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Gunther On If WWE Pushed Him For Move To US

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After years of resisting it, Gunther finally moved to the US and made his main roster debut last month. According to him, it wasn’t WWE that prompted him to make the decision, and instead he brought it up himself.

The former NXT UK champion recently had an interview with Cultoholic Wrestling. Among other things, he talked about his decision to move to the US.

Gunther claimed that WWE officials never pushed him to do anything. He just felt like he had grown out of NXT UK and it was finally the time to move:

“They never pushed me to do anything. They have always been good to me. Literally, they [have] never asked me to change anything about myself or what I wanted to do and stuff like that. They [have] always been very good to me. I just figured myself.

In general, in life I am big about being proactive about things that happen. I think you never get If you don’t ask, is that smart saying.” said Gunther, “So I just brought it up myself and I said, ‘I’m ready to doing that'”

Apart from this, the SmackDown star also talked about WWE breaking up Imperium for his main roster debut and more.

You can watch his full interview below:

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Gunther On WWE Breaking Up The Imperium

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The last few months have brought a lot of change for Gunther. He has finally moved to US, made his main roster debut, and parted ways with one of his old partners.

Apart from the former NXT UK champion, The Imperium group also featured Fabian Aichner and Barthel. However, Aichner was not called up when the other two made their debuts on SmackDown last month.

Gunther talked about this change during a recent interview with Cultaholic Wrestling. He admitted that he has no idea about what’s going on with Aichner

“I literally don’t know, Obviously, for him and Ludwig, it was a little bit of a rough few days. Because they worked so hard together for so many years and stuff like that. Now everyone has to go their own way a little bit. But you’ve got to look forward and stay positive about things.”

The former champion also noted how this is a challenge for all three of the former Imperium members. He claimed that the end goal is for them to reunite somewhere down the line:

“It’s a new challenge for Ludwig and me. But also for Fabian, it’s going to be a new challenge with whatever he is going to do going forward. But, I guess the end goal is that it’s going to be three of us again.”

Gunther is the longest-reigning NXT UK champion in the history of the brand. He made his main roster debut during the April 8 episode of SmackDown.

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Former ROH Booker Delirious Taking Independent Bookings

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Delirious is taking independent bookings for the first time in over a decade.

He made the announcement on his Twitter account. He will be taking “full-time” bookings this spring into late summer.

Here is the press release from Delirious:

“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1st, 2022

“For the first time in over 10 years …. DELIRIOUS will be available for full-time bookings from May 2022 – August 2022.
Don’t miss your chance to book DELIRIOUS this summer for wrestling appearances and comprehensive pro wrestling seminars.

“DELIRIOUS has an extensive resume consisting of over 20 years of international pro wrestling experience including Mexico, Japan and the UK. Over 10 years as ROH Head Training Instructor. Over 10 years of full-time writing and producing for television and much more.

“For booking inquiries and info on seminar packages please email: [email protected]

“DELIRIOUS has provided a list of wrestlers who he would love to compete against this summer so promoters… take note.

“We are excited for the 2022 SUMMER HYSTERIA TOUR and it is still to be determined whether this is the last time DELIRIOUS will be available for independent bookings so don’t miss out!

“Peace and Love, Alice.

“- Delirious Translator & Assistant”

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes showed his support for Delirious on social media:

“Awwww I love this. When I came to ROH there was a 30% business jolt in year 1 and then double that for year 2 – record business for them! AND this was the guy writing/editing/organizing the whole show. Good luck Delirious! Check em’ all off.

“Also, I should make a new list…”

When ROH went on hiatus, there was a ton of uncertainty. The promotion had released all of its talent and planned for a “reconceptualization” period. AEW President Tony Khan ended up purchasing the promotion.

As SEScoops first reported, ROH staff were told to prepare for their releases. Delirious was no exception.

Tetsuya Naito Undergoing Surgery On Right Eye Again

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NJPW star and former three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito will be having another operation on his right eye.

Naito suffers from superior oblique muscle paralysis. As a result, Naito has been having issues with double vision. Tokyo Sports reports that the top NJPW main eventer will be undergoing surgery soon.

Back in 2019, Naito underwent a similar operation.

Tetsuya Naito recently challenged Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestling Dontaku. Okada successfully defended the gold.

The good news for Naito fans is that it only took him 20 days to recover and return to the ring following his first procedure. Time will tell if he’ll need more or less time this go-around.

Former Impact Star Debuts at AEW Dark Taping

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A former Impact Wrestling star has made his AEW debut.

JJ Williams was in attendance for an AEW Dark taping. At the show, there was a former Impact X-Division Title challenger in action. This talent just so happened to have parted ways with Impact back in March.

Jake Something Wrestles On AEW Dark

JJ Williams of Wrestling Observer Newsletter attended an AEW Dark taping and he witnessed Jake Something make his AEW debut.

There’s currently no word on whether or not AEW will be doing business with Jake Something in the long term. We’ve seen plenty of recognizable names on AEW Dark in the past but not all of them end up with full-time roles, at least not right away.

Jake debuted in the wrestling industry back in 2010. He was trained by the ROH dojo. Jake made appearances for the likes of ROH and NWA before making his way to Impact back in 2017.

Fightful Select reported that Jake’s contract with Impact was up in February of this year. He ended up working the Sacrifice event in March anyway and it’s been said that the split was amicable and that the door is open for Jake to return down the road.

“Thank you to @IMPACTWRESTLING and @ScottDAmore for taking the chance on me, and helping me learn and grow so much. Much love to the entire locker room, a true family.”

Former AEW Women’s Champion Expected To Return From Injury Soon

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One former AEW Women’s Champion looks to be on the verge of making her return.

The current world titleholder in AEW’s women’s division is Thunder Rosa. The TBS Champion is Jade Cargill. Jade has been shutting down all challengers, while Thunder’s reign is in the early stages. A return could add a spark to the division.

Riho Expecting To Return Soon

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Riho has confirmed on her blog that she has completely healed from a broken collarbone. Her return to the United States is imminent (via The Midwest Marks Podcast).

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Riho’s last match was back in January when she took on Britt Baker at Battle of the Belts. It was in that match where Riho suffered the injury.

Reports had said the former AEW Women’s Champion was expected to fully recover in about three months so it appears everything went according to plan.

The Hardys Eyeing IWGP Tag Team Championship At Forbidden Door

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The Hardys have long cemented their legacy but they may not be done adding more hardware to their mantle.

On June 26, AEW and NJPW will team up for a special cross-promotion event dubbed, “Forbidden Door.” The action will be held inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. No matches have been announced at this time but The Hardys seem to already have one goal in mind.

The Hardys Want Gold In NJPW

Matt and Jeff are looking to add to their already stellar legacies. In a new video posted by AEW, Matt said he and his brother have their sights set on IWGP gold.

“The Forbidden Door event is going to be massive. It is going to be huge and blow people’s minds. There should be plenty of opponents for us to ‘DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!’ And you know what, Brother Nero? We never held the New Japan Pro Wrestling tag team titles. Maybe it’s time for a new expedition of gold. See you at the Forbidden Door.”

Bullet Club members Bad Luck Fale and Chase Owens recently captured the IWGP Tag Team Championship at Wrestling Dontaku. They defeated previous champions Jeff Cobb & The Great-O-Khan as well as Hiroki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi in a three-way tag team title match.

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Former NXT Title Holder Debuts at AEW Dark Tapings (Photos)

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Leon Ruff made his debut for All Elite Wrestling at the May 1st AEW Dark tapings from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.

Ruff previously wrestled for WWE, starting in late 2019. He worked primarily as enhancement talent on the main roster until he signed with the company in late 2020.

Ruff joined NXT and feuded with Johnny Gargano. That program saw him win the NXT North American championship, which he held for 25 days.

You can see video of Leon Ruff scoring a shocking win over Johnny Gargano to win the NXT North American Championship HERE.

Ruff was released from WWE in August 2021.

Here are some of our articles about Leon Ruff:

Leon Ruff Debuts in AEW

Here are photos from Leon Ruff’s AEW debut, courtesy of JJ Williams:

Leon Ruff AEW Debut

Juice Robinson Turns Heel, Joins Bullet Club (Video)

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Juice Robinson has swerved the wrestling industry.

It wasn’t long ago when Juice claimed he didn’t plan on re-signing with NJPW. He sounded a bit deflated during an interview on Wrestling Observer Live. His tone even left some fans concerned but it was all a ruse.

During Wrestling Dontaku, a masked man attacked IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi. The man then hit Pulp Friction and at that point, it was clear what was going on. The man unmasked and sure enough, it was Juice Robinson.

Check out the heel turn below courtesy of NJPW World.

Penta El Zero M Superkicks Tay Conti Into Oblivion (Video)

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Tay Conti has learned that you don’t mess with Penta El Zero M.

AAA held its TripleMania: Monterrey event this past Saturday night (April 30). Tay was in action on the show. She teamed with Sammy Guevara to take on Los Vipers, Maravilla and Látigo, and Sexy Star II and Komander. The AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship was on the line.

In the end, Tay and Sammy won to capture the gold.

Tay didn’t walk away unscathed, however. At one point, she found herself on the wrong end of a superkick courtesy of Penta El Zero M.

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WrestleMania Backlash: Match Card, Date & Time, How to Watch

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WrestleMania Backlash 2022 is the next premium live event offering by WWE.

This is the 17th installment of this event, which was previously known as simply, Backlash. As the name implies, WrestleMania Backlash will feature a continuation of many feuds and storylines from WrestleMania 38.

Much of the card features WrestleMania rematches, but that doesn’t mean this is a show to skip. With 7 matches confirmed, WrestleMania Backlash is shaping up to be a show worth your time.

WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 Card

Here’s the current match card for WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022:

The Bloodline vs. Drew McIntyre & RK-Bro

The Bloodline vs. Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro

This match was originally scheduled to be a tag title unification match between SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos and Raw Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle).

Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre were later added to the match, making it a six-man tag.

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey (“I Quit” Match)

Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey challenged Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s title at WrestleMania, but came up short. Flair got the win after a ref bump and Rousey getting distracted. At WrestleMania Backlash, the only way to win is to make your opponent surrender.

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins lost clean to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, but Rhodes had the element of surprise on his side. The American Nightmare knew who to train for, while Rollins’ opponent remained a mystery until the last moment. Rollins seeks to even the score at Backlash, while Rhodes aims to prove his WrestleMania victory was no fluke.

Edge vs. AJ Styles

AJ Styles vs. Edge

Edge and AJ Styles had a great match at WrestleMania was well-received. This one should be no different. The Phenomenal One hopes to score a win here, but Edge now has Damien Priest at his side.

Bobby Lashley vs Omos

Bobby Lashley vs. Omos

Lashley got the surprise victory over Omos at WrestleMania. However, there has been a significant change since then. MVP has since turned on Lashley and aligned himself with the giant, Omos. Could MVP be the difference maker at WrestleMania Backlash?

Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss

Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss

Former friends are now enemies. Happy Corbin once considered Madcap Moss his right-hand man. Corbin blames moss for his loss to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania and looks to break free of him once and for all at WrestleMania Backlash.

We will update this page as more matches are announced.

When is WrestleMania Backlash ?

WrestleMania Backlash takes place Sunday, May 8th from Providence, Rhode Island at Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

The premium live event starts at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. WWE typically airs a “kickoff” pre-show one hour before the main card begins.

How to Watch

WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 will stream live on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network internationally.

Sammy Guevara And Tay Conti Win AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship At TripleMania XXX

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Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti have become the new AAA world mixed tag team champions at the TripleMania XXX: Monterrey event.

The two were scheduled to compete in a four-way tag team match for the titles at the show. Though at first, Sammy acted to be injured coming off of his ladder match TNT championship loss to Scorpio Sky at Dynamite this past Wednesday.

Tay Conti instead wrestled with AAA luchador La Parka Negra for most of the match. Apart from the AEW stars, the bout featured Sexy Star & Komander, Maravilla & Latigo, and Arez & Chik Tormenta. It was filled with many exciting spots.

Though later in the bout, it was confirmed that Guevara was faking his injury. He then replaced Negra in the championship match.

The ending of the bout saw Guevara super kicking Tormenta while Conti hit the Tay-KO. The duo went on to pin the champions for the victory.

The team of Tay Conti and Sammy Guevara has been receiving mixed reactions from the crowd in AEW in recent times.

The company itself also seems to be leaning towards a heel turn for them. We will have to see if they mention the actions of the couple at the AAA PPV on AEW programming in the coming week.

Dakota Kai Says She Is Not Done After WWE Release

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Former NXT star Dakota Kai has sent out a statement after getting released from her WWE contract earlier this week.

She posted the statement on Twitter and noted how she has been overwhelmed by the love and support she has received since the news broke out:

“Above everything, thank you all. I am so overwhelmed at all the love and support. The DMs, txts, tweets.. you all have my heart. I love you. I am thankful for being able to meet, work and intertwine with so many beautiful people,”

The former champion also mentioned that she chose to become a professional wrestler at the age of 17 and assured fans that she is ‘far from being done.’

Dakota Kai’s WWE release

Dakota Kai was signed by WWE back in December 2016. She spent more than 5 years in the developmental before being let go by the company.

WWE officials apparently didn’t see her as ‘main roster material’ even after all her training. The idea is not to have talents for too long in NXT.

Though reports also suggest that Kai herself was planning on not re-signing with the promotion once her latest contract with WWE expired. She apparently saw the release coming as well.

Matt Riddle’s Wife Confirms Divorce With WWE Star

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Lisa Rennie, the wife of current WWE superstar Matt Riddle has announced that the couple has officially separated.

The former Olympic Weight Lifter confirmed the news on Instagram. She posted a photo with her kids and revealed that it’s been a month since their divorce was finalized:

“It’s been exactly one month since the judge signed the paperwork and our divorce was finalized. The kids and I are enjoying our new adventure, and are grateful for everyone that’s been by our side through all of this.”

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Lisa was first mentioned in news back in 2020 when Riddle admitted to having an affair with fellow professional wrestler Candy Cartwright. Though the WWE star denied the accusations of sexual assault made by Cartwright

The former UFC star then tweeted a photo of himself with his current tag team partner Randy Orton from a live event in October 2021. In the caption, he claimed that he was loving his life, and ‘it doesn’t get any better than this.’

Lisa replied to this post from her then-husband. In a deleted tweet she wrote: “You would say that now that you packed up and moved to Orlando away from your children.”

Riddle is currently scheduled to team with Orton and Drew McIntyre to face The Bloodline at the upcoming WrestleMania Backlash event.

Wrestlemania Backlash Betting Odds

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WWE WrestleMania Backlash betting odds are now available, courtesy of BetOnline.ag.

The latest WWE premium live event goes down Sunday, May 8th from Providence, Rhode Island at Dunkin Donuts Center.

As the name implies, WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 features mostly rematches from WrestleMania 38.

With just a few days to go, here are the current WrestleMania Backlash betting odds:

  • Madcap Moss is the favorite (-200) over Happy Corbin (+135)
  • Omos is favored (-300) to beat Bobby Lashley (+200)
  • Edge is a slight favorite (-145) to defeat AJ Styles (+100)
  • Ronda Rousey is favored (-700) to beat SmackDown Women’s champion Charlotte Flair (+360)
  • Cody Rhodes is the favorite (-325) against Seth Rollins (+220)
  • Drew McIntyre & RK-Bro are favorites (-250) over The Bloodline (+165)

We’ll update this article on Saturday to reflect any late changes in the betting activity.

Fuego Del Sol Hospitalized Due To Infection, Undergoes Surgery

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Fuego Del Sol has had a rough April and he’s hoping the worst is behind him.

Fuego, an AEW talent, dealt with a nasty mouth infection that was bad enough that he needed to have surgery. Fuego revealed the news on his Twitter account and believes better days are ahead.

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“Been in the hospital all day with a horrible mouth infection, surgery is done and on the road to recovery! Hopefully leaving this place tomorrow! Send positive vibes my way!”

Del Sol was given an AEW contract following a loss to Miro back in Aug. 2021. Fuego has mostly been seen on AEW Dark and has been used in some spots to get stars such as HOOK over on Dynamite and Rampage.

Del Sol’s career record with AEW is 10-54. He has gone 3-5 in 2022 thus far.

Mark Briscoe’s Wife Rushed To Hospital, The Briscoes Off GCW & PWG Weekend Events

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The Briscoes were scheduled for action this weekend but there are more important matters to attend to.

Jay and Mark Briscoe were gearing up for tag team action on the GCW In Too Deep and PWG Delivering The Goods events this weekend. That plan has gone awry due to an emergency.

Jay took to his Twitter account to reveal that Mark Briscoe’s wife was rushed to the hospital due to complications with her pregnancy.

Here is the statement from Jay:

“Mark’s wife was rushed by ambulance to Christiana hospital early this morning with complications associated with her pregnancy. At the moment, mother and baby are stable as doctors are working to avoid a premature birth.

“We apologize to the fans of GCW and PWG as we will not be able to make the shows this weekend.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

GCW sent its good wishes to the family of The Briscoes.

“Sending love and positive vibes on behalf of the GCW family to The Briscoes today.”

We at SEScoops wish Mark Briscoe and his wife the very best during this trying time.

WWE Once Considered Moving Raw To Tuesday Nights (Report)

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Monday Night Raw has become a staple for WWE but a major change was once considered.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that WWE once considered moving Raw to Tuesday nights. The thought process was to get away from NFL competition.

Of course, Monday Night Football games during the regular season dominate TV and often hurt WWE in viewership.

The report notes that Raw isn’t likely to change nights anytime soon as Mondays have become a tradition for the company.

It’s also been said that the USA Network probably wouldn’t even think of making such a call to switch up at this stage.

Cody Rhodes Reveals Surprising Name Who Urged Him To Return To WWE

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Nearly one month into Cody Rhodes’ return to WWE, the former AEW Executive Vice President is still making big headlines.

It was announced on Friday that Rhodes will join Steve Austin on the Broken Skull Sessions next week. Everyone is expecting some serius discussion during that appearance on why he chose to return WWE.

That topic also came up when Rhodes appeared on Corey Graves’ After The Bell podcast this week. Rhodes revealed during the conversation that there was a surprising name who helped convince him that a return to WWE was the right move: Matt Cardona.

“A very small circle of people when this initially was brought to me knew, and I told him (Cardona) everything, every detail, everything. And I was really legitimately expecting him to go ‘don’t do it, don’t,’ and man, he went completely the opposite way. He was of your train of thought, Corey, of that’s the ultimate undeniable comeback and land in the fashion that you did. And he inadvertently set all of this in motion. I really thought he was going to say go the other way but man no, he was gung ho (about a WWE return),” Cody revealed.

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Cody Rhodes On Concerns Over His WWE Return

Additionally, Rhodes revealed that it was Diamond Dallas Page who was more skeptical of his decision to return to WWE. Rhodes recalled a deep conversation he had with the WWE Hall of Famer prior to this decision.

“I think there was one person that was concerned and that was DDP. He came over to my house, and downstairs we have the Nightmare Bar. He came down there, and I just got one of these Bartesians where you get the instant cocktails and I was really excited to show him the light margaritas. And he drank all the ones that I had in stock, and over the course of the six or seven margaritas he kept slamming down, he was just really tensive.

“He brought up a good point: The last time I did something major leaving the WWE, he was of the same thought process. ‘Well if you believe, if you’re confident, then I’ll be confident with you and confident for you.’ And he gave me some tips on people to speak to and people to let things know before it all went down.

“He was the only one who was a little bit more fatherly and like, ‘Okay, let’s make sure this is really what you want and not just a knee-jerk thing.’ For the most part, everyone who knew in that very small circle was like absolutely go do it, absolutely, which surprised me.”

Rhodes will face Seth Rollins next weekend at WWE WrestleMania Backlash, a rematch from WrestleMania 38 where Rhodes returned to the company and defeated Rollins. The two friends have been working this story on television, while Rhodes has also recently mixed it up with another long time good friend: The Miz.

Should Rhodes emerge victorious at WrestleMania Backlash, it will be interesting to see which direction they take his character next. He seems like a logical contender for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in the not-so-distant future.

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Brian Myers Is A Free Agent Again

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Brian Myers (fka Curt Hawkins) is a free agent once again.

The former WWE star recently appeared on the Battleground podcast. During the talk, he confirmed that his contract with Impact Wrestling has expired.

The wrestling veteran noted how Matt Cardona has been wrestling on the independent circuit. He said that he is ‘along for the ride’ with the former Zack Ryder as they continue to wrestle all over the country.

Myers was released from his WWE contract back in April 2020. This was his second run with the company which lasted about 4 years.

He returned to Impact Wrestling in July after his non-compete expired. He had been a featured member of the Impact roster ever since.

Brian Myers led a faction called The Learning Tree in the promotion. The stable that lasted several months also included VSK and Zicky Dice.

He then reunited with longtime partner Matt Cardona. The duo known as The Major Players in Impact unsuccessfully challenged for the Impact tag titles at the Rebellion PPV earlier this month.

Before his release in 2020, Myers had spent the majority of his wrestling career in WWE. His first run with the organization started in 2006 and lasted till 2014.

Adam Cole Addresses His NXT Run, Possible Regrets, AEW’s Growth

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Adam Cole is now eight months into his run with All Elite Wrestling, but when he sits down for interviews, questions are still asked about his time with WWE NXT. That’s for good reason — Cole was one of the most decorated stars in the history of the brand.

That being said, Cole never had a run on the WWE main roster despite many clamoring for it over the years. Undoubtedly one of the most talented wrestlers in the world, Cole took his talents to AEW and feuded with “Hangman” Adam Page for the AEW World Championship earlier this year.

Speaking this week with Stephanie Chase, Cole addressed his past with NXT and whether he has any regrets.

“I cherished my time in NXT, and I would not change a thing about the way my career has gone,” Cole said. “I think in a lot of ways, my time in NXT made me a better performer. It put me in a position where I got to learn under guys that I idolized. Like Triple H was a guy that I really looked up to, and I formed a great relationship with him and he helped me a lot.

“Shawn Michaels is my favorite wrestler of all time, in my opinion, just the greatest ever. We still have a wonderful relationship, again, we still keep in touch, and we still talk and stuff like that. He helped me more than anybody, he was just so, so helpful on so many different levels. So, definitely do not regret at all my time in NXT, I loved my time there.”

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Cole also discussed his career in general and how he believes he has been in the right place at the right time, joining promotions that were either hot or just starting to gain momentum. That has definitely been the case when you look at his runs with the Bullet Club in ROH and Japan, NXT, and now AEW.

“My whole career, I don’t know how this has happened. But I feel like whether it be Ring Of Honor, or CZW where I started, or New Japan, I feel like I’ve gotten so lucky in so many different ways as far as the timing of stuff that has happened. So, to me, NXT was peaking as I was coming in. And then I got to work with all these guys that I have known for years, and years, and years, and ended up on television, which was really cool. Now with AEW, same thing. I feel like I am at a point where AEW is just doing this (growing) right now, and I feel like they will for years,” Cole said.

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H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcript.

WWE Clash at the Castle Ticket Information Released

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During this week’s tour of the United Kingdom, WWE officially announced the rumored stadium show for the country later this year.

WWE Clash at the Castle will take place in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday, September 3rd at Principality Stadium. Tickets for the event will officially go on sale on Friday, May 20th. However, there will be a pre-sale on Wednesday, May 18th. Sign up to get alerted of the pre-sale by clicking here.

WWE and Principality Stadium issued the following press release concerning the show:

“STAMFORD, Conn., April 29, 2022 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) revealed the name of its first major stadium event to be held in the United Kingdom in more than 30 years as WWE Clash at The Castle, emanating from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

“Tickets for WWE Clash at The Castle will go on sale Friday, May 20. To learn more about registering for an exclusive presale opportunity beginning Wednesday, May 18, please click here.

“The name of the show was exclusively revealed by WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre during a WWE Live event at London’s O2 Arena tonight. McIntyre, the first-ever British WWE Champion, said of the announcement: “The city of Cardiff is ready for WWE Clash at the Castle on September 3, and I know that everyone in Wales, across the UK and around the entire world is ready to make history with us, too. Get your tickets and be part of the magic. I can’t wait to hear just how loud Principality Stadium can get.”

“For more information over the coming weeks visit www.wwe.com.

“For more information on Clash at The Castle at Principality Stadium, sign up to our mailing list here.”

First WWE U.K. Stadium Show Since 1992

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The British Bulldog defeats Bret Hart at SummerSlam 1992.

As the press release above indicates, this is the first WWE stadium show in the United Kingdom since SummerSlam 1992 at Wembley Stadium. That event was main evented by a Intercontinental Championship match between Bret “Hitman” Hart and “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith.

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Dakota Kai Was Not Seen As ‘Main Roster Material’ By WWE

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The latest round of WWE cuts saw some surprising releases. It included names such as Dakota Kai, Harland, and Malcolm Bivens.

Reports after the news broke out revealed that WWE officials were not satisfied with Harland’s progress in the ring.

Dave Meltzer of the F4Wonline provided some updates on another one of the releases. He claimed that Dakota Kai was not seen as ‘main roster material’ by the officials.

Per Meltzer, the idea is for talents to not have ‘ten-year’ careers in NXT. The female star had been with the development brand for too long so there was nothing left for her.

A lot of people disagree with this assessment of Kai. WWE officials however have a vision about women’s wrestling and the former tag team champion didn’t fit into it.

Many people have protested the decision online since the news came out. This includes Shayna Baslzer, who mentioned how the released star is one of the best in-ring talents out there:

Dakota Kai originally signed a contract with WWE back in December 2016. She had several dark matches on the main roster in 2021 but was sent back to NXT.

The former champion had apparently indicated to the officials that she wasn’t interested in renewing her contract. She was already planning to leave and saw her release coming.

WWE Smackdown Reactions (4/29/22): Getting Blue Ep. 2

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Steve Fall is back for Episode 2 of Getting Blue, recapping the April 29, 2022 edition of WWE SmackDown in a strange and unique way.

We’re looking at the Good, the Bad and the What The Heck?! moments from this week’s SmackDown.

Plus, we’ll name SmackDown’s MVE (Most Valuable Entertainer).

Check out the show below, Subscribe to the SEScoops YouTube Channel and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what you think.

Cody Rhodes Reveals What’s Keeping Him Sane Through The WWE Schedule

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Cody Rhodes has not only agreed to come back to WWE, but he has also agreed to the full WWE schedule. This means working not only TV tapings but multiple Live Events throughout the week. Back in the day, it would mean that he hardly got to see his family except on a couple of off days. Thankfully things have changed for the better.

The former AEW star recently appeared on the After The Bell podcast. Corey Graves asked Cody what has been keeping him sane among all the press, travel, and multiple nights of wrestling every week since WrestleMania. Rhodes mentioned how the rise of bus culture means that he can now have his family around him all the time. What’s especially kept Cody Rhodes calm is having his dog Pharaoh with him:

“I’ll give you an example what kept me sane this past weekend. I did the loop and just kept me calm and level-headed. You know, you do your Saturday Night’s Main Event, your Sunday Stunner and then you get to Raw. I brought Pharaoh, my husky. He’s 11 years old now. He’s acting like he’s 300 years old. But he came on the bus.

Cody Rhodes continued: “That’s another thing that really has [helped me], the Bus culture. I’m getting used to this. Again, I am not gonna try and take it for granted but what a way to expand your career, physically. In terms of, ‘oh my gosh it’s all here. I can bring my family on the road with me.’ It’s all right in front of me. Not have to do the rental cars and flight every single day. So the bus culture, I am really getting in.”

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