Hulk Hogan always champions that he slammed Andre The Giant at WrestleMania III, but it was the pure strength of Sylvester Stallone that gave Hogan a taste of his own medicine, brother. On Monday, Stallone shared a video of Hogan detailing how it was actually Rocky himself who picked up Hogan and tossed him out of the ring in Rocky III.
“That was him, that was him… bro, if you don’t realize he was 160 lbs and I was like 320 lbs. He got me up and he was wobbling. It was him. He did everything. He did all his own stunts…”
Hogan mentioned how invested Stallone was into the physicality that Hogan brought. As a caption, Sylvester shared his appreciation for Hogan, noting how great he was to work with back in 1981.
“WOW, HULK was the best. Fantastic athlete and threw the most amazing punches of all. Because he was bare fisted I could actually feel his punch touching my skin yet he knew just when to pull back… Amazing!”
Stallone has strong ties to pro wrestling. Not only did he work with Thunderlips, but he also starred in Paradise Alley with the late legendary Terry Funk. There’s also a great picture floating around of Sly standing with Harley Race.
8-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with Sylvester Stallone in '78 pic.twitter.com/7q0tFZ4PR6
AEW looks like it’s going to be Swerve Strickland’s house for years to come as the former World Champion inked a new deal with the company.
Strickland happened to sign his new AEW deal on air with Tony Khan observing and Fightful Select has some new details of what that new deal entails.
According to the report, the contract is a multi-year deal that will keep Strickland around AEW at least through 2028. This is reportedly one of the biggest deals in AEW history.
Sources have praised Swerve for the work he has done not just in the ring, but out of the ring as well when it comes to making appearances and doing interviews.
Bryan Danielson actually had very high praise for Swerve following his main event match with Strickland at ALL IN. During the post-show media scrum in London, Danielson commended on the talent of Strickland not just as a performer, but as an ambassador for the company as a whole.
Strickland and Danielson duked it out big time in the main event at Wembley and it was Danielson who came out on top, being the first wrestler to force Strickland to submit when he locked him in the LaBell Lock.
Swerve first signed with AEW back in 2022. That initial deal was set to keep him through March of 2025, but now this new deal locks the star in for the foreseeable future. Current plans are to keep Strickland at the top of the card.
The wrestling community is honoring the memory and mourning the loss of wrestling legend Sid Eudy (AKA Sycho Sid/Sid Vicious) at age 63. Eudy’s son, Gunnar, shared on Facebook Monday afternoon that his father passed away after several years of battling cancer.
After the unfortunate news broke, the wrestling community took to social media to express condolences to the Eudy family and share memories of “The Master and Ruler Of The World.”
A two-time WWE Champion. The Master and Ruler of the World. Few performers in the history of our business have had the look, intensity and ability to connect with the audience quite like Sid. My thoughts are with Sid's family, friends and fans. https://t.co/VuaBspqJFM
Without Sid Vicious, I don’t think my brother and I would have made it to WCW. His impact on this business was undeniable, and he paved the way for so many of us. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. #RIPSidpic.twitter.com/3fYWTAkHzO
So sad to hear that friend and wrestling superstar Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) has passed away at 63 years young from cancer. He was one of the first wrestlers i wrestled when i was trying out for WCW. What a great guy. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his… pic.twitter.com/5ei9yVczAA
So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Sid Justice. For All Of You Out There That Have Known That We Hadn’t Gotten Along In Business- The Last Time I Saw Him, We Hugged, He Called Me Champ, And I Said Thank You! He Has A Beautiful Family, And His Family Should Know That He Was Much… pic.twitter.com/legtqE0yHH
I'll never forget being in Madison Square Garden for this – or being terrified as a kid watching him send all of his opponents away on stretchers with a "call 911" placard
Looking up Sid on old tweets & it must be said that as a kid in early 90s – Sid more often then not got top billing on my old wrasslin vhs tape collections. His squashes were of optimal importance. pic.twitter.com/yytQE4FVqk
Rest in Peace Sid Eudy, one of the most exciting performers of his generation. A killer look, awesome to watch in the ring, and a great, intense promo. And a reminder that anyone who said otherwise doesn’t know what the heck they’re talking about. #RIPSidViciouspic.twitter.com/tW30RcYo7O
I promise there will never be anything funnier than him going to pick up his car and discovering that it was destroyed by Goldberg?? pic.twitter.com/mYOU4r23kD
Eudy had a successful wrestling career from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. He first gained attention in WCW as a member of the Skyscrapers with Dan Spivey and later as a member of the Four Horsemen, but it was when he went to WWE (then WWF) in 1991 as Sid Justice that he caught many fans’ attention.
He famously eliminated Hulk Hogan from the highly revered 1992 Royal Rumble Match. This led to their matchup in the main event of WrestleMania 8 on April 5, 1992, which Eudy lost by disqualification. Although he lost, Eudy’s performance stood out as it was the rare time a superstar kicked out of Hogan’s iconic leg drop.
Eudy eventually left the company for a brief stint with WCW in 1993. He returned to WWE on February 20, 1995, during the episode of Monday Night Raw as Shawn Michaels’s bodyguard. He would be an essential part of the storyline between “HBK” and Diesel’s (AKA Kevin Nash) feud that culminated at WrestleMania 11 on April 2, 1995, and would betray Michaels that night after on Raw. The attack on his former helped Michaels go on his “Babyface” run, leading to his WWE Championship win against Bret Hart at WrestleMania 12.
Becoming The WWE Champion
After the split in 1995, Eudy struggled to find success as a “Heel.” However, the following year, he gained the fans’ support as Sycho Sid and became one of the company’s popular “Babyfaces.” The wrestling legend gained momentum with his new identity and earned an opportunity to challenge Michaels for the title at Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, on November 17, 1996.
Although WWE tried to position Eudy as a “Heel” during the match, the audience famously cheered for him as he defeated “HBK” to win his first WWE Championship. It marked a rare occurrence at the time as the crowd went against the status quo of wrestling to cheer for the “Heel” and was another sign that the wrestling business was changing.
Eudy held the title for two months before losing it to Michaels in a rematch at the Royal Rumble on January 19, 1997. However, his win at Survivor Series remains one of the moments in wrestling history that marked a cultural shift, as fans rebelled against what the company intended and are open to doing so more frequently today.
Final Years Of Sid Eudy’s Legendary Career
Eudy would reclaim the WWE Championship on the February 17, 1997, episode of Raw by defeating Bret Hart. He held the title for over a month before losing to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 13 on March 23, 1997. The loss would be the final time Eudy would be a champion in the company, and he would eventually find himself leaving WWE to work for different promotions, including a brief stint in ECW in 1999.
He would make another return to WCW as Sid Vicious at the Great American Bash on June 13, 1999, to attack Nash after he defeated “Macho Man” Randy Savage by disqualification. His comeback to the company would put him in the mix as one of the featured talents on the WCW roster, and he would win his first title by defeating Chris Benoit for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship at Fall Brawl on September 12, 1999. The win led to Eudy’s infamous feud with Goldberg, leading to the champion destroying his car on the September 27, 1999 episode of Monday Night Nitro. Eudy would yet again not have a long title reign as he dropped it to Goldberg at Halloween Havoc on October 24, 1999.
Eudy’s career in WCW continued to have highs and lows during his run from 1999 until the company closed its doors after WWE bought it. He would win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice, but both reigns lasted less than two months. His career sadly took a turn for the worse when he fractured his leg after jumping from the top rope in a Four-Way Dance match against Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, and Road Warrior Animal at Sin on January 14, 2001. The injury would take him out of action for the rest of WCW’s operation before being sold.
Eudy would eventually return to wrestling in later years, but he wasn’t the same after the injury and began to slow down his career. He notably appeared on the 1000th episode of Monday Night Raw on June 25, 2012, in a win against Heath Slater.
Final Words On The Legacy Of Sid Eudy
Eudy leaves behind a tremendous legacy of moments for wrestling fans to appreciate. With his size and devasting power, he was a special wrestler in the ring. However, Eudy also could entertain viewers with his personality. In one instance, he could intimidate fans with his intensity in his promos, and in other moments, he could make you laugh, like when Goldberg demolished his car.
He didn’t have long reigns as a champion in WWE or WCW. That said, he was an essential figure for different storylines and moments that defined the times he competed in that will be remembered forever.
SEScoops extends our heartfelt condolences to Eudy’s family and friends during this difficult time.
The wrestling world is mourning the passing of Sid Eudy, better known as Sid Vicious/Sycho Sid, who passed away this week ahead 63. On Facebook, Eudy’s son Gunnar shared the sad news.
Dear friends and family,
I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years. He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.
We appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss. Details for a memorial service will be shared soon.Thank you for your support.
Sincerely, GunnaR Eudy
Remembering Sid Eudy
With his six-foot-nine frame, Sid Eudy seemed built for wrestling, and he literally towered over the top stars of his era including the Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan. Sid’s career would see him hold the WWE Championship and WCW World Heavyweight Championship on two occasions apiece.
Something of a journeyman, Sid never stayed in one promotion for long. In the 1990s alone, Sid competed for NWA: WCW, the WWF, WCW again, the USWA, the WWF again, the Independents, in Mexico, ECW, and once more in WCW. Sid’s travels made him an instantly recognizable star who amassed legions of fans throughout his years in the ring.
For all his accomplishments in the world of professional wrestling, Sid has yet to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Just last month, Sid was optimistic about an induction now that Vince McMahon has left WWE, and hoped to do even more with the company. Unfortunately, now any future induction will come posthumously.
Outside the ring, Sid was a father of two boys, Gunner and Frank, and husband to Sabrina Paige. Eudy was a fan of softball, so much so that he played the game briefly during a hiatus from wrestling from 1997 to 1999. Sid also appeared in a handful of movies, including the infamous Ready to Rumble, but it was his efforts in the wrestling industry that fans will always remember the man we knew as ‘Sycho.’
We at SE Scoops would like to offer our condolences to Sid’s friends, family, and those who knew him at this time.
The WWE universe has been captivated by the enigmatic and eerie presence of The Wyatt Sicks, a stable that continues the legacy of Bray Wyatt. This article delves into the timeline, key members, and the intricate lore surrounding this faction.
Formation of The Wyatt Sicks
The roots of The Wyatt Sicks (stylized as Wyatt Sick6) trace back to the return of Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) to WWE at Extreme Rules in October 2022.
Wyatt’s comeback was marked by the introduction of a mysterious character, Uncle Howdy, portrayed by Bray’s real-life brother, Bo Dallas (Taylor Rotunda).
Uncle Howdy quickly became a central figure in Wyatt’s storylines, especially in the feud between Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair.
The Genesis
The faction’s official formation occurred on June 17, 2024, following Bray Wyatt’s tragic death in August 2023.
Bo Dallas, taking on the Uncle Howdy persona, returned from hiatus to lead the new stable. The Wyatt Sicks made a chilling debut with members Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross, each representing twisted versions of characters from Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse.
Key Members and Their Roles
Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy
Bo Dallas, under the guise of Uncle Howdy, serves as the leader of The Wyatt Sicks. Following Bray Wyatt’s death, Dallas’s character evolved, embracing his real-life identity, Taylor Rotunda, to honor his brother’s legacy.
Uncle Howdy is a menacing presence, reminiscent of Bray’s cryptic and unsettling persona.
Erick Rowan
Erick Rowan, a longtime ally of Bray Wyatt, returned to WWE as part of The Wyatt Sicks faction.
He embodies the character Rambling Rabbit from the Firefly Funhouse, adding a layer of dark humor and unpredictability to the group.
Dexter Lumis
Dexter Lumis portrays Mercy the Buzzard, another Firefly Funhouse character.
Lumis’ inclusion brings an eerie, silent menace to the faction, complementing the unstable dynamics of the group.
Joe Gacy
Joe Gacy takes on the role of Huskus the Pig Boy, a character symbolizing Bray Wyatt’s inner demons and struggles.
Gacy’s portrayal adds depth to the faction’s narrative, highlighting themes of redemption and inner conflict.
Nikki Cross
Nikki Cross plays Abby the Witch, bringing a sinister and chaotic energy to The Wyatt Sicks. Her character’s involvement underscores the group’s supernatural and macabre elements.
The Lore and Storylines
Bray Wyatt’s Vision
Bray Wyatt’s return to WWE in 2022 hinted at the formation of a new faction, initially rumored to be called the Wyatt 6.
This group was envisioned to bring to life the twisted characters from the Firefly Funhouse. Despite his untimely death, Bray’s vision lived on through Uncle Howdy and The Wyatt Sicks.
The Nightbird ARG
At the start of 2024, WWE launched an alternate reality game (ARG) dubbed “Nightbird.” This ARG featured vignettes and cryptic messages that teased Uncle Howdy’s return.
The interactive elements, including QR codes and social media takeovers, built anticipation for The Wyatt Sicks’ debut.
The Debut
The Wyatt Sicks made their debut on the June 17, 2024, episode of Raw. The segment featured eerie visuals reminiscent of Bray Wyatt’s iconic entrances.
Nikki Cross’s dramatic reveal, followed by the group’s attack on WWE personnel, set the stage for Uncle Howdy’s proclamation: “We’re here.”
Continuing the Legacy
On the June 24, 2024, episode of Raw, Bo Dallas appeared in a poignant segment where he, as Uncle Howdy, interviewed himself as Taylor Rotunda. This segment paid tribute to Bray Wyatt, blending reality with kayfabe and solidifying The Wyatt Sicks’ place in WWE lore.
Uncle Howdy Finally Wrestles
Uncle Howdy is scheduled to wrestle his first match on WWE RAW on Monday, August 26th 2024. The new leader of the Wyatt Sicks will be taking on Chad Gable.
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi continues to express disappointment with the promotion over the booking of his son Jey Uso. The fan-favorite superstar has remained one of the top “Babyfaces” in the company but has yet to win a singles championship.
Rikishi has previously lashed out at the company for not allowing his son to win Money In The Bank. Uso responded to his father’s comments on the Ringer Wrestling Show podcastand jokingly shared that he told his dad to watch him work and enjoy the show. On his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi called out WWE again for not giving his son the opportunities he deserves.
“…I’m at this point where I just want to call my son, hey go ahead and just take a break because obviously them writers don’t know where to put you or where to write something that’s right for the character of Jey Uso.”
Rikishi thinks Uso should be a World Champion by now due to his fanbase, questions if WWE is paying him fairly, and suggests he should explore opportunities elsewhere.
“…WWE is making money off the Yeet Man (Uso). The Yeet Man is making money himself, but the only difference is the Yeet Man is working for his money.”
Rikishi Suggests Jey Uso Explore Working Elsewhere
Rikishi explained that his son has done well with merchandise, and the company is profiting from Uso’s success but not rewarding him. He also believes that Uso can succeed in All Elite Wrestling and get paid more than working for WWE.
“…The kid is so good. WWE ain’t the only spot. He can probably go to AEW, if he wanted, and write his own ticket. Maybe more than what WWE is making on him.
So you know, at the end of the day, man, this is a wrestler talking. I utilize my platform to each one teach one, but it just so happened that we talking about my boy, the Yeet Man. So hopefully, they turn it around and do the right thing behind the Yeet Man.”
– Rikishi
Jey Uso will compete in a #1 contender’s tournament to decide who will challenge Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker at WWE Bad Blood on October 5.
Prior to announcing his intentions to compete in the tournament, he was teasing being in a tag team with Sami Zayn. However, Zayn is currently out of action and undergoing stem cell therapy.
He has also been teased to be involved with Rhea Ripley as she feuds with Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan. Before the breakup between “Mamí” and “Dirty Dom,” Uso showed interest in Ripley, which caused Mysterio to be jealous. In addition, the former WWE Women’s World Champion has continued referencing on social media, as fans believe he will eventually come to her rescue to go against the new power couple. During the Judgement Day’s (Finn Balor, Carlito, JD McDonagh, Mysterio & Morgan) assault on Ripley and Damian Priest on the August 19 WWE Raw, the audience was chanting for Uso to make the save.
Despite the creative direction WWE seems to be taking Uso and being featured as a top “Babyface” superstar on Monday Night Raw, Rikishi is pushing hard for his son to get more opportunities. Like LaVar Ball did for his sons, the wrestling legend continues to be vocal about helping Uso succeed in his career.
WWE Bash in Berlin is taking place on Saturday night, but if you’re hoping to watch the event live you’ll need to know about the live stream options.
How you can watch WWE content all depends on where you are based in the world, with Peacock and WWE Network being the primary means of watching Premium Live Events from the company.
How to Watch Bash in Berlin 2024
United States
In the United States, fans can watch Bash in Berlin 2024 live on Peacock. This streaming service has become the go-to platform for WWE events, offering live streams and on-demand replays.
You can sign up for a Peacock Premium plan at $7.99 a month (+tax) or $79.99 per year (+tax).
Additionally, Bash in Berlin will be available on Pay-Per-View (PPV) for those who prefer traditional television viewing, dependent on your region.
International Viewers
For viewers outside the United States, the WWE Network will be broadcasting the event live and then back on demand.
WWE Network is available for £9.99 in the U.K. and €12.99 in Ireland with no commitment.
How to Stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on Various Devices
Whether you’re at home or on the go, here’s how you can stream Bash in Berlin 2024 on different devices:
Streaming on Mobile Devices
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.
WWE Network App (International viewers): Also available for iOS and Android. Ensure you have a stable internet connection for a smooth viewing experience.
Streaming on Smart TVs and Consoles
Peacock App: Accessible on most smart TVs and gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. Download the app from your device’s app store, log in, and navigate to the live stream section.
WWE Network: Similarly available on smart TVs and consoles. Just download the WWE Network app, log in, and enjoy the event.
Streaming on a Computer
For those preferring to watch on a computer:
Peacock (U.S. viewers): Visit PeacockTV.com and log in with your subscription details to access the live stream.
WWE Network (International viewers): Go to WWENetwork.com and sign in to watch live.
The multi-time World Champion hopes to add another accolade to his career this weekend. Owens challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WWE Bash in Berlin.
Back in May, Kevin Owens told Metro UK that his WWE contract expires in early 2025. He now tells SI that the only ‘change’ since then is that he’s got even less time remaining on his deal, indicating he has not signed a new contract.
This month marks 10 years since Owens signed his first WWE contract in August 2014. During his interview with Rick Ucchino, he expressed gratitude for all the love he gets from WWE crowds. He’s been wrestling for a long time and credits his “special connection with the audience” that helps keep him going.
WWE Bash in Berlin takes place this Saturday, August 31, 2024 from Berlin, Germany. The event streams live on Peacock starting at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT.
Ronda Rousey has shed light on WWE’s questionable decision to never run a second WWE Evolution all-women’s premium live event. The former WWE and UFC champion tells DS Shin of Ring The Belle that WWE had creative plans in place for her to face Becky Lynch at WWE Evolution 2.
[They said to her] “Ronda, if you stay after WrestleMania we’ll have another Evolution in six weeks, and have you and Becky as a singles.”
While the pitch was exciting, Rousey has been more focused on spending time with her family at this stage of her career.
“I was like, ‘no. I already asked too much of my family. I can’t ask anymore.’ I promised them this. I promised… I promised them I would only stay this long and I’m not going to keep moving the goalpost.”
Rousey is no longer with WWE, but has full confidence an Evolution 2 could be very successful. She’s hopeful WWE brings the event back and is happy with what she contributed to the first one. She doesn’t think she’s needed for a second installment, and hopes believes enough in their women’s roster to make it happen.
It’s fitting that Bryan Danielson came out to Europe’s “Final Countdown” before his AEW World Title win, and ‘The American Dragon’ certainly didn’t plan it that way.
Danielson partook in a bloody, yet technical battle between he and Swerve Strickland in the main event of AEW ALL IN in London for World Championship gold. The stakes were high and simple as Danielson put his career on the line to express his desire to win the World Title.
It was a back and forth match for the two while Danielson appearing to be dead to rights after Swerve unloaded several Swerve Stomps on the challenger. However, being motivated for the love of his kids, Danielson persevered and got the first submission win against Strickland to become the new AEW World Champion.
During the media scrum sitting with his daughter Birdie, Danielson was asked by veteran journalist Keith Elliot Greensburg about walking out to Europe’s “Final Countdown” and if he ever considered how poignant those lyrics were for that night.
“Honestly I chose it as a joke. I was going to Japan a lot and would pick up music magazines at the airport and they used to have all these lists of best songs or whatever. Well they had a 100 worst songs of all time. I think #1 was Final Countdown…”
Danielson hated to admit it, but he was illegally downloading the list of bad songs on Napster. When he heard the song, he thought it would be awesome for entrance music. He did say it was surreal that over 50,000 people were singing along to the famous song, but hoped that it could lead to a heavier wallet for his boss, Tony Khan.
“I don’t know if anybody’s shown this to Europe, if you could, maybe they might bring down the price? It might get us a couple more buys.”
This championship win marked the first time Danielson has won the AEW World Championship since joining the company nearly three years ago.
Former WWE Superstar Kane thinks U.S. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz could benefit from a few ‘promo’ classes at the WWE Performance Center.
Kane (Glenn Jacobs) currently serves as the Republican Mayor of Knox County, TN. He’s an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump’s campaign, and was not impressed with what he saw at last week’s Democratic National Convention. While the Republican convention featured speeches from luminaries such as Hulk Hogan, Linda McMahon and Dana White, Jacobs feels Harris and Walz were a far cry from iconic ‘stick men’ like Dusty Rhodes.
“Harris/Walz are spitting out catch phrases faster than Dusty Rhodes with an open mic on a Saturday morning. Dusty’s were entertaining and iconic. Their’s, not so much.”
Jacobs also noted that Harris and Walz have avoided another aspect where Rhodes made his money in by stating, “Dusty also did interviews.”
While there’s at least three WWE Hall Of Famers not rooting for the Harris/Walz ticket in Jacobs, Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan the two do have two in their corner. Jesse Ventura, who like Walz was also the Governor of Minnesota, put his support behind Harris. Ventura has notoriously been against either major party in the past but explained in an interview that it was time to have a woman in the Oval Office.
The other legend backing the Harris/Walz campaign is Kevin Nash, who ran into Kane at SummerSlam. Nash, a noted Democrat, but made clear to Kane he had no problems with the ‘Big Red Republican.’ On a recent episode of The Kliq This Podcast, Nash echoed Kane’s political aspirations before the aforementioned interview took place and according to Big Sexy, Kane cited how dirty of a business the political game was.
Judgment Day has had its ups and downs, but it’s telling that this faction’s show-long angle wound up threading its way through SummerSlam, one of the biggest events on the WWE calendar. Indeed, in the men’s and women’s divisions alike on Monday Night Raw, Judgment Day has been a huge force, holding its own with the World Heavyweight Championship scene and drama between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk as one of the most buzzworthy parts of the brand.
One of the more interesting aspects of the creative success surrounding Judgment Day is that their history is in many ways repeating itself. That’s not only in having the Women’s World and Raw Tag Team Championships on lock—a familiar position for the group over the last year—but also in a number of specific choices around their booking that are playing out more successfully the second time around.
Judgment Day Has Ousted Its Longest Standing Members Again
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One of the defining elements of Judgment Day as a unusual wrestling stable is that they kicked out their founder and first leader Edge just a couple months into the group’s run. That choice certainly appeared to hurt the group in the short-term, as they lost their lone bona fide main eventer and undisputed biggest name.
Nonetheless, Judgment Day rallied, particularly after Triple H took the reins of creative. Rhea Ripley came to dominate her show’s women’s division, while Dominik Mysterio found unlikely success as a heel fans loved to hate. JD McDonough is a talented hand who got a nice rub from joining the group and an immediate sense of identity, as opposed to getting lost in the main roster shuffle like he otherwise might have. Finn Balor was a steady de facto top name for the group, and Damian Priest grew into a role in which he arguably superseded Balor for star power. R-Truth injected some comedy, and working in a big-bodied lackey role wound up being a pretty perfect role for Carlito at this stage of his career.
Judgment Day started when Damian Priest helped Edge beat AJ Styles at WrestleMania 38, and Rhea Ripley was the next recruit. So it is that, in the group exiling Priest and Ripley at SummerSlam, they are staying true their history. They’ve booted their longest standing members and again reinvented themselves around their newer participants, not least of all including Liv Morgan enlisting in their ranks.
Dominik Mysterio Is Disloyal Again… And It Cuts Deeper This Time
It can be difficult to remember now, but in 2022, Dominik Mysterio was a white meat babyface and he floundered in the role—showing little personality and facing fan backlash for the sense he only had a featured spot on account of who his dad was. His heel turn and betrayal of his father, culminating in a showdown at WrestleMania 39, completely changed fans’ perspectives of Dirty Dom.
On one hand, betraying one’s father is without question a more profound act of disloyalty than betraying one’s girlfriend. However, it’s worth noting than in terms of Mysterio’s full-time, on screen work with WWE, his partnerships with Rey and with and Rhea Ripley weren’t actually so disparate in length, each running around two years.
More important than sheer time, there’s the matter of heat. When Dominik turned on his father it was a welcome change because their partnership felt stale and fans didn’t really buy into the younger Mysterio as a face. By contrast, there’s a real case to be made that the love triangle angle Dominik worked with Ripley and Liv Morgan was the single hottest storyline WWE had to offer from the spring through the summer.
There were certainly a fair share of fans who saw it coming when Dirty Dom turned on Mami. Nonetheless, the sight of him making out with Morgan in the aisle way while a beaten Ripley seethed was positively electric. Whether it’s good creative, good performances, or a simple matter of fans being along for the ride for the entirety of the couple’s kayfabe relationship, there’s little question that instance of Dominik’s betrayal hit even harder than his first.
Judgment Day Will Get Its Comeuppance
When Judgment Day kicked out Edge, it became the focal point of both the group’s and the rest of The Rated R Superstar’s WWE run that they’d get into each other’s business. It all culminated in Edge besting Finn Balor inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 39.
There are plenty of permutations for WWE to run through in the current feud between Judgment Day and The Terror Twins. However things play out, though, it seems very likely things won’t be over until Rhea Ripley destroys Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio—probably getting her title back in the process. Meanwhile, at least one high-profile one-on-one showdown between Balor and Damian Priest also feels like an inevitability.
Whatever happens, Triple H has demonstrated a strength for booking factions who get heat, but also get what’s coming to them in the long term. Judgment Day looks set to move through that cycle once again.
Rumors Of Judgment Day’s Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
When Judgment Day booted Edge, the naysayers were quick to jump on them, suggesting the group would never last. Indeed, it did feel like they were on life support for a while as the subsequent feud with The Ultimate Opportunist got stretched thin and the stable’s successes were few and far between.
The faction bounced back with a vengeance, though, becoming one of the most provocative parts of WWE programming, particularly from WrestleMania 40 to the present moment. Coming out of SummerSlam , rumors flew again that with Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest splintering, the stable might be over, or the remaining heels might rebrand under another name. Once again, the group wasn’t done quite yet, with Judgment Day vs. The Terror Twins really clicking in these weeks to follow.
It appears that this last piece—of fans sticking a fork in Judgment Day only for their part of WWE programming to reemerge, stronger than ever–has been the most defining part of the stable’s story. Who knows how much longer they’ll carry on, but the audience should understand by now never to count them out.
Eric André has revealed that he once got injured while receiving a move from WWE legend and Hollywood star John Cena.
André feels that getting injured is part of his work and across six seasons of The Eric Andre Show, the 41-year-old comedian has suffered several injuries. Andre spoke to PEOPLE and recalled a season 5 episode where the 16-time World Champion drove him through a shelf. This left Eric André concussed and was rushed to the hospital.
“It’s pretty common.I got through the shelf okay, but we forgot to sandbag the shelf — the frame of the shelf — so the metal frame tipped over and knocked me in the head. I got a concussion and went to the hospital.”
In another instance, Andre accidentally punched through a window while filming a prank in Brooklyn. He recalled having stitches and went to the hospital:
“I was trying to hammer the window, but my whole hands went through,” he says. “It sliced me up, and I had to get stitches. I had to go to the hospital for that.”
The pranks during The Eric Andre Show make it one of the wildest and entertaining shows on TV. But sometimes things go south and the host ends up getting injured.
Andre’s comedy has earned him a couple of Emmy nominations this year, one for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama series and another for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama of Variety Series.
WWE presents WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday, August 31, 2024 from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. This premium live event streams live on Peacock starting at starting at 1pm ET / 10am PT. Here’s the current lineup:
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens
World Heavyweight Championship : GUNTHER (c) vs. Randy Orton
Strap Match: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
Mixed Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan
Women’s Tag Team Championships: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
We’ll update this article if any additional matches are announced in the coming days. Stay tuned to SEScoops for our continued coverage of WWE Bash in Berlin.
The newly-crowned AEW International Champion Will Ospreay pulled off an epic Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In London. He has thanked Roger Craig Smith, who is the voice of Ezio in the Assassin’s Creed game.
Ezio had a message as part of Will Ospreay’s entrance at the pay-per-view at Wembley. A video package having Ezio’s message along with Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Will Ospreay’s highlights was played.
Roger Craig Smith, the popular voice actor thanked AEW and Ubisoft after they partnered to promote the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. He said that he was honored to be a part of such an epic moment at AEW All In London. ‘The Aerial Assassin’ thanked Smith and explained how he had a huge role to play in his career.
You have no idea how much your role in Assassins Creed played a huge impact in my career.
Thank you so much for being part of the biggest night of my life.
This isn’t the first time Ospreay pulled off such an entrance. He previously paid tribute to Assassin’s Creed with a themed entrance at the Wrestle Kingdom 18 event earlier this year.
It is well-documented that Will Ospreay’s gimmick is heavily inspired by the Assassin’s Creed franchise and it is evident from his entrance attire, nickname and his signature moves.
For his homecoming, Will Ospreay decided to channel his inner Assassin’s Creed character and walked out to a spectacular entrance at All In London. Will Ospreay donned an Assassin’s Creed-inspired red, black, and gold robe with two banners that marked the game’s November 15 release date. The entrance also featured several ninjas performing stunts while wearing Assassin’s Creed hoodies.
Following the entrance, Ospreay competed in an incredible match and defeated MJF. He then finally reinstated the AEW International Championship much to the fans’ delight at Wembley Stadium.
Podcasts covering professional wrestling are as common as clotheslines and headlocks. For brave explorers seeking to enter the pro wrestling podcast vortex, we at SEScoops want to make your journey as easy as possible.
Each week, we update you on the Top 25 most-listened-to wrestling podcast episodes, focusing on the Top 5 (including embeds). This feature is based on data from Apple Podcasts compiled by Chartable.
Top 5 Wrestling Podcasts
1) Jim Cornette Experience ?
Love or hate him, Jim Cornette doesn’t care what you think. He has been a prominent figure in professional wrestling for decades and is considered one of the pioneers in producing weekly wrestling commentary.
He has maintained his grasp on the #1 position of our Top 5 list for the second week in a row. This is an impressive feat, especially since The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast has been an absolute juggernaut in the rankings.
In the latest edition of the Jim Cornette Experience, Cornette talks about his 100% true best friend, Dave Meltzer, and reviews both WWE Smackdown and an interview in which new AEW writer Jennifer Pepperman participated. One can only imagine his take on that!
Most importantly, Cornette discusses the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoai.
2) Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Chris Van Vliet isn’t just one of the most well-respected interviewers in professional wrestling; he’s an internationally recognized media personality. He’s a four-time Emmy-winning TV Host, YouTuber, and Inc. 500 entrepreneur who’s interviewed everyone from Anne Hathaway to Hornswoggle.
The latest edition of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, it’s time yet another AskCVV episode! CVV talks about Joe Hendry’s potential as NXT Champion (Maybe he’ll even appear!), if Bryan Danielson will lose to Swerve Strickland and retire at AEW All In (Spoiler Alert: Welp), what he thinks the “the worst storyline in the history of wrestling” is, and tips for those heading to their first WrestleMania.
3) Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway
The Undertaker’s highly praised Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway podcast has fallen to #3 on the Top 5 list—a report that we’re not super thrilled to share. If The Phenom does read this list, please know we’re doing our job! (Blame Chartable!).
In the latest edition of Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway, the WWE Hall of Famer reviews WWE SummerSlam. Check out The Deadman’s thoughts on every bout, and creative decision at the Biggest Party of The Summer!
4) Perched On The Top Rope ?
Making an appearance in the Top 5 once again is the Perched On The Top Rope podcast! The program is hosted by Lee, a former writer, avid wrestling collector, and fan for over 30 years. He’s joined by Larry Peace, a former MLW referee, and Justin, the podcast’s correspondent.
In Episode 211, the crew gives predictions for AEW ALL IN Predictions and discusses the AEW ALL IN pre-event Media Call with President Tony Khan. While All In maybe All Wrapped at the time of this writing, check out the episode regardless! See if the guys got close with their thoughts and projections.
5) Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru ?
Can’t get enough of Jim Cornette? Want to listen to even MORE of his thoughts, predictions, and opinions on current and old-school wrestling? Well do we have some great news for you!
Cornette’s Drive-Thru podcast rounds out the Top 5 of this week’s rankings, with the industry legend speaking on topics such as AEW All In (pre-event), AEW Dynamite, and WWE Raw. Plus, Jim talks about one of his favorite people – Tony Khan! You won’t want to miss this episode for sure.
Top 25 Wrestling Podcasts
Here are the top 25 most-listened to pro wrestling podcasts on Apple Podcasts, this Monday, August 26, 2024:
WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan is not yet done with her ‘Revenge Tour’.
She told TMZ Sports that there’s still some gas left in the tank and she is not willing to put an end to the ‘tour’. While Morgan initially said that her Revenge Tour is complete, she admitted that she’s thought over the idea again. She has some more ideas in mind with the ‘Revenge Tour.’
“Right now, I don’t think it’s over ’cause I still think I have a little gas left in the tank,” she said.
Morgan launched her Revenge Tour after she returned in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match and had her sights set on then-Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, who took her out of action.
Liv Morgan managed to seek revenge on ‘The Eradicator’ after sidelining the latter with an attack. Morgan had been trying to steal everything from Ripley, including Dominik Mysterio. Liv Morgan had earlier captured the Women’s World title and after pursuing ‘Dirty Dom’ for weeks, Morgan got what she wanted. She managed to ‘steal’ Dominik Mysterio from Ripley.
More has come to light about Bryan Danielson’s AEW Word Championship victory that closed out AEW All In: London 2024. Danielson won the gold from Swerve Strickland inside Wembley Stadium in a match that also saw Danielson’s career on the line. After the match, the American Dragon celebrated in the ring with his wife Brie, and their children.
YES! YES! YES! #ANDNEW#AEW World Champion! "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson!
Danielson had “often and actively” pushed against the idea of becoming AEW World Champion, Fightful Select reports, but ultimately accepted the honor at the insistence of Tony Khan. The AEW President was said to be adamant on Danislon winning the world title eventually and wanted the win to be at All In: London.
The decision for Danielson to face Strickland was made at least by April, despite speculation among fans that Will Ospreay would be headlining All In instead. A source told Fightful that Ospreay would have chances to headline the show for years to come, while Danielson has made clear his career is coming to an end.
There were jokes of a “reverse Montreal Screwjob” taking place, that would ensure Danielson won the match even if he didn’t want to. Fightful’s report adds that Danielson has been working banged up in recent months.
What’s to Come?
Bryan Danielson is AEW World Champion but there are still questions about how long he’ll hold the gold. Bryan has said that he expects to have neck surgery later this year which would of course affect his title reign. On the post-show media scrum, Danielson said he hasn’t planned for the future but will be at this week’s AEW Dynamite in Champaign, Illinois.
Should he remain champion, Danielson will face Darby Allin at Grand Slam: Dynamite next month, amid reports of a World title run for the challenger. Danielson will also have to keep an eye out for Christian Cage. The self-professed great-father won the Casino Gauntlet at All In: London, earning himself an AEW World Title match at a time of his choosing.
Tony Khan is pleased that things are easier backstage these days in AEW, compared to the era of the company when CM Punk was around. Speaking on the AEW All In: London 2024 post-show media scrum, Khan shared that dealing with the AEW roster, especially those who are regulars on Collision, is proving to be a far easier task now compared to 365 days ago.
“I think it’s a lot easier flow between the two shows than it was a year ago. I think the locker room is in a much better place than it was a year ago, as evidenced by when we came up here versus what happened a year ago. And I think it’s a much easier job I have dealing. Because I had to deal with the people on Collision last year and it’s a much easier meeting process to put the TV together than it was a year ago at this time too.”
The ‘what happened a year ago’ Khan is referencing is the infamous backstage altercation at All In: London 2023 between CM Punk and Jack Perry. Rather than celebrate last year’s event, which remains AEW’s highest-attended show, Khan started the 2023 media scrum by addressing the backstage drama and made clear that he would not be taking questions on the matter.
AEW Collision was launched, in part, to keep Punk and The Elite separate, a necessary side-effect of Punk’s previous backstage drama from AEW All Out 2022. The Chicago-Made star was supposed to be the ‘face’ of the show, which has managed without him following his termination from AEW in September 2023.
Though he didn’t leave Wembley with an opportunity at the AEW World Championship, he did kick-off his first feud in the promotion. Backstage, Don Callis spoke about the arrival of Ricochet, who he plans to ‘feed’ to his family member Kyle Fletcher. Callis threw out the challenge to Ricochet to face Fletcher on Dynamite, and Fletcher agreed to ‘crush’ the dreams of fans excited to see the ex-WWE star.
When Ricochet told the two to shut up, Fletcher referred to Ricochet having a ‘sabbatical’ from wrestling. When Fletcher went even further, making reference to Ricochet’s time with WWE Speed, the inaugural Speed Champion questioned why his time with the X-exclusive show was seen as a bad thing.
Wait…why is being a CHAMPION a bad thing??
Plus, I hate to say it but more people watch those matches than one of yours. But don't worry, I'll change that for you. https://t.co/qFdiGNpbVx
The match with Fletcher will be Ricochet’s first singles match since the July 7, 2024 taping of WWE Speed, where he lost the show’s title to current champion Andrade. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Ricochet now that the One & Only is officially an AEW All-Elite talent.
Photographer Lee South captured these incredible photos of Bryan Danielson’s historic AEW World Championship victory at AEW All In London on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from Wembley Stadium:
AEW All In London 2024 took place tonight from Wembley Stadium in London, England, but what happened on the major card?
There were a number of massive matches confirmed for the card before the night itself, including Will Ospreay vs MJF for the American/International Championship, Mercedes Mone vs Dr Britt Baker for the TBS Championship and Bryan Danielson putting his career on the line against Swerve Strickland in the main event for the AEW Championship.
AEW All In 2024 Results
Here are all of the results from AEW All In 2024 so far:
Action Andretti, Kip Sabian, Kyle Fletcher, Lio Rush, Rocky Romero, “Dynamite Kid” Tommy Billington, & Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) b. Anthony Ogogo, Ariya Daivari, Beaver Boys (Alex Reynolds & John Silver), Jay Lethal, Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen), & Satnam Singh
Willow Nightingale and Tomohiro Ishii b. Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway
Dr Martha Hart and Tony Khan appear in front of the live crowd.
Dustin Rhodes, Katsuyori Shibata, Sammy Guevara, & the Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) b. Cage of Agony (Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, & Toa Liona) & Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett)
Jamie Hayter appears after Saraya tries to stop the show and attacks her and Harley Cameron
Four-Way Ladder Match for AEW World Trios Championship:Pac and Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta) b. The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch and Nick Wayne) (c) vs. The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn) vs. House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King and Buddy Matthews) – PAC knocked Christian off of the ladder and grabbed the belts!
AEW Women’s Championship:Mariah May b. Toni Storm (c) – May beats Toni with the STORM ZERO! NEW CHAMP!!!!
Last Chance Match for FTW Championship:Hook b. Chris Jericho (c) – HOOK locked in the Red Rum whilst TAZ locked one in on Bryan Keith on the outside. NEW CHAMP!!!
Three-Way Tag Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) (c) b. The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) – The Bucks hit the EVP trigger on Dax to RETAIN their titles!
Casino Gauntlet for future AEW world championship match: Orange Cassidy and Kazuchika Okada are the first participants. NIGEL MCGUINNESS IS OUT NEXT! Kyle O’Reilly then appears. Zack Sabre Jr then appears! Roderick Strong is next. Jay Briscoe then makes his way out! HANGMAN IS NEXT! Double J JEFF JARRETT IS THE NEXT MAN OUT! RICOCHET IS OUT NEXT!!!!!! Christian Cage RETURNS for another match the mad lad. LUCHASAURUS IS OUT AND HE PUTS CAGE ON TOP OF O’Reilly TO GET THE WIN! Winner: Christian Cage
AEW American Championship: Will Ospreay b. MJF (c) – Ospreay took the win after hitting the Tiger Driver on Maxwell. Daniel Garcia made his return to distract Maxwell and stop him hitting Ospreay with brass knuckles. NEW CHAMP!
AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné (c) b. Britt Baker – Mone took the win after hitting her Mone Maker on Baker in a decent back and forth match
Coffin Match for AEW TNT Championship:Jack Perry (c) b. Darby Allin – Jack would put Darby in a bodybag before shutting inside of the Coffin to take the win and retain his TNT Championship.
AEW World Championship: Bryan Danielson b. Swerve Strickland (c) – Danielson SAVES HIS CAREER with an INCREDIBLE submission win in a MOTYC
SEScoops is your source for AEW All In 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our AEW News section for the fallout.
If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then PPV.com and TrillerTV streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.
AEW star Jack Perry defeated Darby Allin tonight at All In London 2024 to retain his TNT Championship.
This was the one-year anniversary of arguably the most infamous moment of Perry’s career, the backstage altercation between he and CM Punk after he proclaimed “real glass, cry me a river” on PPV.
Perry would get glass out of a bag during the match to an absolutely thunderous ovation from the crowd who serenaded him with “cry me a river” chants.
Jack would put Darby in a bodybag before shutting inside of the Coffin to take the win and retain his TNT Championship.
We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All In.
If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then PPV.com and TrillerTV streaming service are your best options, as both are carrying the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.
Dory Funk Jr. really knew how to honor his late brother Terry Funk by following in his footsteps at the age of 83.
The legendary Terry Funk passed away one year ago on August 23 and his older brother Dory decided to step into the deathmatch realm against a longtime Terry rival in Atsushi Onita. Terry Funk and Onita had a very memorable match back in 1993 as the two battled in an exploding ring match, a battle that was historically violent and memorable.
Dory Funk decided to tip his cowboy hat in honor of his brother by doing just that this weekend as he teamed up with an old rival of his own in Osamu Nishimura to face Onita and Raijin Yaguchi in a Double Hell Current Explosion Death Match.
Thankfully, the “death” aspect didn’t live up to its name but the “explosion” most definitely did on Dory’s end. Ontia managed to whack the former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion with an exploding baseball bat during the battle, but it wasn’t enough to keep Funk down as his team ended up getting the victory at the Terry Funk Memorial & Atsushi Onita 50th Anniversary show.
Dory Funk, Jr. ended up taking a exploding bat shot from Onita during the match but was able to get the win with a spinning toe hold over Yaguchi. Both Dory and Nishimura seemed to be fine after the match. pic.twitter.com/HqmHzWGygi
Before this fight, Dory’s last in-ring match took place five years ago against the aforementioned Nishimura in a ten-minute draw.
However, Dory Funk Jr. made history in the world of pro wrestling as he became the oldest wrestler to ever have a match while paying tribute to his baby brother Terry.
