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Ex-WWE GM Appears At AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door

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Ex-WWE GM Appears At AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door

AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door has seen the two promotions collide for an epic show emenating from the O2 Arena in London, England. Not only has the shown seen the very best of both companies, but a former WWE General Manager has also made his presence felt.

In a video package, Nigel McGuinness is seen roaming the streets of London ahead of his title match against Zack Sabre. Jr. McGuinness meets up with former WWE NXT UK General Manager Johnny Saint and the pair discuss strategy over a game of chess.

Saint is a smart choice for McGuinness to take pointers from. Considered one of the greatest wrestlers in British wrestling history, Saint held the World Lightweight Championship a record ten times. A former British and European Lightweight champion, Saint was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Hall of Fame last year.

From 2018-2022, Saint served as the WWE NXT UK GM, a brand that McGuinness also was a part of. Whether Saint’s appearance was a one-off for the crowd in London, or perhaps the start of something more, his Forbidden Door role was a treat for fans of the British icon.

Former WWE Star Confirms She Is Not Retired From Wrestling

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Former WWE Star Confirms She Is Not Retired From Wrestling

Former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Aliyah has confirmed that she is not retired from professional wrestling, despite having made just a handful of in-ring appearances since her WWE release almost two years ago.

Speaking with PWMania, Aliyah, who now wrestles under her real name of Nhooph Al-Areebi, addressed her future in the business. She made it clear that she feels she still has a lot to offer.

“I’ve always felt like my best is yet to come, which is why I know I’m not done yet,” she said. “I’m still too athletic, talented, beautiful, and marketable to retire this young — it just doesn’t make sense.”

Since her WWE exit in September 2023, Aliyah has only competed twice, both times for Destiny Wrestling. Her most recent match was a victory over Zayda Steel on February 16 of this year.

She has also been exploring other ventures outside of wrestling, including DJing and competitive equestrian show jumping, where she has won multiple championships. “My first appearance outside WWE, I DJed — I’d never done it before — and I sold the place out… The sky is truly the limit for me,” she stated.

Aliyah was a part of the WWE system for eight years, primarily in NXT, but did win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez in 2022.

AEW Reportedly Preparing For Top Star To Miss Several Months

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AEW Reportedly Preparing For Top Star To Miss Several Months

Just hours before his AEW Unified Championship defense at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view, a previouslyreport indicates that Swerve Strickland may require surgery on his knee following the event. A procedure would sideline the top star for several months.

AEW recently worked Strickland’s legitimate knee injury into a storyline on the August 13 episode of Dynamite. Behind the scenes, the situation is a real one, as a report from Fightful Select has provided more details on the matter.

Strickland has reportedly been working with a torn meniscus, an injury he has been dealing with since his time at the WWE Performance Center in 2019. While he rested the injury at the time, it never fully healed.

AEW has been utilizing the medical team of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to help Strickland recover and avoid surgery. However, with the injury not improving, a new Fightful Select reports that the internal conversations within AEW have now shifted to planning to be without him for months following the pay-per-view should he get the surgery.

If surgery is required, it could force Strickland to vacate the AEW Unified Championship and would cause a reshuffling of the company’s main event plans for the remainder of the year.

Former WWE Star Brian Jossie (Abraham Washington) Recovering After Being On Life Support

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Former WWE Star Brian Jossie (Abraham Washington) Recovering After Being On Life Support

Former WWE star Brian Jossie, known to fans as Abraham Washington, is back home and recovering after a life-threatening medical emergency last month that saw him placed on life support. His significant other, Marnae June Barnum, provided a detailed update on his condition.

The situation began last month when Jossie, who has been competing in bodybuilding since his wrestling career, was taken to an emergency room with severe stomach pain. Tests revealed a tear in his intestines, which required immediate surgery.

While the initial surgery was a success, he experienced serious complications in the aftermath. He aspirated, causing fluid to enter his lungs. This led to him being placed on a ventilator, put into an induced coma, and being on life support for a period of time.

After nearly a month in the hospital, Jossie has now recovered enough to continue his journey at home. In her update, Barnum shared how much progress he has made. “After almost a month in the hospital, Brian is finally home! What a crazy, unexpected month August has been,” she wrote. “Just last week, he could barely sit on the edge of his bed without help. Today, when we were leaving they went to get a wheel chair, he refused, and he insisted on walking out on his own with me.”

Brian Jossie is best known for his time in WWE from 2009 to 2012. He first appeared on the ECW brand as the host of his talk show, “The Abraham Washington Show,” before later re-emerging on the main roster as the manager A.W., leading The Prime Time Players.

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JoJo Offerman Honors Bray Wyatt On 2nd Anniversary Of WWE Star’s Death

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JoJo Offerman Honors Bray Wyatt On 2nd Anniversary Of WWE Star’s Death

Today, August 24, 2025, marks two years to the day that the world lost Windham Rotunda, better known to wrestling fans as Bray Wyatt. Before his death, Rotunda had been engaged to JoJo Offerman, who had previously worked for WWE and is the mother of two of his children. 

On Instagram, Offerman remembered her partner. Though Rotunda is no longer alive, Offerman will always remember the man who brought so much into her life.

“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. 2 years without you Windham, without the one person that knew me better than anyone. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at something our kids are doing and wish you could still be here to enjoy it with me. We miss you so much. But we know you’re all around, I can feel it, the kids feel it. I hope we keep making you proud my love. We love you forever.”

Offerman’s post received several messages of support including from her Total Divas alum Natalya and Eva Marie. Kelani Jordan and AEW’s Swerve Strickland were also in the comments, sharing their best wishes to JoJo on this sad day.

In the ring, Bray Wyatt wowed fans for years in WWE, while Windham Rotunda was a brother, a partner, a son, and a friend to so many. As fans reflect on the two-year anniversary of his death, what can be said for certain is that the former WWE World Champion will never be forgotten.

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Shawn Michaels On Unique WWE NXT: We Make Stars to Lose Them

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Shawn Michaels On Unique WWE NXT: We Make Stars to Lose Them

Shawn Michaels has spent years honing talent in WWE NXT, only to see them leave his show and moved to the main roster. Speaking to the Boston Herald, Michaels reflected on how his particular brand of sports entertainment differs from what fans see anywhere else.

“There’s not another brand out there that works so hard to create stars in order to lose them. Everybody else builds stars to be able to draw money and ratings for their show. We do it to send them off somewhere. That is unlike any other brand, and it is part of the value NXT brings to the wrestling business as a whole.”

Michaels has no shortage of success stories from his time in charge of WWE NXT. Some of WWE’s very top names today, including champions like Solo Siko and Tiffany Stratton, landed in WWE NXT under Michaels’ regime. Their success, and the success of others, show that Michaels and his crew know how to breed success, even if it’s not for their own show.

Michaels’ role is just part of the WWE juggernaut which continues to go from strength to strength with massive business deals. For Michaels, a veteran of the business, the recent moves have been incredible to see.

“I’ve been with WWE for almost 40 years and we continue to break new ground and grow at such a global level that I find it unfathomable. WWE is part of mainstream Americana and around the world. That’s amazing to me.”

With WWE NXT continuing to host shows and bringing in new talent, Michaels is kept plenty busy in his role. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Michaels and WWE NXT.

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Dates Confirmed For AEW’s Multi-City 2026 Australia Tour

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Dates Confirmed For AEW’s Multi-City 2026 Australia Tour

AEW will be returning to Australia for multiple events in February 2026, Tony Khan has confirmed. Speaking to Ned Balme of 9News Queensland, Khan confirmed that AEW will debut in Sydney on February 14, for the ‘AEW Grand Slam: Sydney’ special from the Qudos Bank Arena. One day later, AEW will host its untelevised ‘House Rules’ show from Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre.

One name especially excited for AEW’s return to Australia is reigning TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher. Speaking to Balme, Fletcher reflected on his first live wrestling experience coming at the Qudos Bank Arena, a venue the Australian plans on competing in this coming February.

“The arena that I first saw professional wrestling in, I was sitting up in the nosebleeds. The cheapest tickets possible, literally about three rows from the back and I remember that night and just falling even more in love with it. So I think yeah, when I walk into that arena, it’s going to be such a crazy feeling. It’s going to feel very full circle.”

AEW debuted in Australia in February 2025 with the Grand Slam event. Though initially planned for Suncorp Stadium, the show instead took place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland. Though the show had its share of issues, AEW is committed to bringing its brand of pro wrestling back to the country in 2026.

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Rampage Jackson’s Son Hospitalized Wrestler in Shocking Live-Streamed Incident

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Rampage Jackson’s Son Hospitalized Wrestler in Shocking Live-Streamed Incident

Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, sparked major controversy after brutally assaulting professional wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith during a live-streamed independent wrestling event in California.

The incident began when Smith allegedly hit Raja with a can at the Knokx Pro Wrestling venue entrance as part of what was meant to be a wrestling segment. Raja, apparently unaware it was staged, told viewers “Just wait, I’m going to get my get back.”

During Smith’s match 30 minutes later, Raja entered the ring, lifted the wrestler above his head, slammed him to the mat, and delivered over 20 full-contact punches to Smith’s head while he appeared unconscious. Smith was “flatlined” and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson issued a public apology, revealing his son had recently suffered a concussion and “should not have been participating.” He stated: “I do not condone my son’s actions at all! As a father, I am deeply concerned with his health AND the well-being of Mr. Smith.”

Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer called it “the worst thing I’ve ever witnessed in a ring.” Raja was subsequently banned from the Kick streaming platform.

Smith, a U.S. Army veteran who uses wrestling as PTSD therapy, is reportedly now awake and stable. The incident has sparked industry-wide debates about performer safety and proper vetting procedures.

John Cena On Being WWE’s GOAT: Winners Right the History Books

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John Cena On Being WWE’s GOAT: Winners Right the History Books

John Cena has often been referred to as the Greatest of All Time in WWE, a claim it’s hard to argue with. As the only 17-time World Champion in the company’s history, Cena’s legacy as one of the biggest names in wrestling cannot be argued with.

Sitting down with WIRED, Cena answered some of the most searched questions about him on Google. When asked what makes him the ‘GOAT’ of WWE, John argued that his legacy has been carefully crafted.

“Because I say so. And as you know, I also say that winners write the history books and currently I’m winning, so I’m writing history and I’m the greatest of all time because I said so. That’s a great answer for you parents out there. [laughs]”

Cena’s winning ways have been on full-display during his retirement tour. Cena won his final Elimination Chamber match in March before winning the main event of his final WrestleMania in April. A series of title defenses would see John also came out on top before losing the WWE Championship at SummerSlam to Cody Rhodes.

Cena hopes to keep winning when he battles Logan Paul at WWE Clash in Paris 2025. With only a handful of appearances left before he retires for good, it remains to be seen how many wins Cena has left as he continues to write the history books.

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Nyla Rose Wins Gold, Blocks Mercedes Moné to Avoid Defense

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Nyla Rose Wins Gold, Blocks Mercedes Moné to Avoid Defense

Mercedes Moné has nine championship belts to her name, and Nyla Rose isn’t interested in giving the CEO a tenth title. On August 23, Rose captured the EVE Championship. Rose, AEW’s second Women’s World Champion, captured the EVE title at EVE 138: EVE x The World defeating Nightshade.

Taking to X, Rose spent little time celebrating her huge win. Instead Rose shared a screenshot of herself blocking Moné on the platform, hoping to avoid any interaction that could lead to a title match. Rose confirmed that she’s not interested in even discussing a match with Moné, asking fans if they can keep her title win a secret. Unfortunately for Rose, she didn’t move fast enough, as Moné already has her eyes on a tenth title for her collection.

Moné already holds gold from various promotions spanning the globe, including the U.S. United Kingdom, Poland, and beyond. While Moné has no plans to ease up on the amount of titles she has in her possession, the CEO may have to work hard to track down Nyla Rose and her Pro Wrestling EVE Title.

Mercedes Nine-Belts: Every Title Moné Currently Holds

Ex-WWE Star Signs With STARDOM After 2025 Release

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Ex-WWE Star Signs With STARDOM After 2025 Release

One former WWE Superstar is ready to write a new chapter in her career by signing with the Japanese promotion STARDOM. During a press conference in Japan, STARDOM President Taro Okada confirmed that Bea Priestley has finalized a new contract that will see her compete full-time for the promotion.

Priestley already made her in-ring return to STARDOM in July, entering the 2025 5?STAR Grand Prix. She advanced to the Red Stars A playoffs but was eliminated in the first round by Rina. Now under a contract, however, Priestley is set to challenge Saya Kamitani for the World of Stardom Championship at STARDOM TO THE WORLD 2025 on September 6th.

Priestley debuted for STARDOM in 2017 and remained with the promotion until 2021. During her impressive run as one of the company’s top gaijin wrestlers, Priestley was able to capture the World of Stardom Championship, the Goddesses of Stardom Championship twice, and the Artist of Stardom Championship.

Outside of STARDOM, Priestley is known for her role in WWE as Blair Davenport, which came to an end in February 2025. Now, Priestley is ready to prove that her STARDOM success was no fluke with this return to the promotion.

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Buff Bagwell Returns to Memphis Wrestling After Leg Amputation

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Buff Bagwell Returns to Memphis Wrestling After Leg Amputation

Buff Bagwell made his return to Memphis Wrestling on August 23, his first appearance following his leg amputation. Coming out on crutches to a huge ovation, Buff hyped up the main event of the show. Buff shared that he would be in the corner of Big John Dalton & K-Toomer as they challenged for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Titles.

Bagwell’s connection to Memphis Wrestling is deep. Not only were he and Dalton former tag team champions, but his final match came in April 2024 for Memphis Wrestling, where he also teamed with John Dalton.

Despite his leg amputation, fans shouldn’t count out seeing Bagwell back in the ring. In July 2025, Bagwell said how he wants to have another match and show fans that “I came out of the darkness with this thing and I turned it around.” While there are currently no plans for a match, fans know to never say never in the world of pro wrestling.

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Killer Kross, Scarlett & Nick Gage Help Shotzi Win Garage Beer Championship at GCW Homecoming

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Killer Kross, Scarlett & Nick Gage Help Shotzi Win Garage Beer Championship at GCW Homecoming

GCW Homecoming Night 1 delivered major surprises when Killer Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, and Nick Gage made unexpected appearances to help Shotzi Blackheart defeat Matt Cardona for the Garage Beer Championship.

The former WWE and Impact Wrestling stars’ interference, alongside GCW legend Gage’s dramatic return after over a year, proved decisive in the chaotic bout, marking a significant cross-promotional moment for Game Changer Wrestling. Cardona’s reign ends following the controversial finish, while Shotzi captures her first GCW championship.

The appearances add an intriguing dynamic to the independent wrestling landscape and showcase GCW’s ability to attract high-profile talent from across the industry.

Here are the full results from GCW Homecoming Night 1, which took place on August 23, 2025, at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ:

1. Garage Beer Championship Match: Shotzi Blackheart defeated Matt Cardona (c) with assistance from Killer Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, and Nick Gage to win the title.

2. Singapore Cane Match: Maki Itoh defeated Mike Bailey.

3. GCW World Championship Match (Three-Way Ladder Match): Mance Warner (c) defeated Blake Christian and Jordan Oliver to retain the title.

4. GCW Ultraviolent Championship Match: Rina Yamashita (c) defeated Takashi Sasaki to retain the title.

Will Ospreay Fears For His Future As Surgery Looms

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Will Ospreay Fears For His Future As Surgery Looms

Will Ospreay is preparing for battle at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door, but he is also looking ahead to a greater obstacle. Ospreay has shared that he has two herniated discs in his back, and that he will require surgery and a lengthy recovery after his ten-man ‘Lights Out’ cage match in London.

Speaking to CBS, Ospreay reflected on the perils that’ll face him post-Forbidden Door. For the British star, whatever happens in the match can’t compare to his nerves for what will come after.

“I’m anxious. I’m scared. Generally, I’m terrified. Not about the match, but just about afterwards. I don’t know what it looks like afterwards.”

Ospreay has been able to avoid surgery in his career so far, with his only broken bone being a broken nose years ago. For the British star who tries to use humor to handle the more complicated matters, this is a bold new chapter in his life.

“For the first time in my life, I have to realize that this is something serious and I don’t know how to navigate those emotions.”

Ospreay appreciates that fans are worried, not only for Forbidden Door but for his impending surgery. Despite being branded the Aerial Assassin, Ospreay knows that he may be a much different wrestler once he returns.

“I might have to kiss this part of my high-flying offense goodbye now. It’s something that I’m not ready to let go. I’ll be honest with you, I’m not ready to let go.”

Ospreay ended up on a positive note, highlighting talent including Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger and AJ Styles who changed their repertoire post-surgery and remained highly talented wrestlers. As Ospreay hopes to follow in their footsteps, a massive change for the British star continues to cast a heavy shadow.

Backstage News On Will Ospreay’s Injury

Mercedes Nine-Belts: Every Title Moné Currently Holds

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Mercedes Nine-Belts: Every Title Moné Currently Holds

Mercedes Moné is proving to be a force to be reckoned with wherever she goes, especially after capturing her ninth title. For Moné, her collection proves that there is indeed a thriving career outside of WWE.

Mercedes Mone’s Nine Championships

1: AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné won the AEW TBS Title by defeating Willow Nightingale at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view. The victory marked her first match for AEW and she has held the title for over a year.

2: CMLL World Women’s Championship: Moné won this title from Zeuxis at the AEW Grand Slam: Mexico event in June 2025 that featured CMLL stars. She retained the title days later at a CMLL show against Catalina.

3: EWA Women’s Championship (European Wrestling Association): Moné earned the EWA Women’s Title at the Pratercatchen event in Vienna, Austria, on June 6, 2025. The CEO won a triple-threat against Lexa Valo and Mila Smidt.

4: Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Winner: Moné won the Owen Hart Cup tournament (and its accompanying trophy/belt) at AEW Double or Nothing 2025. She beat Jamie Hayter to win the title, and also a Women’s World Title against Toni Storm.

5 + 6: RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship: Consisting of the Rev Pro Women’s Championship and the Queen of Southside title, these two belts are never far away from the champ. Moné won the title at Wrestle Dynasty in Tokyo, Japan, defeating Mina Shirakawa while her NJPW Strong Women’s Championship was also on the line.

7: Prime Time Wrestling Women’s Championship: On July 27, 2025, at the All About The Moné event in Poland, she defeated Diana Strong to become the new PTW Women’s Champion.

8: BestYa Wrestling Women’s Championship: Moné’s victory in Poland didn’t just see her win the PTW Women’s Title. The CEO also captured the BestYa Women’s Title in the process.

9: Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship: The latest title in Mercedes’ collection, Moné won this title in August 2025. With her Rev Pro Undisputed title also on the line, Moné defeated Emersyn Jayne at Rev Pro’s Global Wars UK event.

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Soccer’s Marc Geuhi Is The Latest Athlete Eyeing WWE Future

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Soccer’s Marc Geuhi Is The Latest Athlete Eyeing WWE Future

English soccer star Marc Guehi has shared his interest in a future in WWE, becoming the latest athlete to address a future in the ring. Sitting down with the BBC, Guehi made clear that a role in WWE would be nothing short of a dream come true.

“I’d love to be a WWE wrestler. Growing up, watching WWE. It’s on Netflix. I’ve seen some pay-per-views. I would love to be a WWE wrestler. It can be dangerous but the performance side of it… I’m a good waffler on the mic… making people believe you’re the bad guy or the good guy.“

Guehi currently captains Crystal Palace of the Premier League and also plays for the England national team. Guehi captained Palace to winning the FA Cup earlier this year and played for England during the 2024 Euros finals.

Guehi is the latest star from outside wrestling to address a WWE future. U.S. Olympic Rugby star Ilona Maher recently said she’s open to WWE as well as a future in acting. Phoenix Mercury’s Kalani Brown is also interested in WWE, leaving fans of her already speculating on potential opponents and allies.

Guehi’s comments show how there’s more than one path to becoming a WWE Superstar. It remains to be seen if the soccer star makes the leap from the pitch to the squared circle.

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Jordynne Grace Reveals Latest On Jonathan Gresham After Recent Stroke

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Jordynne Grace Reveals Latest On Jonathan Gresham After Recent Stroke

Jordynne Grace has provided an update on Jonathan Gresham.

The former ROH Champion had to be rushed to the hospital earlier this month after suffering two strokes. Gresham had revealed that he woke up unable to walk or move the left side of his body. He was able to dial 911 after a lot of struggle and next woke up in the hospital.

Grace, who is married to the wrestling veteran, was asked about his condition during her interview with Adrian Hernandez. The NXT star revealed some positive news, confirming that Jonathan is cleared for everything now except for wrestling:

“It was very scary. He’s actually bounced back incredibly well. He’s at 100 percent. He’s cleared right now to do pretty much everything, like work out. Everything besides wrestle.”

The former Knockouts champion noted that she had an extensive talk with the doctors about the whole thing but they have not been able to figure out the cause behind the stroke.

Though they believe Jonathan Gresham’s age allowed him to bounce back quickly, and he will be able to return to the ring ‘in a matter of weeks.’

Apart from this, the WWE star also talked about her rookie year in the development brand, Naomi announcing her pregnancy and more. You can check out her full interview below:

Stephanie Vaquer & Naomi Trade Barbs As Pregnancy Postpones Plans

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Stephanie Vaquer & Naomi Trade Barbs As Pregnancy Postpones Plans

Stephanie Vaquer and Naomi still intend to wrestle as planned, even if their match won’t be happening anytime soon. At WWE Evolution, Vaquer won a battle royal, earning herself a shot at the Women’s World Championship at the WWE Clash in Paris event. Those plans were dashed when Naomi revealed that she is pregnant, an act that not only cut plans for the match, but ended her title reign.

Though a match won’t happen anytime soon, the issues between the two are not fading. On X, Vaquer ‘congratulated’ Naomi and Jimmy Uso before saying that the child has saved Naomi from a beating.

“I didn’t tell you before because you were surely overwhelmed with emotions, but I want to congratulate you and Jimmy on the future superstar that’s on the way. Someday I’ll tell your baby how they helped you escape from me and prevented ‘Stephanie Velcro’ from winning the title in Paris. Enjoy this new chapter, I know you’re going to be a great mom, Chiquita. I’m already ready for Paris and I’ll be here, waiting for you whenever you decide to come back”

Naomi didn’t take these comments lightly. In a fiery response, Naomi promised multi-generational vengeance on Vaquer, before wishing her the worst at Clash In Paris.

It’s too early to say what plans WWE will have for Naomi upon her return, whenever that may be. What can be said for sure is that the mother-to-be has hardly forgotten about Vaquer, who should certainly ‘Proceed with Caution.’

Wrestling World Reacts To Naomi’s Pregnancy Reveal

Backstage News On Will Ospreay’s Injury

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Backstage News On Will Ospreay’s Injury

Will Ospreay will be stepping away after Forbidden Door but no one knows for how long.

The Ariel Assassin returned to AEW last week to challenge Death Riders for an unsanctioned Steel Cage match at the Forbidden Door PPV. On this week’s Dynamite, Ospreay then revealed that he’ll be competing at the show despite his neck issues and claimed that the doctors had not cleared him for the match.

Fightful Select provided some more updates on his condition. They noted that Ospreay went into All In Texas knowing that he would need time off. His condition forced the company to shuffle things around and make drastic changes to tentative plans coming out of the show.

Many in the promotion were hopeful that he would not wrestle at the Forbidden Door PPV, but the former IWGP champion made it clear that working the show from his home country was very important for him.

People expect Will Ospreay to take time off after the London show this weekend, though there is no timetable on how long he will be out. Ospreay implied that he’ll be needing surgery during his promo this week but no one has outright been told that he’ll be getting one.

Ospreay originally was not going to cut the promo revealing his injury but he was asked to step up last minute due to other wrestlers not being cleared. Despite him claiming otherwise however, Will has been cleared to compete in the Steel Cage match this Sunday.

Karrion Kross Set For House of Glory Debut After WWE Exit

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Karrion Kross Set For House of Glory Debut After WWE Exit

Karrion Kross is hitting the ground running after the end of his second WWE run as the former NXT Champion is coming to House of Glory. In a statement, HOG Wrestling confirmed that at the With Glory Comes Pride event on October 10, Kross, now going by Killer Kross, will debut for the promotion.

Killer Kross has built a reputation across the globe as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable competitors in the industry. Known for his ruthless aggression, unmatched intensity, and psychological warfare, Kross is set to bring an entirely new level of chaos to the HOG roster.

No opponent was announced for Kross, though his debut was described as “long awaited” in the statement. Now that the entire HOG locker room has “officially been put on notice,” it appears nobody is safe from Killer Kross.

Kross parted ways with WWE on August 10 after the two sides failed to come to terms over a new deal. Despite Kross’ popularity with fans, WWE’s negotiations with him left a lot to be desired according to the ex-Superstar. Kross’ wife Scarlett also parted WWE at the time.

As Kross continues to make waves outside WWE, fans are excited to see what he does next. Now, fans will get to see the ‘Killer’ in action for House of Glory, which may be just the start of big things to come.

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Vince McMahon Spotted With WWE Alum After Car Crash

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Vince McMahon Spotted With WWE Alum After Car Crash

Vince McMahon has been spotted publicly for the first time since his car crash, and the ex-WWE Chairman wasn’t alone. In New York City, McMahon was seen leaving a restaurant with WWE Hall of Famer John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield and WWE director Bruce Prichard. McMahon was filmed getting into the backseat of a vehicle.

McMahon’s appearance comes after the billionaire was involved in a serious car accident. TMZ reports that the crash happened around 9 AM in Connecticut on Thursday, July 24, mere hours before the death of Hulk Hogan was publicly reported. McMahon’s 2024 Bentley was traveling northbound on Route 15 in Westport when it collided into the back of a 2023 BMW 430.

McMahon was issued a misdemeanor summons for reckless driving and following too closely resulting in an accident. He was released on a $500 bond and ordered to appear in Stamford Superior Court on August 26.

McMahon’s crash comes amid his plans for his new entertainment, his first business venture since parting ways with WWE. With Prichard still with WWE and JBL returning to commentary at TripleMania, it’s clear that McMahon still has his allies in the wrestling world.

Pete Dunne Makes Indy Appearance Amid WWE Absence

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Pete Dunne Makes Indy Appearance Amid WWE Absence

Riot Cabaret Pro Wrestling’s Someone’s Knocking At The Door event ended in shocking fashion with both a title change and an appearance by a WWE Superstar. In the main event, Nico Angelo defeated Mark Andrews to capture the Riot Cabaret Championship. His celebration was short-lived as post-match, Andrews snapped and attacked Angelo with a steel chair.

WWE’s Pete Dunne then made a surprise appearance by confronting Andrews, another alum from WWE NXT UK. Dunne put an end to Andrews’ assault and earned a massive ovation from the crowd in The Clapham Grand in London.

Dunne is no stranger to the UK independent scene, having competing for years prior to his arrival in WWE in late 2016. His appearance at Someone’s Knocking At The Door once again demonstrates WWE’s willingness to work with other companies, something that seemed impossible under the Vince McMahon era.

Dunne’s most recent match for WWE came in May 2025, though he id fight at Bloodsport in August. Though questions remain about his future in WWE, The Bruiserweight continues to grab headlined outside the company.

Watch: WWE Uses Alternate Version of John Cena Segment For SmackDown USA Broadcast

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Watch: WWE Uses Alternate Version of John Cena Segment For SmackDown USA Broadcast

WWE made a curious change to one of the SmackDown segments for the USA broadcast.

The latest episode of the Blue Branded show was held in 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, before the Clash in Paris PPV. The show was broadcasted live on Netflix for international audience while a taped version was shown in the US later in the day.

One of the prominent stories of the show was the continued rivalry between Logan Paul and John Cena, who are set for a singles match at the upcoming PLE.

The two former champions came face to face in a heated promo battle during the show which ended with the Cenation Leader delivering an Attitude Adjustment to the YouTube star.

Alternate Version of John Cena Segment

This wasn’t their last interaction, however. The ending of the broadcast saw Nick Aldis finding John Cena backstage to tell him something about Brock Lesnar. Logan Paul came from the side and attacked Cena before Aldis could complete.

Though the company seemingly re-shot this angle for the US broadcast of SmackDown. Paul can be seen emerging from behind Aldis to slap Cena as seen in the updated version:

It’s unknown why the company decided to use an alternate version of the angle but it makes more sense for the 17 time world champion to be caught off guard with Paul emerging from behind the SmackDown GM instead of the side.

And New! Mercedes Moné Adds Ninth Title To Collection

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And New! Mercedes Moné Adds Ninth Title To Collection

Mercedes Moné is proving to be unstoppable wherever she goes as the AEW TBS Champion has added a ninth title to her collection. At the RevPro’s Global Wars UK event, Moné captured Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship. It took close to 20 minutes for Mone to wrestle the title away from Emersyn Jayne.

Moné’s victory adds yet another title to the collection of one of wrestling’s biggest female stars. Moné is also AEW’s TBS Champion, the Undisputed British Women’s Champion,and CMLL’s World Women’s Champion, among several other accolades.

This was Moné’s second of four matches set for this week in Europe. At Dynamite, Moné won the main event of the show, teaming with Athena to defeat Toni Storm and Alex Windsor. On August 23, she will team with Dani Luna and Kanji to take on the Cut Throat Collectiv at Rev Pro’s 13th anniversary event.

Moné’s biggest challenge will come at Forbidden Door this Sunday, where she will defend her TBS title against Windsor, Persephone, and Bozilla. Though the odds will be against her, fans know to never count out Mercedes Nine-Belts.

Mercedes Moné & Bayley Ready For NXT Classic Rematch

Mercedes Moné & Bayley Ready For NXT Classic Rematch

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Mercedes Moné & Bayley Ready For NXT Classic Rematch

Bayley and Mercedes Moné wowed fans at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in August 2015, putting on what many consider WWE’s best women’s match. The pair recently marked a decade since their instant classic that saw Bayley win the NXT Women’s Title, and a sequel could be in the works.

On Instagram, the pair participated in a live stream to reflect on the match. When Bayley teased going after one of the eight titles held by her friend, Moné didn’t back down.

“Come face me then, dude. Give the people what they want, one more match. What do you think about one more match.”

The pair then discussed when such a rematch will happen, as neither plans on waiting another decade. Despite being in different companies, Moné hopes to face Bayley again soon, adding that “I can’t imagine not wrestling you for ten years.”

The pair last shared the ring in February 2021 as part of a six-person tag-team match during an episode of SmackDown. Though it’s been years since the duo were last opponents, both remain hopeful of facing off again sooner than later.

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