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Kurt Angle Pays Tribute To One Direction’s Liam Payne

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Kurt Angle has paid tribute to late One Direction Member and his former opponent Liam Payne after his passing earlier this week.

The English singer passed away on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The 31-year-old was a long-time wrestling fan and even wrestled a match against the Olympic Gold Medalist back in 2013 to promote One Direction’s Midnight Memories album.

The former world champion posted a short clip of their match where Liam wrestled under a mask and full-body suit. Kurt Angle said that it was an honor to step in the ring with the late star:

Liam Payne had made multiple appearances on The X Factor early in his music career. He auditioned at the age of 14 for the Fifth series of the show and made it past the first round before being cut at the Boot Camp stage.

The English star would return during the Seventh series of the show where he was later put together with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, officially forming the famed band.

Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment signed the group after their appearance on the reality show and they started breaking records with their very first album.

The wrestling match between Liam and Angle took place during the band’s 1D Day live stream which featured the band members taking part in various performances, interviews and more.

Vikingo vs Speedball Mike Bayley Set for TNA Bound for Glory

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Here’s the updated card for TNA Bound for Glory 2024:

• TNA World Championship Match: Nick Nemeth (c) vs. Joe Hendry

• TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Wrestling Championship – Monsters Ball Match: PCO (c) vs. Matt Cardona

• TNA World Tag Team Championship – Three-Way Full Metal Mayhem Match: The System (c) vs. The Hardys vs. ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey)

• TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace vs. Masha Slamovich

• X-Division Championship Match: “Speedball” Mike Bailey (c) vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo

• Singles Match: Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin

• Countdown to Bound for Glory: Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match

TNA Bound for Glory takes place on October 26, 2024, live from Detroit, MI. The event streams live on pay-per-view. Additional matches or adjustments may be announced leading up to the event.

Westside Gunn’s 4TH ROPE Blends Wrestling, Art, and Music

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Rapper Westside Gunn has unveiled his latest business venture: a pro-wrestling company called 4TH ROPE, which reflects his passion for wrestling, art, fashion, and music.

The company will officially launch at “The Heels Have Eyes III,” set to take place at the UIC Forum in Chicago on Saturday, November 2nd. This event marks the next chapter of Gunn’s concert series, blending live music with professional wrestling.

The concert series has previously made stops in Philadelphia and Cleveland, both of which sold out. The Chicago event will feature performances from legendary DJs Pete Rock and DJ Premier following the wrestling matches.

Several prominent wrestling talents are scheduled to appear, including Jordynne Grace (TNA Knockouts World Champion), Sami Callahan, Nick Gage, Moose, Joe Hendry, Masha Slamovich, AJ Francis, and Santana.

Westside Gunn’s vision for 4TH ROPE is to create a dynamic fusion of music and wrestling, delivering a fun and engaging experience for wrestling fans and music lovers alike.

WWE Star Pushes For Women’s Fight Pit Match 

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WWE NXT star Lola Vice has expressed her desire for the company to bring back a unique match concept. During an appearance on The Wayne Ayers Podcast, Vice revealed that she wants to compete in the Fight Pit match, a stipulation introduced in 2020 but last held in 2022.

“I would want to be in the first-ever women’s Fight Pit match. That’s on my bucket list.”

– Lola Vice

Vice’s Opponent Wish List

Vice also named several potential opponents she’d like to face in the Fight Pit, including Jaida Parker, Stephanie Vaquer, and Giulia. Vice recently competed on the October 15 edition of WWE NXT, where she suffered a loss to Nikkita Lyons.

The Fight Pit match has only taken place three times in WWE history. The inaugural match featured Timothy Thatcher against Matt Riddle on an episode of NXT. Thatcher returned for a second Fight Pit match, this time against Tommaso Ciampa, also on NXT.

The third and most recent Fight Pit occurred at Extreme Rules 2022, with Riddle facing Seth Rollins. UFC legend Daniel Cormier served as the special guest referee for that match.

CM Punk to Costar in Horror Thriller Movie “Night Patrol”

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CM Punk has lined up his next Hollywood project, starring in the upcoming horror film Night Patrol. Punk is set to play a key role in the movie, which is expected to be released in 2025.

The indie horror feature will star Justin Long, Jermaine Fowler, and RJ Cyler. It is directed and co-written by Ryan Prows. David S. Goyer and Keith Levine will produce the film alongside Josh Goldbloom, who is known for his work on the recent V/H/S horror entries. James Harris and Mark Lane of Tea Shop Films also produce the project.

The cast includes Dermot Mulroney, Freddie Gibbs, YG, Flying Lotus, Jon Oswald, and Nicki Micheaux. Prows co-wrote the script with Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, who previously collaborated on Prows’ directorial debut, Lowlife, which was released by IFC Midnight in 2018.

The Plot

Night Patrol centers on an LAPD officer (played by Jermaine Fowler), who must put aside his differences with the area’s street gangs when he discovers a local police task force is hiding a horrific secret that threatens the residents of the housing projects where he grew up.

In addition to Punk, the film features a strong supporting cast, including Fowler, known for his excellent performances. The executive producers of Night Patrol are Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, and Grady Craig.

CM Punk’s previous acting credits include Rabid and Girl on the Third Floor in 2019 and Jakob’s Wife two years later. He has also appeared in the TV series Heels and Mayans M.C.

Mercedes Moné Explains the Difference Between Superstars and Wrestlers

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Mercedes Moné says there’s a difference between pro wrestlers and Superstars, and one is clearly superior. The reigning AEW TBS Champion shared her views on this topic in her latest Moné Mag Newsletter (Vol. 2, Issue 19).

Drawing from her extensive experience in the industry, the self-proclaimed All Elite ‘CEO’ explains that it takes more than technical skill to reach the level of superstardom.

Some would argue that ‘excellence of execution’ is what makes a great pro wrestler, but Moné argues that a wrestler’s look, presentation, charisma and ‘aura’ are crucial to reach the top of the industry.

“Being a superstar is a combination of having the looks, the presentation, and a connection with the fans and the audience. A superstar is someone that people go WOW! They are just so captivating. Goldberg is one great example of many.”

Moné seems to downplay a standard ‘wrestler’ with a quote that sounds like it may have come from her former boss. “A wrestler, on the other hand, is someone who just puts on the grind and executes moves. They have all the fundamentals down and can do the flips and the dips.”

“Wrestlers can have great matches, too, but to be a superstar is really on a whole different level.”

– Mercedes Moné argues, Superstars > Wrestlers

Moné says there are a few key performers who check both the wrester and superstar boxes, such as Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart.

She also names Willow Nightingale, Kris Statler and Mariah May as her favorite performers in AEW who encapsulate both descriptions.

UFC Champ Tom Aspinall Eyes WWE Career

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At WWE’s recent live event in Manchester, England, interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall surprised fans in his hometown. Aspinall appeared in the ring with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, and fans could be seeing much more of him in the squared circle.

Speaking to The Sun after his appearance in Manchester’s Co-Op Arena, Aspinall shared plans for a future in WWE after he finishes in MMA.

“When I have retired from MMA, I’m switching over to WWE. And I’m going to be the WWE Heavyweight Champ.”

There’s no shortage of huge names who have transitioned from the Octagon to the ring, with Brock Lesnar, Matt Riddle, and Ronda Rousey finding great success in WWE post-MMA. In May of this year, Derrick Lewis shared that he was “in talks” with WWE, though the fighter has yet to appear for the promotion.

With WWE and UFC coming together under the TKO umbrella in September 2023, the crossover potential between the two parties has already played out on-screen. This partnership hasn’t just seen talent from either side crossover, but resulted in WWE NXT Battleground taking place inside the UFC Apex in June 2024. While Aspinall’s focus at this time remains on Jon Jones and a Heavyweight Championship unification fight, don’t be surprised if fans see much more of Tom Aspinall in a WWE ring.

How Hulk Hogan Inspired A Pokemon Video Game Character

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Hulk Hogan has led a career in entertainment most can only dream of, from making a name in wrestling and platforming from that success into films and TV. As a WWE icon, Hogan is no stranger to being immortalized in wrestling video games, but he also played a role in one of the most beloved entries into the Pokemon series.

This week, Game Freak (the team behind the Pokemon video games) experienced a leak that revealed plenty about both past and present projects. Along the way, it was shared that Hogan was one-third of the inspiration behind the character of gym leader Drayden. Some of the character’s physical appearances, including “a muscular body like a wrestler” and “mustache control” were inspired by none other than the Hulkster.

Serving as one-third of Drayden’s inspiration isn’t Hogan’s only connection to the massively popular world of Pokemon. In 2006, Hogan commentated on the Pokemon TCG world tournament in New York City. Speaking at the event, the Hulkster shared what he feels has made Pokemon a worldwide phenomenon.

“I think Pokemon is so popular because it’s pure entertainment for the kids. It’s a very positive form of entertainment. It teaches them values and how to stay focused and team play.”

With his jacked physique, Hogan would fit right at home alongside Pokemon like Machamp, Buzzwole, or Conkledurr.

Karrion Kross Reveals Crazy Ideas He Had For WrestleMania 40 Match

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Karrion Kross has revealed that he had many crazy ideas for his WrestleMania 40 street fight which ended up getting shot down by creative.

The former NXT Champion recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as where he takes inspiration for his character, doing a Jesse Ventura impression in front of the Hall of Famer himself and more.

When the topic of his Philadelphia Street Fight at the Shows of Shows this year came up, Kross revealed that he wanted to pay tribute to ECW with his bout:

“I had a list of insane weapons that I wish got approved for that match. It was Philly, I was in love with ECW, Heyman got inducted into the Hall of Fame. I had all kinds of crazy stuff.”

That Would Have Been Great: Karrion Kross

Karrion Kross had all kind of out of the box ideas for things he could have brought out as a weapon, including the head of Al Snow:

“One of the weapons on the list was Al Snow’s head. I would have loved to have hit Snoop Dogg right in the head with head. That would have been my move. I would have done a flying tope out of the ring flying at Snoop Dogg over the table to hit him. That would have been great.”

The WWE star revealed that Bobby Lashley was right there with him in trying to make the match as big as possible. The former WWE champion had even pitched spots where Kross would powerbomb him from the ring through a table set up outside.

Karrion Kross led The Final Testament in a match against Bobby Lashley’s The Pride at WrestleMania 40. Bubba Ray Dudley was the special guest referee for the bout but they ended up getting only 8 minutes for this match.

Rhino & TNA Co-Founder Bob Ryder To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

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Since 2012, TNA Wrestling has welcomed some of its premier stars into its Hall of Fame with Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, and Abyss all receiving the honor. This year, the ‘Man-Beast’ Rhino will receive his spot in the TNA Hall of Fame alongside Bob Ryder.

Rhino

Rhino joined TNA Wrestling in July 2005, just over a month after exiting WWE following that year’s One Night Stand pay-per-view. At that year’s Bound for Glory, Rhino would reach the top of the mountain, dethroning Jeff Jarrett as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Rhino is also a two-time TNA World Tag Team Champion and won the 2008 Turkey Bowl contest.

Outside TNA, Rhino is known for being the final ECW Champion of the original promotion, where he also held the World TV Championship twice. In WWE, Rhino held the Hardcore title three times, the WCW U.S. Championship once, and was one-half of the inaugural WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

Bob Ryder

Concerned over WWE’s monopoly of wrestling in the U.S. following the demise of WCW and ECW, Ryder co-founded TNA Wrestling in 2002 alongside Jeff and Jerry Jarrett. Ryder was TNA’s first employee and became the company’s longest-tenured employee in history as he remained with TNA until his passing in 2020. During his tenure, Ryder held several roles with the company, including working as the Director of Travel Operations.

Before co-founding TNA, Ryder proved himself for years as an innovator in the wrestling media. At WrestleMania 11, Ryder became the person to conduct an online interview for the WWF when he fired questions as opponents Shawn Michaels and Diesel. In a statement after his passing, TNA referred to him as “the heart and soul of the promotion.” Eric Young, a friend of Ryder’s will induct and receive the honor on his behalf.

Rhino and Ryder will be inducted as part of the Countdown to Bound for Glory on October 26, from Wayne State University Fieldhouse in Detroit, MI (Rhino’s hometown.) Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Bound for Glory including live results and breaking news.

Dave Bautista Shreds “Weak, Tubby Toddler” Donald Trump’s Masculinity

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The United States is mere weeks away from its national election, in which Donald Trump aims to regain the White House after losing four years ago. Trump’s never been shy from making fun of others and on the latest Jimmy Kimmel Live, WWE legend Dave Bautista gave Trump a taste of his own medicine.

Amid an intense workout, Bautista told men who think Trump is tough that he’s not. The former WWE World Champion poked fun at Trump for wearing “more make-up than Dolly Parton,” later adding that the two have similar ‘jugs.’ To embarrassing clips of the Republican leader, Bautista also lays into how Trump drinks water and his deferment from conflict due to alleged bone spurs.

The Animal also brings up some of the controversies surrounding Trump, including reports that he “creeps around beauty pageant dressing rooms” and that he “bends over for Putin.” During this latter claim, an image of a headline, alleging that Trump chose to give Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic, is featured.

Concluding his comments about Trump, Bautista brings up the various things that the former President is ‘afraid’ of before ending with some of Trump’s own verbiage.

“He’s afraid that real American men will find out that he’s a weak, tubby, toddler. What’s wrong tough guy? Did someone grab you by the p***y? Whiny little b***h.”

– Dave Bautista to Donald Trump

Americans will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, to decide between Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, or one of the other candidates running for office. While everyone who votes has the right to keep who they voted for private, it’s pretty clear who Dave Bautista won’t be selecting.

Bret Hart Names Active WWE Legend As Modern Day Dream Match

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Bret Hart would have loved to face Rey Mysterio in a match.

The wrestling legend recently had an interview with Casual Conversations With The Classic. He talked about things such as punching Vince McMahon after the Montreal Screwjob, his first world title win in WWE, and more.

During the conversation, Bret was asked which current WWE superstars he would have liked to face in a match. While many would have expected him to name a raising star like Gunther, the WWE Hall of Famer went the other route and named a fellow legend who he never got to share the ring with.

“If I could pick one guy it would be Rey Mysterio. I always forget Rey Mysterio but I think Rey Mysterio is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

He’s right up there [in the conversation for] the best there is, best there was, best there ever will be. He’s really good. He’s really special. Nobody can do what Rey Mysterio does.”

Still Wasn’t As Good: Bret Hart

Bret Hart also talked about the recent rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. The two paid tribute to Hart’s classic encounter with Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 during their SummerSlam match. When asked about it, Bret said that he took it as a node of respect:

“Yeah, I did notice it. I thought it was…I always take those as a sort of a node of respect. so I like it and appreciate it but it still wasn’t as good as my Austin match.”

The Canadian wrestling veteran defeated Steve Austin in a No Disqualification submission match at the Show of Shows in 1997. In the interview, Hart claimed that it is his favorite match ever because there was no wasted spot in it.

Bret Hart Tells The Truth About Punching Vince McMahon

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Bret Hart has told the full story about the night he punched Vince McMahon.

The incident in question happened right after the infamous Montreal Screwjob. The legend goes that Vince had hidden in his office after the show and he only came out to apologize to Hart after being propped up by The Undertaker.

The popular version of the tale is that Bret warned McMahon about leaving and punched him when he didn’t. However, there were more than a dozen wrestlers in the room at the time and everyone has a different recollection of events.

The Canadian Wrestling Legend cleared up the rumors of what actually happened during an interview with Casual Conversations with The Classic. He explained that Vince was actually trying to set him up to look good in front of the boys:

“I’ll tell you the truth: it was one punch, and it was a good punch. You had to kind of be in my shoes. I know this is hard to explain in a short couple of seconds, but I was actually being set up by Vince McMahon. He was kind of calling my bluff. He was trying to instigate a tussle or something. Cause he thought that’s how it looked best for him.

I could feel it happening. It’s like ‘This guy’s trying to start a fight with me in the dressing room and wants to sort of stand up to me in front of all the wrestlers and prove that he’s some kind of tough guy’—or I don’t know what it was. But I remember that I got madder and madder. I remember we kind of confronted each other. It wasn’t like Vince walked up to me, and I just drilled him in the head—you know, it was like that never happened.”

Sweetest Thing I Ever Did: Bret Hart

Bret Hart claimed that he didn’t want Vince to feel like he had won. Given the circumstances, he chose to drill the former WWE owner with an uppercut and the boss was knocked out cold from it:

“He came at me, and we really tied up like a pro wrestling match. If you were in the room, there was about 30 people—they were all gonna jump on us and pull us apart, just the way Vince wanted. I remember thinking, ‘I can’t have that happen.’ I’ve got to knock him out.

I remember if I had gone with a right-hand punch, they would have hooked my arm and that would be the end of it. We’d never hear anything good about that day. I decided to go for an uppercut. I came right between our arms, and I literally, honest to God, I’m not exaggerating—I lifted him about a foot off the ground, knocked him completely out cold, like a starfish.

His legs and his arms and everything were out like that. He was out cold for about 5 minutes. We all just stood around looking at him. I remember I broke my hand, but it was the sweetest thing I ever did, and I wouldn’t change any of it.”

Bret Hart would depart WWE for WCW after that night. He later returned to the company in 2006 for a Hall of Fame induction and he also wrestled a few matches in 2010 and 2011.

Watch: Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and UFC’s Tom Aspinall Share Stage on WWE Manchester

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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, and UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall all got to share the same stage at the most recent WWE Live Event.

WWE has been on a UK tour and their latest live event came from Manchester England. The American Nightmare came out during a segment in the show and stated that he had something to say.

Rhodes would then bring out Aspinall who hails from Manchester itself. Before they could continue however, Gunther interrupted the duo and we had the rare sight of seeing all three world champions under the TKO umbrella in one ring.

The trio would talk about the Crown Jewel PPV on November 2 before Chad Gable interrupted their segment and challenged the Ring General for a world heavyweight championship match.

As expected, Gunther would go on to beat the former Alpha Academy leader with a powerbomb in the match that took place right before the intermission.

Cody Rhodes Defeats Solo Sikoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rbInz-7Rhc

Cody Rhodes would have a title defense of his own against Solo Sikoa later in the main event. He took several crazy bumps during this cage match but ultimately retained his title against The Bloodline leader.

WWE has announced that Gunther and Cody Rhodes would be facing each other in a champion vs. champion match at the upcoming Saudi PPV.

Women’s Champions Nia Jax and Liv Morgan will also be going up against each other on the same show with the winner of these matches receiving the ‘Crown Jewel Championship’ as reward.

Shawn Michaels Picks Brad Pitt To Play Young HBK In Biopic Movie

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Shawn Michaels spent his in-ring career known as the ‘Sexy Boy’ and the WWE Hall of Famer has a handsome man in mind to portray him in a movie. On Instagram, the WWE NXT roster was asked who they’d want to play them in a movie about their lives. When Michaels, the Head of NXT, was asked, he didn’t know who’d portray him today but picked Brad Pitt as his younger doppelganger.

“Young me? Brad Pitt. Old me? Uh, I don’t even want to think about it, he’s probably not with us anymore.“

WWE NXT: The Movie

Michaels wasn’t the only name from WWE NXT to give his pick for the perfect movie casting. You can check out the dream casting for the WWE NXT roster below:

  • Thea Hail: Madelyn Cline (Stranger Things, Glass Onion)
  • NXT North American Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan: Singer Mya or Halle Berry (X-Men, Gothika)
  • Mark Coffey: John Goodman (The Blues Brothers, the Big Lebowski)
  • Je’Von Evans: Jaden Smith (The Pursuit of Happiness, After Earth
  • NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez: Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream)
  • Ethan Page: Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes)
  • Karmen Petrovic: Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman, Death on the Nile)
  • Ashante Adonis: Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Black Panther)
  • Oba Femi: Winston Duke (Black Panther, Fall Guy)
  • Jakara Jackson: Meagan Good (Stomp the Yard)
  • NXT Heritage Cup Holder Charlie Dempsey: Steve Coogan (Stan & Ollie, Joker 2)
  • Lash Legend: Porsha Williams (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
  • WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams: Himself

With the success of The Iron Claw and a Hart family movie reportedly in the works, the world of wrestling is proving to be popular on the big screen. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE NXT and its continued work on its new home on the USA Network.

Jon Moxley Warns Roster “You Work For Me Now” After World Title Win

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At AEW WrestleDream, Jon Moxley captured the AEW World Championship from Bryan Danielson, bringing an end to the American Dragon’s full-time in-ring career. On this week’s Dynamite, Moxley made his first comments as the new AEW World Champion and laid out his intense vision for the All-Elite promotion.

In a video segment, Moxley spoke of wanting others to have the same opportunity that he’s had in wrestling, something he thinks hasn’t been the case in AEW as of late. Moxley spoke of the company’s massive roster, which includes “150 dudes on the roster with their junk in their hands.”

“I hate what AEW has become. Egos out of control. Celebrating, when there’s no need to celebrate and dancing and partying when there’s no need for dancing and partying! I cannot stand it anymore!”

Adding that he’s not sentimental, Moxley vowed to “burn down the forest to plant a new one” and that he and his allies will make a better future happen no matter what it takes. Moxley added that those in AEW can either join his group or run for the hills, before ending on this chilling message.

“For those in AEW, what’s the need to know? What is the new paradigm? It’s very simple: You work for me now.”

The video ends with a shot of Wheeler Yuta, who betrayed Bryan Danielson at WrestleDream to align himself with Jon Moxley. Later in the show, Moxley and his group attacked the Conglomeration and focused their beatdown on Orange Cassidy. It remains to be seen who will stand against Moxley and his allies and who will fall in line, as the new AEW World Champion doesn’t plan on taking any prisoners in his war with AEW.

Brock Lesnar’s Creative Status In WWE Has Not Changed (Report)

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Brock Lesnar’s status with WWE has not changed despite recent rumors of his return at least on the creative front.

The talk of the former Universal Champion potentially returning to TV picked up again when he was referenced by both Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

The possibility has been denied by the company on a high level according to a new report from Fightful Select however, and a source told them ‘There are no creative plans in place for Lesnar, and if conversations have occurred, we’ve not been briefed on that.’

Despite Triple H suggesting that it would be up Brock himself to make the decision, the report says that creative haven’t heard any updates regarding him in months. They’d be surprised if Lesnar is brought back in the middle of a federal investigation.

Regarding references to The Beast Incarnate being dropped on WWE programming, it was noted that people had been instructed to avoid mentioning the former champion in the last number of months. People close to Rhodes have not heard about any change.

Brock Lesnar was booked for Royal Rumble this year and he was supposed to be involved in a program with World Heavyweight Champion Gunther leading up to WrestleMania 40.

The plans were canceled when the former UFC star was referenced in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and Lesnar’s name was effectively banned from the company after that.

The officials even went to great lengths to minimize the inclusion of Lesnar from the already complete WWE 2K24 video game and removed him from covers and other promotional materials.

Shelton Benjamin Is All-Elite After AEW Dynamite Debut Win

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AEW fans can expect to see much more of Shelton Benjamin now that the Gold Standard has officially signed with AEW. On this week’s Dynamite, Benjamin made his in-ring debut for AEW with a victory over Lio Rush. The match had been set up in a segment between the two and MVP at AEW WrestleDream.

On Twitter, AEW President Tony Khan congratulated Benjamin on his win and shared that the former WWE U.S. and Intercontinental Champion has officially joined the promotion.

Shelton Benjamin’s AEW Theme Song

Here is Shelton Benjamin’s first AEW entrance music, titled ‘Shining Forever’ by Mikey Riki’s featuring Mega Ran. Ain’t no stopping him now!

Plans for The Hurt Syndicate

Benjamin has been aligned with MVP as part of The Hurt Syndicate and the group could soon be welcoming a new member. Despite losing to Benjamin on Dynamite, a tweet from Lio Rush revealed he has a card from MVP, teasing interest in aligning with the wrestler/manager.

Between the arrival of Shelton Benjamin, the tease from Lio Rush, and reports of Bobby Lashley’s imminent arrival, MVP could soon have quite the faction at his disposal. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Shelton Benjamin now that the talented veteran is officially ‘All-Elite.’

Lexis King Calls WWE HOF Induction For Brian Pillman All He’s Ever Wanted

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The late, great Brian Pillman had a notable career both in and outside WWE, filled with championship title wins and memorable moments. Despite this, Pillman has yet to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, but his son Lexis King hopes that changes soon enough.

In WWE, King has opted not to use his real name of Brian Pillman Jr., as he hopes to forge a legacy for himself separate to the ‘Loose Cannon.’ Speaking as Pillman Jr. on Twitter though, the WWE NXT Superstar said that an induction for his father into the WWE Hall of Fame is all he has ever wanted.

King has quite the dream about seeing his father inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and if it happens, it won’t be his first dream that comes true. In July of this year, King celebrated having his first WWE action figure released as part of a line that also included his father.

Whether Brian Pillman becomes a WWE Hall of Famer, that will be up to Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque and the Game’s creative team. With his legendary career, there’s countless fans who are behind the idea, and Lexis King is ready to lead the campaign for a posthumous induction for his father.

Tiffany Stratton Rejects Fan’s Marriage Proposal At WWE Event

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Tiffany Stratton has had an impressive 2024 so far, continuing to make strides in her pro wrestling career. At a recent WWE house show in Cardiff, Wales, she had the opportunity to achieve a personal goal—though it came at the expense of a fan’s hopes.

During the show, Stratton participated in a match alongside Naomi. As she made her way to the ring, a fan in the audience held up a sign with a big question: a marriage proposal. As seen in the clip below, Stratton noticed the sign while walking down the entrance ramp.

A Heel’s Response

In true heel fashion, Stratton tore the fan’s sign apart and, without hesitation, informed him that she has a boyfriend. The WWE star is currently dating fellow wrestler Ludwig Kaiser, further driving home the point as she crushed the fan’s dream.

Stratton’s rise in WWE has been marked by major milestones, including her victory in the 2024 Money in the Bank ladder match. Since then, she has aligned herself with Women’s Champion Nia Jax. In recent months, Stratton has teased cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Jax, heightening tension within her ongoing feud with Bayley.

At the Bad Blood Premium Live Event, Stratton had another chance to cash in when a referee bump occurred during Jax’s match with Bayley. However, Jax quickly caught on to Stratton’s plan, causing Stratton to reconsider. In the end, Jax retained her title, defeating Bayley while Stratton bided her time for a future opportunity.

Get To Know DELTA, WWE NXT’s ‘Next Big Thing’

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DELTA has officially signed with WWE and is set to make her debut on NXT later this month at Halloween Havoc on October 27. Now, with vignettes airing on NXT to hype her arrival, all eyes are on what the Australian powerhouse will bring to WWE’s developmental brand.

DELTA first caught WWE’s attention during their tryouts in February, held during Elimination Chamber week in Perth. After making a strong impression, she was given the opportunity to complete her scheduled matches in Australia before fully transitioning to WWE.

WWE Superstars are taking notice of DELTA’s pending arrival, with fellow Aussie Rhea Ripley naming her as someone she wants to work with.

Like many new signings, DELTA will start her WWE journey in NXT, where the women’s division continues to thrive. Her signing comes on the heels of WWE securing other top-tier talents, including Stephanie Vaquer and reports of a deal with Giulia. This trio ushers in a new era for the brand’s women’s division, and creates countless fresh match-ups with the likes of NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez and North American Champion Kelani Jordan.

Who Is DELTA?

DELTA began her wrestling career in 2019, inspired by her older brother and fellow wrestler, Dean. Her in-ring debut came on December 31, 2020, when the siblings teamed up to defeat Cyden Cornell and Savannah Summers at Riot City Wrestling (RCW).

From there, DELTA’s star continued to rise. She debuted in Melbourne City Wrestling (MCW) in 2021 and quickly made her mark, capturing the RCW Tag Team Championships. She later secured the MCW Women’s Championship twice and became the first woman to hold both the MCW Intercommonwealth Title and the RCW Championship—breaking new ground in the process.

After her WWE tryout in February, DELTA challenged Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts Championship at Oceania Pro Wrestling’s H.E.R. event in April. OPW kindly shared this match in its entirety, embedded below.

In July, she had an emotional farewell match in Australia, defeating her brother at RCW’s Heavy Is The Crown. DELTA now looks forward to the next stage of her career with WWE.

With vignettes already building anticipation for her debut, NXT Halloween Havoc is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. WWE fans should be excited, but the rest of the women’s roster might want to spend extra time at the Performance Center and sharping their skills.

Jelly Roll Explains Why WWE Is Doing Better Than Ever

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Jelly Roll believes WWE’s doing better than ever because they’re able to serve two masters at once.

The American Singer is a noted wrestling fan who has talked about his love for the business many times. He even made an appearance for WWE at SummerSlam 2023.

While appearing on Logan Paul’s Implaulsive podcast, the topic of wrestling was naturally brought up. The Grammy-nominated artist said that he’s truly a fan and explained that their storytelling is the best it’s ever been:

“Dude, I’m truly a fan, and I think the storytelling right now is probably the best it’s been in a long time—I think it’s the Best it’s been since the Cena era. And to see Cena coming back around, you know what I mean.

I think before that, it was the Attitude Era almost. It’s like I think we’re seeing; I would say wrestling’s bigger than it’s ever been right now. So it’s really fun.”

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They’re Doing The Best They’ve Ever Done: Jelly Roll

The rap star went into depth to explain why the company is breaking record after record. He said that they’re able to keep people interested in a world of fast-paced storytelling while unfolding meaningful long-term stories at the same time:

“They are finding a way, the WWE to serve two masters: They’re serving that they’re keeping people engaged every single week and they’re keeping it fast cause the times need fast stories, but they’re also allowing bigger stories to develop over longer periods of times.

Watching The Bloodline develop over 36 months, for taking 3 WrestleManias for Cody to finish his story. But they kept us so engaged that we almost had forgot that we had been watching these big storylines play out. Cause they were giving us these fast nuggets that we needed for Instagram and TikTok too. So I think they’re doing the best they’ve ever done.”

Logan Paul also talked about a potential return to WWE during the same episode and he teased going up against a Bloodline member very soon.

AEW Dynamite Preview: Jon Moxley, Shelton Benjamin Debuts

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Tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite broadcasts live on TBS at 8/7c from the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. This episode will follow up on the explosive events of last Saturday’s WrestleDream pay-per-view, featuring the crowning of a new AEW World Champion an the surprise returns of MJF and Adam Cole.

Mercedes Moné defends the TBS Championship against Queen Aminata, AEW’s newest signee makes his in-ring debut and The Elite will be in action.

Matches and Segments

  • Mercedes Moné defends the TBS championship against Queen Aminata.
  • Shelton Benjamin makes his highly anticipated AEW in-ring debut, facing off against Lio Rush in a singles match. Benjamin recently joined the promotion and is aligned with MVP.
  • Jay White vs. Christian Cage
  • The Conglomeration (Kyle O’Reilly, Orange Cassidy, & Rocky Romero) vs. The Elite (Kazuchika Okada, Matthew Jackson, & Nicholas Jackson)
  • FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. Bryan Keith & Big Bill

Plus, we’ll hear from new AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Adam Cole.

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Ethan Page Comments On Becoming #1 Contender for NXT title

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Former NXT Champion Ethan Page has vowed to reclaim the coveted title after earning a title shot. On this week’s WWE NXT, Page defeated Je’Von Evans and Wes Lee in a triple threat match to earn a rematch at the brand’s top prize. In the final moments of the match, Evans tried to score the pinfall victory on Lee after hitting his Spinning Corkscrew Splash. However, Page snuck in a win by inning Evans with a roll-up.

Ethan Page vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship is now signed for NXT Halloween Havoc on Saturday, October 27. Since it’s a heated feud and a Halloween-themed show, the match will be held under Devil’s Playground rules (explained below).

“The Devil is Real“

Page was in a great mood after climbing his way back to the top of the mountain. He’s determined to hold the NXT Championship once more, and dropped a quote from none other than CM Punk to make his point.

“Number one contender, huh? Not too fond of that. Everyone else in this locker room would die to be called number one contender. Not me. I was so used to being called champ or the champ or champion. Face of the brand, even. Hell, I was walking around saying ‘Era of Ego’ and ‘NX-Me.’

“I plan on bringing all of those back to the repertoire, and it will happen. It’ll happen right after Devil’s Playground at Halloween Havoc. Some jackass once said, ‘The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was making you believe he didn’t exist.’ Tonight, I think I made Trick a believer. I promise you, the devil is real.”

Devil’s Playground Match

Devil’s Playground is a pro wrestling stipulation that can best be described as, anything goes. Think no-holds-barred, hardcore warfare:

  • No disqualifications: Weapons and outside interference allowed
  • No count-outs: Falls count anywhere
  • One fall to the finish: Pin, submission or referee stoppage

Ethan Page & Trick Williams’ Rivalry

Trick Williams and Ethan Page have clashed multiple times in the past. Previously ‘All Ego’ had dethroned Williams at NXT Heatwave. Page had successfully defended his title against the likes of Dante Chen, Oro Mensah, and TNA Wrestling’s Joe Hendry during his reign. Page dropped the title to Williams earlier this month on the NXT on the CW premiere. Now, these two will clash one more time at NXT’s spookiest night of the year.

AEW Dynamite Start Time: US, UK, Canada, South America, Africa, Europe and more

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AEW Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling’s flagship weekly show, airs live every Wednesday night, bringing high-octane professional wrestling action to fans around the world.

As the show’s popularity continues to grow globally, it’s important for international viewers to know when they can catch all the excitement. Let’s break down the AEW Dynamite start times for various regions.

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United States

For viewers in the United States, AEW Dynamite airs live on TBS every Wednesday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This primetime slot allows fans across the country to tune in for two hours of non-stop wrestling entertainment. However, it’s worth noting that there are occasional exceptions to this schedule, such as special events like Title Tuesday, which may have a later start time or even day.

Time Zones

  • Eastern Time (ET): 8:00 PM
  • Central Time (CT): 7:00 PM
  • Mountain Time (MT): 6:00 PM
  • Pacific Time (PT): 5:00 PM
  • Alaska Time (AKT): 4:00 PM
  • Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT): 2:00 PM

United Kingdom and Ireland

Wrestling fans in the UK and Ireland can catch AEW Dynamite live in the early hours of Thursday morning. The show typically begins at 1:00 AM British Summer Time (BST) on Thursday. For those who prefer not to stay up late, many opt to watch the replay at a more convenient time.

Canada

Canadian viewers can tune into AEW Dynamite at the same time as their American counterparts. The show airs live across the country, with start times varying by time zone:

  • Eastern Time: 8:00 PM
  • Atlantic Time: 9:00 PM
  • Newfoundland Time: 9:30 PM
  • Central Time: 7:00 PM
  • Mountain Time: 6:00 PM
  • Pacific Time: 5:00 PM

South America

In South American countries, AEW Dynamite start times vary depending on the specific location and time zone. Here are some examples:

  • Brazil (Brasília Time): 9:00 PM
  • Argentina (Argentina Time): 9:00 PM
  • Chile (Chile Standard Time): 8:00 PM
  • Colombia (Colombia Time): 7:00 PM

Africa

AEW has made efforts to expand its reach in Africa. In English-speaking countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, Dynamite airs on TNT Africa every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM Central Africa Time (CAT), four days after the US broadcast.

Europe

European fans have various options for watching AEW Dynamite, with start times differing across the continent:

  • Central European Time (CET): 2:00 AM Thursday
  • Eastern European Time (EET): 3:00 AM Thursday
  • Western European Time (WET): 1:00 AM Thursday

Asia

In Asia, AEW Dynamite airs at different times depending on the country:

  • India: Dynamite airs live every Thursday at 5:30 AM India Standard Time (IST) on Eurosport.
  • Japan: As part of AEW’s working relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Dynamite airs on NJPW World.

Australia and New Zealand

For fans Down Under, AEW Dynamite airs at the following times:

  • Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 10:00 AM Thursday
  • New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 12:00 PM Thursday

It’s important to note that these times may be subject to change, especially during daylight saving time transitions in various countries.

Additionally, AEW occasionally holds special events or adjusts its schedule due to conflicts with other programming or major sports events.

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