This week’s episode of WWE NXT delivered a gut-wrenching blow as Andre Chase faced Ridge Holland in a high-stakes match with serious implications. Victory for Chase meant a shot at Trick Williams’ NXT Championship at the upcoming Deadline event on December 7. However, defeat would mark the end of the beloved Chase University faction.

Fans were stunned when Holland emerged victorious. Fans were left reeling as the faction, led by Chase with the support of Duke Hudson, Riley Osborne, and Thea Hail, crumbled despite their best efforts to intervene.

Chaos erupted when Riley Osborne attempted a high-risk dive at Ridge Holland but inadvertently struck Thea Hail, leaving her incapacitated. The distraction proved costly, as Holland capitalized and secured the win, effectively dissolving Chase U and leaving the NXT Universe stunned.

In the aftermath, Chase shared an emotional farewell on social media.

“And I guess that’s the TEACHABLE MOMENT… You guys never needed me. I was the one who always needed y’all. Thank you for everything. I wouldn’t be here without you. ??”

– Andre Chase

The heartfelt message highlighted the deep connection Chase U had fostered with fans over the years. While the end of the faction marked a bitter chapter, Chase’s words served as a reminder of the unique bond that made Chase U a cornerstone of NXT programming.

For Thea Hail, who took a hard hit during the match, the physical toll reflected the emotional weight of the loss felt by Chase U loyalists everywhere. Though the group’s future remains uncertain, the impact of their journey will resonate long beyond this fateful night.

NXT faction Chase U has been forced to disband after Ridge Holland won the high-stakes main event match against Andre Chase at the November 19 episode of the show.

The latest episode of the Black & Silver show featured the two NXT stars battling for a shot at Trick Williams’ NXT Championship in the main event. The stakes were higher for Chase as he was also putting the future of his group on the line.

Holland grabbed a chair at one point in the match but the referee stopped him from using it on Andre. As the referee was busy disposing of the chair, however, Ridge delivered a low blow to Chase and connected with a Cradle DDT.

As the former The Brawling Brutes member went for the pin, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail appeared at the ringside. Hudson pulled the referee from the ring. He then looked to send Holland crashing through the exposed concrete floor.

Holland came back with some offense and he sent Hudson crashing through the NXT set. Riley Osborne finally came out to help his team as well but he inadvertently ended up taking Hail out while leveling Holland with a top rope splash.

Ridge Holland then took out Osborne by sending him through the concrete floor and put his focus back on Andre Chase. The ending of the bout saw Chase attempting a crossbody but Holland countered it into a cradle DDT for the pin.

The commentators confirmed that after this match, Chase U will be forced to disband while Holland will challenge Williams for the NXT title at the Deadline event.

The upcoming NXT event taking place from The Armory in Minneapolis, MN on December 7 will also feature the Men’s and Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match.

• WWE NXT to Air Live from Lowell, MA on December 17

The latest episode of WWE NXT saw the gold brand receive a dramatic shake-up with not one but two titles changing hands on the broadcast. The show marked NXT’s return to the USA Network after two weeks of hosting its Great American Bash special on SyFy.

WWE NXT Title Changes

In our opening contest of the night, Tony D’Angelo put his Heritage Cup on the line against Charlie Dempsey. This match was secured by Wren Sinclair, who earned the opportunity for the No Quarter Catch Crew last week with a victory over Kendal Grey (a victory that also earned her a spot in the faction.)

D’Angelo got the first pinfall of the contest in round two, but Dempsey fought back. Once again, Sinclair paid dividends for the NQCC as it was her interference, knocking D’Angelo off the top role that allowed Dempsey to get the decisive third pinfall of the match.

In our main event, the NXT Tag Team Championships were on the line as Nathan Frazer and Axiom defended against Andre Chase and Ridge Holland of Chase U. In the end, it was Holland who got the win for his team after planting Axiom with Northern Grit.

Chase U rushed the ring to celebrate with Chase and Holland as confetti filled the arena. This ends the title reign of Frazer and Axiom at 126 days. This is the second reign for Chase, who previously held the gold with Duke Hudson in a reign that lasted 21 days. This is Holland’s first NXT Tag Title reign and first taste of any WWE gold since joining the promotion in 2018.

SmackDown Superstar Blair Davenport and Chase U’s Riley Osborne have tied the knot after two years of dating, the couple confirmed this week. On Instagram, Davenport shared some photos from the couple’s special day. Several names from the world of wrestling took to the comments to share their excitement about the news.

Davenport and Osborne began dating in 2022 and in August, Davenport would comment on an Instagram post of her future husband, saying she’d “Met the love of my life.” Davenport announced on her Instagram page in December 2023 that she and Osborne were engaged.

The wedding of Osborne and Davenport comes during a landmark week for Riley’s allies in Chase U. At the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, fans have caught their first glimpse of Chase U action figures from Mattel. The three figures include faction leader Andre Chase as well as Thea Hail.

Wrestling Couples

Love has certainly been in the air in 2024, with several wrestling couples taking massive leaps in their respective relationships. In May, AEW’s Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker tied the knot. Soho is currently out of action after sharing at an AEW event that she is pregnant. The following month, WWE and AEW collided as Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews in a black wedding. This month, Angelo Dawkins married his wife Grace in a ceremony officiated by none other than Montez Ford.

We here at SE Scoops would like to offer our congratulations to the happy couple.

WWE has secured even more trademarks to make sure that nobody else uses their intellectual property. Those new trademarks span Superstars and on-air personalities from WWE and the NXT brand as well.

WWE filed trademark applications for several names on March 29. Now “Andrade,” “Chase U,” “Vic Joseph,” “Alicia Taylor,” “Blake Howard,” and “Erik” are one step closer to being WWE property.

WWE’s New Trademark Filings

On March 29, WWE took legal action by filing trademark applications for several names including “Andrade,” “Chase U,” “Vic Joseph,” “Alicia Taylor,” “Blake Howard,” and “Erik.”

These trademark filings cover a wide array of categories, primarily focusing on entertainment services related to wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers. It is the usual language found in those type of trademark filings.

The trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events in the field of wrestling for wrestling fan club members; organizing social entertainment events for entertainment purposes for wrestling fan club members; providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment; online journals, namely blogs, in the field of sports entertainment.

WWE’s History Of Trademarking Names

WWE locking down Andrade’s name is interesting, because he used Andrade el Idolo in AEW. Now, he is back in WWE and they are locking down his name.

The company has a history of trademarking names, and that is why they have a proclivity to change someone’s real name once they enter WWE. They have also been known to alter ring names, just so they can make sure nobody has any claim to a moniker.

SEScoops will keep an eye for any updates, and check back throughout the day for more headlines!

One WWE NXT Superstar hopes to make an impression in this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match, which will take place later this week. 

On Twitter this week, the USA Network account asked fans who they’d like to see in the upcoming Royal Rumble matches. In a response, NXT Superstar Thea Hail made clear she wants in her first Women’s Royal Rumble match. 

PUT ME IN COACH https://t.co/jinxeNgsAD

— Thea Hail (@theahail_wwe) January 21, 2024

This year’s Women’s Rumble match will be the seventh in history after the match type was introduced in 2018. Previous winners of the Women’s Rumble match include Asuka, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Ronda Rousey, and reigning Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley. 

Thea Hail is Over-The-Top

While Hail has yet to compete in a Royal Rumble match, the Chase U member has seen success in over-the-top-rope battle royals. Hail has competed in five battle royals in WWE and with a victory in 2 of those matches, she boasts a 40% win record. Hail was part of the battle royal that took place on last week’s WWE NXT, but failed to make it to the final four. 

WWE Royal Rumble 2024

Here is the card for the WWE 2024 Royal Rumble PLE as it currently stands:

• Men’s Royal Rumble match (Confirmed entrants: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, GUNTHER.

• Women’s Royal Rumble match (Confirmed entrants: Bayley, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Nia Jax)

• Roman Reigns (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. LA Knight (Undisputed WWE Universal Championship)

• Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens (WWE United States Championship)

Who should fans expect to see return at the Royal Rumble… 

The pro wrestling world has a lot of couples in it, because it often takes someone in the business to understand the trials and tribulations of a pro wrestler. Naturally, we’ve seen a few pro wrestling couples make things official, and now this is a very happy time for WWE NXT’s Blair Davenport and Riley Osborne. 

Another WWE Couple Makes It Official

A couple from NXT is poised to formalize their commitment to each other, as Blair Davenport and Riley Osborne are set to tie the knot.

NXT’s Blair Davenport and Riley Osborne recently announced their engagement, marking a huge step forward in their relationship. Naturally, this news was received with a ton of well-wishes from fans.

Blair Davenport shared the announcement on Instagram, accompanied by images capturing her and Osborne with what appeared to be promotional material for Broadway’s Sweeney Todd in the background. She also included a simple caption that let everyone know the answer to his big question.

I said yes!

Blair Davenport & Riley Osborne In WWE NXT

Blair Davenport is still making a name for herself in NXT, and she’s doing a very good job of it. Davenport is gearing up for a significant opportunity at NXT New Year’s Evil on January 2, where she will battle for the NXT Women’s Championship against Lyra Valkyria. As she continues her road to the top of WWE’s third brand, she now has a very exciting event ahead in her personal life.

Riley Osborne, on the other hand, is also getting quite a spotlight in NXT. Interestingly enough, he is currently involved in a romantic storyline with Thea Hale. The two Chase U members might have sparks flying on television, but Osborne has a different lady on his arm in real life.

As of this writing, Thea Hale has not commented on this engagement. We have to wonder if they will make any mention of it on WWE NXT’s week’s show. Either way, this is an exciting announcement and we are very happy for them both.

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