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AEW Removed From Britt Baker’s Social Media Bios

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Britt Baker was the first woman signed to an AEW talent contract in 2019 and for a while, was the top star of the women’s division. Baker’s days on top are now a distant memory, and her recent social media activity may have teased a bold move.

Baker has removed all references to AEW in her Instagram bio, distancing herself from the All-Elite promotion. On X, Baker’s bio is similarly AEW-free and makes reference to her role as a wrestler and a dentist.

Britt Baker Social Media

Baker’s alterations come amid an interesting time in the DMD’s career. Baker hasn’t competed since November 2024, and has competed just five times over the past year. Baker remains active on social media though rarely makes reference to AEW.

Interestingly, her latest reference to AEW on social media saw her throw support behind Saraya following the British wrestler’s exit from AEW.

Baker’s absence has left fans wondering as to whether her time with AEW may also be coming to an end. In January, Chris Jericho cast doubt on the idea that Baker will leave AEW, following reports of alleged heat on the former Women’s World Champion.

If Baker does end her time with AEW, fans can expect WWE to make an effort to sign Baker who could also see interest from promotions overseas such as STARDOM. Whatever’s next, Britt Baker remains a talking point among wrestling fans, even with her hiatus from AEW growing day-by-day.

Mike Santana Reveals Why He Joined AEW Instead of WWE In 2019

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Mike Santana has explained why he and his former partner Ortiz, signed with AEW instead of WWE in 2019.

The duo of Santana and Ortiz were a big part of the early years of All Elite Wrestling. The tag team made their debut for the Tony Khan promotion at the very first All Out event. They teamed with Chris Jericho to defeat The Elite in the main event of the Inaugural Dynamite episode and were part of the Inner Circle faction that dominated the company during its early run.

During a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Mike Santana revealed that they had been in talks with WWE at the time as well. Explaining why they picked AEW instead, the 34-year-old said that the lighter schedule was a big reason:

“A big thing with that was the schedule. We both had young kids at the time, and we wanted to be home. We were like, best case scenario, we go to WWE and things blow up, we’re never going to be home. I was like, I want to see my daughter grow up.”

Being Part of That Legacy: Mike Santana

Prior to joining AEW, Santana and Ortiz had been in the TNA roster for 2 years. They had 4 runs with the Impact Tag Titles as part of the LAX faction during this time.

Mike Santana discussed how WWE has reduced their schedule now as well, but back then, they were running a lot more shows. Another reason to pick AEW for the duo was making history as part of a new promotion:

“Thankfully, things have changed, even now, the schedule is not what it was. But back then it was like we want to see our kids grow up, and also being a part of that legacy.

They were like, Yo, you’re gonna be in the main event of the very first Dynamite. No matter what I do, my name is always gonna be there. So yeah, a big part of that was being a part of something fresh and new, and that the name was always gonna be there.”

Apart from this, Santana also opened up about his battle with addiction and his journey of sobriety. You can check out his comments here

Mike Santana Gets Honest About Battle With Addiction & Recovery

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Mike Santana has opened up about his addiction issues and rehab.

The TNA star recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as his tag team with Ortiz, choosing to join AEW over WWE in 2019, being in the Slammiversary main event, and more.

During the interview, the 34-year-old also opened up about his battles with addiction. He noted how there were many contributing factors to his addiction, including his unhappiness with his position in AEW as well as the passing of his father:

“I never did drugs and alcohol for fun. It wasn’t fun for me. I did it to escape. I did it to fill a void, and I’m thankful that I got to a point in my life where there’s no more running. I stopped running.”

Ain’t No Coming Back: Mike Santana

The former Impact tag champion explained that the addiction was an escape for him, and he is thankful that he left that life behind. Talking about his rehab experience, Mike Santana revealed that he had a panic attack right before getting out of rehab in fear of relapse:

“It was the scariest thing in my life. Because in rehab, you’re protected. You have this routine. You’re protected, you’re in a safe place, everything is right there for you.

When you leave, it’s on you now, the world is open, it’s up to you. I remember three days before leaving, I had an anxiety attack in my room by myself, and I was just like, Oh my God. What if I can’t do it?

But again, the fear is what was like, I have to do it. Because I knew if I went back, it’s a wrap. I know, I’m very conscious of what that first drink will do to me. It’s a wrap after that. Ain’t no coming back.”

The former AEW star has been sober for over two years. He posted an inspirational message back in February discussing the importance of mental health and taking the right steps for a better life.

Backstage News on WWE Unreal Future

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WWE Unreal is likely to continue despite talent sentiment.

The Netflix series showing never-before-seen backstage details of the WWE world made its debut this past month on July 29. A number of talents, including the likes of CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and Randy Orton, have spoken against the idea of showing the inner workings of the business to this level, though the officials don’t seem to be put off by it.

Fightful Select recently provided an update on the show and the talent involved in it. According to them, there were some featured wrestlers that were not told that they were being filmed for the show, and many have not made up their minds on how they feel about the series.

The talent part of the program was not paid anything extra for the series either. Though officially, things like that are already worked into their deals, and the arenas always have signs up saying that they are subject to being filmed.

Talents still worry about being filmed at places like the Gorilla position where the emotions are generally running high, and they feel like they have one less ‘sacred’ area where they could be vulnerable.

WWE Unreal Director Chris Weaver was spotted in the backstage video Becky Lynch posted of Seth Rollins cash in at SummerSlam. While a series renewal has not officially been announced, people expect the whole angle to be covered in a future episode all the same. When asked about a second season, Weaver did not confirm it but said that he wants it.

WWE Provides Gunther Health Update After SummerSlam Injury

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WWE has provided an update on Gunther.

The Ring General defended his World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk at SummerSlam this past Weekend. The night 1 main event match saw the defending champion getting busted open pretty bad and he ended up losing the title to the Straight Edge Star.

Announcer Michael Cole provided an update on his health during the latest episode of Raw. He revealed that Gunther suffered a hematoma and orbital blowout fracture from being tripped over the Spanish announce desk during the PPV. Cole also said that the heavyweight star will be out indefinitely due to this injury.

Backstage reports have revealed that the former world champion had been dealing with a legitimate nose injury since before the SummerSlam PPV but he insisted on working through it.

The officials seem to have written him off TV for rehab with the latest angle, though there is no word on how long he’ll be out of action.

CM Punk could not celebrate his win over Gunther for long at SummerSlam as Mr. Money In The Bank Seth Rollins showed up right after his victory. The Architect ended up cashing in his contract to become the new champion, leaving Punk with an unwanted record of the shortest reign with the new title.

Becky Lynch Confronted By Hall of Famer on Raw After SummerSlam Victory

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Becky Lynch has a new challenger.

The Man defended her Women’s IC Title against Lyra Valkyria at SummerSlam this past weekend in a No DQ match. The champion managed to retain the title after Bayley inadvertently hit Lyra, while trying to help the young star.

The IC Champion, who also debuted a new theme at SummerSlam, then came out to boast about her victory on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Her promo was interrupted by a returning Nikki Bella. The WWE Hall of Famer questioned Lynch’s motives for returning to the company.

Becky Lynch Gets Personal With Nikki Bella

The promo quickly got personal with Becky mocking the fellow veteran for her role in Happy Gilmore 2 getting cut and her split with ex-boyfriend John Cena. Bella in return called Becky a liar and broke out the Yes! chants made famous by her brother-in-law, Bryan Danielson.

Nikki Bella then suggested that Becky Lynch put the IC title on the line against her in a one-on-one match but The Champ delivered a cheap shot to the former champion before walking off.

This wasn’t the last of Becky we saw during the show as she was confronted by Natalya, Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa backstage. Nattie challenged her to a match. Lynch accepted the bout for next week’s Raw, but against Dupri.

Watch: What Happened With Roman Reigns After Raw Went Off Air

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Roman Reigns looked defeated after Raw.

Seth Rollins opened this week’s episode of the Red Branded show from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This came after the Architect cashed in his MITB contract on CM Punk at SummerSlam to win the World Heavyweight Championship, after faking a knee injury.

The Visionary cut a promo before being interrupted by LA Knight. Knight had not been seen on TV since his Saturday Night’s Main Event match against Rollins. LA challenged the World Champ to a title match. Seth first declined the challenge but Adam Pearce later made it official, banning both Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker from the ringside for the bout.

The match that was the main event of the show continued uninterrupted, that was until CM Punk showed up. The Straight Edge star went right after the world champ, causing a disqualification.

What Happened After Raw

Knight tried to pull Punk off Seth, but the former AEW star kept going until Bron Breakker came outta nowhere with a spear. Big Bronson Reed also appeared and the faction now known as The Vision beat both Knight and Punk down.

Roman Reigns was the final name to come out, and he got the upper hand on the group at the start. The numbers proved too much in the end, however. Bronson Reed then once again stole Reigns’ shoes after delivering multiple Tsunamis.

The show ended with The Vision posing in the ring, and the group left the arena soon afterward. LA Knight was still angry with Punk and the two continued arguing after the show went off air. Roman Reigns meanwhile refused help from the officials and left after getting up slowly.

Third El Grande Americano Debuts On Raw

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It’s raining El Grande Americano on Raw.

After Chad Gable suffered a shoulder injury in June, Ludwig Kaiser took over the character. He has even made appearances in Mexico for WWE as El Grande.

A new twist came to this story at last week’s episode of the Monday Night show, however, when a second El Grande Americano appeared to help Judgment Day in their tag title match against LWO.

This week’s episode of the Red Branded show then featured a singles match between Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee. This came after Mysterio successfully defended his IC title over AJ Styles at SummerSlam.

A Third El Grande Americano?

Lee had the control of the match towards the ending, and he delivered a double stomp to Dominik. Before he could capitalize, the two El Grande Americanos appeared to distract the Luchador.

As Dragon Lee cleared the house of the two masked attackers, a third El Grande Americano appeared outta nowhere and delivered a cheap shot to the Mexican star before hiding from the referee’s view.

This allowed Dirty Dom to hit a Lateral Press, and he then pinned Lee using the ropes for advantage. Though AJ Styles came out to make the save for the LWO member before Mysterio could hurt him any more.

It’s unknown what the game plan is for the Masked character, but the appearance of these new figures has definitely got the fans intrigued.

Bret Hart Says Hulk Hogan Was “Roadblock” Who Tried to Hold Him Back

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While much of the wrestling world has been paying tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart has shared a very different and sharply critical perspective. In a new podcast appearance, Hart was brutally honest about his long-standing personal and professional issues with the wrestling icon.

Hogan passed away last month at the age of 71, and in the weeks since, legends and fans have shared overwhelmingly positive memories. Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Podcast, Hart offered a stark and controversial counter-narrative.

Bret Hart accused Hulk Hogan of being a selfish performer who was only ever concerned with his own spot. He contrasted Hogan with other legends like “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, who Hart said went out of their way to help elevate other talent.

“Hulk Hogan never did that for anybody. He never looked out for anyone but himself,” Hart stated.

He recalled the moment he won his first WWE Championship in 1992. He had hoped for a congratulatory word from the man who had been the face of the company for a decade. Instead, Hart says Hogan immediately saw him as a threat. “The second I won the belt, I was the enemy. And I had what he wanted, and we were never really friends again after that.”

The animosity between Hart and Hogan is one of the most famous backstage stories in wrestling history. It is primarily rooted in a planned “passing of the torch” match that never took place. The original plan for the main event of SummerSlam 1993 was for the returning Hulk Hogan to lose the WWE Championship to Bret Hart, who was the new face of the company’s “New Generation.”

According to Hart and many wrestling historians, Hogan used his backstage influence and refused to lose to the smaller, more technical Hart. He instead dropped the title to Yokozuna at the King of the Ring event and left the company shortly after, a move Hart has never forgiven him for.

Hart also claimed that Hogan actively worked to hold him down when they were both in WCW in the late 1990s. He said that Hogan used his creative control to ensure Hart was never a top priority in the company.

“I will always shake my head and wonder why he was such a roadblock for me,” Hart said. “He made sure… that they didn’t do anything with me. Just leave him. Have him sit on the bench in the dressing room.”

Braun Strowman Slams WWE For Nepotism, Says Company ‘Doesn’t Care About The Fans’

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Former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman has taken to social media to lash out at his former employer, accusing the company of not caring about its fans and promoting “nepotism.”

The outburst came in response to a social media post from Karrion Kross, who had pointed out a moment from the SummerSlam post-show. Strowman, who was released by WWE earlier this year, reposted Kross’s reaction and added his own harsh critique.

“You know they don’t care about the fans!!!!! They care about nepotism a** kisser’s and there buddies!!!!” Strowman wrote.

The incident in question occurred during the live post-show for SummerSlam Night Two. While Paul “Triple H” Levesque was speaking, fans could be heard chanting “We want Kross.” Triple H responded by saying, “You want Brock? You got him,” seemingly misinterpreting the chant for the returning Brock Lesnar. Kross responded on social media, writing, “Unreal. They write the scripts…But the fans write the truth. Thank you, Tick tock.”

Strowman was released from his WWE contract in May 2025 and is now a free agent, having already been announced for several independent wrestling dates. The status of Karrion Kross is also in question, as it was reported last week that his and Scarlett’s WWE contracts were set to expire this past weekend, with no new deal having been offered by the company. Strowman’s comments also come as he still has a show, “Everything on the Menu,” produced by WWE Studios, set to premiere on the USA Network this fall.

Big Update On The WWE Future Of Karrion Kross And Scarlett

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A major update has emerged on the contract status of SmackDown’s Karrion Kross and Scarlett. According to a new report from Fightful Select, a WWE higher-up has stated that the duo’s contracts are set to expire this coming weekend, and no new deal has been offered to them.

The report states that a source high up within WWE has confirmed that Kross and Scarlett’s current deals are set to conclude this weekend. The source also indicated that a new contract has not been offered to either superstar. Adding another layer to the situation, the report notes that, to their knowledge, the couple has not been informed that their contracts would be allowed to lapse.

It was also confirmed that neither Kross nor Scarlett are backstage at tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Brooklyn, nor are they planned for the show. This news follows a previous report from a few weeks ago where Kross himself had been telling people in the industry that his contract was set to expire in August.

The news of their potential departure comes after Kross and Scarlett have been featured in a prominent storyline on Friday Night SmackDown. The duo was a key part of the build to the SummerSlam main event, attempting to play mind games with both Cody Rhodes and John Cena during their heated rivalry. If their contracts do indeed expire this weekend, their last major angle will have been in the main event picture of the blue brand.

John Cena’s ‘Heads Of State’ Is A Massive Hit For Amazon Prime Video

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John Cena’s latest film, the action-comedy “Heads of State,” has become a massive global hit for Prime Video. According to an exclusive report from Deadline, the movie has been viewed by over 75 million households worldwide since its debut on July 2nd.

The impressive viewership numbers make “Heads of State” the fourth most-watched Amazon MGM Studios film of all time on the streaming platform. The movie, which also stars Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, landed the number one spot on Nielsen’s Movie chart during its debut week with over one billion minutes streamed and remained the number one film on Prime Video for four consecutive weeks.

The film follows a UK Prime Minister and a U.S. President who are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy. Cena not only stars in the movie but also serves as an executive producer. The film’s success ranks it behind other major Prime Video hits like “Red One” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and “The Accountant 2.”

The movie’s massive success comes as Cena is in the final months of his legendary WWE career. Last night at SummerSlam, he competed in the main event of Night Two, where he was defeated by Cody Rhodes in a brutal Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena now has just nine dates remaining on his official retirement tour, which is scheduled to conclude with his final match in December.

Randy Orton Expected To Push For Jelly Roll Theme Song

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Following their successful partnership at SummerSlam this past weekend, a new report has revealed that musical artist Jelly Roll has approached Randy Orton about a potential music collaboration. The report suggests that fans could soon be hearing a new version of Orton’s iconic entrance theme.

According to a report from Fightful Select, WWE sources have indicated that Jelly Roll approached Randy Orton about the possibility of covering his famous “Voices” theme song. The report notes that Orton was “very receptive” to the idea, and that some within the company “expect that Orton will push for it to happen.”

The potential collaboration stems from the build to their tag team match at SummerSlam, during which Jelly Roll performed “Voices” on several occasions. The news is particularly interesting given that Orton has reportedly been very protective of his theme music in the past, having allegedly nixed a company attempt to change it in 2023.

The potential music collaboration comes after the duo’s high-profile tag team match on Night One of SummerSlam. Despite a hard-fought effort, Randy Orton and Jelly Roll were ultimately defeated by the team of Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul.

Seth Rollins on his “Ruse of the Century”: My Wife Was Furious, My Daughter Snitched, But We Pulled It Off

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Seth Rollins’ shocking return at SummerSlam 2025—culminating in a surprise Money in the Bank cash-in to dethrone CM Punk—wasn’t just a well-timed storyline. It was a three-week-long deception involving family, media, and crutches.

Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show (Aug. 4), Rollins reflected on the meticulous and physically exhausting commitment required to pull off what many are calling the “Ruse of the Century.”

“Limping around on those crutches for three weeks was excruciating,” Rollins admitted. “I went to the gym, preschool drop-offs, steak dinners, even your show—all on crutches. I thought I was going to get a legit shoulder injury. But we did it—for the greater good.”

The ruse extended to his family. His wife, fellow WWE star Becky Lynch, was “an unwilling participant,” he said, forced to lie to friends and family. Their young daughter, however, almost spoiled everything.

“I told her daddy has a pretend boo-boo. First thing she does is tell her preschool teacher. Then she gives me the ‘Na-na-boo-boo, I told Miss Joy.’ I’m like, how am I supposed to live my life?!”

Despite the hurdles, Rollins’ ambush of CM Punk—mere minutes after Punk’s emotional win over Gunther—stunned the crowd at MetLife Stadium and quickly went viral.

“It was an honor and a pleasure… The payoff was more beautiful than I could have expected,” Rollins said.

His parting shot? “We fooled the entire world.”

Carlos Silva Addresses Rumors Of A&E And The CW’s Interest In TNA

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TNA President Carlos Silva has provided a new update on the company’s ongoing search for a new media rights deal in the United States. In a new interview, Silva expressed optimism that a deal could be finalized by the fall of this year.

While speaking to Denice Salcedo, Silva confirmed that conversations with potential partners are going well, but he is remaining focused on getting a deal officially signed.

“It’s going great, but it’s only going to be great when we dot the I’s and cross the T’s,” Silva said. “Are there a lot of conversations going on? Yes. Are they going well? Yes. But I will tell you, like I tell my colleagues inside of TNA, it doesn’t matter until it’s done… I think as we get through August and into the fall, we’ll get a TV deal done.”

Silva’s comments come after a recent report from the Wrestling Observer named The CW and A&E as rumored potential landing spots for the promotion. When asked about those specific rumors by PWInsider, Silva stated that he “can’t really say anything about the rumors.” TNA’s weekly show, iMPACT!, currently airs on the Anthem-owned AXS TV in the United States.

TNA is negotiating for a new deal on the heels of one of its most talked-about pay-per-views in years. The recent Slammiversary event featured a major crossover with WWE’s NXT brand, which saw NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne win the TNA Knockouts World Title. The show also included a surprise appearance from WWE star and TNA legend, AJ Styles, events that have brought significant new attention to the TNA product.

Janel Grant’s Representatives Issue Statement on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Return

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Following Brock Lesnar’s return to WWE programming at SummerSlam Sunday 2025, representatives for Janel Grant, who has filed a lawsuit against WWE and several individuals including Vince McMahon, issued a public statement addressing the situation and reaffirming their legal position.

“For far too long, abuse was allowed to thrive under WWE’s leadership. Instead of righting this wrong, WWE has done nothing to ensure those responsible are held accountable. This attempt to sweep misconduct under the rug will backfire. We look forward to the full set of facts, including those about Mr. Lesnar, coming out in a court of law where they belong but, in the meantime, we refer you back to Janel Grant’s updated complaint, which outlines, in detail, the abuse she endured by McMahon and others while employed at WWE.”

The statement reflects the ongoing legal battle between Grant and WWE, with her representatives expressing confidence that the judicial process will reveal what they characterize as a pattern of misconduct within the organization. The timing of this statement in relation to Lesnar’s return suggests the legal team views his reinstatement as part of a broader pattern they intend to challenge in court.

Becky Lynch’s Next WWE Feud Revealed

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One night after her successful and grueling title defense at SummerSlam, a new report has revealed who will be the next challenger for Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch. According to Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, a program is set to begin between Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.

The report indicates that after Lynch’s victory over Lyra Valkyria, which ended that feud due to a “last chance” stipulation, a new program with the returning Nikki Bella is expected to begin for the championship, possibly as soon as tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

At last night’s SummerSlam Night Two, Becky Lynch retained her title against Lyra Valkyria in a hard-fought No Disqualification match. The bout featured interference from Bayley, who accidentally struck Valkyria with a steel chain, allowing Lynch to hit the Manhandle Slam for the victory. It was also noted that Bayley has been teasing a character change in recent weeks after being left off of both the WrestleMania and SummerSlam cards.

The reported start of this new championship feud adds another major angle to what is expected to be a newsworthy post-SummerSlam episode of Monday Night Raw tonight. The show will also feature the fallout from the shocking World Heavyweight Championship change, with both the new champion, Seth Rollins, and the man he cashed in on, CM Punk, scheduled to appear.

Blake Monroe Sets Sights on NXT Women’s Championship, Declares War on Fatal Influence

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Blake Monroe isn’t wasting any time making her mark in NXT. The former AEW Women’s World Champion has set her sights firmly on championship gold while simultaneously declaring an all-out war against the Fatal Influence faction.

Speaking with Scott Johnson on Going Ringside, Monroe made her intentions clear.

“When I debuted, I said I would be the next NXT Women’s Champion. So, however things turn out after Evolution, I’ll certainly keep my eye on that,” Monroe revealed during a recent interview on Going Ringside with The Local Station. Her confidence is unmistakable, and her intentions are crystal clear. But before pursuing championship glory, Monroe has unfinished business to settle.

“I definitely have a problem with Fatal Influence. I feel like they’ve been a thorn in my side since I debuted. And the glamour doesn’t take it lying down. So that’s their biggest mistake. And I will deal with every last one of them.”

The English-born superstar has already begun what she calls her “glamour revolution” in NXT, starting with her makeover of Jordan Grace. “I feel like I’m upgrading NXT, making it a lot more glamorous, but I pretty much take over any show that I’m on. So, you can expect NXT to become much more glamorous, which is what I said in my debut.”

Monroe’s strategy appears two-pronged: eliminate the Fatal Influence threat while positioning herself as the division’s next top contender. “My goal is to make NXT all about the glamour. I know that we have the North American title, we have the women’s title, and I have my eye firmly on both. But right now, my primary goal is dealing with fatal influence.”

Blake Monroe’s emergence in NXT signals a significant shift for the women’s division, as her clear intent to pursue championship success is matched by her ongoing confrontation with Fatal Influence. With her focus on elevating NXT’s presentation and challenging established rivals, Monroe demonstrates both confidence and strategic awareness. As she continues to advance her “glamour revolution” and address unfinished business, it is clear that Monroe will remain a central and influential presence in NXT’s evolving landscape.

R-Truth Reveals How Triple H Reacted To Him Cutting His Hair

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R-Truth has revealed some behind-the-scene details of his WWE return promo.

The Attitude Era star made his WWE return at the Money In The Bank PPV in June, only days after being released by the company. He did a promo on the following Raw, cutting his hair in front of the fans and adapting a more serious persona.

The former NWA World Champion talked about this promo during a recent interview with Ringer Wrestling. He revealed that only Triple H knew about the segment, and even he only found out about it on the day of the show:

“Nobody knew about it except, I asked Triple H that day. He did a double take, ‘What did you say?’ It’s business. That was my trademark. Life is all about, we live, we learn, we evolve and adapt. ‘That’s your trademark. Why do you want to do it?’ I said, ‘It’s time.’”

It Had To Be Done: R-Truth

R-Truth mentioned that he didn’t like the way his hair looked during his interview with Chris Van Vliet a couple months earlier. That’s when he first realized that he had to change his look:

“It had to be done to prepare me for where I want to be at mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally. It was time. I was going bald anyway [Laughs]. I was going bald. Now, we’re going to flip it, this is Ron Killings. R-Truth has been nice to y’all.”

The 53-year-old attacked John Cena after his return and the two had a rematch which ended in DQ. R-Truth started a feud with Aleister Black after this and he has also wrestled Dominik Mysterio on live events.

Jade Cargill Recalls Meet And Greet Horror Story With A Fan

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Jade Cargill has shared a story about an uncomfortable “horror story” experience from a meet and greet, detailing an incident where a fan repeatedly asked her to spit on him, forcing her to call security.

While speaking on the Rory & Mal show, Cargill was asked about her most interesting fan interactions. She recalled one incident where a fan took his requests too far, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

“There was a lot of men that legit wanted me to like punch him and step on them, and like one guy wanted me to spit on him. It was the weirdest thing, and I felt so uncomfortable,” Cargill said. “But this guy wanted me to spit on him, degrade him, stomp on him, and I had on heels, and I was just like, this is the weirdest.”

Cargill explained that the fan was persistent with his request, even after she tried to play along with a photo op. His behavior escalated to the point where she had to end the interaction.

“He was like, ‘just spit on me’ like quick, quick, like loud, and I was like ‘security!’, like this is not it,” she recalled. “I had to take like a minute because it was such like a weird feeling and vibe because even when he got up, he was like, just grabbing my leg to like climb up. It was odd.”

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WWE Announces Three New Raw & SmackDown Tour Dates

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WWE has announced three new live event dates for September 2025, bringing Raw and SmackDown to fans across the United States.

New Tour Dates:

  • Friday, September 19 – SmackDown (Toledo, Ohio – Huntington Center)
  • Monday, September 22 – Raw (Evansville, Indiana – Ford Center)
  • Friday, September 26 – SmackDown (Orlando, Florida – Kia Center)

Ticket Information:

  • General Sale: Friday, August 8 at 10am local time
  • Presale: Wednesday, August 6 at 10am through Thursday, August 7 at 11:59pm local
  • Presale Code: WWETIX
    Platform: Ticketmaster

The announcement includes WWE’s expansion into mid-market cities like Toledo and Evansville, while maintaining presence in major markets such as Orlando. All tickets are available through Ticketmaster with the exclusive presale offering early access for fans.

Brock Lesnar Return Was Cleared By WWE Legal Weeks Ago (Report)

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Brock Lesnar was cleared by WWE legal well ahead of SummerSlam.

The Beast Incarnate’s surprise return to the company this Sunday raised many questions. The biggest one pertained to his name being mentioned in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, which had forced WWE to cancel his Royal Rumble 2024 appearance and kept him off TV since then.

Dave Meltzer provided an update on the matter during the latest Wrestling Observer Radio. He revealed that the legal team cleared Brock Lesnar for return four weeks before the PLE:

“Four weeks ago, WWE Legal cleared him. As far as why, I don’t know. And that something to speculate on, because theres a lot of stuff.”

Meltzer noted how there could be multiple reasons why the legal department was comfortable with his comeback in light of the Sexual Trafficking lawsuit. Potential theories range from the lawsuit going to arbitration to the two parties being close to a settlement. Though nothing concrete is known about the same.

Other reports revealed how the company was able to keep his return a secret. Brock was apparently flown in on Saturday and kept well-hidden until the SummerSlam main event match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena was underway. You can check out more details including what’s next for Lesnar here.

Randy Orton On ‘WWE: Unreal’: “The Old School In Me Doesn’t Love It”

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WWE veteran Randy Orton has weighed in on the new “WWE: Unreal” docuseries on Netflix, sharing his mixed feelings about the show’s unprecedented look behind the scenes and admitting that the “old school” part of him “doesn’t love it.”

Speaking on the Maggie and Perloff Show, “The Viper” explained his internal conflict with shows that pull back the curtain on the wrestling business. He noted that while he understands the need to evolve, a part of him misses the mystique.

“The old school in me doesn’t love it. But, I had to learn over the last few years especially, you gotta change with the times,” Orton said. “But, there’s a part of me that also misses just the magic. When I was a kid, the number one thing that people would ask my father and kids at school would ask me, ‘Is it real? Is it real?’”

Orton acknowledged that he understands the appeal of the docuseries for a modern audience that is curious about the inner workings of WWE. He said that while he doesn’t personally “love the idea,” he finds it “intriguing.”

“I think there’s a large amount of fans out there that are very curious and they want to know behind the scenes and how we do what we do and make it look so effortless,” he stated. “My job is to go out there in that ring and get you to kind of suspend your belief… and make you believe that what you’re seeing, that there’s real emotion behind it.”

AEW Full Gear 2025 Heads to Newark, NJ on November 22

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All Elite Wrestling announced today that Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey will host AEW Full Gear on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event will air live worldwide on pay-per-view, marking the third time the venue has hosted this marquee event.

Tickets for AEW Full Gear go on sale Monday, August 25 at 10 AM ET via Ticketmaster.com and AEWTix.com. Fans seeking early access presale opportunities can register as AEW Insiders at allelitewrestling.com/aew-insider.

“We are thrilled to return to Prudential Center for AEW Full Gear on Saturday, November 22,” said AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan. “AEW is having a fantastic 2025 and based on the history of great support from the fans at Prudential Center for this event in 2022 and 2024, I believe this year’s AEW Full Gear will once again be one of the biggest and most exciting events of the year.”

The Prudential Center has proven to be a successful venue for AEW, having previously hosted Full Gear in both 2022 and 2024 to strong fan reception.

Remaining AEW Pay-Per-View Schedule 2025

With Full Gear’s announcement, here’s the complete lineup of remaining AEW pay-per-view events for 2025:

  • AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door – August 24, 2025 (London, England – venue TBA)
  • AEW All Out – September 20, 2025 (Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
  • AEW WrestleDream – October 18, 2025 (Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, Missouri)
  • AEW Full Gear – November 22, 2025 (Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey)
  • AEW Worlds End – December 27, 2025 (NOW Arena, Chicago, Illinois)

The 2025 schedule represents AEW’s continued expansion into international markets, with Forbidden Door marking the promotion’s UK debut for the cross-promotional event with New Japan Pro Wrestling. All Out’s move to Toronto marks the first time the event has been held outside the Chicago area since 2020’s COVID-restricted show.

WWE Raw Preview (8/4): SummerSlam Fallout, Anounced Matches

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Tonight’s WWE Raw (August 4, 2025) airs live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York at 8 p.m. ET, and is the fallout episode after SummerSlam 2025. As the dust settles from this weekend’s double-header at MetLife Stadium, WWE fans and Superstars have little to reminisce .

The show streams live on Netflix and will feature appearances from major stars including Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, and Bron Breakker.

Confirmed segments and matches include:

  • Sheamus vs. Rusev: A headline match following both superstars’ strong showings at SummerSlam.
  • AJ Styles and the Kabuki Warriors vs. The Judgment Day: Six-person tag action featuring recent rivals.
  • IYO SKY, Nikki Bella, Rhea Ripley, and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Naomi, Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, and Alba Fyre: An 8-woman tag match with top names in the women’s division.

Expect updates on the major developments that unfolded this past weekend, most notably Seth Rollins and Cody Rhoes leaving SummerSlam as champions, and the shocking return of Brock Lesnar.

Dominik Mysterio Reacts To AJ Styles’ Eddie Guerrero Tribute At SummerSlam

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Dominik Mysterio wasn’t fazed by AJ Styles’ attempt at mind games.

The Judgment Day member defended his IC title against the Phenomenal One at night 2 of SummerSlam. Both contestants paid tribute to the classic 2005 ladder match between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero by wearing their respective colors.

The IC Champion was asked about AJ wearing the colors of his role model while appearing on the SummerSlam post-show. Dominik claimed that stuff like this does not affect him at all:

“You know, I know he was trying to play mind games with me because of my alleged father. But what he doesn’t know is that stuff like that doesn’t get to me. I’m Dirty Dom, I’ve been playing here… I’m as homegrown as it gets.”

AJ Styles finally got to challenge Dominik Mysterio for the IC title at SummerSlam, after the later avoided the bout for weeks due to a rib injury. Mysterio tried to use Eddie Guerrero’s chair trick to get AJ disqualified but Styles saved himself by pretending to be hit as well.

The former WWE champion then grabbed Dirty Dom’s leg for the Calf Killer submission but the IC Champ slipped out of his boot. AJ ended up accidentally hitting the referee and Dom used the spare boot to finally get the upper hand on his opponent and retain the title.