WWE Raw General Manger Adam Peace teases that we haven’t seen the last of him as an in-ring competitor.

Pearce, a former NWA World Champion, retired from full-time active competition in 2014. Since then, he’s only wrestled twice – two televised matches for WWE in early 2021.

During an interview with Chaotic Good Sports, “the man once known as ‘Scrap Daddy’ ‘Scrap Daddy’ shares that he “had the time of his life” as a wrestler and is grateful that he developed skills during that time that allowed him to continue thriving in the business long after he slammed his final opponent.

“I like to say, walk your path with passion, and when you get to the end, redefine that path and walk it again,” said Pearce. “I’ve had multiple paths in pro wrestling, and I’m walking them all. I love every single one of them.”

He loves his current role. He’s a “hell no” on wrestling again on a full-time basis. However, he’s ready to unleash a Rackbomb or two (his old finisher)

“Listen, if the time comes and they say, ‘Hey, we need you to have a match,’ brother, I will get my hands dirty. I got my hands dirty with Bronson Reed a little bit. I am certainly capable, but am I looking to do that, particularly on a full-time basis? Hell no. I am good.”

For Pearce to come out of retirement, it would need to under the right circumstances. If one were to fantasy book such a scenario, there is another WWE General Manager who is also a former NWA World Champion:

• Adam Pearce & Nick Aldis Weigh-In On Wrestling Each Other in WWE

WWE presents Bad Blood this Saturday, but Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is already looking ahead.

The American Nightmare appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday to hype this weekend’s event, and dropped a few clues for some big things in the pipeline.

Rhodes teams with former rival Roman Reigns at Bad Blood against The Bloodline’s Jacob Fatu and the new Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa. The richest prize in wrestling won’t be on the line, but Rhodes says there will be “big title implications” for Crown Jewel in November.

“[The WWE Championship is] not on the line this weekend, but there is something that happens at Bad Blood, a, I guess, a video package or vignette, that’s going to play in the show. I’ve got to keep it vague, but there are big title implications for Crown Jewel, moving and moving past. Sorry for being so vague.”

– Cody Rhodes drops a spoiler

Keep Those Expectations High

Cody Rhodes sets a high bar for himself and isn’t afraid to share his big plans. Six months after ‘Finishing His Story’ at WrestleMania 40, Cody says there’s something in the works for next year’s ‘Mania main event that, “is perhaps bigger than anyone anticipated.”

“The little spoiler there, in addition to that, WrestleMania 41… I am looking to do what I’ve done three times now and enter the main event, but I think it will be something that perhaps is bigger than anyone anticipated.”

– Cody Rhodes

WWE Bad Blood takes place this Saturday, October 5, 2024 from Atlanta, GA at the State Farm Arena.

WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled for November 2, 2024 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Mohammed Abdo Arena.

WWE attempts to cover all of its bases when it secures bigger venues for its premium live events. 

The company had filed a complaint with the Texas Attorney General to prevent the release of a bidding contract for the Royal Rumble in 2023. In the suit, the company claimed that the deal was a trade secret and contained proprietary information that fit an exemption in Texas’s public information law.

WWE opted last month to withdraw it. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics shared a copy of the full contract he obtained between WWE and the state of San Antonio. 

The initial release of the agreement had three pages noticeably missing, as WWE didn’t want it public. This is because it includes the wording of their exclusivity period.

In the contract, it was stated that the Alamodome could not run any other wrestling event from 90 days before the event and 60 days after it takes place. You can check out the wording of the exclusivity period part in the agreement below: 

This shows the type of arrangement problems that other promotions, such as AEW, can deal with when booking venues for events and how much planning goes into it.

At WWE NXT Battleground, the brand introduced the NXT Women’s North American Championship, the first-ever Women’s mid-card title in company history. Many individuals, both in and out of WWE, believe that such a title should be introduced to the main roster and Drew McIntyre has now thrown his support behind the idea.

Speaking to FOX News ahead of his Hell in a Cell showdown with CM Punk at Bad Blood, McIntyre was confident that a mid-card Women’s title would be a reality soon enough.

“That’s certainly something that’s going to come around in the near future… The women have been killing it for years now.”

McIntyre made clear that a Women’s mid-card title wouldn’t be introduced for the sake of it, but that the roster has shown why such a title needs to exist.

“There’s so many characters the women’s division has gotten over now. We’re at a point where if there’s a second title introduced, it’s absolutely justified.”

The Call For A Women’s Mid-Card Title

McIntyre is just the latest notable name to advocate for a women’s mid-card championship on WWE’s main roster. Here are some examples of others who back the idea.

• WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker believes mid-card titles would benefit the deep division of women on the main roster.
• In October 2022, Raquel Rodriguez shared that she was pushing for a mid-card title for the main roster’s women’s division.
• That same month, Bayley also backed the idea for a new title but admitted that given how long it took to create Women’s Tag Gold, fans may be waiting for a while.
• TNA’s Ash By Elegance wanted her reigns as 24/7 Champion to result in the title being a mid-card title for women, though the plan never came to fruition.
• WWE Women’s Tag Champion Bianca Belair believes the title would “highlight” the stacked division appearing on Raw and SmackDown.

Bron Breakker is someone who is very proud of his heritage and he is never afraid to tap into it. The 26-year-old always finds different ways to pay tribute to his family history.

One such way the former IC Champion always shows his admiration for the generation before him is through his ring gear. A memorable example of it is when Breakker replicated his father, Rick Steiner’s gear from the very first episode of Raw for his Spring Breakin’ 2022 match.

Breakker has now revealed that he has one more such gear planned for near future. The WWE star recently talked about it on Casual Conversations With The Classic podcast. He revealed that he has a very special ‘Steiner Math’ singlet in the works:

“Man, I don’t want to give any spoilers away, alright? I’m gonna try…I’ve got some ideas in the works for some gear that’s…Okay, so I’ll put it this way – all my PLE singlets are a tip of the cap or salute to the Steiners, for the most part. Some of them have my little bit of…You know I’ll change a little bit.

But most of them are, I’m bringing back the classics. There’s going to be one coming up soon that is a Bron Breaker version of the Steiner math. Cause I already did the pink one; it was huge, it was a cool thing. But I’m gonna do something different with that. I’m in the shop a little bit with the creative team. We’re gonna make something cool.”

• Bron Breakker Opens Up About NXT Segment With The Undertaker

Bron Breakker is referring to the infamous promo of his uncle Scott Steiner from his TNA days. Steiner was promoting the Sacrifice 2008 match between him, Samoa Joe, and Kurt Angle for the TNA World Title when he cut the promo that became a classic.

Apart from this, Breakker also talked about things such as his UpUpDownDown appearance, his extended family, his IC title run and more.

WWE is set to revive one of its classic pay-per-view events with Bad Blood 2024, scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This marks the first Bad Blood event in 20 years, promising an exciting night of action headlined by a Hell in a Cell match. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how to watch WWE Bad Blood 2024 across different time zones.

Read More – WWE Bad Blood 2024 Card: Every match taking place

WWE Bad Blood US Start Times

WWE Bad Blood 2024 will kick off at 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, October 5th. This earlier-than-usual start time is designed to avoid direct competition with UFC 307, which is scheduled for the same night. Here are the start times for different US time zones:

• Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 PM
• Central Time (CT): 5:00 PM
• Mountain Time (MT): 4:00 PM
• Pacific Time (PT): 3:00 PM

Australian Start Times

For fans Down Under, WWE Bad Blood 2024 will air on Sunday, October 6th due to the time difference. Here are the start times for major Australian cities:

• Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra (AEDT): 9:00 AM
• Brisbane (AEST): 8:00 AM
• Adelaide (ACDT): 8:30 AM
• Perth (AWST): 6:00 AM

Bad Blood European Start Times

European fans will need to stay up late or set their alarms early to catch the action live. Here are the start times for some major European cities:

• London, United Kingdom (BST): 11:00 PM (Saturday, October 5th)
• Paris, France (CEST): 12:00 AM (Sunday, October 6th)
• Berlin, Germany (CEST): 12:00 AM (Sunday, October 6th)
• Madrid, Spain (CEST): 12:00 AM (Sunday, October 6th)

Other International Start Times

For wrestling fans around the world, here are some additional international start times:

• Tokyo, Japan (JST): 7:00 AM (Sunday, October 6th)
• New Delhi, India (IST): 3:30 AM (Sunday, October 6th)

Read More – WWE Bad Blood 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

WWE is bringing back a classic pay-per-view event after a 20-year hiatus. Bad Blood 2024 is set to deliver an action-packed night of wrestling entertainment, featuring some of the biggest names in the company. This article will provide all the essential information you need to catch the live stream of this highly anticipated event.

How to Watch

United States Viewers

For fans in the United States, WWE Bad Blood 2024 will be available exclusively on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. Peacock offers two subscription tiers that include WWE content:

• Peacock Premium (with ads): $5.99 per month
• Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free): $11.99 per month

Both options will allow you to stream WWE Bad Blood 2024 live, as well as access a vast library of WWE content and other sports and entertainment programming.

International Viewers

Outside of the United States, WWE Network remains the go-to platform for streaming WWE premium live events.

The WWE Network is available in over 180 countries and costs approximately $9.99 per month, depending on your location.

WWE Network offers several key benefits, including:

• Access to every WWE premium live event, including WrestleMania, at no additional cost
• Thousands of hours of on-demand programming, with new content added weekly
• Exclusive access to shows like NXT and 205 Live
• Groundbreaking documentaries, reality shows, and original series
• Replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes, available 30 days after airing

United Kingdom Viewers

In the UK, WWE premium live events are typically broadcast on TNT Sports Box Office, which is offered through discovery+.

The standard subscription for discovery+ starts at £3.99 per month, with an additional pay-per-view fee (usually around £14.99) for events like Bad Blood.

UK fans can also subscribe directly to WWE Network for £9.99 per month, which many users find to be excellent value for the content provided.

How to Subscribe

To subscribe to WWE Network:

• Visit www.wwe.com/wwenetwork and click “SUBSCRIBE NOW”
• Create an account by entering your email address and password
• Provide your name and billing address
• Select your payment method (options may vary by region)
• Enter your payment details and complete the subscription process

WWE Network can be accessed on various devices, including smart TVs, game consoles, phones, tablets, and computers.

In the main event of WWE Monday Night Raw, Braun Strowman defeated Bronson Reed in the Last Monster Standing match, thanks to a timely assist from the returning Seth Rollins. While Braun proved to be the true monster of WWE, more has come to light about the former Universal Champion’s condition after this match.

On Wrestling Observer Live, it was reported that Strowman suffered an injury during the match with Reed. Braun was seen grabbing his thigh/groin area after being hit with a Samoan Drop by Reed and was seen limping for the remainder of the match. Similarly, Braun was unable to build momentum when running, and after knocking Reed off the apron for a spot, the referee was “furiously communicating with the back” about an issue.

The concern within WWE is that Strowman has suffered a torn groin and that’s “certainly what they thought” after the match. This comes mere months after Braun returned to WWE programming in April after a year-long hiatus following neck fusion surgery. In July, Strowman shared that his knees have been ‘banged up’ and that he would be visiting a doctor to learn more.

Losing Strowman to the injured list is the last thing WWE Raw needs, especially with Ilja Dragunov set to miss months of action with an ACL injury. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Braun Strowman and the physical condition of the Monster Among Men.

WWE has been under scrutiny recently due to a lack of representation for African American wrestlers in the company’s PLEs, and now Jinder Mahal has spoken up about similar treatment for South Asian talent.

The former WWE Champion who now goes by the name Raj Dhesi recently responded to the reports about representation on Twitter.

Mahal noted that despite the huge population of the region, there is currently only one South Asian talent signed to the promotion. He explained that talents from other sports can become stars if given the opportunity to be themselves:

The former champion is not the only one who has spoken up about this issue recently. Former WWE star Sanga had previously criticized the company for wanting the viewership from India but not giving any representation to talents from the country.

• WWE Response To Criticism Over Lack Of Black Male Superstars At PLEs

Indian Talents On International Stage

The debate about lack of people to sign doesn’t work when Indian talents have shown their abilities on the international stage many times. Indian wrestlers have won at least one medal in the last 5 summer Olympics.

Names such as Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Aman Sehrawat are proving every day that talents from the region can make it big when given an opportunity.

This is not even counting someone like Vinesh Phogat who unfortunately missed her chance at a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being disqualified due to being above the stipulated weight on the day of the finals.

The unforeseen events led to many veteran wrestlers speaking up in support of Phogat. Prior to that, she had ended the incredible 82-0 international winning streak of Japan’s Yui Susaki in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Editor’s Note

Forced inclusivity at the top at the cost of someone more deserving is never the goal of these talks. Mahal is not saying that people should be forced into the position because of their background. The question that we ask is how are talents supposed to reach that level without a fair opportunity to showcase their potential.

With the general lack of resources for people in these parts of the world, its industry leaders like WWE who have to step up to provide a chance to talents from all backgrounds to truly become global in every sense of the word.

In the 2010s, no catchphrase took the wrestling world by storm like ‘YES YES YES’ as used by Daniel Bryan during his rise to the top of WWE. The three-word phrase was used on countless pieces of merchandise during Bryan’s time with the company, and though that tenure ended over three years ago, WWE isn’t ready to part ways with the phrase.

WWE has filed a trademark for YES YES YES with the USPTO for the use on various pieces of merchandise. WWE’s move to own the term comes after Bryan (now Bryan Danielson in AEW) filed for the term in July of this year. Speaking ahead of All In: London 2024 with Luke James Chats, Danielson shared that his manager told him that the term was available and didn’t cost much to trademark.

Following his application, Bryan claims he was sent a legal form of some kind by WWE that insinuated that he was infringing on something WWE owned, despite the term being available to be trademarked. As of September 20, the filing was labeled as abandoned.

Danielson certainly has shown no sign of returning to WWE, as he not only holds the AEW World Championship but has actively spoken about winding down his career in the ring. Nevertheless, WWE is seeking the term for the use on merchandise that one would assume would be about AEW’s resident American Dragon. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest trademark news as well as news on the AEW World Champion.

WWE Bad Blood is making its long-awaited return after a 20-year hiatus, promising an action-packed night of intense rivalries and high-stakes matches. Set to take place on October 5, 2024, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, this premium live event is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated shows of the year.

Read More – WWE Bad Blood 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and more

Main Event: Hell in a Cell

CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre

Arguably the headline match of the evening will see CM Punk face off against Drew McIntyre inside the unforgiving structure of Hell in a Cell. This brutal contest marks the culmination of a long-standing feud between the two superstars, with each now having secured one victory against the other. The hellacious environment of the cell promises to bring their rivalry to a violent conclusion.

Championship Matches

WWE Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

Liv Morgan will defend her WWE Women’s World Championship against the formidable Rhea Ripley. This match adds an intriguing twist with Dominik Mysterio suspended above the ring in a shark cage, potentially influencing the outcome of this high-stakes title bout.

WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Bayley

Nia Jax puts her WWE Women’s Championship on the line against Bayley. This contest pits the dominant champion against a seasoned challenger looking to reclaim gold and cement her legacy.

Tag Team Showdown

Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu)

In a surprising turn of events, former rivals Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns will join forces to take on The Bloodline, represented by Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. 

This unexpected alliance adds an intriguing dynamic to the event, as fans wonder if the current and former Undisputed WWE Champions can coexist as a team.

Singles Matches

Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest

Two members of The Judgment Day collide as Finn Bálor faces Damian Priest in what promises to be a hard-hitting contest. This match could have significant implications for the future of the ‘Street Trash’ version of the Judgment Day, and Balor desperately needs a win here.

Event Details

WWE Bad Blood 2024 is scheduled to begin at 6 PM ET (11 PM BST) on Saturday, October 5th. The event will be available for streaming on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network internationally.

The earlier start time is due to counter-programming with UFC 307, which is taking place on the same night. This adjustment allows fans to potentially enjoy both events without conflict.

WWE Bad Blood 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and moreWWE is bringing back a classic event with Bad Blood 2024, set to take place on October 5 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This highly anticipated Premium Live Event marks the return of the Bad Blood brand after a 20-year hiatus, promising an unforgettable night of action-packed wrestling entertainment. Here’s everything you need to know about securing your spot at this historic event.

Event Details

Bad Blood 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The event will begin at 5:30 PM, with doors opening at 4:30 PM2. This date is particularly significant as it falls exactly 27 years after the original Bad Blood event, adding an extra layer of nostalgia for long-time WWE fans.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for WWE Bad Blood 2024 are currently on sale through various platforms. Fans can purchase tickets directly from Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner for the event. Additionally, tickets are available through resale marketplaces such as StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek.

Ticket Prices

Ticket prices for Bad Blood 2024 vary widely depending on the seat location and the platform used for purchase. Here’s a breakdown of the price ranges:

Official Ticketmaster Prices

On Ticketmaster, ticket prices start at around $286 for upper-level seats and can go up to $4,500 or more for better locations.

Resale Market Prices

• StubHub: Prices start at $244 and range up to $14,093 for premium seats.
• Vivid Seats: Tickets begin at $231.
• SeatGeek: The lowest price available is $338.

It’s important to note that resale prices can fluctuate based on demand and may change as the event date approaches.

Seating Options

The State Farm Arena offers a variety of seating options to accommodate different preferences and budgets. The arena can hold up to 21,000 people, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for this WWE PLE.

VIP and Premium Experiences

For fans looking for an enhanced experience, suite rentals are available. These offer all-inclusive food and beverage options, premium views, and exclusive amenities.

Additional Information

Parking

Parking is available at various locations around the State Farm Arena. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance through ParkMobile for the best rates and convenience. Options include:

• State Farm Drive: Closest to the entrance
• Diamond Deck: VIP parking with exclusive access
• Sapphire Deck: Prime location across the street
• Ruby Lot: Easy and convenient arena access

Bag Policy

The State Farm Arena has a specific bag policy for events:

• Bags must be 14″ x 14″ x 6″ or smaller
• All bags are subject to screening
• Medical bags and diaper bags are exempt from size requirements but will be searched
• Strollers are allowed but must be checked at the Guest Service Center

Cashless Environment

The State Farm Arena operates as a cashless venue. All transactions for tickets, food, beverages, and merchandise require card payments.

Everybody is tuning into the Mr. McMahon docuseries on Netflix and that includes top sports media personailty Colin Cowherd who like many, is getting a whole new perspective on Vince McMahon.

Cowherd broke the mold while at ESPN with a show like SportsNation, but eventually ventured his way to Fox Sports to help establish that company as an alternative outlet for sports media. Since then he has started his own sports media company called The Volume that plays host to popular podcasts like “Club Shay Shay,” “Night Cap,” “The Draymon Green Show,” “Daniel Cormier TV,” and “3 And Out With John Middlekauf.” The Volume also previously hosted Renee Paquette’s podcast, “The Sessions.”

On his own podcast, Cowherd was talking about the passing of baseball legend and WWE Hall Of Famer Pete Rose. Cowherd weighed in how he grew up a fan of Rose, but did note of his character flaws in and out of the wild time that was 1970s baseball. This prompted him to bring up “Mr. McMahon,” something he’s been tuning into. He gave a little insight on his thoughts about the docuseries and also his connections with WWE.

“I have friends connected to the WWE and you’ll hear a lot if you watch this documentary on Vince McMahon. It’s not the half of it. It is not the half of it.”

Cowherd formed a connection with WWE when the company inked a deal for SmackDown airing on Fox and actually attended a show. Cowherd noted that he was very impressed with Charlotte Flair. Not only that, but his former agent happens to be the current WWE President Nick Khan.

Cowherd caused a lot of ire with wrestling fans when he playfully called them “booger eaters.” Colin added how he really leaned into the term to needle a bit, but did say on Renee’s podcast that he forsees pro wrestling becoming more prominent on sports channels.

WWE has one of the largest and most diverse rosters in all of professional wrestling with talent coming from all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life. Recently, a lot has been said about the representation (or lack thereof) of black male Superstars at PLEs, which many fans have found lacking.

A black male wrestler has not won a singles match at a WWE PLE since Elimination Chamber 2023 where Bobby Lashley earned a DQ victory over Brock Lesnar. For the last time a black, male wrestler won via pinfall or submission, fans must go back to WWE SummerSlam 2022 where Lashley retained the U.S. Title against Austin Theory.

WWE has been made aware of the growing criticism regarding its handling of black, male Superstars, Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reports.

One source within WWE is reported to have said “Well that’s obviously something that will be addressed now.” This weekend’s Bad Blood event will be WWE’s third consecutive PLE to feature no black, male Superstars.

This response from WWE comes after Swerve Strickland, AEW’s first black World Champion, had choice words for his former employer. Responding to a report that claimed WWE believes Strickland’s newly-signed AEW contract is above the market value, Swerve told The Breakfast Club “They only complain when a Black person gets paid.”

The topic of race and WWE’s handling of black wrestlers has been a topic of discussion for years. The important thing is that all talent of all backgrounds are treated with respect and given a fair opportunity to succeed in wrestling’s largest and most recognized promotion.

In recent years, WWE has embraced hosting Premium Live Events outside of North America with shows in England, Scotland, Wales, and Germany proving to be huge successes. Fans in Europe are excited to see the next stage of the promotion’s expansion, which is just getting started according to World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER.

The Austrian powerhouse has done well at WWE’s overseas events, as he boasts victories over Sheamus, Randy Orton, and Matt Riddle in Europe. Speaking to Metro, the 2024 King of the Ring teased much more to come for WWE outside North America.

“We’re just getting started. The whole European expansion, it’s not the last of it we’ve seen… I’m excited and I’m happy that I was able to position myself as one of the front runners of representing the company.”

Where Next?

WWE reportedly has plans to host a Premium Live Event in Italy in 2025, and Cody Rhodes teased an event coming to Belgium at an August 2024 live event in Brussels. The American Nightmare has also thrown his weight behind the UK hosting a future WrestleMania, an idea John Cena spoke of at Money in the Bank 2023 in London, England.

Multiple Superstars have also spoken about a WWE PLE coming to Ireland; a natural follow-up to already hosting shows in Scotland, Wales, and England. Last month, Lyra Valkyria put forward Dublin’s 3 Arena as a venue when speaking to Video Game Chronicle. Fellow Irish Superstar JD McDonagh told Irish Wrestling and Entertainment that “Any chance I get, I bring up” hosting a PLE in his home country.

NXT Europe

While WWE could soon be hosting more PLEs in Europe, plans for NXT Europe remain stagnant. The brand was announced in 2022 and coincided with the closing of NXT UK with the vast majority of names associated with the brand being released. In the two years since NXT Europe was launched, however, developments on the brand have been slow, and plans for the program were delayed indefinitely in July 2023.

Events in Ireland, Italy, Belgium, and beyond seem more likely under WWE’s new administration than ever before in the company’s history. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE and its expansion into Europe and even further.

Karrion Kross has discussed his new goal for his career. The former NXT Champion was previously called up to the WWE main roster in July 2021. However, he ended up getting released from the company in November. He returned to the company in August 2022, and has been leading the Final Testament on WWE Raw.

In a WWE Raw Exclusive, Karrion Kross discussed his career up to this point. Kross pointed out the history is written by the winners but he hasn’t felt like a winner lately. The former two-time NXT Champion has eviscerated everyone in NXT and was called up to the main roster before getting released.

Since his return, his run has been lackluster. He said that he felt suffocated by the presence of legends, who hadn’t offered advice or guidance. He believes nature’s true process is to kill the old and make way for the new. Kross wants to oust the veterans and make way for emerging talents.

‘History is always written by the victors, and lately, I haven’t always felt like the victor. I could pinpoint the exact moment things shifted. I eviscerated everyone in NXT. I mean every single person they put in front of me, I chainsawed right through them. Then, my name gets called. Very exciting. With the whole world watching, I’m humiliated. I’m lost, I’m very confused. I don’t understand what’s happening. Nobody cared. Every legend that tells you they’re here for the new, upcoming talent, they didn’t do anything for me. They just watched me suffocate. I went from being an undefeated champion to ‘your services are no longer required’ in just four months. You know why? Because I was a threat.

He added:

“I was a threat to all the boys in the back that were afraid for their spots. They’d be happy to undercut a new fresh face coming up. To all of you, these guys are legends. But to me, they’re all liars. They didn’t offer any advice, no help, no guidance. Couldn’t even make eye contact in the hallway. They can go to hell. I don’t want you to misunderstand, don’t confuse this. I’m not jealous or bitter. I, in fact, am nature’s true process. I’m here to kill the old to make way for the new. Their vanity prevents them from understanding and seeing that they’re wilting on the vine. Your time is up. I’m just here to show you the truth, the devil you know versus the devils you don’t.”

Kross was featured on last night’s edition of WWE Raw when The Miz betrayed R-Truth during their match against Authors of Pain, who got the victory.

For weeks Kross has been playing mind games with The Miz and urging him to embrace his darker side and he has succeeded. In the past, he has also manipulated New Day’s Xavier Woods, who has been showing his aggressive side lately and even picked up a win over WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio by unmasking him.

WWE NXT airs tonight at 8/7c on the CW Network, live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. This episode will feature two title bouts, an appearance from WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair, and a Miz TV segment. 

WWE has loaded up the card to set the tone for what fans can expect on the CW Network compared to what they’ve been used to seeing on the USA Network. 

WWE NXT Preview

• NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia will open the show
• NXT Champion Ethan Page vs. Trick Williams – CM Punk to be Special Guest Referee
• Street Fight: Wes Lee vs. Zachary Wentz
• Miz TV segment with Oba Femi and Tony D’Angelo
• Fatal Attraction (TBD) vs. Jaida Parker and Lola Vice
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair to appear

Expectations are high for the gold brand in its new journey. Fans look forward to seeing the program be rated TV-14, according to The CW’s official listings. 

Shawn Michaels has confirmed that big aesthetic changes are coming to the show. We’re expecting a renovated ‘NXT Arena’ at the WWE Performance Center, refreshed on-screen graphics and more.

R-Truth still has The Miz’s back despite the latter’s betrayal on last night’s WWE Raw.

During the latest edition of the show, R-Truth made his surprise return and teamed up with The Miz. They squared off against faced Authors of Pain. During the match, Truth was left behind by the former WWE Champion following a big boot to his face. AOP capitalized on the situation and scored a pinfall win.

In a WWE Raw Exclusive, R-Truth was asked to share his thoughts on The Miz, who attacked him. Truth feels that ‘The A-Lister’ might have got confused that Truth is still a part of The Judgment Day and that his actions were not on purpose. He then said that he would reach out to The Miz for clarification.

“Yeah, I’m okay. I think he got confused. Miz got confused. He thinks I’m still in Judgment Day. [Cathy Kelley says it looked intentional.] Wait a minute. Are you saying that was done on purpose? Cathy Kelley, don’t you put no blasphemy on Miz. Miz did not do that intentionally. He was merely confused over which team I was on because I used to be in the Judgment Day a while back. But I left them, and I’m in Awesome Truth. I don’t think he did that on purpose. Did it look like it? I hope he didn’t. I need to find out. I’ll text him. As a matter of fact, I need to go find him. I don’t think he would do nothing like that, not to me. Better not have done it on purpose.”

Ahead of their match, The Miz was surprised by R-Truth’s return last night. Truth, who had been on the shelf for weeks following Bronson Reed’s brutal assault announced that he got them a match with AOP’s Akam and Rezar. He explained that he did not like how Karrion Kross was trying to manipulate the two-time Grand Slam Champion.

The Miz had been confused about his future due to his losing streak. Last week on WWE Raw, ‘The A-Lister’ was set to face ‘Big’ Bronson Reed. However, the match never started as Braun Strowman attacked Reed before the match. This left The Miz quite frustrated.

On the other hand, for weeks Kross has been playing mind games with the former WWE Champion and trying to make him realize that he could be a monster in his own way. The Miz’s heel turn has finally culminated and the eight-time WWE Intercontinental Champion could finally go a different direction by portraying a villainous role, something he has thrived on.

• The Miz Faces Crossroads in WWE After Interrupted Match On Raw

Batista has revealed the best pieces of advice he got from his mentors in wrestling.

The former World Champion recently had a short conversation with The School of Hard Knocks on TikTok. He was asked about the best piece of advice he has ever got.

The Animal reflected on the time when he first got hired by WWE back in the early 2000. He mentioned that he was very afraid of pissing people off, until Triple H changed his perspective with two incredible pieces of wisdom:

“There’s been a few things, especially when I was wrestling, I had a mentor named Triple H, and it was a couple things he said to me that always stuck with me. And one of the things was, you know, when I first got there, I was so afraid, like I didn’t want to piss people off, it was a hierarchy thing, and I was so afraid of being disrespectful, or pissing somebody off. And one day he said, ‘Look, man, you want to make money or you want to make friends?’

He says ‘This is a business. You got to look at it as a business. You’re a business.’ And so I always thought about myself as my own commodity. I am my brand. And so another thing he said, he said, ‘Just always imagine that everybody’s pointing a gun at your head. it’s up to you how many bullets you give them.'”

• Batista Reveals His Pet Dog Has Completed Chemotherapy

Live Beneath Your Means: Batista

Batista has been pretty open about his financial difficulties after leaving WWE in 2010. Despite multiple world titles in the company, the retired wrestling star found himself in a pickle. The 55-year-old wanted to pursue an acting career but he had a hard time because he couldn’t find a lot of jobs the first few years.

The Hollywood star has since found success and starred in hit franchises like Guardians of The Galaxy and Dune. Despite this, however, he tries to live beneath his means, as explained to him by The Undertaker:

“Financial advice. Best advice that I ever got, which I always offer to, especially to like professional athletes, because a lot of professional athletes they grow up, you know, not really having much. So when you get all this money dumped on you, you just want to buy everything you can afford. The best advice that I ever got was actually from the Undertaker, another wrestler.

He said, ‘always live beneath your means.’ I learned that the hard way. When I came out of wrestling, I literally lost everything. My house got foreclosed on, but I had a second opportunity to be successful in the film industry. Now that money in the bank means more to me than something that I don’t really need. Like I don’t need a Bugatti. I’d love to have a Bugatti but I’m not paying 3-5 million for a car because I don’t need one.”

Batista has not only found success for himself in the movie industry but he is also helping other wrestling stars get their foot into the door. Drew McIntyre is one such talent who has gotten a big movie role recently due to a recommendation from the MCU star.

• Batista Would Choose Being a WWE Hall of Famer Over James Gunn’s DC Universe

Pete Rose, a legend of baseball who also made appearances for WWE, has died at the age of 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday, September 30. Rose had appeared at an autograph show over the weekend in Nashville alongside other celebrity athletes, including fellow WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.

Known as ‘Charlie Hustle’ of the Cincinnati Reds, Rose was arguably the most exciting player of the 1960s and 70s, and remains MLB’s all-time leader in hits with 4,256. The following decade, Rose managed the Reds and in 1989, was accused of betting on games while he played for and managed the team. After years of denying accusations, Rose admitted in 2004 that he made wagers on the team, and his permanent ban from the Hall of Fame remains a topic of debate to this day.

Pete Rose In WWE

Rose debuted in WWE at WrestleMania 14 where he mocked the hometown team of Boston, earning himself a chokeslam from Kane shortly after. The pair would run into another again at WrestleManias 15 and 16 with the Big Red Machine always getting the better of Rose.

For his work with WWE, Rose was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 on the eve of WrestleMania 20, the first celebrity inductee. It was fitting that Kane inducted the original Big Red Machine, and fortunately for Rose, the pair did not come to blows. On Twitter, WWE shared a statement on Rose’s passing.

We here at SEScoops would like to extend our condolences to Rose’s family, friends, and colleagues at this sad time.

WWE has announced an injury to former NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov that will likely keep him out of action for the rest of the year as well as the WrestleMania season next year.

On Monday’s episode of Raw, the company aired footage of the 30-year-old facing the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther in a match at this past Saturday’s house show from Columbus, Georgia.

In the commentary, they noted that Dragunov is suspected to have suffered a torn ACL and the medical team believes that he will be out of action for 6 to 9 months:

Ilja Dragunov In WWE

Ilja Dragunov had a successful run in WWE developmental. He started in NXT UK in January 2019 and has the credit of ending Gunther’s 2 year-long reign with the NXT UK Championship at NXT: Takeover 36 in August 2021.

He had to relinquish the title after 346 days due to a leg injury in July 2022. Dragunov joined the main NXT brand after returning from injury where he had a 200+ days run with the NXT title.

The former champion was finally called up to the main roster during the 2024 Drafts. He has competed in the King of The Ring tournament and also unsuccessfully challenged Sami Zayn for the IC title since then.

A minimum of 6 months recovery time means Dragunov will not be ring-ready until April at least. That implies he’ll be absent for the whole WrestleMania 41 season, with a high potential of missing the Show of Shows as well.

SEScoops wishes a speedy recovery to Ilja Dragunov

On the August 5, episode of Raw, Bronson Reed vowed to make a name for himself and did just that by attacking Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, flattening him with six Tsunamis. After close to two months away, Rollins is back on WWE TV and is hungry for revenge on this year’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner.

In the main event of the September 30, edition of WWE Raw, Reed faced Braun Strowman in the ‘Last Monster Standing’ match, which as the name suggests, was a collision of two titans of the red brand. After the ring exploded under the weight of a superplex between the two, Reed tried to get back to his feet, only to earn a stomp by the returning Rollins onto the steel steps.

Rollins’ war with Reed is far from over, judging by the finale of this week’s Monday Night Raw. The former Universal Champion has been appearing at NFL games during his time away and went viral after being ejected from the field during a Bears Vs. Colts game. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins now that the Visionary is back on WWE programming.

On February 1, WWE will host its Royal Rumble PLE from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, officially kicking off the road to WrestleMania 41. The Royal Rumble is always one of the most exciting nights on WWE’s calendar and next year’s show could see involvement from the NBA’s Tyrese Haliburton.

On Twitter, the Indiana Pacers star shared that tickets for the 2025 Royal Rumble will go on sale on Friday, November 15, with a presale beginning two days earlier. Haliburton pointed out that the Rumble is “always full of surprises” and his watching eyes emoji led some to believe that Haliburton could be planning on entering the 30-Man match.

More recently, Haliburton, decked in the shirt of NXT head Shawn Michaels, appeared on the September 17, 2024, edition of WWE NXT. The basketball star was seen meeting with Ava and was later part of the contract signing between NXT Champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams.

WWE and Indiana

Indiana will host the 2025 Royal Rumble but major WWE events will become a regular thing for Circle City. A massive deal between the two sides will see next year’s Royal Rumble take place in Lucas Oli Stadium, as well as a future two-night SummerSlam and two-night WrestleMania. WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque has called this a “groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership” between the two sides and promised “countless unforgettable moments.”

Jey Uso has been the WWE Intercontinental Champion for exactly one week and has already changed the belt. As seen below, Uso has made a noticeable change to the belt with new blue side plates: 

In an emotional scene on Monday’s episode of Raw, Uso kicked off the show where he celebrated winning the title belt from Bron Breakker a week ago in the main event. This is where Uso cut a promo about how he was afforded the opportunity to open the show. 

He was welcomed by a lively crowd chanting YEET as he made his way to the ring alongside his son, Jace. This is when he got emotional as he talked to a standing crowd and thanked his mother, who is his biggest supporter.

This led to the former champion coming out to interrupt, but he did so in a respectful way, congratulating him. They shook hands with a big smile on the face of Breakker. Uso praised the young star and it appeared that Bron has turned babyface for now. 

Uso said that he would be a fighting champion every week if that’s what it meant. As of this writing, it’s unclear when his next title defense will come against. 

WWE has announced ticket information for next year’s Royal Rumble event, scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025 from Indianapolis, IN at Lucas Oil Stadium. Additionally, WWE has confirmed the Rumble is scheduled to begin at 6pm ET/3 pm PT.

Here’s the official press release sent in to SEScoops:

TICKETS FOR ROYAL RUMBLE^® 2025 IN INDIANAPOLIS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Royal Rumble Ticket Presale Begins Wednesday, November 13 at 10am ET/7am PT

September 30, 2024 – WWE^®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced tickets for Royal Rumble^® 2025, which takes place Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, will go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10am ET/7am PT via ticketmaster.com.

Presale for Royal Rumble tickets will begin Wednesday, November 13 at 10am ET/7am PT. Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer by visiting wwe.com/royalrumble-2025-presale.

Additionally, Royal Rumble Priority Pass ticket packages will soon be available from On Location, offering fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment including premium seating, pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and more. To place a deposit or sign up for exclusive presale access, please visit onlocationexp.com/royalrumble.

Kicking off with Royal Rumble on February 1, 2025, Indianapolis will host WWE’s three largest stadium events at Lucas Oil Stadium, includingWrestleMania and a two-night SummerSlam, in future years as part of a first-of-its-kind partnership struck between WWE and Indiana Sports Corp earlier this year.

Additionally, Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE live events will emanate from arenas across Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville throughout the partnership.

The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble streams live in the U.S. exclusively on Peacock beginning at 6pm ET/3 pm PT.