Another Super Bowl is in the books as the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs, winning the big game with a score of 40-22. On social media, the wrestling world has been reacting to this stunning victory.
Tom Pestock, formerly Baron Corbin, is a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, and was unsurprsingly heartbroken over the result.
McAfee’s role extended beyond being just a viewer, as he was also part of a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. On X, McAfee shared the full ad.
The Costco Guys were also at the Super Bowl with Big Justice rocking an AEW hoodie. The family have appeared several times for AEW with A.J. defeating QT Marshall at the Full Gear 2024 pre-show.
The Super Bowl was watched by millions around the world but for WWE fans, attention turns to the promotion’s respective annual showcase, WrestleMania 41. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE’s upcoming mega-show this April.
Adam Cole believes the Costco Guys partnership is important for AEW.
The Costco Guys partnership has led to AEW getting a lot of promotion outside of their usual circles. The social media stars have not only promoted their AEW appearances on their own channels but they have also been invited to mainstream platforms like Fox Business and The Tonight Show to talk about their wrestling connection.
The Undisputed Kingdom Leader was asked about this partnership during a new interview with Going Ringside podcast. Adam Cole explained that such collaboration helps them get the word out to people who have never watched their product:
“Getting your eyes out there to as many people as possible is so important. Because again of course. the diehard wrestling fans are going to find wrestling. That’s exactly the way I was. I went out of my way to wherever wrestling was on.
Wherever I could watch it, I would support it. So getting the attention of fans who maybe haven’t watched it for a while or never seen it before [is important]. I truly do believe that someone who has not seen AEW before and watching it for the first time will walk away saying ‘Man, that was a lot of fun.'”
Big Boom A.J. of The Costco Guys wrestled his first match in 19 years at Full Gear, defeating QT Marshall at the show. The former indie star suffered a foot injury in the bout but he has since confirmed that he’s not done with the company just yet.
Apart from this, Cole also talked about his ongoing storyline with MJF. He said that his goal in 2025 after finishing the feud with his former tag team partner is to win the AEW World Title. Adam Cole will be challenging MJF for the Dynamite Diamond Ring at the Worlds End PPV this weekend on December 28 from Orlando, Florida.
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling (BRCW) hosted its annual Festival of Fights at the VIP Ballroom at CBI, blending professional wrestling with festive Hanukkah-themed entertainment. The event drew a crowd of approximately 350-450 attendees, including several wrestling legends and personalities.
Im at festival of fights in boca raton. Hanging out with fellow jews @The_MJF & @ColtCabana Known colt for several yrs. Miss his podcast. Mjf is the best heel in the biz. They have an open invite to my hannukah party pic.twitter.com/tWry02JnRt
Ariel Levy defeated Cha Cha Charlie, Steve Maclin, Tito Lincoln, and Lakay in an action-packed opener. Highlights included a Tower of Doom spot and a series of finishers broken up at critical moments. Levy secured the victory by donning Cha Cha’s “magic hat” and pinning him, earning a $5,000 check.
2. Mad Man Fulton vs. Chris Masters
Mad Man Fulton pinned Chris Masters following a devastating chokeslam. Observers noted that Masters appeared significantly larger than usual.
3. BRCW Cruiserweight Championship
Neil the Heel retained his title against Alan “S2S” Martinez in a competitive matchup.
4. Spin the Dreidel Match
The Righteous defeated Better Together in a match governed by the dreidel’s spin, landing on “Hardcore Match.” The contest featured plenty of weapons and comedic moments, keeping the audience engaged.
5. Colt Cabana vs. Bull James
On the 30th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, Colt Cabana triumphed over Bull James, adding sentimental value to his victory.
6. Open Challenge Promo
MTV reality star Mark Long cut a promo, issuing an open challenge for BRCW’s next event on March 9, 2024.
7. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Chelsea Durden
Deonna Purrazzo defeated Chelsea Durden, who wrestled in the very temple she grew up attending.
8. BRCW Tag Team Championship Match
Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers (c) successfully defended their titles against Anthony Greene & Matt Taven in a highly competitive tag team bout.
9. Main Event: MJF vs. QT Marshall
MJF defeated QT Marshall in a match loaded with drama and crowd interaction.
QT Marshall cut a promo denouncing his Jewish heritage, claiming his Catholic side was superior and insulting both MJF and the audience.
MJF embraced his Jewish identity, humorously calling Boca Raton the “second most magical place in the world after Long Island” and promised to give Marshall a kangaroo kick.
Big Boom AJ made a surprise run-in, helping MJF by laying out QT Marshall, sealing the win for the “Salt of the Earth.”
Big Boom A.J. of the Costco Guys is eager to get back in the ring and plans to be a part of AEW’s programming once again later this month. A.J. suffered a foot injury during his Full Gear match with QT Marshall which has kept the viral TikTok star on the shelf ever since. Speaking at the All In: Texas tickets launch event, A.J. shared an exciting update.
“This cast will be off in about two weeks. I’ll be back in the ring about four weeks after that. We will see everyone up at the Hammerstein Ballroom.”
AEW will host Collision from the Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, December 21. The next night, the promotion will tape an episode of AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage. Looking to 2025, A.J. also shared that he and his family are coming to All In: Texas.
“Texas, AJ, Big Justice, we will be here at All In, and we’re coming to bring the boom!”
A.J. earned praise for his match at Full Gear, his first professional match in close to two decades. The match also showed AEW’s growing appeal in the mainstream, as A.J. and his viral family brought their massive fanbase to Tony Khan’s promotion.
AEW All In: Texas will take place on Saturday, July 12, with tickets now on sale. The show will be AEW’s first All In event in the United States, as well as the promotion’s first pay-per-view in the Lone Star state. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest about All In: Texas as well as the Costco Guy’s future work with AEW.
Big Boom A.J. Befumo of the Costco Guys stepped away from the ring years ago after reaching the heights he wanted to reach in pro wrestling. Befumo and his family have been viral stars on social media with their food reviews of products from Costco. The buzz around the channel would see Befumo sign a one-match deal with AEW and defeat QT Marshall at Full Gear.
Befumo competed for years in wrestling before hanging up his boots in 2005, though showed very little ring rust at AEW’s latest pay-per-view. On Hey(EW!), A.J. explained his decision to step away from wrestling 19 years ago.
“At the time, I went as far as wrestling as I really wanted to go, without being on the road so many days a year.”
Had Befumo reached his social media popularity during his first in-ring run, he likely would not have hung up his boots, the viral star shared during the interview. Now with over 1 million followers on TikTok, Big Boom A.J. certainly has a large enough fanbase to make a fully-fledged return to the ring viable, should he choose to go down that route.
In the meantime, Befumo, Big Justice, and the family will continue to make viral content on TikTok and nurse the injury he fought during his match on the Full Gear pre-show. With Tony Khan offering an open invitation to Befumo to return, fans may not have to wait another 19 years to see A.J. bring the boom in the squared circle again.
Joe Hendry and Big Boom A.J. of the Costco Guys have shared their mutual respect after both went viral in pro wrestling in 2024. On X, it was shared that the pair had taken the #1 and #3 most-viewed wrestling clips on the platform this year. In response, Hendry pondered how he could top his surprise debut in NXT, which earned 18.7 million viewers, in 2025.
Big Boom A.J. and Big Justice’s debut on AEW Dynamite reached an impressive 10.8 million views and saw the pair appear ahead of A.J.’s match at the Full Gear kick-off show. In response, A.J. was honored to be a part of the list alongside the viral Scottish wrestler.
@joehendry It’s a genuine honor to be a part of this list with you! ? BOOM! ?
A.J.’s victory over QT Marshall marked his first match in years, but may not be his last on a major stage. A.J. has spoken to AEW higher-ups and is open to returning for a future match. Unfortunately for fans eager to see the Costco Guy bring the ‘boom,’ A.J. will first have to recover from a broken foot suffered last Saturday night.
As for Hendry, he remains one to watch, especially with reports that his TNA contract is set to expire in 2025. Hendry has also yet to capture the TNA World Championship, and most recently came up short at Bound for Glorythanks to the efforts of John Layfield. Many fans believe TNA needs to ‘pull the trigger’ on Hendry before it’s too late for all involved.
