interview with Straight Talk Wrestling. He talked about things such as his WWE Championship win, why representation is important in wrestling and more.

During the talk, Mahal was asked about the popularity of 3MB. The former champion explained that the group is more over now than it was during its run. According to Jinder, what makes it special is the things they were able to do after 3MB:

“I think we’re more over now, like in people’s memory, than we were at that time. And I think what really makes it special is what we did after 3MB. Heath Slater with the Tag Team Championship with Rhino and the kids, and the getting a job—amazing, very memorable stuff.

Drew McIntyre, obviously, one of the best professional wrestlers on Earth, not only in WWE but on planet Earth. And then myself, winning the WWE Championship, United States Championship, 24/7 Championship.”

We Made A Point To Work Hard: Jinder Mahal

3MB featuring Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, and Jinder Mahal was formed back in September 2012. While they lost the majority of their matches, the faction was featured regularly on TV and they participated in many memorable segments during their time together.

Mahal explained that people did not expect anything from them when they were put together. The trio, however, took the whole thing as a motivation to do better:

“So, I think just the success that we had after 3MB, when really nothing was expected from us, and we made a point to work hard and succeed. We weren’t going to look at this as a demotion or something. If anything, it was to motivate us, to take us to the next level, and that’s what we all did.”

3MB stayed together until April 2014 when both Mahal and McIntyre were released from their contracts. Jinder Mahal was brought back a couple of years later in July 2016 while Drew McIntyre rejoined the company in April 2017.

Jonathan Coachman Opens Up About Infamous Katie Vick Storyline

Jonathan Coachman has opened up about the infamous Katie Vick storyline of WWE.

The broadcast personality was part of WWE from 1999 to 2008. He worked closely with Vince McMahon during this time and got to witness the best and worst of the former WWE chairman’s creativity. The Katie Vick storyline between Triple H and Kane is possibly the biggest example of the latter.

Coachman talked about the same during a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet. He mentioned how people were terrified of McMahon during his reign. The former commentator himself remembers many instances in which he regrets not standing up to the former WWE owner:

“I’m not proud of the fact that I never told him no this is one of the things that I’ve told you on and off camera. There’s a lot of things I should have said no to.

That was one of the most repulsive, disgusting storylines of all time. During that time, Vince would go down a road and everything he was doing was hitting, whether it was the milk truck, whether it was the cement truck with the Corvette, all of that stuff. So let’s just keep going. Let’s do shock TV.”

You Could Hear People Groaning: Jonathan Coachman

The storyline between Triple H and Kane saw The Game accusing the Big Red Monster of having murdered Katie Vick. While Kane would later admit to Vick dying during a car accident with him, the Cerebral Assassin wasn’t done yet. He would go on to accuse Kane of being drunk during the accident and furthermore claimed that the Masked Athlete had intercourse with the late star after the incident.

A week later Triple H would appear in a backstage segment with Jonathan Coachman where he teased showing a videotape of his professional rival. The tape that was shown with a warning of discretion featured Triple H. Dressed as Kane in a funeral parlor, H got intimate with the body of the supposedly deceased Vick.

According to Coachman, nobody in the arena was aware of the contents of the video until it aired on the show, and nobody was happy with it:

“I can tell you this, because they shot that off-site so nobody had seen it until it ran on the show. And backstage, you could hear people just groaning because it was so incredibly bad. And if you put a lie detector on Triple H today, he would probably tell you the same thing.”

This is not the first time Jonathan Coachman has opened up about the poor working conditions of his WWE run. He previously told a story about how Vince McMahon made him miss Christmas by calling him up at the last minute.

How Rey Mysterio and Triple H Shaped Santos Escobar’s WWE Journey

On the eve of WrestleMania 39, Rey Mysterio brought back the Latino World Order and invited Santos Escobar and his Legado Del Fantasma allies to join. While Escobar is no longer part of the LWO and has feuded with the group as the leader of Legado Del Fantasma, the 40-year-old wrestler will never take his time with Rey for granted.

Speaking to Manchester World ahead of WWE’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, Escobar explained how much working with Mysterio has meant to him.

“It was an honor. It was a year of changing and traveling with Rey Mysterio. Long hours on the road just talking, learning and listening. He’s a beautiful person and an amazing performer. To have the opportunity to be with him was a gift.”

Escobar turned on the LWO in late 2023 after he assisted Logan Paul in his U.S. title victory over Mysterio at that year’s Crown Jewel. Mysterio had won the gold back in August, filling in for Escobar who had been attacked by then-champion Austin Theory. Tensions between the two sides continued to boil all the way to WrestleMania 40, where Rey and Andrade defeated Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

Working With Triple H

In both WWE NXT and on the main roster, Escobar has worked closely under WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. In the interview, Escobar had similar praise for the 14-time WWE World Champion.

“Triple H is always a pleasure. He’s a wise man, he knows everything. At least in my perspective, he’s been there and done that several times, so every time I have the opportunity to work with him, I just cherish it.”

With Mysterio and Triple H, Escobar has the chance to learn from two of WWE’s all-time greats, and is making the most of his opportunity. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Santos Escobar as he continues to develop in WWE, thanks to the assistance of the two former World Champions.

Tropicana Field, Home Of WWE’s ThunderDome, Destroyed By Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is continuing to batter the United States and has tragically taken the lives of many in addition to affecting countless more. Now, Tropicana Field, which was once home to WWE’s Thunderdome and has held several Premium Live Events, has been damaged in the storm.

In footage shared to social media, the venue can be seen being destroyed by the winds which have surpassed 120mph in certain areas.

Also known as The Trop, Tropicana Field played host to WWE’s Thunderdome from December 2020 to April 2021 when fans were unable to attend live due to Covid-19 restrictions. This also means that the venue hosted several Premium Live Events including 2021’s Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and Fastlane shows. It wouldn’t be until this year that Tropicana Field would host a WWE Premium Live Event with live fans with this year’s Royal Rumble.

Wrestling with the Weather

The effects of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene have forced several changes in the world of professional wrestling. These include

Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

Kurt Angle “Wasn’t Appreciated” In WWE Return Due To TNA Run

In 2017, Kurt Angle made his long-awaited return to WWE, close to eleven years after leaving, to be inducted into that year’s Hall of Fame. Angle would wrestle a handful of times after his return, but never felt truly appreciated by the company during this run.

Speaking on Notsam Wrestling, Kurt reflected on his comeback and believes that leaving WWE in 2006 and subsequently joining TNA Wrestling was why he wasn’t appreciated.

“I just felt that my second time in WWE, I wasn’t so much appreciated. I think it has a lot to do with me leaving the company high and dry in 2006 and going straight to TNA. I was supposed to go back to WWE in six months. Vince [McMahon] wanted me to take six months off and come back. So literally, when I left his office and I quit, I called TNA and got a contract that day.

Angle added that upon returning to WWE, management wanted to “teach him a little lesson” for opting to join TNA rather than return to WWE six months after his exit. In his TNA documentary DVD Kurt Angle: Champion, the Olympian said he asked for his release from WWE because he could not take time off and was working severely hurt.

Kurt’s WWE return saw him wrestle 19 times for WWE, amassing a 10-9 win/loss record before his WrestleMania 35 loss to Baron Corbin in 2019. While Kurt continues to make appearances, his return to the ring in WWE left a lot to be desired, and according to Angle, that’s all thanks to him making the choice to leave in the first place.

WWE’s UK Tour: Where To See Your Favorite Superstars in Action

The WWE will return to the United Kingdom next week, bringing its roster of Superstars to the island both this month and in November.

This month, fans can see their favorite Superstars at the following locations:

  • Sunday, October 13, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Cardiff, U.K.
  • Monday, October 14, 2024 – M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, U.K.
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Newcastle, U.K.
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Co-op Live in Manchester, U.K.

WWE will also return to the UK and Ireland in November at the following locations:

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland
  • Monday, November 4, 2024 – The O2 Arena in London, U.K. Tuesday,
  • November 5, 2024 – Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, U.K.
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Sheffield, U.K.

With some of WWE Raw’s top names set for the October 14, event in Liverpool, WWE opted to tape next week’s edition of the red brand in advance. Click here to check out all the spoilers from next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

Who’s On The Card?

WWE isn’t holding back with its latest UK tour. While the card is always subject to change, Superstars being promoted for the tour include:

  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight
  • WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax
  • Bayley
  • Randy Orton
  • AJ Styles
  • The Bloodline
  • The Street Profits

The UK and Ireland are known for their raucous audience, so much so that some of WWE’s very top stars have been calling for WrestleMania to come to London. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE’s plans in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including any potential future Premium Live Event