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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.

Watch: Trailer For New CM Punk Project Premiering This Week

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The trailer for a new CM Punk acting project has been revealed.

The SyFy channel recently released the trailer for their new murder mystery series featuring the WWE star, though the show comes with a twist.

The series titled Revival is set in a small town where deceased people start getting resurrected and return to their previous lives as if they were never dead.

The show featuring Melanie Scrofano in the lead role as local police officer Dana Cypress premiers this Thursday 6/12 at 10 PM Eastern. You can check out the trailer featuring CM Punk towards the end below:

The Straight Edge star is set for a big match on WWE TV in coming weeks as well. This comes after the former world champion interrupted the promo of his arch rival and 17-time world champion John Cena during this Monday’s Raw.

John was raving about R-Truth who cost him his Money In The Bank match, while Punk cut a passionate promo about their history together. The Chicago native then told Cena to pick a date for a match between the two where Punk would take the WWE title from him.

The former AEW star tried challenging him for the title match at the Red Branded Show itself but John Cena told CM Punk that he’s going to have to follow him to Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia if he wants the title shot. The bout which would be Punk’s first match in the country was later made official.

Former NJPW Star’s Status Remains Mystery A Year After Last Match

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A wrestling star has been missing from the public eye for over a year.

Former NJPW star and a member of the esteemed Anoa’i wrestling family, Hikuleo wrestled his last match for the Japanese promotion back on June 9, 2024.

In the months leading up to this final appearance, fellow NJPW alumni and real-life brothers of the wrestling star, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa joined WWE, becoming part of Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline.

So no one was surprised when only a month later, Fightful Select reported that Hikuleo had officially joined the Endeavor owned promotion as well.

The adaptive son of WWE veteran Haku however has not only failed to make any appearances for the company in the past 12 months but there has not been any solid updates on his status either.

It seems logical that the officials had planned him to be a part of the Bloodline angle but things changed before the 34-year-old could make his first appearance for the company. There were some rumblings of him joining NXT late last year but that story went nowhere either.

The lack of appearances outside of WWE suggests that the wrestling star has survived the recent round of budget cuts that included the release of names such as Carlito and Shotzi from the company.

However, it’s equally surprising that the creative has not come up with an story for the former Bullet Club member despite him being a multi time champion in NJPW.

Both Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are currently off TV due to different injuries. We can only hope that Hikuleo will also finally make his debut for the company whenever his brothers return to TV.

Backstage News On Mr. Iguana’s Popularity And WWE Future

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Mr. Iguana is a star and WWE knows it.

The AAA star became a hot topic of discussion after going viral for his Worlds Collide appearance over the Money In The Bank weekend. The company took notice of the unexpected surge in the wrestling star’s popularity and brought him in for an appearance at the PPV event.

This Monday’s episode of Raw then saw the company further promoting the wrestling veteran with a video package, and Fightful Select has provided some behind-the-scenes details on all of this.

According to the site, the internal reaction to Mr. Iguana at Worlds Collide was ‘we have to get him to the Intuit Dome for a Money in the Bank appearance,’ and the crowd reception for him at the show did not disappoint the officials.

The Mexican star was very popular both in the arena and in the locker room during the Saturday night show. He was approached for dozens of photos when the company seated him behind the commentary desk at the PLE, and many from the roster also approached him for pictures.

As for the high-flying star’s reaction to all this, the higher-ups in WWE said that Mr. Iguana was a pleasure to work with, and he was happy to do any and all promotional work the company needed him to.

All this resulted in the trending star’s merchandise performing exceptionally well and there was a lot internal praise for his performance translating well to social media. The officials have since been discussing ways to appropriately merchandise Mr. Iguana, including the possibility of producing iguana puppets.

In regards to future WWE appearances, one source within NXT has indicated that they will be pushing for him to appear at the development show. So it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s seen posing with Shawn Michaels in coming days.

Queen Aminata Speaks Out After Fan Finds Her Hotel Room

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As a wrestler, AEW/ROH’s Queen Aminata has countless fans who appreciate her work in the ring and her exciting personality. Unfortunately, one fan went way too far this week, prompting Aminata to speak out.

On X, Aminata shared that a fan located her hotel room humber while she was staying in New York and sent her flowers. Saying that the unwanted advance left her feeling uncomfortable for days after, Aminata made clear that “Yall need to stop for real.”

Aminata’s experience demonstrates the importance of fans respecting the private lives of wrestlers. In 2020, Sonya Deville was the victim of an attempted kidnapping which resulted in her needing months away to deal with the trauma. Several wrestlers, often female, have spoken about their experiences with fans who take things way too far.

Hopefully, Aminata won’t have to go through this again, as the fan learning of her hotel room left her feeling unsafe.

Fred Durst Ready for WWE Collab After Fake Rumor Spreads

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Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame is ready to step back in the ring with WWE after a fake rumor about collaboration was shared online. After Breakker told Billboard that he’d like a new theme from Limp Bizkit, a false report shared online claimed that this was in the works.

While a theme isn’t in the works, Durst would love to make it happen. In an Instagram comment, the artist made clear he’d love to work with WWE again.

“Word has spread and the rumor has me ready to make it a reality. LET F’N MAKE’M BOUNCE @wwe”

Several Limp Bizkit tracks have been used in WWE, including ‘Rollin’ for The Undertaker, ‘My Way’ for WrestleMania X-Seven, and ‘Crack Addict’ at WrestleMania 19. The band also performed live at WrestleMania 19.

Whether Durst and WWE collaborate again, time will tell, but don’t be surprised if the WWE Intercontinental Champion debuts some new music in the near future.

Mr. Iguana Showcased on WWE RAW, Duolingo Issues Challenge

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Mr. Iguana’s time in WWE proved to be a hit at Worlds Collide, and things are just getting started for everyone’s favorite lizard. On the June 9 episode of WWE RAW, fans were treated to a full-fledged Mr. Iguana video package, showcasing the charismatic luchador and his signature sidekick, La Yezca.

Mr. Iguana’s appearances at Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank quickly gained traction online, becoming some of WWE’s most-liked posts of the weekend. It has been reported that WWE are eager to do more with him, both in the ring and in terms of merchandise.

It’s not just in WWE and AAA that Mr. Iguana is getting recognition. On X, Duolingo, the language-learning juggernaut, dared Mr. Iguana to a match, asking “We’ll see which side the iguana chews on, do you accept the challenge @MrIguana?”

Whether or not Mr. Iguana becomes a mainstay in WWE or beyond remains to be seen, but he has quickly won over fans. Between his appearance on Raw, and Duolingo’s challenge, Mr. Iguana and his pet are here to stay.

Corey Graves Grateful For Passion-Renewing Worlds Collide Role

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Corey Graves called the action at WWE X AAA Worlds Collide, and is grateful he was given the opportunity. On X, Graves addressed how a weekend like he hadcan renew one’s passion for pro wrestling.

Graves’ comment comes at an interesting chapter in his career as he currently serves as a commentator for WWE NXT. Upon being moved to the silver brand in early 2025, Graves fired of a series of social media posts, making clear he was frustrated by the move, seeing it as a demotion.

Graves was briefly taken off of WWE programming before being brought back. During his return, Graves declared that he was where he wanted to be, a line some believe he was told to say. It remains to be seen if/when Graves will return to the main roster, but Worlds Collide proved to be a massive night for the commentator.

First Superstars Advance In WWE King & Queen of the Ring Tournaments

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The journey to crown WWE’s next King and Queen of the Ring is officially underway with two Superstars advancing to the next round during WWE Raw. On the June 9, episode, Roxanne Perez advanced to the semi finals with a victory over Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan. Perez will next face the winner of Rhea Ripley Vs. Kairi Sane in the next round.

On the men’s side of things, Sami Zayn advanced with a hard-fought win over Penta. The four-time WWE Intercontinental Champion will face either Bron Breakker or current Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio in the next round.

The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments can propel a career to the next level, just ask GUNTHER and Nia Jax, last year’s winners who would go on to win gold shortly after. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on these tournaments.

Watch: What Happened With Jey Uso After Raw Went Off Air

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Jey Uso was emotional after his World Title loss.

The Bloodline star main-evented the June 10 episode of Monday Night Raw from PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther.

Coming off his extreme tag team match at Money In The Bank a couple of days ago, Uso had the disadvantage of being banged up heading into the title defense. Though as Wade Barrett put it before the match, it’s what being the world champion is all about.

The Yeet Man was joined by his son for his incredible entrance, and the World Champ put up the best fight he could against The Ring General. Gunther, who had only wrestled one match since his WrestleMania 41 loss, however, had the advantage and he ended up defeating Uso to win back the title.

What Happened After Raw

The new Champion celebrated in the ring after the bell, and the show went off air, focusing on him. The Austrian star left soon after the cameras stopped rolling but Jey remained in the arena.

The now former world champ cut a short promo, introducing the crowd to his son. Jey Uso then said that he has respect for Gunther before ending his promo with some advice to the kids in the crowd.

Uso’s title reign has come to an end at just 51 days with this loss. Gunther’s win is an interesting development coming off Money In The Bank, where fellow heel Seth Rollins won the briefcase and the right to challenge a champion of his choosing at any time.

GUNTHER Wins Back WWE World Heavyweight Title

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GUNTHER is once again the World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Jey Uso in the main event of the June 9th episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

The contest was a hard-hitting rematch from WrestleMania 41, where Uso famously made GUNTHER submit to capture his first World Heavyweight Title. Tonight, however, “The Ring General” reclaimed his throne, ending Jey Uso’s championship reign at 51 days.

After a grueling, back-and-forth battle, GUNTHER was able to counter Uso and lock in his signature sleeper hold. Despite a valiant effort to fight back, Uso eventually passed out from the submission, forcing the referee to stop the match.

The victory marks the beginning of GUNTHER’s second reign as World Heavyweight Champion. RAW went off the air with GUNTHER celebrating in the ring with his newly won championship as pyro erupted in the arena.

There had been speculation that WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg may make his return on this show to confront GUNTHER or even cost him the title considering their history and segment at Bad Blood last year. That match is rumored to be happening at Saturday Night’s Main Event next month, which would be Goldberg’s retirement bout. 

Liv Morgan Attacks Nikki Bella On WWE Raw

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WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made her return to Monday Night RAW tonight. However, her appearance was cut short by an attack from a Liv Morgan.

Bella was in the ring to promote the upcoming all-women’s premium live event, Evolution, which she headlined in its inaugural year. After praising several top stars in the division, she was interrupted by Morgan, who was angry about being excluded from the list.

Morgan declared she was the most talented woman in the division and claimed Bella was jealous that she has “a championship and a man,” referencing her on-screen relationship with Dominik Mysterio.

In response, Nikki brought up the ongoing love triangle between Morgan, Mysterio, and Roxanne Perez, telling Liv to “give Perez congratulations for taking her title shot and her man.” After Morgan called her a “reality show diva,” Bella was laid out by Morgan’s finisher, Oblivion.

The attack seemingly sets up a major match between the two for the Evolution event in July.

Asuka Is Returning To In-Ring Action

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After more than a year away from the ring, “The Empress of Tomorrow” Asuka is set to make her long-awaited return to WWE television.

During the June 9 episode of Monday Night Raw, it was officially announced that Asuka will return on next week’s show, June 16. She has been out of action since May 2024 while recovering from a significant knee injury.

Her return adds major star power to the 2025 Queen of the Ring tournament. A graphic that aired during RAW confirmed her spot in a first-round qualifying match with the message: “Next Monday. Queen of the Ring. The Empress returns.”

Asuka will immediately be thrown into a high-stakes bout, competing in a Fatal 4-Way match against Stephanie Vaquer, Raquel Rodriguez, and Ivy Nile. Her return to the women’s division gives it a boost as WWE builds towards its all-women’s Evolution premium live event in July. 

The winner of this tournament will get a championship match at SummerSlam this August in New Jersey.

WWE’s Zoey Stark Reveals Details Of Significant Knee Injury

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WWE RAW superstar Zoey Stark is on the road to recovery after undergoing major surgery for a significant knee injury.

In a video posted to her social media, Stark confirmed that she had surgery to repair her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. The injury occurred on the May 19th edition of RAW during a triple threat match when she landed awkwardly after a missile dropkick.

This is Stark’s second major knee surgery. She suffered a similar injury during her time in NXT in 2021, which sidelined her for nine months. The video update showed Stark heading into the Rothman Orthopaedics surgery center and giving a thumbs-up post-op.

The text in the video noted that the procedure took three and a half hours, longer than the two hours that were scheduled. The video concluded by teasing that more information is coming soon.

It stated, “What’s next for Zoey Stark? Find out Monday, June 16.” We wish Stark a speedy recovery. 

R-Truth Cuts Off His Hair During WWE Raw Segment

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The reinvention of Ron Killings took a dramatic turn on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW. Days after his shocking return at Money in the Bank, the man formerly known as R-Truth delivered an intense promo. 

Addressing the WWE fans for the first time since attacking John Cena in the main event of Money in the Bank, Killings acknowledged the fan support that brought him back but quickly shifted to a more serious tone. The segment in a stunning moment when Killings took a pair of scissors and cut off his signature braids in the middle of the ring.

As the crowd chanted in disbelief, he looked directly into the camera to make a definitive statement. “The truth has set me free—I am Ron Killings,” he declared.

This act marks a clear end to the comedic R-Truth character. Killings finished by demanding respect and making it clear he is no longer here to entertain with jokes. This truly ushers in a new era for him. 

Bayley Returns On WWE Raw

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Bayley made her surprise return to WWE television on tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, immediately targeting the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch.

During a in-ring segment, Lynch was discussing her championship win at Money in the Bank before calling out a frustrated Lyra Valkyria. As the two were about to confront each other, Bayley stormed the ring and attacked Lynch from behind.

This was Bayley’s first appearance since the April 14th episode of RAW. She had been written off television after suffering a brutal post-match assault at the hands of Lynch, which was done to explain her absence.

Now, the former WWE Women’s Champion is back and has made it clear she is seeking revenge on Lynch. The attack puts Bayley into the Women’s Intercontinental Championship picture and reignites her rivalry with “The Man.” WWE has yet to confirm when the title match will happen whether that be at Night of Champions or Evolution 2.

2025 King and Queen of the Ring Tournament Brackets Revealed

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WWE has officially unveiled the complete tournament brackets for the 2025 King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, featuring a star-studded lineup of 32 competitors vying for championship opportunities at SummerSlam.

Tournament Format Features Fatal Four-Way Twist

The 2025 tournaments introduce a significant format change, with the opening round featuring Fatal Four-Way matches instead of traditional one-on-one bouts. This streamlined approach condenses the tournament to just three rounds: first round, semifinals, and finals.

Sixteen wrestlers will participate in each tournament, with the first round consisting of four different Fatal Four-Way matches that begin this week on Raw and SmackDown.

Queen of the Ring Tournament Participants

The women’s bracket showcases some of WWE’s top female talent across both brands:

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Featured Competitors:

King of the Ring Tournament Participants

  • Rhea Ripley
  • Kairi Sane
  • Roxanne Perez
  • Jade Cargill
  • Liv Morgan
  • Charlotte Flair
  • Alexa Bliss
  • Chelsea Green
  • Candice LeRae
  • Asuka
  • Michin
  • Piper Niven
  • Nia Jax
  • Raquel Rodriguez
  • Stephanie Vaquer
  • Ivy Nile

The men’s division features an equally impressive roster:

Key Contenders:

  • Sami Zayn
  • Penta
  • Bron Breakker
  • Dominik Mysterio
  • Randy Orton
  • LA Knight
  • Aleister Black
  • Carmelo Hayes
  • Cody Rhodes
  • Damian Priest
  • Andrade
  • Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Sheamus
  • Miro
  • Bronson Reed
  • Mystery Entrant

Building on 2024’s Success

The 2024 tournaments proved the value of this format. King Gunther defeated Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, while Queen Nia Jax dethroned Bayley to become the new Women’s Champion. This year’s winners will have similar opportunities to capture gold at WWE’s biggest summer event.

Tournament Schedule

The opening Fatal Four-Way matches begin on tonight’s WWE Raw episode, with additional matches taking place on the upcoming June 13 SmackDown. The tournament will continue across both brands’ weekly programming before culminating at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The tournament kicks off tonight on WWE Raw at 8/7c on USA Network.

CM Punk vs. John Cena Set For WWE Night Of Champions

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Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW opened with a fiery confrontation between Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and his top challenger, CM Punk. The promo segment set up their main event match for the Night of Champions premium live event on June 28.

Coming to the ring to address the controversial return of R-Truth, CM Punk immediately took aim at Cena’s new corporate persona.

“If they want the truth, they’re going to get Ron Killings,” Punk declared, intentionally using R-Truth’s real name to ground the segment in reality. He continued, “I’m not standing for TKO, I’m not here to defend billionaires, I’m here to defend the people.”

Punk claimed that he never wanted to challenge for the WWE Championship upon his return because he was scared of what holding the title turns a man into, referencing his own acclaimed heel run in 2012. He accused the championship of having corrupted Cena, just as it once corrupted him.

“You screamed ‘I’m sorry’ because you knew then and you damn well know now that what you are doing is not right,” Punk said, referencing a past encounter between the two.

In order to defeat the corporate “monster” that Cena has become, Punk said he must become a monster himself. He then issued a direct challenge.

“I’m going to leave it up to John Cena to figure out what date he takes that title off his shoulder,” Punk said. “If he’s not a coward, that date is tonight.”

Cena, however, declined to have the match on RAW, officially announcing that their championship encounter will take place in Saudi Arabia. “Punk is going to follow me to Saudi Arabia at Night of Champions,” Cena stated.

Warner Bros. Discovery Split Won’t Affect AEW Streaming, TV Deals (Exclusive)

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All-Elite Wrestling’s television and streaming deals are likely to be unaffected by the upcoming split of Warner Bros. Discovery and its streaming and television properties, sources told SEScoops.com on Monday.

Variety and several other publications reported WBD would be splitting its HBO MAX streaming from its television properties by mid-2026. WBD Streaming and Studios would be headed by current WBD CEO David Zaslav. A second company, comprising of WBD’s television properties, would be re-named WBD Global Networks and led by WBD CFO Gunnar Widenfels.

AEW signed a three-year deal with WBD for its programming on TNT, TBS and the HBO MAX streaming network last fall. The deal, which was reported first by SEScoops, is for around $175 million to $200 million per year. WBD had an option to extend the contract to a fourth year.

AEW Dynamite and Collision were added to the HBO MAX streaming in January, where Dynamite over the first several months of the year was averaging around 500,000 viewers in the Live + 1 metric with a deviation of positive/negative 10-20 percent per week. We first reported the streaming numbers in an exclusive report earlier this year.

A source familiar with the AEW and WBD contracts said the wrestling company would likely be unaffected by the split.

WBD was shopping the venerable news network CNN for sale earlier this year. Potential buyers included several local TV broadcast companies. A split of WBD’s streaming and cable assets was expected to take place later. The current split keeps CNN aligned with the current WBD cable properties such as TNT, TBS, TruTV and Discovery.

According to Variety, most of WBD’s $37 billion in debt would live with WBD Global Properties when the split occurs.

Fatal 4-Way King and Queen of The Ring Matches Announced for Tonight’s Raw

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WWE has confirmed the first entrants for the 2025 King & Queen of the Ring tournaments. Matches for both tournaments, comprising 16 participants each, will begin on tonight’s WWE Raw.

The opening rounds feature Dominik Mysterio, Sami Zayn, Bron Breakker, and Penta in the King of the Ring.

Liv Morgan, Kairi Sane, Roxanne Perez, and Rhea Ripley will vie for the Queen of the Ring.

The winners will be crowned at the Night of Champions event on June 28, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with championship opportunities at WWE SummerSlam 2025 on the line.

Matt Riddle Claims CM Punk Has WWE Backstage Problems

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Matt Riddle isn’t mincing his words about CM Punk, who he believes is to blame for what many see as a drop in AEW’s success. In a recent Going Ringside interview, Riddle was asked if he’d work for AEW. After sharing he would, Riddle admitted he isn’t sure if Tony Khan would hire him given past issues with WWE alum.

“They hired a lot of former WWE guys and I think that left a bad taste in their mouth, because other than Moxley and maybe another couple, it didn’t really work out too well. Most of them just got fat checks and didn’t do much.”

One name who certainly got a large check was Punk, who returned to wrestling in 2021 as part of AEW. Punk’s run with AEW would end in controversy two years later, an explosion Riddle believes AEW has yet to recover from.

“they’re using more homegrown talent. They had that issue with CM Punk and that went belly up for them—belly up and cost some fans, money, and everything else. They’re still rebuilding.”

Riddle went further, sharing that he’s not a “big fan” of Punk. Not only does Riddle believe Punk “sucks at fighting,” but he also questioned Punk’s attitude behind the scenes.

“He’s a b** to work with in the back… I’ve heard from my boys that still work there that he is a headache. And this isn’t a storyline. This is the facts.”

While Riddle has some strong words about Punk, several reports have shared that Punk has done well backstage in WWE and has served as a mentor for young talent in WWE NXT. With Riddle’s WWE run ending in controversy in 2023, it’s likely, though not certain, that fans will never see the pair cross paths in the ring.

‘It’s A Nightmare’ – Nixon Newell Reflects on Post-WWE Struggles

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While some wrestlers go on to big things post-WWE, such as Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona, others aren’t so fortunate. In a recent interview with Wrestling In Middle, former WWE Superstar Nixon Newell admitted that life after WWE has been far from easy.

“Not great, being honest. Um, severe lack of bookings. Uh, not sure where that’s from… yeah, it’s been slow. Hopefully it picks up soon, ‘cause it’s a nightmare. But hopefully soon it gets better.”

While Newell, fka Tegan Nox, believes things could have gone better, her post-WWE chapter hasn’t been all bad. Newell shared that a return to Attack Pro Wrestling and a showdown with TNA’s Dani Luna have been highlights.

“The bookings that I have done—like, I’ve been home to Attack, which has been phenomenal. Got to wrestle Dani Luna, who’s been on my list for years.”

Newell was cut from WWE for the second time in 2024. While things haven’t gone as she had hoped, she remains positive that things will pick up.

Warner Bros. Discovery Splits: What It Means for AEW

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Warner Bros. Discovery has made the decision to split into two companies in 2026, a move that will have major ramifications in entertainment. With AEW maintaining a strong relationship with WBD, fans have been wondering what this means for the All-Elite promotion.

According to Sports Illustrated‘s Jon Alba, a source familiar with the situation stated that they don’t expect anything to change “for the foreseeable future” regarding AEW’s standing with Warner Bros. Discovery. That said, the timeline for what constitutes the “foreseeable future” remains unclear.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to split into two entities by mid-2026. The first, called Global Networks, will house TBS, TNT, Discovery+, and Bleacher Report—the current home of AEW’s Dynamite and Collision. This division will be led by Gunnar Wiedenfels, WBD’s current Chief Financial Officer.

The second company, Streaming and Studios, will include HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. film and TV production, and DC Studios. It will be led by David Zaslav, WBD’s current President and CEO. While AEW is expected to fall within Global Networks, Tony Khan often references Zaslav when discussing AEW’s television future.

Whatever happens, fans can expect plenty more exciting action from AEW in the years to come, no matter which of the two company hosts the All-Elite programming.

WWE Planning Major Push For SmackDown Star Ahead Of Evolution

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With the all-women’s premium live event, Evolution, just weeks away, WWE is expected to begin building major storylines on tonight’s RAW.

According to PWInsiderElite, an early plan for the July 13th show in Atlanta is a match between Jade Cargill and the new Ms. Money in the Bank, Naomi. To help promote the event, a big push is expected for Cargill, using her as a regional draw to help move tickets.

After her win on Saturday, Naomi said she wanted a match with Cargill before cashing in on champion Tiffany Stratton. A match between the two powerhouse stars presents a unique booking challenge, especially given the momentum from Naomi’s current heel run.

Adding to the build for Evolution, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella returns to RAW tonight. She is expected to be heavily involved in a significant storyline for the July pay-per-view.

Carlito’s First Post-WWE Appearance Announced

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Carlito, who didn’t have his contract with WWE renewed, has been announced for an independent appearance during SummerSlam weekend. 

Wrestlecon announced today that Carlito will be a featured guest at their convention at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott in Newark, New Jersey. He will be available for autographs and photo opportunities on Friday, August 1, from 2 PM to 6 PM, and Saturday, August 2, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

This marks his first booking since his WWE departure was announced. His appearance adds to a loaded guest list that spans multiple generations and promotions.

Other announced names include Sting, The Great Muta, Rob Van Dam, The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy), Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, Saraya, Rikishi, and Abdullah the Butcher. Several other wrestling legends and current stars will also be appearing, including Lex Luger, The Honky Tonk Man, Deonna Purrazzo, Matt Cardona, and Dan Spivey appearing as his Waylon Mercy character.

Nikki Bella Returns to WWE Raw Tonight: What’s Behind Her Comeback

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Nikki Bella Returns to WWE

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella makes her highly anticipated return to Monday Night Raw tonight, marking her first official WWE appearance since her surprise entry in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble. The former Divas Champion’s comeback has sparked significant speculation about her motivations and what fans can expect from this run.

Why Now?

Bella’s return stems from a renewed passion for wrestling that was reignited during her Royal Rumble appearance. “I really missed it, but I’m in mom mode and things are different now,” Bella said on a recent episode of her Nikki & Brie Show podcast. “The show made me think about how we can come back and do more of a story.”

While emphasizing that neither she nor sister Brie can return full-time due to their current life stages, Bella has expressed openness to special appearances and story-driven programs. Her return coincides strategically with the returns of WWE’s Queen of the Ring tournament and WWE Evolution.

Dream Opponents and Future Plans

Bella has been vocal about wanting to work with the current generation of WWE Superstars, specifically mentioning Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley as dream opponents. “Being in the ring with Bianca Belair, I would love to come back and work with Bianca. I would love to come back and work with Rhea [Ripley]. I’m a huge fangirl of hers,” she revealed.

Potential feuds could involve current stars like Tiffany Stratton, Stephanie Vaquer, Roxanne Perez, or Chelsea Green, offering fresh matchups that bridge wrestling’s eras.

What to Expect Tonight

Reports indicate Bella has been training intensively for her return, with fellow wrestler Natalya praising her dedication and in-ring ability. While this appearance may be a one-off or the start of a short-term angle, fans can expect the groundwork to be laid for her next big program.

A Strategic Return

Bella’s comeback represents more than nostalgia—it’s a calculated move to blend star power with current storylines. As someone who helped pave the way for today’s women’s division, her presence offers WWE an opportunity to create compelling intergenerational storylines while showcasing the evolution of women’s wrestling.