President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education. McMahon, co-founder and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019.
McMahon’s appointment aligns with Trump’s vision to reduce federal oversight in education, as he has expressed intentions to eliminate the Department of Education. Her extensive experience in business and her previous cabinet role highlight her as a significant figure in the WWE community, now poised to influence national education policy.
Linda McMahon’s ties to Donald Trump span both wrestling and politics. Their partnership began in the 1980s when WWE ran events at Trump’s Atlantic City properties, culminating in Trump’s memorable appearance at WrestleMania 23 in 2007.
McMahon later transitioned to politics, serving as Trump’s Small Business Administration chief from 2017 to 2019. She continued supporting his initiatives as America First Policy Institute’s leader and co-chair of his transition team.
Now, with her expected return to the cabinet as Secretary of Education, McMahon would oversee one of the smallest federal agencies – one that manages federal student aid, educational research, and anti-discrimination efforts while accounting for less than 10% of public school funding nationwide.
Becky Lynch assures her legion of fans, they haven’t seen the last of her.
Lynch has been out of the spotlight for the past several months. Her most recent WWE television appearance occurred on the May 27 edition of Monday Night Raw, when she attempted to recapture the Women’s World Championship from Liv Morgan in a steel cage match. She came up short that night, thanks to Dirty Dom slamming the cage door in her face and allowing Morgan to eek out a victory.
As the saying goes, The Man ‘”‘ain’t going out like that.’
On Sunday, Lynch appeared at the Vulture Fest in Hollywood, CA to discuss her best-selling memoir Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl. Naturally, she was asked about her future in wrestling.
“If you think I’m gonna go out with Dominik slamming a cage door in my face that’s definitely not gonna happen.”
Lynch is expected back on WWE television for the WWE Raw Netflix premiere on Monday, January 6, 2025 from Los Angeles.
Becky Lynch recently concluded her WWE commitments following the expiration of her contract on June 1. Opting not to re-sign at the time, Lynch took a break with the expectation of returning in the future. Prior to her departure, she helped elevate Liv Morgan by putting her over in two matches.
According to PWInsider, Lynch is expected to return in time for the premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix this January. This development suggests that the two sides are either close to finalizing or have already agreed to a new contract.
This weekend marks Lynch’s first public appearance since stepping away from WWE. She is scheduled to appear in Los Angeles to discuss her memoir. The promotional material for the event describes the occasion as follows:
“WWE Superstar, trailblazer, and New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Quin will join us for a conversation about her recent memoir, Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl. We’ll look back on her legendary career — from her early days grinding on the road to being in the first-ever women’s match to main event WrestleMania — and just maybe get a glimpse at what The Man has in store for us next.”
Meanwhile, WWE is planning a star-studded card for the Raw debut on Netflix, with names like John Cena expected to appear. As of now, it remains unclear what specific role Lynch will play in the event.
AEW/Ring of Honor is set to take over the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom next month for a duo of exciting shows in the iconic venue. This week, it was reported that ROH Final Battle 2024 will take place from the Hammerstein Ballroom on December 20. Now, Andrew Zarian reports that the December 21, edition of AEW Collision will also take place from the venue inside the Manhattan Center.
Though this will be AEW’s first event in the venue, ROH is no stranger to the Hammerstein Ballroom. Seven of the 22 ROH Final Battle pay-per-views have been hosted from the Hammerstein Ballroom, more than any other location in the show’s 22-year history. Four events have taken place at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom.
Outside of ROH, the venue is known for hosting ECW’s final two pay-per-views, Massacre on 34th Street in December 2000 and Guilty as Charged the following year. It was only fitting that ECW One Night Stand 2005 and 2006 was hosted from the ballroom. In September 2010, TNA Wrestling hosted a show from the ballroom.
Now, AEW and Ring of Honor will join the promotions that have set foot in the venue. While no details have been confirmed for either Collision or Final Battle, fans can expect two huge nights in Manhattan, New York next month. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from AEW Collision as the show prepares to land in the Hammerstein Ballroom.
The results are in for the November 18, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, which was filmed after the November 11, show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show was filmed in advance to allow the WWE roster and crew to have longer off next week so they can spend time with their family, friends, and loved ones over Thanksgiving week.
WWE Raw (11/18) Spoilers
Bronson Reed defeated Seth Rollins, thanks to interference from Solo Sikoa, who raised Reed’s hand in triumph. It appears Reed has aligned with the New Bloodline as the faction’s fifth member for WarGames.
Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker Vs. Sheamus ended in a disqualification when Ludwig Kaiser attacked both men.
The LWO (Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega) defeated American Made (Chad Gable and Ivy Nile) in mixed-tag team action.
The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) defeated The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio and Carlito)
Rhea Ripley made her return to WWE TV after being laid out by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during a recent episode of WWE NXT. Ripley sported a new mask and attacked Morgan, triggering a massive brawl in the women’s roster.
Ripley, joined by Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi, and IYO SKY, dominated Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax.
WWE has introduced a new Women’s United States Championship after years of discussion from wrestlers and fans alike about a secondary women’s title on the main roster. Raw and SmackDown roster members are eligible to challenge for the Women’s US belt.
WWE has made major strides in elevating its women’s division for the last decade after pushing its female stars as Divas. NXT was already a step ahead of WWE in this respect, with an NXT Women’s Champion and an NXT Women’s North American Champion.
The introduction of secondary titles for female superstars could bring greater depth, more storylines, and additional title opportunities to the women’s roster, giving a platform to more wrestlers outside the main title picture.
WWE/NXT Women’s Championships
With the addition of the United States title, there are now seven sanctioned women’s championships in WWE and NXT.
Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan
WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s United States Championship
WWE Women’s Speed Championship: Candice LaRae
NXT Women’s Championship: Roxanne Perez
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Fallon Henley
WWE Elimination Chamber is headed to the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The baseball stadium is home to Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays. Formerly known as the SkyDome, the Rogers Center previously hosted WrestleMania 6 (1990) and WrestleMania 18 (2002).
This marks the second consecutive year that Elimination Chamber will be held in an international stadium, following this year’s record-setting event at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
“Canada is an amazing place to host our biggest Premium Live Events, with its passionate fans and rich history that spans decades,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “On the heels of a record-breaking MoneyIn The Bank this past July, we are excited to return to Toronto for an even larger event in 2025.”
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The next installment in WWE’s long-running video game franchise, WWE 2K25, is officially set for release ahead of WrestleMania 41.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. shared the news in its fiscal second quarter (Q2 2025) earnings report on Thursday. The company reported robust financial performance, with improvements in net income, net bookings, and reduced operating losses compared to the previous year.
One of the major contributors to Take-Two’s success this quarter was Grand Theft Auto V and its online component, Grand Theft Auto Online. GTA V has now sold over 205 million units, adding 5 million units just this quarter.
WWE 2K25 Release Date
Take-Two’s earnings report also included an updated release schedule for upcoming projects, listing WWE 2K25 for Q4 of Fiscal 2025. Since Take-Two’s fiscal year ends on March 31, 2025, WWE fans can look forward to playing the new title before WrestleMania 41, scheduled for April 19-20, 2025.
For context, WWE 2K24 was released on March 8, 2024. Be sure to check out our exclusive WWE 2K24 review, where we rated it an impressive 8.5/10.
Jacob Fatu and Jake’s Network Of Hope are addressing an issue head-on after the WWE Superstar was accused of ‘ghosting’ the charity. On November 3, a user of the /r/SquaredCircle subreddit asked for an update on the situation in which Fatu allegedly ghosted the charity. The organization reportedly spent $2,633 in 2023 for his appearance, plane tickets, and hotel accommodations. Fatu canceled his appearance due to what was called a family emergency and while Jake’s Network of Hope understood, they asked for the money to be returned.
The organization has released a statement saying they’re addressing the matter privately and that Fatu apologized via phone call in May. The organization added that at this time, the money had not been repaid.
“Jacob Fatu and our organization are addressing this matter privately, beginning with a phone call and heartfelt apology back in May. While the full amount owed hasn’t yet been repaid, we appreciated Jacob’s acknowledgment. It can be tough to face up to your wrongdoings, and we commend him for taking steps toward confronting his.”
Jake’s Network of Hope is a nonprofit that aims to provide hygiene products and essential daily living items to people of all ages. The situation with Fatu made NBC 26 news when it first arose last year, with the nonprofit organizers stating they had heard of other concerning behavior from Fatu.
This update comes at a pivotal time for Fatu, who debuted for WWE earlier this year and has since become a fixture of SmackDown’s main event scene. At Crown Jewel, Fatu teamed with Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga to defeat Roman Reigns and The Usos. We will continue to monitor this situation for further updates.
The newest WWE NXT referee won’t have trouble laying down the law after joining the silver brand following a career in boxing. At last Saturday’s live event in Orlando, Florida, Vicky D’Errico made her WWE debut as a referee.
D’Errico was recruited by WWE after participating in the tryouts over WrestleMania 40 week in Philadelphia. WWE official Darryl Sharma warmly welcomed D’Errico to the company on social media.
D’Errico joins Jessika Carr and Daphne LaShaun as WWE’s third active female referee, a role that has been male-dominated in the past. Now, she will be keeping an eye out for pinfall and submissions, but the newest NXT official won’t be afraid to keep the Superstars in check if they feel like bending or breaking the rules
Boxing Success
D’Errico was previously a professional boxer and fought for the Rough N’ Rowdy promotion. She debuted at Rough N’ Rowdy 10 in November 2019, and she would win the Women’s Middleweight title upon her return at Rough N’ Rowdy 20.
In May 2023, D’Errico retained the gold at Rough N’ Rowdy 21, to extend her undefeated record with the promotion.
WWE will bring its flagship shows Raw and SmackDown to Europe this coming March as part of the exciting road to WrestleMania 41. The tour will see the two shows, as well as live events, held in Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Northern Ireland, the UK, Austria, and the Netherlands.
This exciting tour will also mark the first time that any WWE TV taping has taken place in Spain or Belgium. So far, these two countries have only hosted live events, with Cody Rhodes teasing a Belgium PLE during one such live event earlier this year. WWE has become more open to hosting televised events outside of North America in recent years, with PLEs and TV shows happening in Scotland, Australia, and Germany in 2024 alone.
The tour will conclude mere weeks before WrestleMania 41 takes place on April 19, and April 20, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will be WWE’s second WrestleMania in Vegas (after WrestleMania 9) and the first to stream on Netflix in these international markets. WrestleMania season is the most exciting time of the year for the WWE Universe and now fans in Europe will get to experience this much-anticipated period up close and personal next March.
Bloodline 6-Man Tag: The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) defeated Roman Reigns and The Usos. After the match, there was further development with Sami Zayn’s involvement and tension between Roman Reigns and his family members.
Men’s Crown Jewel Championship: Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther to become the inaugural Men’s Crown Jewel Champion.
Women’s Crown Jewel Championship: Liv Morgan defeated Nia Jax to become the first Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retained their titles in a Fatal 4-Way match against Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane), The Meta-Four (Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson), and Chelsea Green & Piper Niven.
United States Championship: LA Knight retained his title against Carmelo Hayes and Andrade.
Unsanctioned Match: Seth Rollins defeated Bronson Reed in a high-impact match with multiple Stomps.
Unfinished Business: Randy Orton and Kevin Owens had a pre-match brawl which led to no official match taking place, but they still engaged in a physical confrontation.
Whether in WCW or in WWE, Bill Goldberg has been a force to be reckoned with in the ring, resulting in World Championship reigns over four decades. In recent years, Goldberg has been outspoken about wanting one final match before ending his in-ring career, and that match will come in 2025.
Given what transpired at Bad Blood, GUNTHER certainly makes sense as the opponent-of-choice for Goldberg. If not the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, WWE could build a compelling feu of spear vs. spear between Goldberg and Bron Breakker. The reigning Intercontinental Champion is part of the Steiner family, who are no strangers to Goldberg from his days back in WCW.
2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for WWE, as John Cena will also end his in-ring career over the next 12 months. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE on the farewells of Goldberg and Cena that will take place next year.
This week, WWE cut Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox, in the latest round of releases by the Sports Entertainment juggernaut. While Corbin has been informed that his contract will not be renewed when it expires, Nox and Hartwell have already been cut and are awaiting entering free agency next year.
On social media, several wrestlers shared their support for those cut by WWE. Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tyrus had an interesting offer for Baron Corbin.
@BaronCorbinWWE yo hit me up… got some other doors to show you !
It’s never easy to lose a job, and now these three wrestlers will now have to forge their paths outside WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Indi Hartwell, Nixon Newell, and Baron Corbin and their future outside of WWE.
In the main event of the October 30, edition of Dynamite, Swerve Strickland took on Shelton Benjamin, another name brought in by MVP. In the climax of the match, Swerve nailed a Liger Bomb and a Swerve Stomp to get the win, his first in over two months.
After the match was over, MVP got his phone out and he made a call. Then the lights went out and Bobby Lashley made his way to the ring. Fans chanted “holy s**t” as Lashley arrived and with MVP holding back Prince Nana, Lashley and Benjamin double-teamed Swerve Strickland.
MVP grabbed the microphone after everything was over, and yelled, “Guess who’s back in business?!” Lashley’s arrival is a huge coup for AEW as Tony Khan now has one of WWE’s biggest stars in recent years.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Bobby Lashley now that the All Mighty former World Champion is now All Elite.
On this week’s AEW Dynamite, Orange Cassidy officially challenged Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, setting the stage for an anticipated showdown at AEW Full Gear 2024. Known for his laid-back style, Cassidy surprised fans with a rare intensity, directly calling out Moxley.
Orange Cassidy makes a challenge to #AEW World Champion Jon Moxley!
Cassidy’s challenge goes beyond personal ambition, expressing a commitment to preserving AEW’s spirit amid recent upheaval from Moxley’s faction. This title match will not only test Cassidy’s skill but also serve as a proving ground against one of AEW’s most relentless competitors.
Fans and wrestlers alike are buzzing on social media, noting Cassidy’s evolution from comedic persona to serious contender. His performances as AEW International Champion have shown he can handle high-stakes battles, raising questions about his strategy against Moxley’s aggressive style.
At WWE NXT Halloween Havoc, Fallon Henley captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship, ending the 140-day reign of Kelani Jordan. Unfortunately for Henley, she and her Fatal Influence allies had little time to celebrate, thanks to WWE NXT’s newest arrival: Zaria.
Henley won the title in a gauntlet match that also featured Fatal Influence’s Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. As Nyx began cutting a post-match promo, Zaria arrived in Hershey’s Giant Center and laid waste to all three members of the faction.
The crowd was pumped to see Zaria get physical, and they won’t have to wait long to see the Australian signing again. On X, it was confirmed that Zaria will make her in-ring debut on this week’s episode of WWE NXT.
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@Zaria_WWE will make her in-ring debut THIS TUESDAY on #WWENXT!
Formerly known as DELTA, Zaria signed with WWE this year after a try out in Perth during Elimination Chamber week in February. Before arriving in WWE, Zaria made an impact in her native Australia and was a fixture of Riot City Wrestling. She is a former two-time RCW Tag Team Champion, the final holder of both the RCW Championship and RCW Women’s Championship, and the first holder of the RCW Grand Championship.
Congratulations to Riot City Wrestling’s own DELTA, now known as @Zaria_WWE on her official debut in @WWENXT ???
Now, Zaria is a part of WWE and is already making an impact, much to the chagrin of Fatal Influence. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on the Australian powerhouse who is poised to change things dramatically in the NXT women’s division.
Matt and Jeff Hardy have once again reached the pinnacle of TNA’s tag team division by capturing the promotion’s tag title gold at Bound for Glory.
In the main event of the show, the Hardys defeated reigning champions The System (Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards) as well as ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey.) The match was contested under Full Metal Mayhem rules (TNA’s equivalent to WWE’s TLC match.) The win marks the brothers’ third time as TNA World Tag Team Champions, after previously holding the gold in 2015 and 2016.
Pre-Show: Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance (with The Personal Concierge) defeated Xia Brookside and Brinley Reece (NXT)
Pre-Show: Frankie Kazarian won the Call Your Shot Gauntlet by last eliminating Rhino
Mike Bailey (c) defeated El Hijo del Vikingo (TNA X-Division Championship)
Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) (c) defeated Rosemary and Wendy Choo (NXT) (TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship)
Josh Alexander defeated Steve Maclin
PCO (c) defeated Matt Cardona (Monster’s Ball, TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship)
Mike Santana defeated Moose
Masha Slamovich defeated Jordynne Grace (c) (TNA Knockouts World Championship)
Nic Nemeth (c) defeated Joe Hendry (TNA World Championship, Frankie Kazarian as guest referee)
The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) defeated The System (Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards) (c) (with Alisha Edwards) and ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) (Three-way Full Metal Mayhem, TNA World Tag Team Championship)
Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40 earlier this year, setting the stage for a potential showdown with The Rock at WrestleMania 41 in 2025. The rivalry gained more traction when The Rock returned at Bad Blood, following a tag team match where Reigns and Rhodes overcame Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. The Rock counted to three before leaving the arena, teasing further a future match in a live promo on Instagram.
Recently, rumors have surfaced about WWE’s plans for WrestleMania 41. Instead of a one-on-one match between Rhodes and The Rock, WWE might be considering a different path: a triple threat match involving Rhodes, Rock, and Reigns at WrestleMania 41.
Rumor Addressed
While appearing on Vegas Revealed, Rhodes was asked about the rumored triple threat match. He addressed the speculation, saying, “There are so many rumors circulating. It eats up the social feed, all the different rumors of what the matches might be. The hardest thing to do in WWE, sports entertainment, and pro wrestling in general is not to win [the WWE Title]; the hardest thing to do is main event WrestleMania. I don’t care what the rumor is, as long as the rumor is I’m in the main event of WrestleMania. I’m good with it.”
Rhodes went on to tease that fans should expect the unexpected: “What I can say for those who keep an eye on the rumors, I bet you what they get at WrestleMania 41 is unexpected even to them. Even the diehards who feel like they have their finger on the pulse—this one is going to be tough. This one is going to be unexpected but in the best of ways.”
WrestleMania 41 will be a two-night event on April 19 and 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Before that, Rhodes will face GUNTHER for the Crown Jewel Title at WWE’s upcoming premium live event next Saturday.
Bobby Lashley is no longer under contract with WWE but the All Mighty is far from finished in the ring. During a virtual signing with K&S WrestleFest, Lashley spoke about being off recently with an injury and teased something major within a matter of weeks.
“I had a little boo-boo, so I took some time off to fix myself. I’ve been working out hard, and I think the next few weeks you should see something pop off. It’s time to put pen to paper and get back to these fans.”
“Lio is my dude. I saw Shelton fight Lio last week, and I wasn’t too happy about that. That’s always a good opportunity to jump back in.”
When asked about a possible return to TNA, where Lashley once dominated during its time as Impact, the former World Champion said it’d be “cool” to feud with Nic Nemeth. Lashley also spoke of a feud with Moose; someone who has been compared to Lashley over the years.
“That’s a feud I haven’t really had a chance to jump into. So there are all kinds of different matchups that would look great.”
It’s clear that Lashley is keeping all his options open—and fans couldn’t be more excited. Whether it’s debuting in AEW, a return to TNA and MMA, or something entirely different, it’s clear that the All Mighty isn’t done yet in the squared circle.
AEW WrestleDream takes place tonight from Tacoma, Washington, and there are a number of huge matches on the card.
Bryan Danielson vs Jon Moxley was the first confirmed match with the AEW Championship on the line in the main event.
Several other title matches were confirmed in the last few weeks and now we’ve got a stacked card taking place tonight.
AEW WrestleDream Results
Here are the results for AEW WrestleDream 2024:
Zero Hour Pre-Show
ROH World Television ChampionshipMatch:Brian Cage b. Atlantis Jr. (c) – NEW CHAMP!
Anna Jay b. Harley Cameron
The Acclaimed b. MxM Collection
The Outrunners, Orange Cassidy and Kyle O’Reilly b. Premier Athletes and Dark Order
Main Card
Jay White b. Hangman Adam Page – White managed to get the win after reversing the Buckshot Lariat into the Blade Runner in a really cool spot.
AEW Women’s World Championship Match:Mariah May (c) b. Willow Nightingale – After a decent back and forth match, May would take the win after hitting her running knee followed by the Storm Zero Piledriver
AEW TNT Championship Match:Jack Perry (c) b. Katsuyori Shibata – Perry got the win in controversial fashion to retain his title. Daniel Garcia appears to confront Perry, then MJF returns and ADAM COLE RETURNS to chase off Maxwell!
AEW International ChampionshipMatch:Konosuke Takeshita b. Will Ospreay (c) vs. Ricochet – Near the end of what is easily a MOTYC, Don Callis attempted to hit Ospreay with a screwdriver. Ospreay stopped him and tried to hit the Tiger Driver before Kyle appeared and hit him with the screwdriver. Takeshita then got the pinfall after hitting his running knee, followed by Fletcher hitting his OWN Tiger Driver on Ospreay to seal the heel turn. NEW CHAMP!
Two Out of Three Falls Match: Hologram vs. The Beast Mortos – Hologram took the first fall, Mortos took the second and Hologram would get the third with a Blue Thunder Bomb variation in an enjoyable match.
Darby Allin b. Brody King – Brody only just made his way back into the ring to break the 10 count on the outside but as soon as he slid back in Darby hit the Coffin Drop to get the win.
AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipMatch: The Young Bucks (c) b. Private Party – EVPs Matthew and Nicholas Jackson defended their belts against Private Party on the card, and they were able to get the win over the young duo after hitting the TK Driver.
ROH World Championship Match:Mark Briscoe (c) b. Chris Jericho – After hitting an elbow from the top rope, Mark pointed to the sky and announced he was going to hit the Jay Driller, which got the three count.
AEW World Championship Match:Jon Moxley b. Bryan Danielson (c) – Moxley brutalised Danielson to win the AEW Championship for a record fourth time when the referee called it with Danielson in a choke. NEW CHAMP!
You can watch the show back on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:
Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW WrestleDream 2024 page.
Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
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 fallout tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW WrestleDream 2024.
Samantha Irvin opens up the show singing America The Beautiful
Hell in a Cell:CM Punk b. Drew McIntyre – Punk would get the win after hitting the GTS on McIntyre. All of the action stayed inside of the Cell but it was bloody and brutal.
WWE Women’s Championship Match: Nia Jax (c) b. Bayley – Jax would take the win after hitting The Annihilator in the corner.
Damian Priest b. Finn Bálor – Damian got the win after grabbing Balor in midair from the top rope and hitting the South of Heaven for the pinfall.
Women’s World Championship Match: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley (with Dominik Mysterio in a Shark Cage) – Dom was hanging upside down from the cage when Ripley attacked him with a kendo stick. Raquel Rodriguez then appeared and attacked Ripley causing the match to be thrown out and Liv to retain.
Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes b. Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu – Jimmy Uso returned and appeared at ringside to attack Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa before Reigns could hit the Spear on Solo Sikoa for the win.
The Rock returns!
Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bad Blood 2024 on different devices:
Streaming on Mobile Devices
WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.
Peacock App (U.S. viewers): Available for both iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app, sign in with your subscription details, and start streaming.
John Cena is heading to Springfield. The 16-time WWE World Champion will guest star on The Simpsons Season 36 premiere, airing this Sunday on FOX.
We have a first look at Cena’s animated character, which has been anticipated ever since his guest spot was announced back at San Diego Comic-Con. He joins an already star-studded season, with Danny DeVito, Tom Hanks, and former Simpsons writer and late-night host Conan O’Brien also making returns.
Cena’s guest spot on The Simpsons continues a longstanding tradition of celebrity cameos in the series. Notably, he’s not the first WWE Superstar to visit Springfield.
That honor goes to Bret “The Hitman” Hart, who appeared in Season 8’s The Old Man and the Lisa (air date: April 20, 1997). In the episode, Hart purchases Mr. Burns’ mansion after the billionaire loses his fortune, despite his initial hesitation due to the “old man stink!” lingering in the house.
For Cena, this animated appearance is another milestone in his post-WWE career, where he has successfully transitioned into film and television.
Best known for his role as Peacemaker and as Jakob Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, Cena continues to expand his entertainment footprint with this stop on one of the most beloved television shows in history.
Multiple top WWE stars including Liv Morgan, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre were in action in dark matches after this week’s episode of SmackDown from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California went off air.
The first dark match saw Liv Morgan defending the Women’s World Championship against Lyra Valkyria. The Judgment Day member was able to retain her title at the end.
Drew McIntyre took on Jey Uso in a singles match after this. During one point in the bout, Drew faked a leg injury to sneak attack Uso and get the upper hand.
The Yeet man however came back. He actually managed to beat the former world champion with a spear. McIntyre was unhappy with the outcome and he threw a tantrum before heading to the back.
The final dark match saw Cody Rhodes defeating Carmelo Hayes in a singles match. The Undisputed WWE Champion brought a young fan into the ring after the bout to celebrate with him, showing once again why he is the face of the company.
The main event of the show saw Kevin Owens teaming up with the Street Profits to take on The Bloodline. This came after DIY, who were originally supposed to team up with KO, were brutally attacked by the Samoan faction backstage before the bout.
The main event match ended in a disqualification when the referee couldn’t control the chaos anymore. The trio of Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Jacob Fatu continued wreaking havoc even after the bell rang.
DIY were also taken out when they tried to help Owens. It wasn’t until Cody Rhodes came out with a chair that things evened out. The American Nightmare sent the heels retreating.
WWE once again teased Kevin Owens turning on his friend after he grabbed the chair right before the show went off air. In the end, the Prizefighter shook hands with Rhodes and the broadcast ended with both the stars standing tall.
Roman Reigns will be teaming up with an unlikely ally for his WWE return match against Bloodline at the upcoming Bad Blood PLE event.
The SmackDown season premiere on USA Network opened with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a cage match.
The Bloodline didn’t like it when Cody managed to beat Solo once again with a Cross Rhodes to retain his title. The group attacked the American Nightmare once the bell rang. After Jacob Fatu landed a moonsault off the top rope, Sikoa ordered him to get to the top of the cage.
Before Fatu could fly, however, Roman Reigns’ music hit, and the Original Tribal Chief came out to a huge pop. He brawled with the Bloodline for a bit and took out the group with help from Cody. The two stood in the ring unsure of each other to end the segment.
Later in the episode, Nick Aldis revealed that Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu have challenged Rhode & Reigns for a match at the upcoming PLE. At first Cody declined the offer saying that he was done with The Bloodline and they were Roman’s problem.
The final segment of the show saw Roman Reigns taking the contract from Aldis and declaring that he didn’t need a tag team partner to take care of family business. Reigns proclaimed that he remains the Tribal Chief and that the WWE ring still belongs to him.
Cody Rhodes took an exception to this claim. He came out to tell his WrestleMania 40 opponent that WWE is not his anymore since he got dethroned at the Show of Shows. Solo Sikoa then came out with Jacob Fatu while Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga tried to take out Rhodes and Reigns from behind.
Roman and Cody sent the two crashing before Reigns signed the contract. Cody stared at him for a second before extending his hand to ask for the papers. The WWE Champion signed it as well, making the Head of the Table’s return match official.
WWE Bad Blood will take place at the State Farm Arena in Cody’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, October 5. You can check out the other matches announced for the show here.
