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WWE NXT Star Pitches Role In Chelsea Green’s Secret Hervice

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WWE NXT Star Pitches Role In Chelsea Green’s Secret Hervice

Chelsea Green already has plenty of back-up with her ‘Secret Hervice,’ but could a new cabinet member be in the wings? On X, WWE NXT Superstar Karmen Petrovic shared her interest in joining the faction of the first-ever Women’s United States Champion.

Fans in the comments loved the idea of Petrovic joining the faction. One fan tagged Green to tell her that Petrovic would be a “perfect addition” to the Secret Hervice. Another said that Karmen was “overly qualified” while a third advised Green to “hire Karmen on the spot!”

The Bosnian-Canadian Petrovic joined WWE in 2022 and debuted on WWE NXT TV in July the following year. Since then, she has been a regular on NXT programming and has also appeared in TNA as well as Bloodsport.

Before wrestling, Petrovic competed in Karate and is a multi-time gold medalist in the spot. With these skills, Petrovic would certain be an intriguing addition to Green’s posse.

The Secret Hervice consists of Alba Fyre and Piper Niven, though Niven has been out of action in recent weeks. There have been concerns that the setback could be career-ending for Niven, who has been aligned with Green for over two years.

As for Petrovic, time will tell whether her plea results in a main roster call-up, or if she will have to wait. But it’s clear that Karmen clearly sees a future for himself in a black suit and by Green’s side.

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Andrade El Idolo Wins Gold In First Post-WWE Match

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Andrade El Idolo Wins Gold In First Post-WWE Match

Andrade El Idolo is not wasting time making an impact now that his latest WWE run has come to an end. At The Crash Lucha Libre event on October 3 at the Municipal Auditorium Fausto Gutierrez Moreno in Tijuana, Andrade captured the Crash Heavyweight Championship.

Andrade defeated DMT Azul to win the gold in what was El Idolo’s first match since leaving WWE. What makes the win even more impressive is that DMT Azul had held the gold for over two years before Andrade brought his reign to an end.

It’s not just in Mexico where Andrade El Idolo is making an impression. Recently, Andrade returned to AEW and aligned himself with the Don Callis Family. With this move, Andrade has become the first wrestler to go from WWE to AEW, to back to WWE, and now, back to AEW.

Andrade left WWE in September 2025 after returning as part of the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble match. It was later shared that Andrade was effectively released and the decision was not mutual. His final WWE appearance came at SummerSlam 2025.

Andrade was previously with AEW for over two years but never won gold with the promotion. Now, already a champion, in Mexico, El Idolo plans on more titles now that he’s ‘All-Elite’ once more.

John Cena Farewell Tour Pack Coming To WWE 2K25

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John Cena Farewell Tour Pack Coming To WWE 2K25

John Cena’s in-ring career is nearly at an end, but the WWE’s ‘GOAT’ is set to be celebrated in new downloadable content coming to WWE 2K25. On October 16, the John Cena Farewell Tour Edition Pack will release, giving fans much more of the 17-time WWE World Champion.

The set will include Cena’s heel entrance from WrestleMania 41 and much of 2025. Also included will be Cena as the Dr. of Thuganomics, Brock Lesnar, Ron ‘R-Truth’ Cena and Five Cena Farewell Tour T-Shirts. At this time, no price is given for the pack.

Cena is already a part of WWE 2K25 and has a deep history with WWE video games. Since his debut in 2003’s Day of Reckoning, Cena has been a part of 36 licensed WWE games, eleven of which feature Cena on the cover. Beyond the ring, Cena has been part of Fortnite and Mortal Kombat 1, both as Peacemaker, as well as 2016’s Marvel Avengers Academy, in which he voiced The Hulk.

John’s career will end this December at Saturday Night’s Main Event, but his contributions to WWE and pro-wrestling can’t be understated. Despite his retirement, fans can expect Cena in future games, as well as plenty of the ‘Never-Seen Seventeen’ in WWE 2K25.

New “Attitude Era Superstars” DLC Released For WWE 2K25

Kurt Angle Reveals How The Rock Treated Him Early In His Career

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Kurt Angle Reveals How The Rock Treated Him Early In His Career

Kurt Angle has explained how The Rock helped his career.

The WWE Hall of Famer recently had an interview with Sports Illustrated. He talked about things such as making a movie about his life, his start in WWE and more.

During the talk, the former world champion was asked if he had any stories he wanted to share about The Rock. Kurt Angle said that he can’t remember a story but he remembers The Hollywood star being very generous during their interactions:

“Rock and I had such a blast. I don’t have any stories, but the cool thing about him is he was really giving. I was an Olympic Gold medallist. It wasn’t like I was a nobody coming into WWE.

But when you go in there and you go in there with an ego, you’re going to get in trouble very quickly. So I never had that ego. I always felt that these stars that I was going to wrestle like the Rock and Stone Cold, I put them at a higher level above me.”

You’re With Us: Kurt Angle

The wrestling veteran explained that The Rock always treated him as an equal despite his limited experience in the business. Kurt Angle also recalled pinning The Great One to win his first world title in the company:

“But Dwayne always brought me up to that level and said, ‘Hey, you’re with us, you’re up here with us, you’re not down there with the rest.’ So, he was always very generous with the way he wrestled.

He allowed….he was my first world championship match where I won the world championship. He didn’t have to say yes, but he did. So I’m just very grateful. I think the Rock has done so much for my career.”

Kurt Angle Reveals Upcoming Movie Based On His Life

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Kurt Angle Reveals Upcoming Movie Based On His Life

Kurt Angle is making a movie about his life.

The Olympic Gold Medallist recently had an interview with Sports Illustrated. He talked about things such as his start in wrestling, how The Rock treated him early in his career and more.

During the interview, the former World Champion also discussed the Smashing Machine movie based on the life of his former rival Mark Kerr. When asked if we’ll ever see his own life story being shown on the big screen like that, Kurt Angle revealed that he’s actually working on a movie based on his life:

“Yeah, you know what, we are working on that movie. I have the directors Ian and Eshom Nelms, they’re brothers.

They were former wrestlers in high school and college. So they understand my sport. We’ve been talking to each other. We’re almost done with the script.”

Before We Do Anything: Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle did not reveal which periods of his life the movie will cover. He explained that the project is in the pre-production stage right now, and they want to perfect the script before doing anything else:

“We already got the investors. So we’re in a good position right now, but we’re gonna make sure the script’s perfected before we do anything, before we pick the cast and everything like that.

So we’re taking our time and knowing the Smashing Machine just came out. It might be a good time to breathe a little bit, let that movie digest, and then continue on.

But yeah, the crazy thing is, ironically, Mark Kerr and I are doing a movie, and we wrestled each other for the Olympic team, and it’s just really ironic that his story’s coming out close to mine.”

Response To Booker T Saying Jade Cargill Is Fresh Off AEW Run

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Response To Booker T Saying Jade Cargill Is Fresh Off AEW Run

Jade Cargill was busted open during the September 26, episode of WWE SmackDown, where she challenged for the WWE Women’s Title. During his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T chalked up Jade being busted open, among other issues in the match, to Jade’s AEW tenure.

“You have Jade Cargill, who is pretty much just fresh off her AEW run. Just think about the time in AEW for her. She probably didn’t learn a whole lot.”

Individuals in multiple promotions, including WWE, AEW, and TNA Wrestling, were confused by Booker’s comments. Cargill has been with WWE for over two years, and has had more matches as a WWE Superstar than as an AEW wrestler.

Jade has aleady had more title wins in WWE, with two tag title reigns to her name, compared to her one, albeit lengthy, run as AEW TBS Champion. Jade won the Queen of the Ring crown earlier this year, another accolade that demonstrates that she is firmly established in WWE.

While Jade may have first made a name for herself in AEW, she is now a fully-fledged member of the WWE roster.

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Last Man Standing & Title Matches Set For WWE SmackDown In Perth

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Last Man Standing & Title Matches Set For WWE SmackDown In Perth

The October 10, episode of WWE SmackDown will be a packed event when it takes place from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. Here’s what fans can expect, as confirmed during the October 3, episode of WWE SmackDown.

Aleister Black Vs. Damian Priest (Last Man Standing Match)

Damian Priest and Aleister Black continued their feud during SmackDown. Black challenged Priest to a Last Man Standing match which is set to take place in Australia.

Stephanie Vaquer & Tiffany Stratton vs. Giulia & Kiana James

24 hours before they collide for the Crown Jewel Women’s Title, Vaquer and Stratton will have to put their differences aside. Guilia attacked Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown, teasing that the U.S. Champion may be gunning for the WWE Women’s Title.

Sami Zayn’s U.S. Title Open Challenge

United States Champion Sami Zayn will once again put his title on the line. After retaining against John Cena, Carmelo Hayes, Je’Von Evans, and Rey Fenix, who’s next for the United States Champion?

The Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. Street Profits – WWE Tag Team Titles

The WWE Tag Team Titles will be on the line in Perth when the Wyatt Sicks’ Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis defend the gold. Will the Street Profits take the titles back, or will the Wyatt Sicks again emerge on topp.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE SmackDown including breaking news and live results.

Solo Sikoa Hints at Missing Piece for MFT Stable On WWE SmackDown

Solo Sikoa Hints at Missing Piece for MFT Stable On WWE SmackDown

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Solo Sikoa Hints at Missing Piece for MFT Stable On WWE SmackDown

Solo Sikoa has his MFT faction, which already consists of Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Talla Tonga. Now, MFT (My Family Tree) could be set to welcome a new member, according to the former U.S. Champion.

On the October 3 episode of WWE SmackDown, MFT were part of a backstage segment. After praising Talla Tonga, Sikoa teased that the faction could be bringing in a new member. Sikoa ended by warning the SmackDown roster that once this addition is brought in, everyone in WWE will be on notice.

“I love all of you, but there’s something missing for this family to be complete. Once I find that missing part, everyone, and I mean everyone is on notice.”

As part of one of the largest families in wrestling, Sikoa has no shortage of potential additions to MFT. Zilla Fatu, the son of the late, great, Umaga, has spoken about his desire to be part of WWE, and it’s possible he could be the next member.

Currently, Tama Tonga is out of action with an injury, but with his return, and a potential new member, MFT could soon be more powerful than ever. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on MFT as their ranks appeared poised to grow soon.

Solo Sikoa Talks WWE 2K25, Bloodline’s Future & WrestleMania Goals

Kelani Jordan Calls Out Bitter TNA Knockouts After Title Win

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Kelani Jordan Calls Out Bitter TNA Knockouts After Title Win

Kelani Jordan may be the TNA Knockouts Champion, but the NXT Star isn’t interested in winning over the TNA roster. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Jordan acknowledged that some in TNA may be unhappy with her winning the title in her first TNA match.

“My first time ever in TNA. I know some people might be a little bit bitter, but who wouldn’t take the opportunity?“

Jordan’s win comes amid the ongoing feud between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling. For Jordan, it’s not hard to see why some TNA talents resent her sudden arrival and title win.

“Winning a title my first time, my first show, and another brand. If I were in TNA, I would be bitter too.”

Jordan won the gold that had been vacated by Ash By Elegance at Victory Road. Despite being an NXT Superstar, Jordan will captain TNA’s women at the ShowDown event on October 7. Jordynne will align with The Inspiration and Mara Sade, all former WWE Superstars.

With tensions high going into Showdown, Jordan’s comments will only escalate the situation between WWE NXT and TNA. With a roster of ‘bitter’ Knockouts, according to Jordan, time will tell whether Team TNA can co-exist at Showdown.

WWE Stars Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan Announce Engagement

Bronson Reed Signs New Multi-Year WWE Deal

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Bronson Reed Signs New Multi-Year WWE Deal

A new report from Fightful Select has revealed that WWE powerhouse Bronson Reed quietly signed a new multi-year contract with the company several months ago. The news, which had not been previously reported, confirms that the Raw superstar will be a fixture on WWE programming for the foreseeable future. Reed has been a consistent and reliable performer for the company since his return in 2022, and this long-term deal is a clear sign of the faith that WWE management has in him as a key part of their roster.

According to the report, sources indicated that Reed re-signed with WWE “quite a long time ago.” It was also noted that his performance since re-signing has been so impressive that he is reportedly already in a strong position to secure another new and improved deal within the next year.

Reed’s journey in WWE has been a unique one. He first signed with the company in 2019 and became a top star in the “black-and-gold” era of NXT, where he captured the NXT North American Championship. He was surprisingly released from the company in August 2021 but went on to have an impressive run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, which ultimately led to WWE bringing him back in December 2022. Since his return to the main roster, he has been a dominant force on Monday Night Raw and is currently a key member of the “Vision” faction alongside World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker.

Latest On Plans For Oba Femi After WWE NXT Championship Defeat

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Latest On Plans For Oba Femi After WWE NXT Championship Defeat

Oba Femi is no longer the WWE NXT Champion, but what does the future hold for ‘The Ruler’ of the silver brand? Femi lost the gold to Ricky Saints at WWE NXT No Mercy, ending a run on top that began in January of this year.

Despite this loss, fans shouldn’t expect Femi to be moved to the main roster yet. In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer shared that “Femi is still in the plans for NXT going forward.” In addition to his NXT title reign, Femi holds the record of the longest reigning WWE NXT North American Champion.

Meltzer acknowledged that WWE does sometimes ‘swerve’ people, and later shared that “there is no such thing as a 100 percent no.” For now, though, all signs point to Femi remaining as part of WWE NXT until the right time for a call-up.

Femi’s reign saw him retain against the likes of Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, Myles Borne, Ridge Holland, Wes Lee, Austin Theory, Grayson Waller, and others in NXT. Going further, Femi retained the gold against TNA Wrestling’s Moose during NXT Roadblock in March 2025.

With two dominant title reigns to his name, many expect big things for Oba Femi once he joins the main roster. For now though, Femi will stay with WWE NXT, likely hungry for a rematch with Ricky Saints.

The Undertaker Confronts Oba Femi on WWE NXT

Hulk Hogan To Be Honored With Clearwater Trail Tribute

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Hulk Hogan To Be Honored With Clearwater Trail Tribute

Hulk Hogan is to be honored in Florida as part of the Clearwater Trail will be dedicated to the late wrestler. At a press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared that a two-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail will be named in honor of the Hulkster.

I am proud to announce today that we are officially establishing the Hulk Hogan Trail on a 2-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Coronado Drive.

This portion of the Clearwater Trail will have much more than Hogan’s name. In his statement, DeSantis shared that the plan is for different exercise stations to be added across the two-mile path. These exercise stations will be easily identifiable with their red and yellow color scheme, another nod to Hulk Hogan.

Jimmy Hart was also part of the event, and was pleased to see Hulk receive another packed house, even after his death. Hart also reflected on what Clearwater means, both to himself and his late friend.

“This is where Hulk and I would do Karaoke every Monday night… and the last thing he said to me is ‘Jimmy Hart, I want you to do your song.'”

The Hulk Hogan trail is the latest tribute bestowed to the two-time WWE Hall of Famer in the months following his death. While Hulk Hogan has passed, Hulkamania continues to live on in Florida and beyond.

Kickstarter Launched For Hulk Hogan Biography Book Series

Damian Priest Says He Would “Absolutely” Be Willing To Appear At The Super Bowl With Bad Bunny

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Damian Priest Says He Would “Absolutely” Be Willing To Appear At The Super Bowl With Bad Bunny

Following the major announcement that global music superstar Bad Bunny will be the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, his former WWE rival and tag team partner, Damian Priest, has weighed in on the news. In a recent interview, the former World Heavyweight Champion stated that he would be more than willing to join Bad Bunny on the world’s biggest stage if the opportunity came about.

Speaking with TMZ Sports, the Judgment Day member was asked if he would consider joining the Grammy-winning artist for the halftime show, which is scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium.

“I mean, that’s not up to me but would I be willing? Absolutely. If you need me to learn some dance moves and break it down, I can figure it out.”

Damian Priest and Bad Bunny have a storied history together in WWE. They first teamed up at WrestleMania 37 in 2021 for Bad Bunny’s in-ring debut, where they defeated the team of The Miz and John Morrison in a match that was widely praised. Two years later, the two found themselves on opposite sides of the ring, in a San Juan Street Fight at the Backlash premium live event in Puerto Rico in May 2023.

WWE NXT Heads to Madison Square Garden for Special November Event

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WWE NXT Heads to Madison Square Garden for Special November Event

WWE has announced a special edition of NXT will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday, November 18. The event will air live on The CW at 8pm ET.

The timing is significant, as NXT will follow John Cena’s final Madison Square Garden appearance on November 17 as part of his ongoing farewell tour. This marks a rare opportunity for NXT to showcase its roster at one of wrestling’s most iconic venues.

The event will feature NXT’s top championship talent, including NXT Champion Ricky Saints, NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, NXT North American Champion Ethan Page, and NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca. Trick Williams and additional NXT Superstars are also scheduled to appear.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 8 at 10am ET via Ticketmaster.com. An exclusive presale begins Monday, October 6 at 10am ET using the code WWEVIP, running until 11:59pm ET on the same day.

This special edition represents a significant moment for NXT, bringing WWE’s developmental brand to The Theater at Madison Square Garden for a primetime broadcast on The CW network.

Backstage News On Tony D’Angelo’s WWE NXT Absence

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Backstage News On Tony D’Angelo’s WWE NXT Absence

A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has provided an update on the status of WWE superstar Tony D’Angelo, revealing the reason for his ongoing absence from television. “The Don of NXT” has not been seen on programming since mid-July, leading to widespread speculation among fans that he was either injured or being prepared for an imminent call-up to the main roster. However, the new report indicates that his absence is for a much simpler, personal reason.

According to Dave Meltzer’s report, D’Angelo’s absence is not related to any injury. Instead, he is off television because he had “asked for time off.” There was no further indication as to when or on which brand the former NXT North American Champion is expected to make his return to the ring.

D’Angelo’s last televised appearance was on the July 15 episode of WWE NXT. On that night, he was victorious in a triple threat match against his own Family stablemates, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino. He later appeared in a pre-taped vignette where he seemed to be retiring his “Don” character before being confronted by a mysterious figure shrouded in shadows, leaving his storyline on a major cliffhanger.

His disappearance from television is what fueled the main roster call-up rumors. During his time in NXT, D’Angelo has held the North American Championship, the Heritage Cup, and was a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion. It’s unclear when he will be back.

Dave Meltzer Names the Worst Investment Tony Khan Has Made in AEW

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Dave Meltzer Names the Worst Investment Tony Khan Has Made in AEW

Dave Meltzer had a less than flattering characterization of a former TNT champion in the context of Tony Khan least advisable financial decisions while helming AEW. The wrestler in question is Miro who eventually left the All Elite Wrestling fold to return to WWE under his prior moniker, Rusev. Reports around Miro while he existed within the AEW cannon was that he became a bit of an issue creator backstage with insinuation centred on the idea that he was averse to putting people over with any regularity.

Those aforementioned creative differences and some injury hurdles created a fairly start and stop run for Miro in the company during an episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said:

“That was the most ill-spent money Tony Khan probably ever did, or among them. I shouldn’t say the most, but among them was that one.”

“because it’s like this guy wouldn’t do anything in AEW and then he goes to WWE and he’s putting over Dominik you know? I mean, he wouldn’t put over guys twice as good as Dominik in AEW.”

Miro leaving AEW, the Rusev loss to Dominik, and the path since returning to WWE

The post-AEW journey of Rusev has been a curious one as he got back into the company fold on the heels of WrestleMania 41. Curiously enough, Rusev also seemed to encounter some issues in his WWE return that were reportedly issues while in AEW insofar as not being thrust into significant, prevalent storylines.

The 39-year-old suffered a loss recently, which was mentioned by Meltzer above, to Dominik Mysterio where Rusev fell short in his pursuit of capturing the intercontinental title following some chicanery in the former of a low blow from ‘Dirty Dom’ which led to his win. The native of Bulgaria seems to now be on a path toward that IC gold and a program with Mysterio considering the nature of how their WWE Raw match wrapped up this past Monday and how the last few weeks of episodic programming has played out between the two.

WWE SmackDown Preview: Orton & Rhodes Team Up, Sami Zayn’s Open Challenge

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WWE SmackDown Preview: Orton & Rhodes Team Up, Sami Zayn’s Open Challenge

Tonight, Friday, October 3, 2025, WWE SmackDown broadcasts live from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network in the United States and streaming internationally on Netflix.

Storylines are focused on building toward Crown Jewel, including more potential appearances from Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre’s revenge arc, and a strong focus on the developing tag team and women’s division storylines.

Matches and Segments (October 3, 2025)

Main Event Tag Team Match: Cody Rhodes teams with Randy Orton to face Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker (The Vision). This comes after Orton helped Rhodes clear the ring of these challengers last week, building momentum toward Crown Jewel.

Sami Zayn’s United States Championship Open Challenge: Zayn, who has successfully defended his title in a string of open challenges, will issue another open challenge for the U.S. Championship tonight. Previous challengers have included John Cena, Rey Fenix, Carmelo Hayes, and Je’Von Evans. The new challenger will be revealed on the show.

WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton Appearing: After defeating Nia Jax and Jade Cargill last week, Tiffany Stratton will address her Crown Jewel opponent, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, and set her sights on further championship dominance.

Damian Priest in Action: After an ongoing feud with Aleister Black, including backstage attacks, Damian Priest is scheduled for an in-ring match. Speculation is that Kit Wilson could be his opponent, with Aleister Black possibly interfering.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news on the road to WWE Crown Jewel Perth next weekend.

Bully Ray Believes Seth Rollins Is Missing An “Emotional Connection” With Fans

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Bully Ray Believes Seth Rollins Is Missing An “Emotional Connection” With Fans

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has offered a critical assessment of World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins’s connection with the WWE Universe, stating that he believes Rollins is currently lacking the emotional bond with fans that is necessary to reach the absolute highest levels of superstardom.

Bully compared Rollins to top stars like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk, arguing that while Rollins is undoubtedly talented, he struggles to draw the same genuine, passionate reactions from the audience. Speaking on a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray broke down what he feels Rollins is missing from his character.

“I always go back to what it truly has to do with, and this is old school 101, emotional connection to an audience. People genuinely love Cody. Children love Cody, thus, the parents love Cody. Roman has a god-like aura to him. You feel like you are amongst royalty when Roman comes out. Plus, he has that Samoan heritage and bloodline, which we respect so much in wrestling, but respect even more in the WWE. Punk, the consummate rebel, the guy who has always been the voice of the voiceless and the people’s guy. All three of those guys have a unique emotional connection. Emotion, that’s all this f—ing business is about. The emotional manipulation of the fan base and how you can get them to love you or hate you anymore. That’s it. Seth doesn’t have that level of emotion yet, and he’s been around for a long time.”

He then critiqued Rollins’s elaborate attire and presentation, suggesting it makes him appear as if he is trying too hard to connect with the audience.

“You’re not as quick to say ‘is pro wrestler’ as you were the other three. That is the microscopic nuance of the emotional connection to Seth, where when you see the get-ups every week, it’s almost like he’s trying so hard. Forget about how I feel about the suit, Cody wears a suit on the beach. Roman looks like he could be walking into a gym or the grocery store, and Punk looks like your regular everyday guy. They could be wearing those clothes anywhere. Seth is putting on this garb to go stand in the middle of the ring. He’s putting Seth Rollins on on Monday night and taking it off on Tuesday morning.”

Cody Rhodes Is Performing His Own Stunts In Street Fighter Movie

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Cody Rhodes Is Performing His Own Stunts In Street Fighter Movie

Cody Rhodes has been busy filming Street Fighter, where he will play the role of series regular Guile. Now, the Undisputed WWE Champion has given fans a taste of what they can expect from his performance.

Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Rhodes shared that the physicality of Guile came naturally to the six-foot-two, 22lb wrestler. While the film will feature plenty of stunts, Rhodes was adamant that he do as much for the character as possible.

“I was adamant that anything that’s a stunt, I’m gonna do it. If that requires me being on these wires, I wanna do it.”

Rhodes spoke highly of the film’s stunt coordinator ‘JV,’ who is surrounded by “a great team” that gave him the chance to try a couple of stunts. Teasing what fans can expect, Rhodes shared that Street Fighter will be a love-letter to fans of the popular video game franchise.

“If you ever played the game, especially Street Fighter II — what he’s done as the director is unbelievable. It’s fan service. You got Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, the real final boss in that game, it’s just a wonderful cast.”

That wonderful cast includes Rhodes’ WWE adversary Roman Reigns, who will play Akuma. Other notable names include NJPW’s Hirooki Goto as E. Honda and Jason Mamoa as Blanka.

Guile debuted in 1991’s Street Fighter 2 game, and is a pilot in the United States Air Force. He is seeking to avenge the death of his Air Force buddy Charlie at the hands of the villainous dictator M. Bison. One of the franchise’s most popular characters, Guile was played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 Street Fighter live-action adaptation.

Street Fighter is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on October 16, 2026


Jordynne Grace Slams Showdown Snub, TNA Champion Responds

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Jordynne Grace Slams Showdown Snub, TNA Champion Responds

WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling will collide at the upcoming ‘Showdown’ event, but as it stands, Jordynne Grace will not be a part of the event. For Grace, a name associated with both brands, this snub cannot stand. In a video shared to social media, Grace made her views clear when addressing NXT GM Ava, and TNA’s Director of Authority Santino Marella.

“I was trying to bite my tongue, but I just can’t anymore. There is no NXTNA without Jordynne Grace… There is no Showdown without me setting the stage for it two years ago.”

It’s unclear if Ava or Marella have responded to Grace’s comments, but Kelani Jordan certainly took notice. The NXT star, who will represent TNA as Knockouts Champion at Showdown, poked fun at Grace for being left out.

Grace’s frustration carries weight. In 2024, while holding the TNA Knockouts Championship, she made a surprise appearance in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Later that year, she appeared in WWE NXT—while still under TNA contract—helping launch the groundbreaking partnership between the two promotions.

With only days to go before Showdown, questions remain: will Grace force her way onto the card, and after being snubbed from Team NXT, where will the Juggernaut’s loyalties lie if she does appear?

Jordynne Grace On Crazy Year, WWE Signing Doubts

Chris Jericho Marks 35 Years in Wrestling, Says Career Isn’t Over

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Chris Jericho Marks 35 Years in Wrestling, Says Career Isn’t Over

Chris Jericho is a bona fide legend in the wrestling world, and the Canadian star isn’t finished in the ring just yet. On X, Jericho revealed he recently marked 35 years since his very first match—a bout with Lance Storm in front of just 85 people. Looking back with gratitude, Jericho made it clear his career “AIN’T OVER YET!”

In recent years, Jericho has been a cornerstone of AEW, where he became the company’s first-ever World Champion. Before joining All Elite Wrestling, he had a decorated run in WWE, where he was crowned the first Undisputed WWE Champion. With stints in WCW, ECW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Ring of Honor, the 54-year-old has built a career most wrestlers could only dream of.

Jericho’s insistence that he isn’t done will be bittersweet for some fans. At AEW events, “Please Retire” chants have been heard, with some feeling his time has passed. Jericho, however, isn’t fazed. Earlier this year, he even suggested turning the chants into merchandise.

Still, the multi-time World Champion has spoken about his eventual retirement. He’s confident he will know when it’s time to step away but maintains that, for now, he can still deliver the best match on any card.

Speculation continues to swirl about a possible WWE return, with many believing it would be a fitting place to close out his legendary career. Until that day comes, Jericho has no plans of slowing down, determined to keep giving his all inside the squared circle.

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Matt Riddle Teases Political Future In Florida: It’s Time For A Change

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Matt Riddle Teases Political Future In Florida: It’s Time For A Change

Matt Riddle has established himself in the world of wrestling, and competed in MMA before that, and now the ‘Original Bro’ has teased a future in politics. During his TMZ’s Inside the Ring appearance, Riddle threw his name into the political ring, teasing that he could run for governor of Florida.

“It’s about time for a change. I think I’m very relatable. I feel like right now the country is so separated in two. We need to meet in the middle.”

Riddle described himself as living in the “gray area” between Republican and Democrat, a space he believes most people occupy. While Florida is generally seen as a Republican stronghold, he argued the state is more politically diverse than it appears.

“there’s a lot of rural areas that are more conservative. You got the cities that are definitely very liberal… Florida is very diverse.”

Though he has no experience in public office, Riddle would not be the first wrestler to pursue politics. Glenn “Kane” Jacobs currently serves as Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, while Jesse “The Body” Ventura stunned the political world when he was elected governor of Minnesota in the late 1990s.

Since leaving WWE in 2023, Riddle has stayed active in wrestling, including a run as MLW World Champion. With that reign ending in September 2023, the question remains: could the Original Bro shift from winning matches to winning votes?

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Danny McBride Expanding MLW Role as Production Ramps Up for Weekly Series

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Danny McBride Expanding MLW Role as Production Ramps Up for Weekly Series

Major League Wrestling is significantly expanding its production capabilities and on-air talent roster, with actor Danny McBride’s existing partnership taking on a more prominent role.

SEScoops has learned that McBride will become a regular fixture on MLW broadcasts going forward, with his Don Gato character featured in ongoing vignettes throughout programming. The expanded presence also includes McBride’s Don Gato Tequila being served at upcoming MLW events.

The increased visibility for McBride coincides with major behind-the-scenes developments at the promotion. MLW is actively staffing up its post-production team amid rumors of a new weekly series project in development. Sources indicate the promotion is currently seeking backstage correspondents specifically for the rumored weekly programming.

McBride, known for his work on HBO’s “Eastbound & Down” and “The Righteous Gemstones,” has maintained a relationship with MLW through his Don Gato character. The expanded role suggests MLW is leveraging McBride’s mainstream entertainment credibility as the promotion positions itself for a programming upgrade.

The simultaneous production expansion and talent search strongly indicate MLW is preparing for a significant increase in content output. While the promotion has not officially confirmed plans for a weekly series, the infrastructure buildout and elevated star power point to ambitious expansion plans in the works.

NJPW Reportedly Scaling Back US Shows

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NJPW Reportedly Scaling Back US Shows

A new report has shed light on the reasons behind New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s significant reduction in live events held in the United States in 2025. After a period of aggressive expansion into the American market, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the legendary Japanese promotion has notably scaled back its stateside presence this year.

This shift in strategy has been a topic of discussion among fans, and a new report from Fightful Select has provided insight into the factors that led to the decision. According to the report, the decision to run fewer shows in the United States stems from two key issues: declining ticket sales and a reluctance from some of the Japan-based roster members to make the long trip for the events.

“We’re told that declining attendance, and some NJPW roster members not wanting to make the trip for the shows is what led to their sudden decline.”

The data supports this report, as NJPW has only held three standalone events in the US so far in 2025, with their most recent being the Resurgence show in May. This is a significant drop from the six US shows they had run by this point in 2024 and the eight they presented in 2023. The company’s US expansion was largely built around the NJPW STRONG brand, which was created during the pandemic to feature its US-based talent. While the weekly STRONG television show was discontinued in early 2023, its championships have remained active on the US shows.

Cody Rhodes On John Cena Matches: “The Long Game Is The Game”

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Cody Rhodes On John Cena Matches: “The Long Game Is The Game”

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has shared his perspective on his two-match series with John Cena in 2025, explaining that he views the widely criticized WrestleMania 41 main event and the highly praised SummerSlam rematch as two parts of the same story. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Rhodes acknowledged the fan disappointment surrounding their first encounter but explained that the “lack of a match” at WrestleMania was essential to the beauty and success of what they were able to create at SummerSlam.

The two matches had drastically different reactions from fans. Their first encounter at WrestleMania 41 saw John Cena defeat Rhodes to capture his historic 17th world championship, a result that was met with widespread criticism from fans who felt it was a bad match. Their rematch at SummerSlam, however, was a completely different story. In a match that is considered a contender for Match of the Year, Rhodes defeated Cena to win back the Undisputed WWE Championship.

“I hate saying this, but part of the beauty of how great that match is, was the lack of a match that really took place at WrestleMania in a sense,” Rhodes said. “Sometimes the long game is the game. I treat them as they were the same match, and then we just got to use all the bells and whistles”.

When host Pat McAfee asked if he was saying the two matches were like the “first half and second half” of a game, Rhodes confirmed that was his perspective. “Yeah, exactly. I don’t wanna quote Mr Heyman here, but the chapters, the innings, all those things. It’s a long game,” he replied.

Rhodes is set to take on the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins to determine the 2025 Men’s Crown Jewel Champion at Crown Jewel.

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