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Blake Monroe: My WWE Persona “Is Continuing To Evolve From The Things I’ve Already Done”

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Blake Monroe: My WWE Persona “Is Continuing To Evolve From The Things I’ve Already Done”

Blake Monroe, a former AEW Women’s World Champion, has clearly outlined her perspective on the transition from her time as Mariah May in AEW to her current run as “The Glamour” in WWE NXT, dismissing the idea of a complete character overhaul. Speaking to TV Insider, Monroe noted that the foundation of her character remains intact, with her time in WWE being a natural progression of her wrestling journey.

Monroe views her current work in WWE NXT not as discarding her past, but as building upon it. “Blake Monroe is continuing to evolve from the things I’ve already done,” she said. “It’s not different. It’s not wiping something clean and starting again. It’s taking these parts of me and growing them and nurturing them”. The English star made a name for herself in AEW before signing with WWE in June 2025.

The initial presentation of her character focused heavily on the “Glamour” aspect, which played on a pop star-like vanity. Monroe described this first phase of her character, saying, “As you saw my introduction was ‘The Glamour’ and was very big on that whole pop star vibe with my entrance and the vanity and all these incredible things. We’ve been able to evolve the character”. This initial presentation was well-received by fans, who saw her debut as a major addition to the brand.

However, the character took a turn toward a more unhinged persona during her recent feud with Jordynne Grace. This culminated in a Weaponized Steel Cage match at the WWE Premium Live Event, Deadline. Monroe indicated that this shift was a deliberate choice to add depth to her character. She explained, “Then you saw me at Deadline in the steel cage match. You saw a different side of me. Someone who was a bit merciless and a bit unhinged. I think it has been so exciting to evolve something”. Monroe ended up losing the intense cage match to Grace, evening the score in their rivalry after Monroe won their initial singles match at WWE Heatwave.

Monroe expressed pride in her career path and is embracing her new opportunity with WWE. “I’m really proud of my journey, and this is the next chapter. I’m loving just getting so detailed with it,” she noted. She also gave credit to the creative environment in WWE, stating, “The creative team is so passionate about every part of what you do. I’m having a ball because I love those details and that presentation”. Ultimately, she sees the progression as organic, not a forced change. “I wouldn’t say there is too much difference. I would say it’s more of an evolution,” Monroe ended.

Mercedes Moné Championship Tracker: Complete List of the CEO’s 12 Titles

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Mercedes Moné Championship Tracker: Complete List of the CEO’s 12 Titles

Mercedes Moné has redefined what it means to be a champion in professional wrestling, and her prizes speak for themselves. The self-proclaimed “CEO” isn’t just talking when she calls herself the best in the world — she’s backing it up with an unprecedented collection of gold that spans three continents. From her AEW TBS Championship reign — now the longest in the title’s history — to capturing prestigious belts across Mexico, Europe, and Canada, Moné has been on an unstoppable run that shows no signs of slowing down.

Mercedes surpassed Último Dragón’s iconic 10-title record when she captured her 11th championship at AEW WrestleDream 2025, defeating Mina Shirakawa for the Interim ROH Women’s World Television Title. She then broke her own record less than 24 hours later in Winnipeg, Canada, by defeating Jody Threat to win the Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship. Moné has since dubbed herself “12 Belts Moné” and has publicly teased chasing the AEW Women’s World Championship next.

Whether she’s defending her crown in Tokyo, Mexico City, Vienna, or anywhere in between, Mercedes Moné continues to prove why she’s the most dominant force in women’s wrestling today.

This tracker documents every championship conquest along the way. Below is the updated Mercedes Moné Championship Tracker with an added column listing who she defeated for each title. All data is current as of October 20, 2025.

ChampionshipPromotionDate WonEvent/LocationOpponent Defeated
AEW TBS ChampionshipAll Elite WrestlingMay 7, 2024AEW Dynamite, Las Vegas, NVKris Statlander
CMLL World Women’s ChampionshipConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreAugust 4, 2024CMLL Viernes Espectacular, Arena MéxicoPrincesa Sugehit
RevPro Undisputed British Women’s & Queen of Southside ChampionshipRevolution Pro WrestlingJanuary 5, 2025NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty, Tokyo DomeAlex Windsor
EWA Women’s ChampionshipEuropean Wrestling AssociationFebruary 11, 2025EWA Event, Vienna, AustriaMia Yim
Chaotic Wrestling Women’s ChampionshipChaotic WrestlingMarch 2, 2025Chaotic Live, Lowell, MAParis Van Dale
Prime Time Wrestling Women’s ChampionshipPrime Time WrestlingApril 6, 2025PTW Live, Warsaw, PolandKamille
BestYa Women’s ChampionshipBestYa WrestlingApril 20, 2025BestYa Hamburg, GermanyIva Kolasky
Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s ChampionshipDiscovery WrestlingMay 2025Discovery Live, Edinburgh, ScotlandKasey Owens
BODYSLAM Women’s ChampionshipBODYSLAM! Pro WrestlingOctober 2025BODYSLAM Live, Copenhagen, DenmarkRegina Rosendahl
AEW Owen Hart Cup (Women’s Tournament Winner)All Elite WrestlingJuly 27, 2024AEW Collision, Calgary, ABJamie Hayter
Interim ROH Women’s World Television ChampionshipRing of Honor (AEW)October 18, 2025AEW WrestleDream, St. Louis, MOMina Shirakawa
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s ChampionshipWinnipeg Pro WrestlingOctober 19, 2025Rumble in the Burt, Winnipeg, MBJody Threat

As Mercedes Moné continues her historic championship reigns across the global wrestling scene, this tracker will remain updated in real time. Whether she’s adding more gold or facing challengers determined to dethrone “The CEO,” SEScoops will have every update covered.

Released Star Claims CM Punk’s WWE Return Canceled Main Roster Call-Up Plans

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Released Star Claims CM Punk’s WWE Return Canceled Main Roster Call-Up Plans

The shocking return of CM Punk to WWE at Survivor Series 2023 was a monumental moment for the company, but it also reportedly caused significant creative plans to be scrapped. According to Wolfgang of the NXT faction Gallus, his group was scheduled to be called up to the main roster and was slated for a storyline with Drew McIntyre, but those plans were abruptly canceled when CM Punk returned.

Speaking on the “Mic Check with Mr. Anderson” podcast, Wolfgang revealed that Gallus was on the verge of their main roster debut, only to have the plans repeatedly delayed.

“We were ready for main roster, even when we got to NXT, it was good to get there and get involved but we were ready to go at the drop of a hat to main roster. And I know for a fact that we were scheduled to be there. We were like three weeks out, and then three weeks came and they said ‘it’s actually like three months’ and the phrase they used was the ‘can keeps getting kicked down the road’.”

Wolfgang also provided evidence for his claim, noting that Gallus was the only NXT act featured in the official event programs for major main roster shows, and they were positioned next to Drew McIntyre.

“If you go look at the 2023 Survivor Series program for the main roster, or the 2024 Royal Rumble, there’s no one else in NXT in that, except for Gallus. And we’re right next to a full page spread of Drew McIntyre.”

He then stated that he believes CM Punk’s return at that same Survivor Series event was the direct cause for the plans being changed, as the company’s creative focus immediately shifted.

“So I think there was a plan for us to join Drew McIntyre at some point, and then CM Punk showed up and the can kept getting kicked down the road and they didn’t need us anymore. And I think they got stuck. ‘This is what we’re doing, we’ll get to it at some point’. They never even considered how else we’re going to do it.”

Billy Gunn Reveals His “Biggest Fear” About Wrestling At 61

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Billy Gunn Reveals His “Biggest Fear” About Wrestling At 61

AEW star and WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn continues to wrestle at the age of 61. Although he hasn’t competed in an AEW ring since May 2024, he remains active on the independent circuit and as a backstage coach for AEW. In a recent interview, Gunn addressed his current in-ring philosophy, his main fear about competing, and his pickiness regarding his opponents.

Speaking on the “Fuel & Flex” podcast, Gunn revealed that his primary concern when he steps in the ring isn’t the match itself, but the risk of an injury preventing him from his true passion: training at the gym.

“My biggest fear is that when I wrestle now, what I have to get past is, ‘God I hope I don’t get hurt, I won’t be able to train.’ That’s like the number one thing that gets in my head, is like, ‘Okay, I don’t wanna do a bunch of this because if I get hurt or something tweaks, then I won’t be able to go to the gym and lift, and if I can’t do that, I will lose my mind.’”

Gunn acknowledged that after a 35-year career, he is feeling the effects of his famous “Fame-Asser” finishing move on his hips. He now views his role in the ring as serving a “nostalgia purpose” for fans who grew up watching him and now want to share that experience with their own children.

“I still pretty much do everything that I do. I never really did a lot. Now, when I get in the ring, it’s more for nostalgia purposes, for people to see – it’s more for parents that have kids that go, ‘Hey, this is the guy I grew up on, and I can still see him live.’”

Because of his age and his desire to stay healthy for the gym, Gunn admitted he has become very selective about his opponents, expressing a lack of trust in younger, inexperienced talent who want to try dangerous moves.

“I don’t do a bunch of stuff. I don’t not work, but I’m very particular of who I work with, because nowadays people just go to wrestling school and think that they’re John Cena for some reason. They think they’re that good. And all of a sudden they say, ‘Hey I’m gonna do this,’ and I go, ‘You ain’t doing that to me. I’m not trusting you to turn me upside down and hope that you can hold me when you’re 100 pounds soaking wet. That’s insane. I don’t even know why you thought that’s a thing.’ I stay away from just doing crazy things that I don’t need to do.”

WWE Raw Preview: 3 Title Matches, Heyman, Breakker & Reed, Rollins’ Fate

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WWE Raw Preview: 3 Title Matches, Heyman, Breakker & Reed, Rollins’ Fate

Tonight’s WWE Raw (October 20, 2025) emanates live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, featuring three championship matches and major storyline fallout from last week’s betrayal of Seth Rollins by The Vision. The show begins at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT and streams live on Netflix.? Raw keeps the hype train rolling for WWE’s next premium live event, Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.

In just a matter of hours, General Manager Adam Pearce will address Seth Rollins’ medical condition and championship status following his injury at Crown Jewel.? Rollins was left for dead by The Vision last week and is expected to undergo shoulder surgery soon, making the title being vacated a matter of ‘when,’ not ‘if.’

Matches and Appearances

Wrestling fans will see the following tonight on Raw:

  • Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman are set to speak for the first time since turning on Rollins last week. Is this the new incarnation of The Vision, or something else entirely?
  • Maxxine Dupri challenges Becky Lynch in her hometown for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
  • Dominik Mysterio defends the Intercontinental championship against Rusev.
  • Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day put their WWE World Tag Team Championships on the line against the duo of AJ Styles & Dragon.
  • Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez

Plus, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, and Penta are all advertised to appear, continuing several ongoing rivalries ahead of November’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.

WWE Alum Bobby ‘Mo’ Horne Of Men On A Mission Dead At 58

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WWE Alum Bobby ‘Mo’ Horne Of Men On A Mission Dead At 58

Former WWE Superstar Bobby Horne, better known to wrestling fans as Mo, has died at the age of 58. On Facebook, fellow WWE alum Leilani Kai broke the sad news.

“It breaks my heart to hear that Bobby Horne, better known to wrestling fans as Sir Mo of Men on a Mission, has passed away.
I first met Bobby when we were both traveling with the WWF in the mid-90s. He was always kind to me — always smiling, joking around, and treating everyone with respect. When you were new or didn’t quite fit in yet, Bobby had a way of making you feel welcome. That meant a lot back then, especially on those long road trips when being part of the locker room family mattered most. We also worked together many times later on the Carolina independent circuit, and he was just as genuine outside the spotlight as he was under it. He loved the business, loved the fans, and loved giving back. Bobby had that special kind of warmth that reminded you wrestling isn’t just about what happens in the ring — it’s about the people and memories that come with it. Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for every laugh, every kind word, and every night we shared on the road. You’ll be missed by all of us who knew you.”

Kai had shared in October 2025 that Horne was in the ICU with multiple health issues. At the time, Horne was dealing with a blood infection as well as pneumonia. At the time, Kai asked fans to pray for Bobby and his wife Denise.

Horne is best known for his time as ‘Mo’ of Men on a Mission, a rapping babyface group that arrived in the early 1990s. In 1994, Mo and Mabel captured the WWF Tag Team Championships during a tour of the UK, though lost the titles days later. In 1995, Mo became ‘Sir Mo’ after Mabel won that year’s King of the Ring tournament.

We here at SEScoops would like to share our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Bobby ‘Mo’ Horne at this sad time.

Kairi Sane Vows To Return As Champion After WWE Japan Tour

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Kairi Sane Vows To Return As Champion After WWE Japan Tour

Kairi Sane will return to her native Japan with gold around her waist, according to the ‘Pirate Princess’ herself. On Instagram, Sane shared some photos of WWE’s recent tour in Japan. In the caption, Sane shared what the experience meant to her.

“Thank you very very much for all who came. Recently, I’ve had a tough schedule and matches going on and my whole body has been covered in bruises, but anyway, I wanted to deliver the best performance to everyone who came to watch, and I gave it 1000% of my energy.”

Sane wasn’t just grateful for what had come, but is looking ahead to the future. While WWE has yet to confirm the next time the promotion will head to Japan, Sane is determined to return to her home as a champion.

“I’ll train harder and get stronger so I can make a triumphant return with the championship belt in my hand!”

Sane is already a two-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, both reigns coming alongside Asuka. In 2017, Sane won the Mae Young Classic and is a former WWE NXT Women’s Champion. Despite these accolades, Sane is yet to hold singles gold on WWE’s main roster, a fact she plans on changing soon.

With WWE introducing women’s mid-card titles over the past 12 months, Sane has a greater chance than ever to achieve her goal. It remains to be seen if Kairi returns to Japan as a champion, but those currently holding gold should beware the Pirate Princess.

Mercedes Moné Wins 12th Title, Extends Historic Record

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Mercedes Moné Wins 12th Title, Extends Historic Record

Mercedes Moné is showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon after capturing her 12th championship title. On October 19, Moné captured the Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship, defeating TNA Wrestling’s Jody Threat.

This win came merely one day after AEW WrestleDream, where Moné captured the Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship. That victory gave the CEO her eleventh simultaneous title reign, breaking the record for the most reigns of any one wrestler.

Mone’s collection of titles includes:

  • AEW TBS Championship
  • CMLL World Women’s Championship
  • EWA Women’s Championship
  • Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Winner
  • RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship (consisting of the Rev Pro Women’s Championship and the Queen of Southside Championship)
  • Prime Time Wrestling Women’s Championship
  • BestYa Wrestling Women’s Championship
  • Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship
  • BODYSLAM Women’s Championship
  • Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship
  • Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship

Moné is far from finished collecting gold. After WrestleDream, she made clear she wants the AEW Women’s World Championship, currently held by Kris Statlander. The AEW Women’s World Champion has also teased facing Moné, saying she wants to be the first woman to hold the Women’s Title and TBS Title at the same time.

With Moné recently breaking the record for the longest AEW TBS Title reign, the CEO continues to carve her name in the history books. Stay tuned to SEScoops for Mercedes Moné as she continues to make history in pro wrestling.

Bobby Fish Shares Hamstring Injury, Says Life’s Been Rough

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Bobby Fish Shares Hamstring Injury, Says Life’s Been Rough

Former WWE and AEW wrestler Bobby Fish has opened up about a hamstring injury, which he added has come during a rough period in his life. Taking to Instagram, Fish shared news about his injury and admitted that he doesn’t have health insurance.

“Not gonna sugarcoat it — life’s been rough lately. Got injured at a show, pulled hamstring, no health insurance, going through some personal stuff.”

Fish isn’t “here looking for a handout,” and pivoted to share that he is starting a YouTube channel. For Fish, the channel will give him the opportunity to inform and entertain fans in a brand-new way.

“I still love this business, and I want to keep giving you something real. Stories, training, laughs, whatever I can bring.”

Fish was part of WWE from 2017 to 2021, where he held the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships twice as part of the Undisputed Era. After his release on August 6, Fish joined AEW in October of that year. He would remain with the company for less than a year before his contract expired and was not renewed in August 2022.

Fish returned to MLW in 2024 but is clearly dealing with struggles both in and out of the ring. Nevertheless, he remains determined to thrive with his YouTube channel and continue to entertain his fans.

Past & Present AEW Staff Clash Over Violent WrestleDream Content

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Past & Present AEW Staff Clash Over Violent WrestleDream Content

Former AEW coach Sarah Stock recently took aim at AEW WrestleDream and a brutal spot during the show’s I-Quit main event. After seeing Jon Moxley attempt to drown Darby Allin with a fish bowl, Stock warned parents not to let their kids watch AEW.

Stock’s comments received several responses, some in favor of her sentiment and some against it. Amanda Huber, who works in AEW and is the wife of the late Brodie Lee, argued that Stock was being hypocritical, citing that Stock “choked another woman out with a belt” during her wrestling career. Stock fired back, claiming Huber was exposing her ‘ignorance,’ which earned another response.

Stock then fired back with a series of bold claims against Huber. Stock claimed that when she first met Huber, she was “tearing down Sting’s daughter and TK [Tony Khan] for allowing her to “take your spot” in AEW Outreach.” Huber fired back, accusing Stock of lying to get money.

Huber serves as part of AEW’s Community Outreach Team, while her son Brodie Lee Jr. appears on-screen as the leader of the Dark Order. Stock was an agent/coach for AEW but the two sides parted ways earlier this year. She has previously worked for WWE.

The tension between these two demonstrates a growing conversation about pro wrestling and responsibilities to protect younger fans. While AEW has always set itself apart as more violent than its WWE counterpart, there remains a debate as to whether spots like the attempted drowning or the attempted suffocation of Bryan Danielson shouldn’t make it to TV.

Grayson Waller Debuts New Finisher In Native Australia

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Grayson Waller Debuts New Finisher In Native Australia

WWE Superstar Graysn Waller has debuted a brand-new finisher which he hopes will lead him to glory, and introduced the move in his home country of Australia. The latest taping of WWE Main Event took place in Perth and saw the ‘Aussie Icon’ battle Rey Fenix.

Waller got the win with a middle-rope move that appeared to be a combination of a blockbuster and a cutter. On social media, Waller confirmed that this is a brand-new finisher in his arsenal.

Waller has been part of WWE programming for four years now, and is a former WWE Tag Team Champion (alongside Austin Theory). More recently, Waller has aligned himself with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) after his association with Theory came to an end.

Waller’s victory unsurprisingly got a big reaction from fans in his home country. It remains to be seen if his new finisher will lead the Aussie Icon to more championship gold in the months and years to come.

Update On WWE Using AI For Its Programming, Human Writers

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Update On WWE Using AI For Its Programming, Human Writers

More has come to light about WWE’s reported plans to use AI to craft storylines, as the company isn’t letting the machines take over just yet. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp cleared up the confusion during a Q&A, sharing that the use of AI is far more limited than what fans had anticipated.

Rather than crafting storylines, WWE’s current use of AI is more akin to fact-checking. For example, WWE may ask the AI for the last time two wrestlers had a match, and Sapp said the program is more like a digital writer’s assistant than the creative lead.

The report added that the concerns from fans about Artificial Intelligence has been an “overreaction.” WWE creative had had AI software for years, but Sapp shared that the service is barely used.

“It’s supposed to be used more on the production end to organize things, and do things like eliminate background noise from certain shots.”

One top talent also spoke to Fightful about plans for AI. They shared that “Michael Hayes, Ed Koskey and Paul Heyman are not AI,” making clear that this trio continues to be the driving force creatively behind the scenes.

The use of AI has been a source of controversy among fans. When El Grande Americano debuted earlier this year, fans slammed WWE for using AI-generated images in a video vignette. While fans have been concerned over AI being used for storylines, it appears that the software usage is far more limited at this time.

ECW Founder Tod Gordon Hospitalized, Family Requests Prayers

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ECW Founder Tod Gordon Hospitalized, Family Requests Prayers

Tod Gordon, the visionary founder of Extreme Championship Wrestling, is currently hospitalized and focusing on his recovery, his family announced Saturday via his Instagram account.

“If you’ve reached out and haven’t heard back, please know he’s not ignoring anyone — he’s just focusing on his health right now,” the family’s statement read. “While he is unable to receive visitors, we appreciate all your love, support, and prayers during this time.”

The family revealed Gordon has been hospitalized “for some time” but did not disclose specific details about his condition or prognosis. They requested the wrestling community keep him in their thoughts during this difficult period.

Gordon founded Eastern Championship Wrestling in 1992, which became an NWA affiliate the following year. After hiring Paul Heyman as booker in 1993, the promotion controversially split from the NWA in 1994 and rebranded as Extreme Championship Wrestling, revolutionizing professional wrestling with its hardcore style and counterculture appeal.

In 2009, Gordon was inducted into the 2300 Arena’s Hardcore Hall of Fame alongside Sabu, with posthumous inductions for original ECW booker Eddie Gilbert and Chris Candido. Most recently, Gordon co-authored “Tod is God: The Authorized Story of How I Created Extreme Championship Wrestling” with Sean Oliver in 2023.

The wrestling community continues to send well-wishes to the ECW legend during his hospitalization.

Tiffany Stratton Reveals Illness That Kept Her From The Gym For Weeks

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Tiffany Stratton Reveals Illness That Kept Her From The Gym For Weeks

WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is back in the gym after an illness kept her from working out for weeks. On her Instagram Stories, Stratton shared some workout selfies and revealed that she has been dealing with an illness.

“Haven’t been able to workout in 2 weeks bc (because) I’ve been ill, but we back with a nasty leg day.”

Tiffany Stratton Illness Revealed in New Instagram Update

While Stratton’s illness has kept her from the gym, she’s been working through sickness on WWE TV. During this two-week illness period, Stratton was part of the October 10, SmackDown as well as WWE Crown Jewel: Perth. Stratton competed at both shows.

With Stratton back in the gym, the WWE Women’s Champion is ready to tone her skills and find her next challengers. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the ‘Buff Barbie.’

CM Punk, Rhea Ripley & Raquel Rodriguez End Japan Tour With Matching Tattoos

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CM Punk, Rhea Ripley & Raquel Rodriguez End Japan Tour With Matching Tattoos

WWE’s recent tour of Japan will be an experience CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and Raquel Rodriguez will never forget as the trio ended the tour with matching ink. On Instagram, Ripley shared some photos of the tour and revealed that the three got matching tattoos featuring a Sumo wrestler. The text underneath the ink reads ‘October 18,’ marking the final night of the tour.

The tour saw all three Superstars compete on both nights. On Night One, Rodriguez challenged Stephanie Vaquer while Ripley and IYO SKY faced the Kabuki Warriors. The show’s main event saw Punk earn a disqualification win over Dominik Mysterio. The second night saw Ripley and Rodriguez (alongside SKY) challenge Vaquer, while Punk teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura against Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker.

Rhea Ripley left Japan with more than new ink, as she suffered a broken nose during the second night of the tour. On social media, Ripley has shared photos of her bruised and bloodied face, though this clearly did little to dampen her experience in Japan.

Japn is a country rich in wrestling history, and fans in the country were treated to some of WWE’s top Superstars. For Punk, Ripley, and Rodriguez, their time in Asia will follow them for the rest of their days.

What Jacob Fatu Has Reportedly Told People About His Injury

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What Jacob Fatu Has Reportedly Told People About His Injury

The nature of Jacob Fatu’s injury has seemingly been revealed.

The report of the heavyweight star dealing with an injury first came out earlier this week. At the time, it was reported that he was dealing with a major injury that could keep him out of action for a long time but no other details were given.

Fightful Select recently provided an update on the situation. They revealed that the former US Champion has actually been dealing with a dental injury and he’s told people that he will be out of action for at least a month:

“It was confirmed by Fightful Select that the injury Jacob Fatu was written off with is a dental injury that will keep him sidelined. He was telling people he wouldn’t be back for at least a month.”

The Samoan Werewolf was written off TV with an angle on this week’s SmackDown. He was originally scheduled to compete in a singles match with Drew McIntyre in the main event of the show.

Nick Aldis confirmed the match to be #1 Contenders bout for the WWE title during the episode. Just before the bell, however, Fatu was shown to have been attacked backstage, and the match was called off. Cody Rhodes then had an impromptu match with McIntyre which ended in a DQ and a big brawl.

Tony Khan Reveals How Sting’s WrestleDream Appearance Came About

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Tony Khan Reveals How Sting’s WrestleDream Appearance Came About

Tony Khan has commented on Sting’s WrestleDream appearance.

The Icon made a surprise return to AEW TV during the main event of the company’s latest PPV. He helped his former tag team partner, Darby Allin in beating Jon Moxley at the show.

The AEW President was asked about the return and how it came about during his appearance on WrestleDream post-show. Tony Khan explained that Sting remains a part of the AEW family even after his retirement:

“Sting is still part of AEW and a big part of the family. He’s been away from AEW on-screen, but we’ve seen Sting and he visited us in Philadelphia. We did something off-screen with Sting. It was very awesome for us to see Sting backstage and have him back appearing in the ring.”

Speaking about his WrestleDream appearance, Tony Khan suggested that it had been in the works since their 2300 Arena tapings last month, where Sting had made a non-televised appearance:

“I had talked to Sting about coming back for something special like this and he was always open to returning to AEW, especially if Darby ever needed anything. The connection between those two is really special. It’s a real thing.”

The AEW owner also talked about Bryan Danielson missing the WrestleDream PPV. He gave two reasons behind the American Dragon’s absence which you can check out here.

Tony Khan Addresses WrestleDream Streaming Issues On Amazon Prime

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Tony Khan Addresses WrestleDream Streaming Issues On Amazon Prime

Tony Khan has commented on the WrestleDream steaming issues.

During the PPV post show, the AEW President was asked about the Amazon Prime video feed cutting multiple times during the show. Khan mentioned that it was something completely out of their control:

“It’s something out of AEW’s control. It was a technical problem with the Amazon delivery. I think our other streams are unaffected. It was something with their systems internally there.”

Some fans were able to get refunds from Amazon after complaining to their helpdesk. The E-commerce giant however has not addressed the issues officially or announced wider compensation for everyone who bought the PPV through them.

Tony Khan mentioned how the whole thing reminded him of similar issues with Death Before Dishonor PPV earlier this year. At that time, the company had given free Honor Club credits to users and put the whole show on YouTube for free:

“I thought the show was perfect, the wrestling was perfect and the replay’s gonna be available there for everybody through them and I think they’ll address that and hopefully Amazon will get that figured out but for AEW, everybody here did a fantastic job.

I was really glad to hear that HBO Max delivered the pay-per-view without any issues. All of our other providers did really well. But that was an unusual thing and it did remind me because we had a problem with just certain web browsers that were affected for that Death Before Dishonor show and in that case, I was able to at least address it because it was a streaming service that I owned,”

Apart from this, Tony Khan also addressed the surprising absence of Bryan Danielson from WrestleDream commentary and gave two different reasons for it. You can check out what he said here.

Shinsuke Nakamura Says Retirement Might Not Be Far Off

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Shinsuke Nakamura Says Retirement Might Not Be Far Off

The end of the in-ring career of Shinsuke Nakamura may be closer than fans think, the former WWE NXT Champion has revealed. On X, Nakamura shared a statement, first reflecting on AJ Styles recently competing in Japan for the final time.

“What a special place Japan is. Especially for those of us who wrestle. As AJ said, it’s a place worthy of giving everything you’ve got. Of course, that’s true anywhere in the world… but there’s something sacred here. I don’t know if it’s because I’m Japanese, but I believe the wrestlers and fans who shared this space all felt the same. Maybe.”

AJ Styles will end his career in 2026, marking the end of one of pro-wrestling’s most celebrated careers. John Cena is mere months away from the end of his wrestling career, and for Shinsuke Nakamura, he feels that his time is also coming to an end.

“John Cena, AJ — they’ve all chosen to step away from the ring. It reminds me that my own time might not be far off. But I still have things I must do. I’m still struggling, still fighting, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. All I can do is live this day with everything I have.”

Nakamura ended his message with a thank you, but added that he may wrestle in Japan “only one more time.”

Shinsuke Nakamura made his wrestling debut in 2002 and has held gold in various promotions around the world. Whether his retirement comes next year or later remains to be seen, but the King of Strong Style knows that the majority of his wrestling career is in the rear-view mirror.

Tony Khan Gives Storyline And Real Life Reason Behind Bryan Danielson’s WrestleDream Absence

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Tony Khan Gives Storyline And Real Life Reason Behind Bryan Danielson’s WrestleDream Absence

Tony Khan has revealed why Bryan Danielson missed WrestleDream.

The AEW President was asked about the absence of the American Dragon from commentary tonight and his future during the PPV post-show. Khan first gave a storyline reason, saying that it was a decision he made because of the main event I Quit match between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin:

“No, he’ll be back. To be honest, there was a couple of things. I think it made sense given what was happening with the main event.

I think it would have been really, really hard for Bryan to restrain himself, and now knowing what Jon had planned, I also think it would have been really hard for Bryan to sit there at the desk while Darby is in that position.”

Bryan Danielson has a long history with the Death Riders leader. It was Jon Moxley who put an end to Bryan’s full time wrestling career at the WrestleDream PPV last year. Tony Khan later also revealed that the former WWE star was given the night off because of a prior family commitment:

“And since Bryan had a family commitment, I told him, ‘Hey, if you have a family thing, tonight’s probably the night to go to your family commitment, because I don’t want to put you in a position where you might be risking your job if you get up from the desk and interfere in this match.’

So it’s worked out for everybody because Bryan was able to be with his family as planned. We had, I think one of our very best pay-per-views tonight and Bryan didn’t have to risk his job by being in that position at the desk where he’s in a no man’s land, right?”

The media scrum also featured Kris Statlander who named her potential next challenger after her win at the show. You can check out more about it here.

Kris Statlander Names Potential Next Challenger After WrestleDream Victory

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Kris Statlander Names Potential Next Challenger After WrestleDream Victory

Kris Statlander is ready for any and all challengers.

The AEW Women’s Champion appeared on the WrestleDream post-show. This came after she picked up another big victory, defeating Toni Storm at the PPV event.

The champ was asked if there was anyone not in the title picture who she thinks deserves a shot at her belt. Kris Statlander mentioned that Marina Shafir of Death Riders is probably someone who thinks that she is owed a title match:

“Well, I feel like it could be anybody at this point, but I think someone who probably thinks they deserve and a lot of people related to her, or in relation to her that want to see her kind of take me out is probably Marina.”

The Death Riders have tried to recruit Statlander on multiple occasions, but they’ve been unsuccessful in this quest. The AEW Champion noted how they might not be so keen on her right now and joked that she would even defend the title against Wheeler Yuta if he steps up to the challenge:

“I feel like possibly Death Riders might have a little bit of a… you know, they might be not so keen on me right now, and if they need me to put her in her place, they will.

Also if Wheeler Yuta wants to step up and challenge for this, I will put him in his place right the same. So whoever is brave enough, I’m open to any and all challenges, and I’m open to giving anyone a shot who is worthy.”

Despite these comments, Kris Statlander will not get a lot of time to worry about Marina as a different star has already laid out a challenge for her at Full Gear. You can check out more about it here.

WWE-Backed AI Platform Pitches Bobby Lashley Return With Japan Obsession

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WWE-Backed AI Platform Pitches Bobby Lashley Return With Japan Obsession

Bobby Lashley could return to WWE with an obsession with Japanese culture and history, at least according to a WWE-backed AI program. In September 2025, WWE hired Cyrus Kowsari as the new Senior Director of Creative Strategy, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports. Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque introduced Kowsari to staff, sharing that he will lead WWE’s transition to AI-based storytelling and integrate AI into creative services.

WWE currently has a contract with Writer AI, a platform trained on WWE content to generate storyline ideas. One such AI-generated pitch suggested a new gimmick for Lashley centered around his fascination with Japan — a clear misfire, given that Lashley left WWE in 2024 and is now part of AEW, where he is a former World Tag Team Champion.

The use of AI has been a source of controversy among fans. When El Grande Americano debuted earlier this year, fans slammed WWE for using AI-generated images in a video vignette. More recently, Zoey Stark debunked an AI-generated video claiming she has retired. Stark is currently out of action due to an injury suffered in May.

The cover illustrator WWE 2K24 rejected claims they used AI for the game’s cover, showing how the issue with AI isn’t just confined to live action. Nevertheless, WWE remains focused on bringing in AI-generated storylines, even with this unfortunate idea for Bobby Lashley.

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Undergoes Unexpected Surgery

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WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Undergoes Unexpected Surgery

WWE Hall of Faker Rikishi is on the road to reovery after recently undergoing surgery. PW Insider reports that Rikishi underwent an unexpected surgery for “a health issue that came up suddenly.” Rikishi is expected to make an announcement shortly and has pulled out of several upcoming events due to this situation.

It’s not clear what exactly led to this surgery. In December 2024, Rikishi was supposed to appear at Nostalgia Con in Houston, Texas, but had to withdraw due to an illness. At age 17, Rikishi was the victim of a drive by shooting which nearly cost him his life.

Rikishi is best known for his time in WWE, and is the father of Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa. He is also the father-in-law of Naomi, who is currently out of action due to her pregnancy.

This is the latest steback for Rikishi, who’s KnokX Pro promotion is seeing an exodus of talent in the wake of the Raja Jackson controversy. We here at SEScoops would like to wish Rikishi all the best on his recovery.

Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, WrestleMania Performer Dead At 48

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Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, WrestleMania Performer Dead At 48

Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. On social media, the band shared the sad news, sharing that Rivers was “the soul in the sound.”

“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

Rivers’ role in the band saw him get involved with WWE several times. For WrestleMania X-Seven in 2001, the band’s track ‘My Way’ served as the official theme of the show, and for the promo video for The Rock Vs. Steve Austin. Two years later, the band performed live at WrestleMania XIX, accompanying The Undertaker to the ring with his theme ‘Rollin.’ The band’s track ‘Crack Addict’ also served as the theme of the 2003 pay-per-view.

We here at SEScoops would like to share our condolences to Rivers’ family, friends, and fans at this sad time.

Sting Appears, Aids Darby Allin In Brutal WrestleDream I-Quit Match

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Sting Appears, Aids Darby Allin In Brutal WrestleDream I-Quit Match

‘The Icon’ Sting made his triumphant return to AEW at the WrestleDream 2025 pay-per-view to aid Darby Allin against Jon Moxley. In the show’s main event, Allin and Moxley faced off in an I-Quit match, which saw some of the most brutal moments ever shown on AEW programming.

In one shocking moment, the Death Riders filled up a fish tank in the middle of the ring and Moxley plunged Allin’s head under the water in an attempt to drown him. Suddenly, the lights went out and Sting appeared in the ring. The Icon choked Moxley with his baseball bat and fought off the Death Riders.

Allin would batlte back and hit Moxley with the bat, a neckbreaker, and a Coffin Drop. In a fitting tribute to his mentor, Allin locked in the Scorpion Death Lock which forced Moxley to quit, giving Allin the win.

This was a brutal match which included several weapons, including a taser. You can check out some highlights from the match below:

Sting retired from in-ring competition in 2024, and his appearance at WrestleDream shows how The Icon still has a legion of loyal fans. With 2025 marking Sting’s final year in the iconic black and white, this may have been the last time fans see Steve Borden as Sting on TV.

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