Toni Storm just delivered the performance of a lifetime, as the former Women’s World Champion has been ‘Timeless’ all along. During a face-to-face showdown with Mariah May on AEW Collision: Homecoming, Storm fully embraced her “rookie” persona, appearing wide-eyed and naive. That facade shattered the moment May attacked her with the AEW Women’s World Championship belt. In an instant, the truth was revealed, Storm had been acting all along.

After enduring the brutal beatdown, Storm dropped the innocent act and coldly declared, “I’ve never forgotten anything… I am Timeless Toni Storm again” much to the shock of her former protege turned enemy.

Storm had been absent from AEW television since losing her championship to May at AEW All In. When she returned at Dynamite: Winter is Coming, she portrayed a clueless rookie who was ignorance of her past. Storm had appeared excited to meet people like Tony Schiavone and Thunder Rosa, individuals she has worked with for years as part of AEW.

With the mind games over, Storm and May are set to collide at AEW Grand Slam: Australia, which will serve as a homecoming for the Timeless star. After May won the AEW Women’s World Championship in her native England, Storm hopes to repay the favor next month at AEW’s first-ever event down under.

The 2025 WWE Royal Rumble premium live event is scheduled for Saturday, February 1 from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

30 men and 30 women will vie for the chance to etch their name in the history books and earn the right to challenge the champions of their choosing at WrestleMania 41. Last year’s Royal Rumble winners, Cody Rhodes and Bayley, went on to capture gold at WrestleMania 40, so this year’s participants have a fresh reminder of exactly what’s at stake.

Note: This article will be maintained and updated as the remaining participants are announced.

2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Entrants

15 Confirmed participants for the Men’s Rumble:

2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Entrants

10 Confirmed participants for the Women’s Rumble:

WWE Royal Rumble Highlights

Full Matches

• Every WWE Royal Rumble You Can Watch on YouTube for FREE

Stats:

• Every Royal Rumble Final Four
• Every Royal Rumble ‘Iron Man’
• Wrestler with Most Eliminations from Every Royal Rumble

Best Of

• Best Royal Rumble Surprise Entrants
• Best Royal Rumble Moments
• Most Shocking Royal Rumble Eliminations
• Best (and Worst) Royal Rumble Winners

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news in the lead-up to the 2025 Royal Rumble.

WWE and TNA Wrestling have announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership designed to create unparalleled crossover opportunities for talent of both promotions.

This collaboration will provide talent with exposure on major WWE and TNA platforms, including weekly shows such as NXT and TNA iMPACT!, as well as select WWE Premium Live Events and TNA pay-per-views.

In a statement, Ariel Shnerer, Senior Vice President of Content & Distribution for TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment, shared their excitement.

“This historic relationship demonstrates that collaboration and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive… The response to our collaboration over the past year has been tremendous, and both companies have benefited—but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards.”

Shawn Michaels, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative, was similarly excited for what’s to come.

“We look forward to growing and evolving our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its outstanding group of athletes by creating new opportunities to further the development of our talent and to elevate the viewer experience at home.”

This deal comes after 2024 saw several examples of collaboration between WWE and TNA Wrestling. Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry appeared regularly on NXT, with highlights including Hendry’s NXT Championship match at No Mercy and Grace’s NXT Women’s Championship bout at Battleground. NXT Superstars also made notable appearances in TNA, such as Wes Lee’s reunion with The Rascalz and contributions from Charlie Dempsey, Riley Osbourne, Gallus, and others.

This collaboration was felt this week, with TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich appearing on WWE NXT and teased doing more with the brand after the show. Stay tuned for the latest on WWE and TNA Wrestling and plenty more collaboration between the two parties.

Anybody else think we’ll see some stars from TNA Wrestling as participants in this year’s Royal Rumble?

WWE 2K25, the upcoming installment in the popular wrestling video game series, is set to feature an extensive roster of current WWE superstars and legends. While the full roster has not yet been officially revealed, several key wrestlers have been confirmed for the game.

This article will be updated when additional information is available, expected January 28.

Confirmed Roster

The following characters have been officially announced for WWE 2K25:

Active Superstars

• Bayley
• CM Punk
• Cody Rhodes
• Damian Priest
• Liv Morgan
• Roman Reigns

Managers

• Paul Heyman (Manager)

First WWE 2K25 Screenshots

DLC Plans

While specific DLC plans have not been announced, WWE 2K25 is likely to follow the pattern of previous installments by offering additional wrestlers and legends as downloadable content throughout the year.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for our ongoing coverage of WWE 2K25 in the lead-up to the game’s official releases.

Lyra Valkyria has made history by becoming the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. In the tournament finals held during the second episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Following her victory, WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce presented her with the championship.

The Women’s Intercontinental Title was unveiled prior to the November 25, 2024, episode of Raw as part of WWE’s continued efforts to expand its women’s division, following the introduction of the Women’s United States Title. The tournament to crown the first champion began on December 2, 2024, and featured top competitors from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.

The full tournament lineup included Shayna Baszler, Katana Chance, Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria, Zelina Vega, Ivy Nile, Alba Fyre, Kairi Sane, and Natalya. In the semifinals on the December 30 episode of Raw, Valkyria defeated IYO SKY, while Dakota Kai triumphed over Zoey Stark to secure her spot in the finals.

Congratulations to Lyra Valkyria on this historic victory.

Fans and video gamers alike can expect some huge updates on WWE 2K25 within a matter of weeks as excitement around the new game continues to grow. The Microsoft Store listing for WWE 2K25 states that more details on the game will be shared on January 28.

“ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING—WWE 2K returns bigger, bolder, and better than ever in a breakthrough year for the franchise! We’re preparing to charge down the ramp with game-changing features, iconic Superstars, and all the authenticity and action fans love from the best in sports entertainment. More details on January 28th, 2025.”

These details will come one day after the January 27, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia. At WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix, Roman Reigns was confirmed for the show and it was teased that an announcement about WWE 2K25 will be made.

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 will be the 25th installment in the series, and the eleventh game under the WWE 2K banner. The game is expected to release in early 2025, the same time window as recent installments in the WWE 2K franchise.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE 2K25 as excitement continues to grow for the next entry into WWE’s esteemed library of video games.

On January 4, 2025, wrestling fans at AEW Collision in Charlotte, North Carolina, were treated to an unexpected surprise when JoJo Offerman made her AEW debut as a ring announcer during a dark match. Known for her previous work in WWE, Offerman’s appearance marked a significant moment in her return to the wrestling world.

Offerman, who served as a ring announcer for WWE from 2013 to 2021, stepped away from the industry after her tenure. Beyond her professional career, she is recognized as the widow of the late Windham Rotunda, known to fans as Bray Wyatt.

Her return to wrestling had been the subject of speculation since September 2024, when she revealed her interest in coming back to the industry, hinting at ambitions beyond ring announcing.

In recent interviews, Offerman shared that she would return to wrestling “when the time felt right.” Her AEW debut could signify the beginning of a new chapter in her career.

Stay tuned for the latest on JoJo Offerman’s future in professional wrestling.

The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble is reportedly set to take place in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant international milestone for the iconic event. According to PWInsider, the deal has been finalized, and an official announcement could come as early as this Monday during the premiere of Raw on Netflix.

WWE is currently in the midst of a 10-year partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an agreement slated to run through 2028. This collaboration has resulted in 12 premium live events, two television tapings in the region, and the creation of the WWE Experience, a themed attraction.

Financially, the partnership has been highly lucrative, with WWE reportedly earning $50 million per event in Saudi Arabia, per SES reports. Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, recently revealed to ESPN that discussions are ongoing to enhance the deal. Al-Sheikh highlighted Saudi Arabia’s interest in hosting major events like WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble as part of these negotiations.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Royal Rumble is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

AEW Worlds End 2024 has now concluded from the Prudential Center, and we have all of the results from tonight’s final PPV of the year.

The card had some absolutely massive matches, including the finals of the Continental Classic and the Fatal Four Way in the main event for the AEW Championship between Jon Moxley, Jay White, Orange Cassidy and Hangman Adam Page.

AEW Worlds End Results

Here are the results from AEW Worlds End 2024:

Zero Hour Pre-Show

• Toni Storm b. Leila Grey
• Jeff Jarrett b. QT Marshall
• Lio Rush, Action Andretti, and Murder Machines (Lance Archer and Brian Cage) b. The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and Top Flight (Darius Martin and Dante Martin)

Main Card

• Continental Classic Semi-Final Match 1: Will Ospreay b. Kyle Fletcher – Ospreay hits the Styles Clash to get the pin and advance to the final!
• Continental Classic Semi-Final Match 2: Kazuchika Okada b. Ricochet – Okada hits the Rainmaker to claim his place in the C2 final!
• Women’s World Championship Tijuana Street Fight: Mariah May (c) vs. Thunder Rosa – May hits a Piledriver through a table on the outside to take the win and RETAIN her title
• Dynamite Diamond Ring Match: MJF b. Adam Cole – Maxwell hit Cole with a low blow and then the Heatseeker to keep the Dynamite Diamond Ring
• International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita (c) b. Powerhouse Hobbs – Takeshita hit the Raging Fire to retain his title
• TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné (c) b. Kris Statlander – Mone rolled up Statlander for the win after an INCREDIBLE match!
• Continental Classic Finals: Kazuchika Okada b. Will Ospreay – Back to back BANGERS as Okada hits the Rainmaker to retain his Continental Championship and win the tournament
• AEW World Championship Four-Way Match: Jon Moxley (c) b. Orange Cassidy vs. ‘Hangman’ Adam Page vs. Jay White – Moxley got the pinfall after hitting the Death Rider on Jay White

WWE has officially confirmed that SmackDown will be expanding from its current two-hour format to a three-hour broadcast starting in 2025. This significant change is set to take effect on January 3, 2025, with the first extended episode airing live from Phoenix, Arizona.

Starting next week, WWE SmackDown airs Friday nights on the USA Network from 8-11pm ET. Two championship matches are set for the broadcast:

• Andrade vs Shinsuke Nakamura (c) for the United States Championship
• Naomi challenges Naomi for the WWE Women’s Championship

SmackDown made its return to the USA Network on Friday, September 13, 2024, after a five-year stint on Fox. The return to USA Network was part of a new multi-year partnership between WWE and NBCUniversal, reportedly valued at $1.4 billion over five years. This deal not only brought SmackDown back to cable television but also included plans for WWE to produce four annual Saturday Night’s Main Event primetime specials for NBC.

WWE SmackDown results for December 27, 2024:

• Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley defeated Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae. Naomi pinned LeRae after a roll-up.
• Singles Match: Braun Strowman defeated Austin Theory with Grayson Waller. Strowman won with a running powerslam.
• Women’s United States Championship Celebration: Chelsea Green celebrated her title win, but was interrupted by Michin, who attacked Piper Niven with a kendo stick.
• Tag Team Match: The Street Profits defeated Los Garza (Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo) with Elektra Lopez. The Street Profits won with the Doomsday Blockbuster.
• Singles Match: Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes ended in a no contest. The match was disrupted by Braun Strowman chasing Hayes away, and then The New Bloodline attacked Zayn.
• Jade Cargill Saga: Nia Jax denied involvement in Jade Cargill’s injury and accused Bianca Belair of being the top suspect

WWE’s imminent arrival on Netflix just got even bigger with a series of new shows confirmed for the move. WWE Raw will begin airing on Netflix starting from January 6, while fans outside the United States will also receive SmackDown, WWE NXT, and Premium Live Events.

Netflix has added the following WWE shows, which are set to debut on January 1:

WWE Top 10

“Monday Night Raw hosts some of the biggest and best matches in WWE history, featuring Superstars John Cena, Triple H, Becky Lynch and more.”

WWE RAW Classics

“Big E hosts this collection of most-see Raw matches and moments, featuring WWE Superstars and Legends including CM Punk, Becky Lynch and Triple H.”

WWE Road to WrestleMania

“The Road to WrestleMania goes through Raw, where WWE’s top Superstars raise the stakes in must-see matches and thrilling moments.”

WWE Superstar Profiles 

“WWE Superstars step inside the squared circle in pursuit of championships and glory in front of the WWE Universe.”

WWE Legends Profiles 

“Legendary Superstars of WWE make history with unforgettable matches and moments inside the squared circle.”

WWE certainly isn’t holding back with the move to Netflix, with a massive debut of Raw already announced. The show includes:

• Seth Rollins Vs. CM Punk
• Solo Sikoa Vs. Roman Reigns (Tribal Combat)
• Liv Morgan (c) Vs. Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s World Championship)
• Travis Scott will perform WWE Raw’s new theme song live

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE’s move to Netflix, which is shaping up to be a groundbreaking change for the wrestling juggernaut.

Liv Morgan was said to be ok following her Saturday Night’s Main Event title defense.

The Women’s World Champion defended her championship against IYO SKY at the show. Both Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez were at Liv’s side.

The ending of the bout saw SKY hit a running Meteora and she then climbed up the top rope. Morgan, however, countered with a Moonsault of her own and pinned her challenger with an Oblivion.

While Liv successfully retained the title, fans were concerned about the current Champion’s health coming out of the bout. A video of SKY hitting a rough-looking knee to Morgan that went viral made many believe that she might have suffered a broken nose during the match.

Liv Morgan ain’t gonna be able to smell anything for awhile ? That knee to the face looked CRAZY #SNME pic.twitter.com/wMLceV8BJy

— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) December 15, 2024

PWInsider is reporting, however, that this wasn’t the case. The Judgment Day star somehow managed to avoid any injury and she was said to be ok after the bout.

• Liv Morgan Supports WrestleMania In London: ‘I’m Here And Ready For It’

Rhea Ripley came out to confront Morgan on the ramp as the women’s champion was making her way back. This suggests that we’ve not seen the last of this rivalry and the two female stars will meet again down the road.

Apart from this, Saturday Night’s Main Event featured matches such as Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn and the finals of the US Women’s Title tournament.

The closing match of the night saw Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE title against Kevin Owens. Though the night didn’t end with Rhodes’ win and there were some major post-match developments after the show went off air. You can check out more about it here.

• Liv Morgan ‘Auditioning Regularly’ With Sets Sights on Hollywood

Dark Side of the Ring is a popular documentary series that delves into the controversial, untold, and often tragic stories from the world of professional wrestling. 

Produced by Vice TV, the show has earned critical acclaim for its in-depth storytelling, emotional interviews, and exploration of wrestling’s darker and more human elements. The series features wrestlers, their families, and industry insiders recounting personal experiences, providing rare insight into the often tumultuous lives behind the larger-than-life personas.

It was announced through Deadline.com that the series would be returning for another season. The show’s X account announced the season six premiere for March 25th, 2025.

Notable Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring

Some of the most talked-about episodes include:

“The Killing of Bruiser Brody”: Examining the murder of wrestling legend Bruiser Brody.

“The Montreal Screwjob”: A deep dive into the infamous incident involving Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, and Shawn Michaels.

“Chris Benoit”: A two-part episode about the career and tragic double-murder-suicide involving Benoit and his family.

“The Plane Ride from Hell”: Chronicling an infamous incident involving WWE talent during a chaotic flight in 2002.

The series has spawned spinoffs and inspired similar projects, solidifying its place as a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts and documentary fans alike. 

WWE has officially announced the opening of its transfer window, signaling significant roster changes across its flagship brands: RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. The news was revealed during Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, where commentator Michael Cole stated that the General Managers from all three brands are collaborating to orchestrate strategic moves.

This move comes as WWE gears up for its next big milestone—the highly anticipated debut of RAW on Netflix. The collaboration between the GMs—Adam Pearce (RAW), Nick Aldis (SmackDown), and Shawn Michaels (NXT)—marks a unified effort to realign WWE’s talent pool to enhance storytelling and match quality across the board.

What the Transfer Window Means for WWE

The transfer window concept, akin to drafts and trades in professional sports, offers WWE the flexibility to reshuffle its rosters and elevate new talent into prominent roles.

This initiative ensures fresh matchups, reinvigorated storylines, and a chance for underutilized talent to shine. It also allows the creative teams of each brand to adapt their shows to upcoming challenges, including major events and shifts in audience demographics.

Michael Cole emphasized that the moves being discussed are “major” and could significantly impact WWE’s landscape heading into WrestleMania season.

Fans are already speculating about potential trades on social media, including the movement of top-tier superstars and the promotion of standout performers from NXT to the main roster.

WWE and A&E have announced an expansion of their partnership with the development of a new competition series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, A&E will debut WWE LFG, a show where aspiring pro wrestlers compete for a WWE contract while receiving guidance from iconic in-ring legends such as Paul “Triple H” Levesque, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels.

The title LFG stands for “Legends & Future Greats” and will follow a format reminiscent of Tough Enough. Contestants will undergo rigorous training, participate in weekly matches, and learn the behind-the-scenes aspects of the wrestling business. Mentorship will be provided by celebrated stars, including Booker T, Mickie James, and Bubba Ray Dudley.

Executive producers for WWE LFG include Triple H, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Shawn Michaels, and Jeremy Borash, representing WWE, with Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson producing for A&E.

In addition to LFG, A&E has green-lit two other projects with WWE:

1. WWE’s Greatest Moments, a series that will highlight the most iconic matches and events in WWE history. Michael Cole is set to host.
2. WWE Rivals returns for its fifth season, continuing its deep dive into legendary feuds.

“A&E has proved to be an excellent home for WWE content, and we’re excited to partner with their fantastic team on these new show concepts and the latest season of WWE Rivals,” said Triple H, WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

WWE’s Greatest Moments will also be executive produced by Triple H, Fitting, Houser, and Marc Pomarico, alongside A&E’s Bryant, Abramson, and Jonathan Partridge.

This collaboration continues WWE’s successful track record of creating compelling content that bridges sports entertainment and storytelling.

Monday’s WWE Raw took fans on an emotional rollercoaster as Raw GM Adam Pearce welcomed Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to the ring. The segment, filled with props and nostalgic moments, celebrated a decade of The New Day’s success.

Woods expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support over the years, while Kofi reflected on their incredible journey, emphasizing how they couldn’t have achieved their success without the WWE Universe. But the mood shifted as Woods began to hint at unresolved tensions, assuring the fans that their love and appreciation weren’t to blame for what was coming next.

Before they could continue, Big E made his surprise return, receiving a thunderous ovation. He thanked the fans for their support during his recovery, but his tone grew serious as he addressed the discord between Kofi and Woods.

Big E reminded his teammates of their humble beginnings, recalling how their group was born out of desperation—when Kofi considered retirement and he and Woods were on the verge of being released. Big E recounted their unbreakable bond, from comforting him during his neck injury to supporting each other through life’s toughest moments.

With heartfelt words, Big E revealed his plans to serve as their manager until he is medically cleared to return to the ring. However, his declaration was met with skepticism and frustration from his longtime partners.

Woods questioned Big E’s timing, accusing him of abandoning them during their struggles. Kofi joined in, pointing out that other wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, and Edge returned after similar injuries, while Big E seemingly chose new opportunities over reuniting with them.

Big E defended his absence, reminding them of the severity of his neck injury, but his words fell on deaf ears. Woods and Kofi expressed their anger and disappointment, with Woods calling Big E a burden and Kofi accusing him of prioritizing himself over the team.

The segment ended on a somber note as Big E sought reconciliation, asking for a hug. Kofi refused, and Big E walked away, leaving the ring. In his absence, Woods and Kofi embraced, vowing to stick together despite the cracks in their friendship.

This emotionally charged reunion left fans wondering if The New Day can ever truly mend their bond or if this marks the end of their storied partnership.

Roman Reigns and CM Punk have once again cemented their place as top draws in WWE with impressive social media numbers on various platforms. At Survivor Series: WarGames, the pair forged an uneasy alliance as the OG Bloodline with Punk defeated Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline with Bronson Reed in the main event.

Across WWE’s social media platforms, clips involving Punk and Reigns amassed a reported 204 million views in the 24 hours after the show. One Instagram Reel, which sees Reigns block Punk’s entry into the match has hit 91 million views, a reported record-breaking figure for any IG Reel from the promotion within the time window.

Other highlights of this social media dominance include:

• Reigns blocks Punk’s entry – 13.6 Million views on TikTok
• Roman Reigns scales the WarGames cage – 10.8 Million views on TikTok
• Punk enters when Reigns intended – 7.4 Million views on TikTok
• The OG Bloodline Win WarGames – 7.4 Million views on TikTok
• Punk saves Reigns from Bronson Reed’s Tsunami – 18 Million views on Instagram. 3.1 Million views on TikTok

The pair are also dominating on Instagram and YouTube, with clips featuring Reigns and Punk being the most viewed from Survivor Series: WarGames. The event came one year after Punk’s shocking return to WWE, which also broke records in terms of viewership.

These numbers highlight the immense star power both Roman Reigns and CM Punk bring to WWE’s table and bodes well for the promotion’s long-term plans. In the build to Survivor Series: WarGames, Punk was promised a favor from Paul Heyman, with fans speculating that this favor could see Punk share the ring with Reigns again, this time as adversaries. Heyman and Punk embraced after the WarGames main event, though the WWE Hall of Famer did not embrace Roman Reigns.

Reigns has confirmed his role in WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix, a show that Punk is also expected to be a part of. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on CM Punk and Roman Reigns as the pair continue to be bonafide draws on WWE programming.

Rhea Ripley is feeling “pretty good” regarding her fractured orbital bone following her victory inside WarGames at Survivor Series. Inside Vancouver’s Rogers Arena, Ripley joined IYO SKY, Bayley, Naomi, and Bianca Belair to defeat Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.

The match was Ripley’s first in close to two months as she has been out with a fractured orbital bone injury. At the post-Survivor Series press conference, Ripley, who donned a horned mask inside WarGames, was asked for an update on her condition.

“Honestly, I can’t see it, so I don’t know. But it feels pretty good.”

Ripley’s orbital bone hasn’t prevented her from seeking revenge on Morgan and Rodriguez, who on WWE TV, caused the injury with an attack at the October 29, show. While she may not be fully recovered, Ripley has her sights set on the pair, as well as former ally Dominik Mysterio should he try to get involved.

“Revenge seems to be the topic of conversation of me and Liv. Dom is in that conversation now. I’m not done with Liv. If Dom wants to stick his nose where it don’t belong, then I’m not done with Dom either. If he’s going to come out and interfere, of course, I’m going to put my hands on him.”

Ripley will have to wait for another shot at Morgan’s Women’s World Championship as IYO SKY is the current number one contender for the gold. Nevertheless, the Australian is far from finished with Morgan, as made clear inside WarGames.

Britt Baker has shared how her perseverance landed her in Cobra Kai after impressing one of the show’s writers with her ‘attitude.’ The former AEW Women’s World Champion appears in the ninth episode of Cobra Kai’s sixth season which landed on Netflix on November 15.

While Baker has only now arrived in the show, getting a role in Cobra Kai has been in the works for the DMD since meeting writer Hayden Schlossberg at the season 4 premiere.

“He recognized me from social media. I kind of joked, but not joking, ‘If you ever need anything, I’m a huge fan and would love to be involved.’”

Schlossberg later contacted Britt, who he feels embodies the “Cobra Kai never-say-die attitude.” While Baker, who plays Russian sensei Oksana, has been working on getting on the show for years, she’s still yet to watch herself on the hit Karate Kid-spinoff.

“I have to be honest, I haven’t even watched it yet. I want to wait for all of it to come out so I can watch it all!”

Baker’s role in Cobra Kai is a huge opportunity for the AEW competitor to extend her star power outside of the squared circle. It remains to be seen if this role will lead to bigger things for the DMD, but years after pitching herself, Baker has at long last found herself in one of the most popular shows currently airing.

h/t – Us Weekly

Ricky Starks will make his debut for House of Glory Wrestling next January, amid his ongoing hiatus from AEW programming. Starks will compete at the Watch The Throne show on January 17, where he’ll challenge Mike Santana for the HOG World Championship. Santana has held the gold since December 1, 2023, when he ended the reign of the self-professed ‘Indy God’ Matt Cardona.

Not only is Starks not competing in AEW, but he was recently pulled from a GCW event, and all future events for the promotion. It has been reported that a comment by Effy, Starks’ planned opponent for the night, resulted in Tony Khan cutting Starks from all GCW plans. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale only learned that Starks had been pulled at the same time fans learned of the situation on social media. Instead of Starks, Effy will face Matt Cardona at the Highest In The Room 3 event on December 14.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Ricky Starks, as fans wait to see what’s next for him, and when, if ever, he next competes in an AEW ring.

Matt Riddle has arrived in TNA.

The Anthem-owned promotion presented its latest Turning point PPV from the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina this Friday, November 29.

One of the announced matches for the night was a six-man tag, featuring the team of Zachary Wentz, KUSHIDA and Trey Miguel taking on The Hardy Bros and Ace Austin.

Earlier in the day before the show, however, the company announced that Miguel would be missing the event due to a travel complication.

Matt Riddle would go on to make his surprise debut as a replacement for the young star, coming face-to-face with the legendary tag team in the process:

• Matt Riddle Reveals Why Randy Orton Initially Disliked Him

The team of Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Ace Austin ended up picking up the victory in the end, after Jeff took down KUSHIDA with a Swanton Bomb.

The former US Champion has a history with Zachary Wentz. The two have shared the ring on multiple occasions in the past and Riddle also briefly mentored MSK in NXT

The Bro of Bros has been a featured star on MLW since the start of this year, after being released from WWE late last year. He is set to challenge Satoshi Kojima for the MLW world title at the Kings of Colosseum event on January 11th.

• Update On Matt Riddle And AEW

WWE has started figuring out storylines to bring both Drew McIntyre and Alexa back to TV from their hiatus according to the latest reports.

McIntyre was last seen at the Bad Blood PPV in early October where he lost the Hell In A Cell match to CM Punk, culminating their nearly 10-month-long rivalry. The Scottish Warrior had taken time off from the company afterward for family reasons.

Now PWinsider is reporting that the officials have started discussing the creative to bring the former WWE Champion back. While no plans have been finalized yet, pitches have been made indicating that Drew is closer to a comeback.

• Drew McIntyre: Women’s Mid-card Titles “Absolutely Justified”

Alexa Bliss on the other hand has not been seen on WWE programming since the 2023 Royal Rumble event. She failed to beat Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship at the show.

The former champion has since welcomed her first daughter Hendrix Rouge Cabrera into the world. She has also been dealing with a multitude of health issues, prolonging her absence.

This new report suggests that the company is planning to bring her back after the holiday season. While an exact date for her return has not been set just yet, the belief is that the former champion would make her comeback sometime during the WrestleMania season next year.

Bliss’ name has been teased in recent times. In a recent promo against Wyatt Sicks, Karrion Kross asked them where their sixth member was. This got people speculating about Alexa’s return and in a Twitter exchange, the former NXT Champion claimed he would welcome The Goddess in his Final Testament faction.

• Alexa Bliss Impersonator Scams Elderly Man Out of $1 Million

AEW Grand Slam: Australia, the promotion’s first-ever event in the country, will now take place from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Feb 15. In an email shared by ticket provider TICKETEK, the move was made official.

Grand Slam: Australia was announced during All In: London 2024 and was originally set to take place at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. At this time, no matches have been confirmed for the pay-per-view.

While no official word has been given for the change, reports have come out that ticket sakes for Grand Slam: Australia have underperformed. In September, Dave Meltzer shared on Wrestling Observer Radio that sales were “not good” while Bryan Alvarez said that he’s heard similarly from “everyone” he’s spoken with from Australia.

Suncorp Stadium has a capacity of 52,500, while the Brisbane Entertainment Centre has a much smaller capacity of 13,601. This should make filling the arena a much easier task for AEW and lower the risk of embarrassing photos of throngs of empty seats, which have been shared on social media following multiple AEW TV events.

While AEW moving to the smaller venue is clearly not a step Tony Khan and his allies wanted to make, this is what all involved believe is the right course of action. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on AEW Grand Slam: Australia including breaking news and live results.

Roman Reigns has confirmed that he’ll be making an appearance at Raw’s Netflix premiere on January 6.

The Monday night show’s debut on the streaming platform is shaping up to be a PPV-level event with names such as Cody Rhodes, John Cena, CM Punk, and more being announced already.

The Tribal Chief was also asked about his status for the specific episode and beyond during a recent appearance on the SI Media podcast. Reigns confirmed that he is booked for the premiere:

“I’m not exactly sure. I’m just trying to get to the premiere. I’m on the premiere. I don’t think I can share too much more than that at this point.

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I Completely Understand: Roman Reigns

With Netflix spending an average of $500 million per year for the 10-year deal, it’s not hard to imagine that the company would want to see WWE’s top names being featured on Raw including The Head of The Table. It won’t come easy however, as USA officials would like the current lineup for SmackDown to remain as it is.

Roman Reigns knows that he’ll be the subject of a tug-of-war between the two platforms. Though he is not giving anything away when it comes to his future appearances beyond the January 6 show. The former Undisputed champion claimed that they have not scheduled his dates beyond the show just yet:

“We haven’t scheduled my exact dates for going into WrestleMania from Rumble forward, but that is definitely a topic that has to be addressed. It’s an understandable one for the impact, the amount of money that is part of this deal.

I completely understand. These are all great problems to have. Nobody loves being in the tug of war more than me. It usually works out pretty good.”

The OG Tribal Chief will be leading the team of Sami Zayn, the Usos and CM Punk against Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline and Bronson Reed at the Survivor Series: WarGames event on November 30. There are a lot of moving parts in this story.

Fans believe Paul Heyman, who brought Punk into the fold might double-cross Roman for abandoning him after WrestleMania 40. There is also the possibility of The Final Boss making a surprise appearance like he did at Bad Blood.

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AEW Full Gear 2024 takes place tonight from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and we’re covering everything live!

The main event of the show features Jon Moxley defending his AEW Championship against the unlikely leader Orange Cassidy, who looks to stop the Death Riders from putting their stamp on All Elite Wrestling.

AEW Full Gear Results

Here are the full results from AEW Full Gear:

Zero Hour Pre Show

• Anna Jay b. Deonna Purrazzo (w/Taya Valkyrie)
• Buddy Matthews b. Beast Mortos, Kommander and Dante Martin
• “Big Boom” A.J. (with Big Justice) b. Q.T. Marshall

Main Card

• AEW Tag Team Championships – Private Party (c) b. The Outrunners vs. Kings of the Black Throne vs. The Acclaimed – Private Party take the win after confusion between Max Caster and Anthony Bowens to retain their titles
• MJF b. Roderick Strong – Maxwell took the win after locking in the Salt of the Earth submission
• TBS Championship – Mercedes Mone (c) b. Kris Statlander – Mone BIT the knee of Statlander before throwing her throat-first into the middle rope and then rolling her up. GREAT match
• Jay White b. “Hangman” Adam Page – White took the win after hitting the Bladerunner
• Kyle Fletcher b. Will Ospreay – Fletcher got the biggest win of his career after hitting the Corner Brainbuster to Ospreay
• AEW TNT Championship – Daniel Garcia b. Jack Perry – Garcia takes the win by Submission AND NEW!!!
• AEW International Championship – Konosuke Takeshita b. Ricochet – Takeshita retains his title after hitting a slam from the top rope!
• Bobby Lashley b. Swerve Strickland – Lashley would win his first ever AEW PPV match by making Swerve pass out in the Hurt Lock
• AEW World Championship – Jon Moxley (c) vs. Orange Cassidy – Wheeler Yuta appeared to hit Cassidy with a running knee (ala Bryan Danielson) and give Mox the chance to hit the Deathrider DDT for the win to retain.
• Christian Cage and Hangman Adam Page appear and Cage hits the Killswitch on Mox. He considers cashing in his shot for the AEW Title but Jay White stops it from happening. The Deathriders escape as the ring looks a bloody mess.

How to Watch AEW Full Gear 2024 2024 On Demand

If you were not able to watch the show live then you can do so after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how:

1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW Full Gear 2024 event page.
2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on the fallout of AEW Full Gear 2024.