An update has emerged on the WWE status of Austin Theory, whose planned creative direction was thrown into chaos following the legitimate shoulder injury to World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. A new report from WrestleVotes indicates that despite the major storyline shuffle, there are still “voices within the company pushing” to keep Theory involved in significant creative plans.
Theory has been off WWE television since July after suffering an injury that led to the dissolution of his tag team, A-Town Down Under. He was widely expected to return as a babyface to feud with his former partner, Grayson Waller.
The situation became more complex when recent reports indicated that Theory was slated to be a part of The Vision faction alongside Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Brock Lesnar for a major WarGames match at Survivor Series. However, those plans were completely overhauled last week when Rollins’s injury forced creative to turn Breakker and Reed heel, having them attack Rollins and align with Paul Heyman. This left Theory’s potential role in the group in question.
According to the new report, Theory “still has internal support moving forward to reappear on TV in a significant manner,” and the idea of him joining The Vision “was at least discussed.” While the original WarGames plans are now impossible, the continued support for Theory suggests that creative is still working on a new direction for his return to television.
John Cena’s in-ring retirement is looming, while fellow ex-WWE Champion AJ Styles will retire at some time in 2026. While some of wrestling’s top stars are planning their goodbyes, Sheamus doesn’t have any plans for a farewell just yet.
On the October 20, episode of WWE Raw, Sheamus was part of a battle royal to decide who would challenge for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. While Sheamus came up short in the match won by Jey Uso, he declared that the bout launched the start of his “Never f***ing retiring” tour.
Sheamus “Never F***ing Retiring Tour” started Monday 20th October 2025.
While Sheamus has no plans to retire, he has considered hanging up his boots for good in the past. In 2020, Sheamus shared that he considered retiring during a hiatus from WWE programming. A concussion had left Sheamus considering ending his career before he decided against it.
In 2022, Sheamus addressed his in-ring future, sharing that “I feel like I have got at least another 8 years in me.” This timeline would put Sheamus’ retirement in 2030 at the very earliest, five years from now.
Sheamus is one of WWE’s most decorated stars, though an Intercontinental Title reign continues to elude the Celtic Warrior. Even at 47 years old, the former World Champion has no plans to step away.
The end of John Cena’s in-ring career is in sight, and the WWE GOAT recently made a visit to the promotion’s Performance Center in Florida. On X, WWE NXT Superstars Blake Monroe and Izzi Dame shared photos with the ‘Never-Seen Seventeen.’
Always a blessing and such an inspiration getting to sit with John and pick his brain about our business. Grateful for the wisdom and perspective every time!? pic.twitter.com/aFeQSaXe81
John’s appearance saw him give advice about the wrestling business, according to Dame. As one of the most successful professional wrestlers in history, the NXT roster is wise to pick the brain of John Cena.
John’s in-ring career will end this December at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Despite rumors and speculation, John has vowed that this will indeed be his last match and that fans shouldn’t expect any in-ring surprises after the show. Before Saturday Night’s Main Event, John is expected to compete at Survivor Series, where it has been reported that an Intercontinental Title match against Dominik Mysterio could happen.
Whatever advice Cena gave at the PC, the Superstars of WWE NXT would be wise to take it on board. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena and his farewell tour.
Mickie James was part of WWE’s roster for years, where she held numerous titles during her tenure as a Superstar. Now, Mickie isn’t counting out a return to WWE action, but believes she has already done all she set out to do in pro wrestling.
Appearing on Busted Open Radio, James was asked about one more run with WWE. The newly-inducted TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer recalled a conversation with a friend, in which she was confident she could hang with today’s crop of female Superstars.
“I was having a conversation with someone, and they were like, ‘Oh, could you do one more run?’ And I was like, ‘Hell yeah, I could do one more run. I got it in me, you know?’“
While James has it in her to have another run with WWE, she feels that she would have nothing left to prove. James reflected on her career which has seen her do everything she set out to do.
“I’ve been really blessed. I think I set out and achieved all my goals.’ I don’t really have anything else to prove. I think I’ve proved everything that I could prove.“
James has certainly had a career most women could only dream of, from WrestleMania victories to title wins, to Hall of Fame inductions. Though fans know to ‘never say never’ to a return, James isn’t itching for a return to prove anything about her career.
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made a return during the October 20 episode of WWE Raw, and aligned herself with the top woman of the red brand. During the show, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer defeated Roxanne Perez. After the match, Perez and Raquel Rodriguez attacked Vaquer.
Nikki Bella then emerged and helped Vaquer fight off the Judgment Day duo. Vaquer and Nikki would nd the segment standing tall and hugged in the ring. Backstage, Nikki said that she wasn’t going to let Perez and Raquel jump Vaquer, calling them sore losers.
While Nikki and Vaquer seemed friendly during Raw, fans online don’t believe this alliance will last. On X, several fans suggested that this is building to a Nikki heel turn and a shot at Vaquer’s Women’s World Championship. Some pointed out how in 2018, Nikki was friendly with then-Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey before turning on her, setting up a title match at that year’s WWE Evolution.
Nikki’s most recent match came in September 2025, when she faced Asuka on Monday Night Raw. Time will tell what’s next for Nikki, but the Hall of Famer certainly looked impressive during her return.
Seth Rollins’ time as WWE World Heavyweight Champion has come to an end without the Architect being pinned or submitted for the gold. During the October 20, WWE Raw, Adam Pearce stripped Rollins of the title due to a serious shoulder injury. Pearce went on to reveal that Rollins will be on the shelf for “quite a while” after recent surgery.
Pearce was interrupted by The Vision, now consisting of Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman. Breakker was in possession of the World Heavyweight Championship, but Pearce was given the title after he said please.
A new World Heavyweight Champion will be crowned at Saturday Night’s Main Event in November. Pearce announced a battle royal that would determine who would challenge CM Punk at the event. Punk won a title opportunity that had originally been set for a match with Rollins before this injury.
WWE Raw’s main event saw Jey Uso win the battle royal and the show ended with Jey and Punk having a face-off. Both men have held the World Heavyweight Championship in 2025. Jey won the gold at WrestleMania 41 while Punk had a brief reign at SummerSlam 2025.
Time will tell who is next to hold the World Heavyweight Championship. As for Seth Rollins, the Architect won’t be in the ring anytime soon.
On a night that saw the World Heavyweight Championship vacated due to injury, a championship change also took place on the October 20 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. The new team of AJ Styles and Dragon Lee defeated The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh to capture the World Tag Team Championships.
The victory marks a significant milestone for both men. For Styles, it is his second tag team championship reign in WWE, while for Dragon Lee, it is his first taste of championship gold on the main roster. The title change brings an end to the reign of Balor and McDonagh, which began in June.
The championship match was only the second title defense for The Judgment Day members in over three months. Their previous defense was a successful one against the LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro back in July. Tonight in Sacramento, their reign came to an end at the hands of the veteran Styles, who is in the midst of his retirement tour, and the rising star Dragon Lee.
This championship win is a big moment for Styles as he winds down his legendary in-ring career, which he has stated will conclude in 2026. For Dragon Lee, this is his first title win on the main roster and his first-ever tag team championship in WWE.
Otis has made his return to WWE Monday Night Raw. The Alpha Academy powerhouse appeared on the October 20 episode of the show, marking his first time on the red brand in five months. The show, which emanated from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, saw Otis accompany his stablemate Maxxine Dupri to the ring for her Women’s Intercontinental Championship match against Becky Lynch.
Otis was also joined by fellow Alpha Academy member Akira Tozawa, showing the group’s full support for Dupri in her hometown championship opportunity. Otis has been absent from Raw since May, when he was brutally attacked by the returning Rusev in a singles match. That assault was used as the storyline reason to write him off of television, as he was dealing with a legitimate elbow injury that required arthroscopic surgery.
He recently made his in-ring return to the company, competing in non-televised matches for WWE Main Event over the past few weeks, including a match against Grayson Waller during the international tour in Australia. He also made a surprise appearance for the WWE-acquired AAA promotion at their TripleMania event in August. However, tonight’s appearance is his first official time back on the main Monday night show.
While Otis’s return was a positive note for the Alpha Academy, the night was a momentous one for the rest of the brand. The show began with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce officially stripping Seth Rollins of the World Heavyweight Championship due to the severe shoulder injury he sustained at Super Show-Down. A battle royal would be held later in the night to determine who would face the number one contender, CM Punk, for the vacant championship at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event.
It’s old school meets new school whenever CW Anderson and Brock Anderson team up in an MLW ring. The cross-generational duo have formed an unbreakable bond working through the ranks toward the top of the tag division. Brock, the son of Hall of Famer Arn Anderson, looks to soak up all of the more than 30 years of knowledge CW brings to every match.
For CW, an ECW alum and MLW original, it’s a chance to show that after all this time he could still battle with the best of them. The veteran looks back at feuding with the likes of Terry Funk, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, Dusty Rhodes, and Jerry Lawler. Now he marvels at the talents of MLW Champion Mads Krügger, Alex Kane, Matthew Justice, and others. “These guys are way more athletic and possess more power and punishment as you can tell by what they’ve been putting on Brock and ,” he said.
Brock has been grateful to sit under the learning tree of those more experienced than him. MLW afforded him the opportunity to truly hone his skills.
“When I left AEW, the first thing I wanted to do was actually learn this business. I didn’t think I could do it over there because they didn’ t have the setup for it. It has been documented. It is what it is,” Brock said, candidly. “I thought if I stayed there I wouldn’t really learn in the short-term or long-term. Me and CW had a six-man, I think a couple months before I was done, with his partner PQ [Preston Quinn]. I just learned so much with that 10 minutes we were in the ring.”
CW could feel the chemistry as well. So much so he sent a text to the youngster asking, “what do you think about tagging together?” Brock loved the idea.
“It would make too much sense, just even from the Anderson standpoint,” he recalled. “People could gravitate toward that and understand that. For me personally, it’s an opportunity to learn from a guy who has been in this business for 30 years. I would be a fool to turn that down. It has been the best thing in my development so far, hands on done. I’ve learned something every time I’m around him, inside or outside the ring. Just even our conversations in the hotel room, at the hotel, driving to a show. He is a wealth of knowledge. I’m very blessed to have him as a tag partner.”
CW’s love and motivation for professional wrestling was renewed thanks to working with Brock. It gave him a new purpose.
“If you’ve been in this business long enough, you will learn to dislike it because there are so many pitfalls and downfalls. One instance was right before ECW folded, I was getting a contract and promised a television belt and told my career was getting ready to skyrocket,” CW said. “I’ve always been about leaving this business better than I found it. Tagging with Brock, from the first time I saw him and his mannerisms, the moves, he has got a lot from his dad. He looks like his dad with his mannerisms and moves.
“I always told him from the beginning, don’t walk in your dad’s shoes, walk in your own because you’re going to get compared to that. I just love being able to teach him, and he is a quick learner. From promos to skills, everything has been 180 degrees from when we started tagging almost two years ago. The sky is the limit with Brock. I don’t know how much longer I‘m going to be doing this, but when I do walk away, I want him one hundred percent ready to take the torch as an Anderson and carry it into the next generation after that. So far, he is able to do that and is getting better every day.”
For the former member of the Extreme Horsemen and now Rogue Horsemen, the tandem is a throwback to the days of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew. CW would be the Ole Anderson in this scenario. Although CW is quick to say he doesn’t have nearly the “pissed off attitude.” CW is also happy to take in feedback from Brock’s pops Arn.
“There was one time Brock and I were tagging and his dad twisted something in our match and made it a hundred times better,” he said. “In 30 years, I looked at Brock and said, ‘I don’t know anything about wrestling.’ All these years and experience and his dad fixed something in our matches. That’s where I’m trying to get to at 31 years.”
Brock is excited for the future as MLW secures more business deals. He looks forward to what’s to come with the company building more momentum.
“When we go to work, we’re focused on the match at hand. However, you hear whispers of a TV deal. We just signed a bunch of autograph labels for Panini. We got a card deal coming though, which is huge,” Brock explained. “Anyone who grew up a baseball fan who had baseball cards knows about Panini. So, that’s a huge deal. You have all the relationships, New-Japan, and CMLL. The business is on the rise. You’re seeing all these familiar faces coming into the locker room and you’re saying, ‘Wait a minute, competition is getting a little bit stiffer around here. We have to up our game.’ Competition is good for everyone from every walk of life. Not just pro wrestling.”
The two are coming off the brutal House of Horrors match at Slaughterhouse on October 14. Although things didn’t work out the way they’d like, it’s on to the next show Symphony of Horrors on October 25 at 10 p.m. ET on beIN Sports and YouTube. The special will feature Brock issuing a challenge.
“If you watch the match when we were in the cage [at Slaughterhouse], someone in this discussion got rattled a bit,” Brock teased. “They almost had their life taken from them. That didn’t sit right with me. A wrestling match is a wrestling match, but someone in particular took it to a whole other level. I’m going to make it worth my while to let him know you don’ t mess around with family.”
“It’s good we’re running South Carolina because we’re running in the South again,” CW said. “ This is where we thrive. This is where NWA, where I think the best professional wrestling was, was the NWA era. You’ll get to see the Andersons thrive in Charleston, South Carolina because that’s our home, that’s our backyard..”
As for the future, more than three decades in his career, CW shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Although he does have a vision for what he’d like that retirement match to be when that moment comes.
“If I could pull it off with Brock as my partner against Tommy Dreamer and Steve Corino,” CW revealed. “Tommy has been my most hated and loved villain of my wrestling career. I call him a villain. Steve Corino has been my best friend for 30 years. That would be the one I would be able to take my boots off and call it a career if I could have that match.”
Cody Rhodes has been a clean-cut babyface since returning to WWE in 2022, and fans shouldn’t expect that to change anytime soon. On X, a fan recently shared a clip of Rhodes as a heel during his brief tenure with Impact Wrestling. The fan acknowledged that Rhodes was “a d**k” back then, but said that he’d be happy for a turn now.
This caught the attention of Rhodes, who argued that people think this heel promo is much better than it was. Rhodes added that him as a heel doesn’t give WWE its “3 biggest gates of all time,” citing recent WrestleManias. While Rhodes has no intention of turning heel, he said his role as a villain in Impact was “a fun step on the journey.”
? people cite this clip and the me spitting one and assume it was far better than it was
3 biggest gates of all time didn’t happen with the jerk in this vid
While Rhodes has no plans on turning heel, the idea has been teased on occasion. Earlier this year, The Rock wanted Rhodes to be his champion, as well as his ‘soul.’ Behind the scenes, WWE’s Final Boss reportedly pushed for a Rhodes heel turn. The idea was rejected, with those in WWE believing that turning a naturally over babyface in Rhodes would be a bad idea.
Cody Rhodes was a heel for much of his first run with WWE but is ready to be a hero to fans of all ages. While some hope for the Cody Rhodes seen in that clip from Impact Wrestling, Rhodes is fine with leaving that step behind him in his journey.
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 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.
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.
Championship
Promotion
Date Won
Event/Location
Opponent Defeated
AEW TBS Championship
All Elite Wrestling
May 7, 2024
AEW Dynamite, Las Vegas, NV
Kris Statlander
CMLL World Women’s Championship
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
August 4, 2024
CMLL Viernes Espectacular, Arena México
Princesa Sugehit
RevPro Undisputed British Women’s & Queen of Southside Championship
Revolution Pro Wrestling
January 5, 2025
NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty, Tokyo Dome
Alex Windsor
EWA Women’s Championship
European Wrestling Association
February 11, 2025
EWA Event, Vienna, Austria
Mia Yim
Chaotic Wrestling Women’s Championship
Chaotic Wrestling
March 2, 2025
Chaotic Live, Lowell, MA
Paris Van Dale
Prime Time Wrestling Women’s Championship
Prime Time Wrestling
April 6, 2025
PTW Live, Warsaw, Poland
Kamille
BestYa Women’s Championship
BestYa Wrestling
April 20, 2025
BestYa Hamburg, Germany
Iva Kolasky
Discovery Wrestling Scottish Women’s Championship
Discovery Wrestling
May 2025
Discovery Live, Edinburgh, Scotland
Kasey Owens
BODYSLAM Women’s Championship
BODYSLAM! Pro Wrestling
October 2025
BODYSLAM Live, Copenhagen, Denmark
Regina Rosendahl
AEW Owen Hart Cup (Women’s Tournament Winner)
All Elite Wrestling
July 27, 2024
AEW Collision, Calgary, AB
Jamie Hayter
Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship
Ring of Honor (AEW)
October 18, 2025
AEW WrestleDream, St. Louis, MO
Mina Shirakawa
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s Championship
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling
October 19, 2025
Rumble in the Burt, Winnipeg, MB
Jody 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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You know who should stop this? Mothers. With their remote control. This is worse than the plastic bag over the head. Kids are going to end up dead trying this stuff at home. @aewhttps://t.co/DjCBNr4KiY
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.
Ignorance to how the industry works. No need to get hysterical. Not surprised, though; the first day I met you, you spent the entire ride in a tizzy tearing down Sting's daughter and TK for allowing her to "take your spot" in AEW Outreach. https://t.co/l1JlcOYVYH
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.’
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.
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.
