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Bobby Lashley Announces ‘Phenoms To Legends’ Project After WWE Exit

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Bobby Lashley’s time with WWE has come to an end and fans are excited to see where he goes next in the world of pro wrestling. It remains to be seen where the All Mighty will compete in the future, but now Lashley has launched a brand new video project.

On his YouTube channel, Lashley launched a new series called ‘Phenomis to Legends.’ Lashley shared that during his WWE tenure, he used an RV to travel between shows. Now, he wants to use an RV to travel around the country and meet young, talented athletes. The Phenoms to Legends Program aims to highlight these athletes and find out what motivates them which will allow them the chance to share their stories.

What’s to Come?

Lashley’s Phenom to Legends project will certainly keep him busy on the road, but fans can expect him back in the squared circle in due time. With MVP sharing that he won’t be going back to WWE at a Bloodsport event, anticipation continues to grow as to what he and Bobby Lashley have planned next. It’s been reported that Lashley and MVP are hoping to reunite in AEW in a move that could possibly see Shelton Benjamin brought into the All-Elite promotion.

Should the group reunite, they won’t be using the Hurt Business name, as that remains under ownership by WWE. Instead, MVP has filed a trademark for The Hurt Syndicate with Totally Harmless Concept, LLC, a company he has used to trademark terms in the past.

Those close to Lashley believe he will make at least an appearance in AEW and stated that he’s ready to return to TV. Lashley reportedly has interest from the fighting world, as well as from promotions in Japan. The All Mighty boasts an impressive 15-2 record in the world of MMA with six KOs victories to his name. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Bobby Lashley in and out of the ring.

AEW Stars Compete Before Jacksonville Jaguars Home Opener

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All Elite Wrestling is home to several Hispanic wrestlers who wow fans each week with their skills in the ring. This past weekend, AEW kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in style by presenting a special Lucha Libre match before the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home opener.

In an electrifying tag team contest, Sammy Guevara and Hologram defeated the team of The Beast Mortos and Matt Taven in a two-out-of-three falls match. This win makes Hologram 10-0 in AEW after debuting for the promotion earlier this year.

AEW President Tony Khan addressed the crowd beforehand, expressing AEW’s dedication to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the Jaguars’ success.

This match wasn’t the only way Jaguars fans got to see the stars of AEW as Wardlow, Harley Cameron, and reigning Women’s World Champion Mariah May were in attendance at the game. This marked a rare appearance for Wardlow, who hasn’t competed for AEW since the Big Business: Dynamite in March of this year.

Despite the influx of AEW talent at the game, the Jaguars lost to the Cleveland Browns 18-13. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from the world of AEW as the company continues on the road to its Grand Slam: Dynamite special.

WWE Raw Preview: CM Punk, New Day Go for Gold

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This week’s WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

CM Punk’s Return: CM Punk is set to make an appearance to address his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against Drew McIntyre at WWE Bad Blood 2024.

World Tag Team Championship Match: The Judgment Day, represented by Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, will defend their titles against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Bálor and JD are a formidable team, but the odds are stacked against them in this match. The New Day are the most decorated tag team in WWE history, with a record 12 reigns.

Grudge Match: Former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will face former Judgment Day teammate ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a grudge match.

Monsters Collide: “Big” Bronson Reed collides with Braun Strowman in a battle of the big men.

Singles Match: Natalya vs. Zoe Stark

We can also expect to see follow-up on Jey Uso’s win in the Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament, and the latest developments with The Judgment Day and the Terror Twins.

Check out: The Five Best Matches from WWE Bad Blood

Wheeler Yuta Says Attack On Bryan Danielson Reminded Him of A Personal Loss

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Wheeler Yuta has said that Claudio Castagnoli’s attack on AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson reminds him of his aunt, who passed away due to COVID-19 complications before AEW All Out.

In a backstage interview with Lexi Nair on last night’s AEW Collision, Yuta addressed Blackpool Combat Club members Jon Moxley and Castagnoli’s attack on Danielson at last week’s AEW All Out. Yuta said that he could not believe BCC’s actions.

During the attack, Yuta was held back by PAC and the former had to helplessly watch them put a plastic bag around the World Champion’s head to suffocate him. Yuta stated that while watching Danielson getting attacked, he imagined how his aunt had to struggle to find breath in her final moments. He said:

“It was really rough day for me Saturday. Before the show, I found out that my aunt in Japan had passed away. She passed away from the complications due to COVID-19 and I just kinda know that in her last moments, she was struggling to find breath. That’s really all I could think about when I watch that happen to Bryan[Danielson].”

The former ROH Pure Champion said that ‘The American Dragon’ was doing the best he could. However, Yuta didn’t share details out of respect for Danielson and his family. He also opened up about Blackpool Combat Club members and said that he hasn’t spoken to them since the incident.

Bryan Danielson will face his longtime rival Nigel McGuinness at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam on September 25th at Arthur Ashe Stadium. While it was speculated that ‘The American Dragon’ would be unable to compete, it has been clarified that he will indeed compete at the show, facing his arch-rival.

Former AEW Champion Out With a Consussion

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Thunder Rosa, the former AEW Women’s World Champion, is sidelined with a concussion.

She last wrestled on the August 31 episode of AEW Collision, competing in a match with Hikaru Shida, Serena Deeb, and Queen Aminata.

Rosa mentioned the injury on Busted Open Radio, and shared her expert advice about the importance of taking concussions seriously. Professional sports have come a long way with concussion awareness and the dangers of traumatic brain injuries. However, some athletes still feel the pressure to continue.

She warned athletes to stop their physical activity and take precautions.

Rosa expects to be out for a few weeks, with no confirmed date of return date.

WWE Bad Blood to Feature Special Start Time

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WWE Bad Blood will have a special start time. The upcoming premium live event takes place Saturday, October 5, 2024 and will begin at 6e/3p. The event is starting earlier than usual to avoid conflict with UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. later in the evening.

It’s already shaping up to be a unique event. The card will feature the return of Hell in a Cell, along with Roman Reigns’ first match since WrestleMania. He’s teaming with the man who dethroned him and shattered The Bloodline, Cody Rhodes.

Here’s the current match lineup:

  • CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Hell in a Cell match).
  • Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship.
  • Damian Priest vs. Finn Bálor.
  • Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
  • Nia Jax (c) defends the WWE Women’s Championship against the winner of a match between Naomi and Bayley.

Watch WWE Bad Blood live on Peacock in the United States on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

At UFC 307 on Oct. 5, the main event features a thrilling light heavyweight title fight as Alex Pereira defends his championship against Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, known for his striking prowess, aims to make his third successful title defense, while Rountree seeks to capitalize on his opportunity despite past setbacks.

In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington will defend her bantamweight title against Julianna Peña. Pennington, fresh off her championship win earlier this year, faces Peña, who is eager to reclaim the title she lost in 2022. This bout promises to deliver high stakes and intense action. Visit our partner site MMANews.com for more UFC news.

Mistico Wins Opera Cup, MLW Fightland Results & Full Show

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Here are the results from MLW Fightland which took place Saturday, September 14, 2024 from Atlanta, GA at Center Stage.

  • Opera Cup 2024 Semi-Final: KENTA defeated TJP by pinfall.
  • Opera Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Mistico defeated Bad Dude Tito by pinfall.
  • Singles Match: Donovan Dijak defeated Timothy Thatcher by pinfall.
  • Tag Team Match: The Andersons (CW Anderson & Brock Anderson) defeated Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane & Mr. Thomas) by pinfall, with interference from JBL and The Rogue Horsemen.
  • Singles Match: Shigeo Okumura defeated Adam Priest by pinfall.
  • MLW World Heavyweight Championship Match: Satoshi Kojima (c) defeated Mads Krule Krügger by disqualification after Krügger threw a fireball, leading to a confrontation with Matt Riddle.
  • Opera Cup 2024 Final: Mistico defeated KENTA by submission, crowning Mistico as the winner of the 2024 Opera Cup.

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Athena Makes History As Longest Reigning ROH Champion Ever

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In 2022, Athena joined AEW/Ring of Honor and instantly made an impression by capturing the ROH Women’s World Championship. Athena won the gold at ROH Final Battle 2022 from Mercedes Martinez and now her reign has reached a historic milestone.

Today, Sunday, September 15, 2024, marks day 646 of Athena’s reign as ROH Women’s World Champion. By reaching this point in the reign, Athena has broken the record of the longest-reigning champion in Ring of Honor history, regardless of sex. The record had previously been held by Samoa Joe who held the ROH World Championship for 645 days from March 2003 to December 2004.

Athena’s historic reign has seen her defend her title 23 times against the likes of Madison Rayne, Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida, and Skye Blue, among others. Athena also holds the distinction of having held the ROH Women’s World Championship longer than all other former champions combined. The previous champions (Rok-C, Deonna Purrazzo, and Mercedes Martinez) collectively held the title for 487 days before Athena dominated the scene.

On Twitter, ROH shared their respect for the record-breaker.

After a tenure on WWE’s main roster that many, including Athena herself, found underwhelming, the Fallen Goddess has found her place atop the Ring of Honor women’s roster. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Athena and her historic reign as ROH Women’s World Champion.

Kurt Angle Teases A New Role With WWE: “If The Money Was Right..”

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WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is interested in becoming the manager of American Made faction, led by Chad Gable.

Angle recently took part in a K & S WrestleFest for a virtual signing. When asked about his return to WWE, he said that he’d consider returning to become the manager of a faction like Chad Gable’s, American Made, which comprises the Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile.

The former World Champion spoke highly of the newly formed faction and said that managing them would be apt. Angle said that he could get involved in some spots.

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American Made (WWE)

While the 55-year-old has ruled out a full-fledged wrestling match, he clarified that he could still take a few bumps. He explained:

“If the money was right (I would come back to manage a faction)… The spot (matters too), yeah, definitely. I think Chad (Gable) and his gang that he has right now, that would be a great idea.

I wouldn’t mind doing a spot here and there. But, if you’re gonna ask me to do a wrestling match, it’s just not gonna happen. Yeah, I could take some bumps.”

Kurt Angle hung up his wrestling boots following his “farewell match” against Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. Since then he has not wrestled.

Recently, it has been announced that Angle is set to make an appearance on an upcoming Game Change Wrestling (GCW) show. The legendary wrestler will make an appearance at the promotion’s Dream On event on Saturday, November 23. The show will emanate from the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Fans often draw comparisons between Chad Gable and Kurt Angle, given their Olympic background. The legendary had previously shared his take on the matter.

How WWE Champions Feel About Being Left Off Big Events

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Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill were left off some of the recent WWE Premium Live Events and the superhero-like pair has addressed the matter.

Belair and Cargill are the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and they want to elevate the titles. While speaking on The Masked Man Show, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill were asked how they felt when they were excluded from premium live events. The former AEW star said that she is looking at it as motivation. She said that they are reviving the tag team titles and want to take the gold to new heights. That being said, she does want to get featured on more PLEs.

“It’s motivation. I would say it’s motivation for us to go out there and perform and have our fans go and beg for us to be on these PLEs like they’ve been doing. If we go out there and we continue to crush our matches, they’re going to do nothing but want more and more of it.

Right now, I believe that [Bianca] and I are reviving these belts and wanting to elevate these belts to new heights. So our job is to continue to elevate the women’s division. As far as the tag team division, [we want to] get on more PLEs, and we just performed, people loved that. We’re gonna continue to perform and be on more and more and more. The motivation is there.”

On the other hand, ‘The EST of WWE’ said she did not take offense to being left off of the PLEs. She spoke about the talented women’s roster and tag team division and felt that other talents needed the opportunity to perform on the shows. The former WWE Women’s Champion explained:

“I want to be on as many PLE’s as possible, but at the same time, it’s a dog-eat-dog world out here, and so many people, so many talents that want to be on these PLEs, and there’s not a lot of matches right now. So I don’t take offense to it when we aren’t on them, but I just know I’m rooting for the girls when it’s their turn on it. Because I know it’s gonna be our turn, we’re gonna want them to root for us, so we’re just gonna keep doing our thing and take these titles to as many places as possible.”

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair recently defeated The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) to reclaim the women’s tag titles which they had dropped in June. On the season premiere edition of Raw on September 9th, the Unholy Union challenged yet again for the gold but they were unsuccessful.

The Women’s tag team division hasn’t been thriving despite efforts from the likes of Damage CTRL and the newly formed Pure Fusion Collective. Belair and Cargill have been a top act in the women’s division but they need more credible opponents to pose a challenge for the titles. The powerhouse duo is having quite a run as a tag team but Cargill previously said that it was initially not in the plans.

MVP Reveals How WWE Pulled Off “Terrifying” Inferno Match with Kane

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At WWE Armageddon 2006, MVP, one of the hottest rising stars on SmackDown, got too hot for his own good when he met Kane in an Inferno match. The fourth and final Inferno match (to date) saw Kane finally win in the fiery stipulation as he set MVP’s back aflame to open the SmackDown pay-per-view.

18 years on, MVP still has vivid memories of being burned by the Devil’s Favorite Demon. Speaking during a virtual signing for K & S WrestleFest, MVP revealed how WWE was able to pull off the dangerous stunt.

“I had a flannel suit that was dumped in this like freezing cold gel, and on top of that I had a dry one, and then the seamstress had to sew the top and bottom together.”

Ironically, the unique outfit left MVP so cold that his prostrate retracted, the former WWE U.S. Champion joked during the signing. MVP added that the match was “terrifying” to be a part of and not just because of the fire. After selling one move, MVP inhaled the gas that was being used for the flames and couldn’t breathe for a few seconds, which left the young Superstar even more scared.

What’s To Come?

MVP has wisely kept away from competing in fiery matches ever since and recently made clear that he’s not finished in the ring just yet. After parting ways with WWE earlier this year, MVP’s return to the ring will come this November when he takes on Josh Barnett at Bloodsport XII. The 50-year-old confronted MVP at Bloodsport XI earlier this year, setting up a fight between the two.

Brie Garcia Told “Scared & Rattled” Nikki To End Marriage After Alleged Violence

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In late August 2024, Atem Chigvintsev, the husband of WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, was arrested and charged with domestic violence. Garcia, best known to wrestling fans as Nikki Bella, has since filed for divorce and seeks to end the couple’s marriage two years after tying the knot.

Brie Garcia encouraged her sister to leave the marriage, a source has told Entertainment Tonight. Brie, who is also a WWE Hall of Famer was said to be “very worried about Nikki and her son” and is of the belief that “any sort of violence does not fly.” Nikki and Chigvintsev welcomed their son Matteo into the world in 2020. Before her marriage to Chigvintsev, the topic of kids proved to be an issue between Garcia and John Cena, who has said he does not want to have kids due to fears of being an absent father.

Nikki and Chigvintsev are “not living under the same roof” the source added, who went on to say that Garcia has been left “scared and rattled” by the ordeal. Garcia is seeking full custody of Matteo though is open to Chigvintsev having visitations with the four-year-old, People reported earlier this week.

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Artem Chigvintsev’s mugshot and Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev

Chigvintsev was released on a $25,000 bail on August 29, the same day he was taken to jail in Napa Valley, California. The source told “Entertainment Tonight” that the dancer “feels unprepared to deal with everything coming his way.” The couple celebrated its second anniversary just days before Chigvintsev’s arrest.

‘He’s Followed Through’ WWE Legend Believes Roman Reigns Has Proven Himself As One of The Best

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Kurt Angle believes WWE made the mistake of pushing Roman Reigns too early but the Tribal Chief has followed through and proven why he is one of the best in the world.

The Head of The Table has been operating on a whole new level since his heel turn in 2020. With his character work, Reigns has led the company into a boom period like it hasn’t seen since the Attitude Era.

During a recent K & S WrestleFest virtual signing, Angle was asked if there is any current WWE star he would have loved to get in the ring with. The Olympic Gold Medallist unsurprisingly named the former world champion:

“Roman Reigns. I’m not gonna lie to you the kid’s been on fire. I will say this – he earned every bit that he’s gotten. I do believe the company pushed him a little too early and the fans didn’t wanna accept that but he’s followed through. He’s proven that he’s one of the best in the world right now.”

They’re All Extremely Good

Kurt Angle was also asked about the work of Jacob Fatu. The wrestling veteran praised Fatu as well before mentioning how the whole Anoa’i family is filled with great wrestling talents:

“Yeah he’s doing really well too. All those guys [are] extremely talented. They all come from the same family, the same Samoan background but yeah, they’re all extremely good. They’ve always been. You look at Rikishi and the ones in the past. They have a great reputation of being great workers.”

Apart from Roman, Kurt Angle also praised a number of other current stars including Chad Gable, Seth Rollins and the current World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.

The WWE Hall of Famer said that the Ring General is a throwback to the past and he is as good in the ring as Eddie Guerrero or Chris Benoit.

#WeWantRicky: Fans Rally Behind Kevin Owens’ Latest Betrayed Ally

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On the September 13, edition of WWE SmackDown, Kevin Owens was set to team with a mystery partner to face A-Town Down Under. When Owens’ original partner Randy Orton was late to the show, the Prizefighter brought out a last-minute replacement named Ricky. Just before the match began though, Owens learned that Orton had arrived in time, and quickly ended his make-shift partnership with Ricky.

Gibson is the latest name on the ever-growing list of men Kevin Owens has betrayed, and fans have rallied behind the would-be tag-team partner of the former Universal Champion. On Twitter, the hashtag #WeWantRicky trended after his appearance on SmackDown and several fans shared their support for Gibson.

On Instagram, fans flocked to Gibson’s account and shared messages in support of him after his appearance on WWE SmackDown.

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The well of support for Ricky has continued to grow since SmackDown, so much so that Owens himself has chimed in, sharing his thanks to Ricky for filling in for Orton, and an apology for the stunner.

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Ricky Gibson

Gibson began his wrestling career in 2005 and has competed for DEFY, West Coast Pro, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Ring of Honor. In January 2023, Gibson appeared for AEW Dark: Elevation and AEW Dark where he lost in tag-team matches. Gibson was also part of a six-man tag-team match before the May 15, 2024, edition of AEW Dynamite but lost to the Dark Order.

Update On Matt Riddle And AEW

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Don’t expect to see Matt Riddle in AEW anytime soon.

The former WWE star was one of the hottest commodities in pro wrestling when he was released from the Endeavor-owned promotion last year. Unlike most who leave the company, however, there has never been any rumblings about the Superking of Bros joining their biggest rival.

Riddle recently gave his own reason for not wanting to make the move, stating that he wanted to avoid the pressure of live TV for a while. Though it might not be the only reason why we haven’t seen the former US Champion in AEW.

According to Fightful Select Tony Khan has not shown any interest in bringing the former UFC Champion in through the years. The fact that AEW talents work with Matt Riddle only in Mexico and almost never in US Indies further suggests that the AEW President doesn’t want to associate his brand with the controversial star.

Matt Riddle’s Post-WWE Career

The 38-year-old was released from his WWE contract in September last year, following a viral incident at the JFK Airport. He has been active in the indies ever since and regularly competes for promotions such as MLW and NJPW.

By his own admission, Riddle took a lot of indie dates after his departure from WWE. The scheduling conflict is the reason why he hasn’t appeared on TNA programming despite having talks with the company.

Though the former champion is not hopeless about his future in wrestling. He believes that if CM Punk can be welcomed back into the fold, then a WWE return for him is not completely out of the question either.

WWE NXT Stars Appear At Latest TNA iMPACT Tapings

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The relationship between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling has proven to be a hit this year with fans excited to see who steps through the ‘prohibited portal.’ At the latest tapings of TNA iMPACT, this partnership was on full display as more names from WWE NXT made appearances for the other promotion.

Kendal Grey and Carlee Bright from NXT participated in the latest TNA tapings. Bright signed with WWE in November 2022 while Grey inked a deal with the company two months later in January 2023.

The appearance of Grey and Bright comes shortly after TNA Victory Road which saw even more of the NXT-TNA partnership. On the show, NXT’s Wendy Choo unsuccessfully challenged Jordynne Grace for the TNA Knockouts World Championship. The two have been at odds on TNA and NXT programming with Choo recruiting Rosemary to her side.

Victory Road also saw NXT’s Arianna Grace appear as the official liaison of the WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling partnership. Grace was able to share a segment with TNA’s on-screen authority figure (and her real-life father) Santino Marella.

Grace tried to remain professional, despite her very excited father’s delight at seeing her succeed in WWE NXT. On Twitter, the official TNA-NXT liaison again tried to keep things all-business with her dad.

The partnership between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling will continue forward, as Zachary Wentz will compete in a street fight with Wes Lee on WWE NXT’s debut on The CW. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from NXT, TNA, and this popular alliance.

Hell Frozen Over: JBL Hints At New Wrestling Faction With MLW Fightland 24 Appearance

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JBL has continued his indie tour with his latest stop being one of the most surprising locations for the wrestling veteran considering his history with WWE.

Major League Wrestling or MLW presented their latest Fightland 24 event on Sunday, September 14 from the Center stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The event featured stars such as KENTA, Mistico, Matt Riddle, and more.

One of the matches during the bout saw the Anderson brothers, Brock Anderson and C. W. Anderson taking on The Bomaye Fight Club consisting of Alex Kane and Mr. Thomas.

The ending of the bout was full of chaos. After the referee got knocked down, Bobby Fish and BRG came out to help the Andersons. The newest MLW roster member Kevin Knight took exception to this and he took out the entire faction by himself.

The Fight Club couldn’t capitalize on this opening, however. Just as Mr. Thomas was looking to win the match, JBL made his surprise MLW debut. The former WWE Champion took out Thomas with a Clothesline from Hell.

He then whispered something in Brock Anderson’s ear before leaving. This allowed the second-generation star to get the pin for his team.

JBL’s Independent Tour

John Bradshaw Layfield had not made a non-WWE appearance since 1995. This streak was broken after almost 29 years when he accompanied Nic Nemeth at the Triplemanía XXXII: Mexico City event last month on August 17.

The WWE Hall of Famer has made a number of mysterious indie appearances since then including his GCW debut and a couple of appearances for TNA wrestling.

His MLW appearance is especially surprising considering the company had been involved in a bitter legal battle with WWE until earlier this year. The wrestling giant decided to settle the anti-trust lawsuit at a massive price tag of $20 Million.

Very similar to his actions tonight, JBL had whispered something in the ear of Nemeth during his TNA debut at last month’s Emergence PPV. He then helped the fellow WWE alumni retain his TNA World Title at Friday’s Victory Road 2024 PPV. His GCW appearance was to help Mance Warner retain the GCW title.

Now this latest adventure suggests that the former WWE Champion has a purpose behind his moves and we may see him managing a faction dominating the indie scenes in the coming times.

Rey & Dominik Mysterio Appear Separately At UFC 306

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In September 2023, WWE and UFC officially came together as TKO Group Holdings in a blockbuster move for both companies. Since then, fans have seen WWE Superstars at UFC events, and that was the case last night at the UFC 306 show.

UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili took place inside the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, with a total of ten fights taking place. WWE’s very own Rey and Dominik Mysterio were spotlighted at the event, though were seen separately. The two have been at odds since September 2022 when Dominik turned on his Hall of Fame father at WWE Clash At The Castle in Cardiff, Wales.

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WWE And UFC

WWE Superstars can often be spotted at UFC events in examples of cross-promotion branding. During UFC 302, WWE’s Rezar threw out the challenge to fight some UFC heavyweights so fans may be seeing the former Tag Team Champion in the Octagon soon enough. In February, Bianca Belair, Montez Ford, and “retired welterweight” CM Punk appeared at UFC 298.

WWE NXT Battleground was at the UFC Apex on June 9, the first time any WWE event has been held at the venue. Ironically, that show saw WWE work with yet another company, as TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace was on the card. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from WWE and their work with UFC.

Ex-NFL Cheerleader Danielle Sekelsky Joins WWE After WrestleMania Tryout

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WWE Superstars come to the promotion from all kinds of backgrounds, with some having no wrestling experience before inking a contract. Danielle Sekelsky has proved her athletic skills for years as a professional cheerleader but now she’s ready to step into the squared circle. On Instagram, Sekelsky shared that she was part of the tryouts over WrestleMania week and now, she is officially a part of WWE.

Sekelsky previously worked as a cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans and is a former World Cheerleading Champion. WWE confirmed Sekelsky’s arrival on Twitter with photos of her alongside other recruits.

WWE’s Grappling Cheerleaders

Sekelsky isn’t the first cheerleader to make it to the squared circle. Before joining WWE in 2013, Carmella spent three seasons cheering for the New England Patriots (2008-10) and was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers dance team during the 2010-11 season.

Naomi may be best known for her time in WWE, but she was once part of both the Orlando Magic cheerleading squad and dance team. Maxxine Dupri is a former Phoenix Suns dancer and Los Angeles Rams cheerleader, a career that helped her get very familiar with performing in front of live fans.

Megan Thee Stallion Teases WWE Involvement

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WWE SmackDown has a new residence in USA Network and a new intro song courtesy of Megan Thee Stallion, but the rap artist may have more planned.

SmackDown on USA kicked off in a big way with a Steel Cage Match for the Undisputed Championship but the show first fired off with “Neva Play” by Megan Thee Stallion and RM.

Both Michael Cole and Corey Graves put over the new tune during the show on the same program where Cole also made a Steely Dan reference regarding Kevin Owens “surprise” tag team partner Ricky Gibson.

An hour into SmackDown, Megan went onto social media to say she should maybe step into the ring now, “I think it’s finally time I make my debut lol.”

Megan Thee Stallion already had some pro wrestling ties before this new SmackDown song dropped. Back when she was SmackDown Women’s Champion, Bianca Belair was shown pictured with the artist and just this year, she and Mercedes Mone were shown together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards where the TBS Women’s Champion hoped to get Stallion in the ring “very soon.”

Stallion, however, isn’t the only mainstream pop artist paying tribute to pro wrestling. Weeks back at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Chappell Roan was all decked out in a lucha libre themed set during her performance which prompted an open invite from All Elite Wrestling. Additionally, NWA owner Billy Corgan has typically had a “pro wrestling skirmish” go down during his Smashing Pumpkins performance who is currently on tour with Green Day.

2 Matches Announced for Monday’s WWE Raw

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The September 16, 2024 edition of WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The venue has hosted several premium live events over the years, including WWE Unforgiven in 2004, WWE No Mercy in 2008 and NXT TakeOver: Portland in 2020.

Matches:

On Saturday, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced two matches for the show:

  • Former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will face former Judgment Day teammate ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a grudge match.
  • “Big” Bronson Reed collides with Braun Strowman in a battle of the big men.

CM Punk Returns

In addition to these two matches, the show is being built around CM Punk’s return. Punk was viciously attacked by Drew McIntyre two weeks ago. Their heated rivalry will culminate inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood.

We’ll post an updated preview for Monday’s WWE Raw when the card is finalized.

How Daniel Garcia’s AEW Contract Status Influenced Recent Match Outcome

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AEW star Daniel Garcia is yet to sign a fresh deal with the promotion while his contract set to expire next month. It has come to light that his contract status played a huge role in the outcome of the match against MJF at AEW All Out pay-per-view.

Daniel Garcia was written off the storylines at AEW Dynamite: Beach Break a few months ago. We reported that he was written off until he decided to re-sign. Garcia returned at AEW All In: London as he distracted MJF and cost him the ‘American’ Championship against Will Ospreay. Garcia went on to face ‘The Salt of The Earth’ in a losing effort at AEW All Out. Garcia was initially considered to win his match against MJF at All Out, but his hesitance to re-sign led to a change in the outcome.

“Garcia was considered for the win, and that those in AEW say he’s not signed a new deal. Garcia has been offered a new deal, and AEW were hopeful he’d sign it before All Out, which didn’t happen.”

– Fightful Select

MJF vs Daniel Garcia kicked off AEW All Out. The final moments of the match saw MJF hit a low blow followed by a Jacknife Pin to secure the victory as he pulled off his his signature heel tactic. Following the match, Garcia exacted revenge on the champ, who tried to attack him after the bell. The former ROH Pure Champion would intercept MJF’s kick and hit a low blow of his own. He then hit a piledriver from the second rope on MJF.

Daniel Garcia has also drawn interest from WWE and there is a huge possibility that he could jump ship to AEW’s rival promotion. In recent months, a handful of AEW stars have moved to WWE and Garcia could certainly follow suit.

WWE Star Lyra Valkyria Is Engaged

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Two more pro wrestlers have gotten engaged as Lyra Valkryia got quite the proposal to kick off the weekend. While in New York City, the former NXT Women’s Champion happened to walk into a hotel room adorned with rose pedals and photos of her and her long-time boyfriend LJ Cleary. Rose pedals were laid out on the bedspread asking Lyria, “Will you marry me?”

Valkyria clearly said yes as Cleary took to Instagram to share the big news that also shows Valkyria wearing a beautiful engagement ring.

“Yes. 10 years together celebrated by getting engaged to the person I will be spending the rest of my life with, and she is the love of mine.”

Several names like Scotty Too Hotty, Flash Morgan Webster and Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson all took a moment to congratulate Cleary and Valkyria on the happy news.

Valkyria was just showcased on WWE Raw as she teamed with a returning Natalya in Calgary to defeat the Pure Fusion Collective in a six-woman tag match.

Congratulations to Lyra Valkyria and LJ Cleary on this exciting news!

Who Is LJ Cleary?

While Valkyria has been busy on WWE Raw since after WrestleMania, LJ Cleary has been honing his wrestling craft overseas both in Ireland and NOAH. Cleary just actually celebrated his one year anniversary in being with NOAH, but back in June made his debut in New Japan. Just a week ago, Cleary competed in London under the NOAH & Progress banner taking on Amakusa.

WWE Teases Chelsea Green Competing In Forgotten Stipulation Match

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WWE is teasing the return of a forgotten stipulation match for Chelsea Green that might get a mixed reaction from fans on its revival. The company brought in a number of veterans for last night’s SmackDown season premiere on USA Network including RVD, Ron Simmons, Teddy Long, and Vickie Guerrero.

The show also featured a singles match between Piper Niven and Michin with Green being at the ringside. When Chelsea confronted Michin during the bout, the female star took the diva out with a kendo stick. Michin went on to win the match but Green attacked her after the bell rang. After Niven landed a senton on her opponent, Green finished the segment off by bringing out a garbage can and delivering an Unprettier to Michin on the top of the can.

In a SmackDown lowdown segment after the show, Vickie Guerrero praised Green and suggested that she should face Michin in a Dumpster match.

Green didn’t take the suggestion kindly. She went off on Vickie claiming that the former GM didn’t even belong there. The current SmackDown GM Nick Aldis who was around heard the whole conversation, however, and he thought that it was a fantastic idea.

Dumpster Matches

A Dumpster match is very similar to a Casket match. It’s a no-disqualification hardcore match where the sole purpose is to force your opponent into a dumpster and close the lid.

The first Dumpster match took place at WrestleMania XIV in 1998. Cactus Jack teamed up with Chainsaw Charlie for the bout and they defeated the New Age Outlaws to win the WWF Tag Team Championships.

A match of this type has not been seen on WWE programming since April 2017 when Braun Strowman defeated Kalisto during an episode of Raw.

Another Stipulation Match Returning

WWE’s regular calendar features several stipulations matches, including the Royal Rumble, WarGames and Money in the Bank. With Chelsea Green teasing the return of the dumpster match, another rare and unusual match type is making a comeback: the Bull Rope Match.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will soon compete in a Bull Rope Match, one of several concepts devised by his father, the late “American Dream” Duty Rhodes.

The Great Khali Gives His Perspective On Debate Of Wrestling Being Fake Or Real

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The Great Khali is not interested in engaging in debates of wrestling being fake or real and he believes that if you’re a fan you should ignore others and just enjoy the sport.

The Punjabi Playboy recently sat down with RJ Rohan for an interview. He discussed topics such as if he misses the life of WWE, his new restaurant in Punjab, and more.

When asked about the constant debate about wrestling being fake vs real, Khali said that it all depends on your own mindset. He explained that wrestlers have to train for years and they go through many hardships. If someone still calls it fake, you should ignore them and enjoy the sport:

“What do you think? I believe it is as you think it is. If you think it’s fake then it’s fake. It’s fake for you but for me it’s real. If you think it’s fake then I’m saying it’s fake. See you have to spend many years on this. You have to spend a lot of time; a lot of injuries happen. It’s the toughest game. I say it’s alright if people still think it’s fake, just enjoy it.”

I Can’t Change Your Perspective: The Great Khali

The former World Heavyweight Champion mentioned how it’s fruitless to try to convince someone that wrestling is real. He explained that wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the world watched by millions.

Even if you think it’s fake, you should leave the wrestlers who make their livelihood from it and fans who enjoy it alone. He also joked that anyone who is still not convinced can get into the ring with any of his CWE wrestlers and find out:

“If you think it’s fake then I can’t change your perspective. I have CWE. My wrestler will come and powerbomb you four times. He’ll give you a tombstone like Undertaker. If you still get up it’s fake, if you stay down then it’s real. It’s simple.”

Continental Wrestling Entertainment or CWE is a wrestling school and independent promotion in Punjab, India which was founded by the WWE alumnus in 2015 after he returned from America.

The former WWE star has also gotten into politics and acting since returning to his home country. He has starred in a number of Bollywood and regional movies since retiring from active competition.

If you use any quotes from the article please credit Anutosh Bajpai of SEScoops.com for transcription and translation

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