The fate of the WWE Women’s World Championship will be decided within a matter of days, it has been confirmed. During the August 25, episode of WWE Raw, General Manager Adam Pearce spoke with Stephanie Vaquer, the number one contender for the title. Though Vaquer had earned a title match for Clash in Paris, Pearce shared that due to Naomi’s pregnancy, a title match in Paris is no longer feasible.
Instead, Vaquer will face an opponent of Pearce’s choosing at a show yet to be decided. Fans won’t have to wait long to find out who the Chilean Superstar will face, as they’ll be revealed on the September 1, episode of WWE Raw.
For Vaquer, already an NXT Women’s and Women’s North American Champion, the Women’s World Title would be her first taste of main roster gold. Time will tell who she’ll face for the vacant title, but expect a hard-fought contest from La Primera with the Women’s World Championship on the line.
For the month of September, WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night Raw, will be airing at an earlier start time in the United States. The official schedule on the Netflix streaming platform has been updated to reflect the change for three consecutive weeks.
The Netflix schedule now lists the episodes of Monday Night Raw on September 15, September 22, and September 29 with a 7 p.m. ET start time. This is a full hour earlier than the show’s traditional 8 p.m. ET time slot.
While no official reason for the change has been given by WWE or Netflix, it is widely believed to be a strategic move to get a one-hour head start on the NFL’s “Monday Night Football,” which begins its regular season in September and airs on ESPN.
The adjusted schedule in September follows several other unique start times for the program due to its international tour. Today’s August 25th episode from Birmingham, England, has a special 3 p.m. ET start time, and the September 1st episode from Paris, France, will begin at 2 p.m. ET.
The show is currently scheduled to return to its normal 8 p.m. ET start time in October, with the exception of the October 13th episode from Perth, Australia, which will air live in the U.S. at 8 a.m. ET.
Today’s edition of Monday Night Raw from Birmingham, England, kicked off with a chaotic brawl between Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed. The “security guards” who unsuccessfully attempted to break up the fight were actually a group of independent wrestlers from the UK wrestling scene.
The show opened with Roman Reigns in the ring, but he was quickly interrupted by his Clash in Paris opponent, Bronson Reed. The two behemoths immediately came to blows, leading to a wild brawl that spilled all over the ringside area. A group of security guards rushed to the ring to separate them but were promptly taken out as the fight continued.
According to a report from Fightful’s Corey Brennan, the security guards were portrayed by several well-known names from the UK and international independent circuit. The wrestlers who were identified are CBL, Sammy D, Tate Mayfairs, Ethan Allen, and James Ellis.
The use of local independent talent as extras and enhancement performers is a common practice for WWE whenever the company tours internationally. This was the final confrontation between Reigns and Reed before their scheduled match at the Clash in Paris premium live event this Sunday, August 31.
YouTube superstar MrBeast has stepped forward to offer financial assistance to independent wrestler Syko Stu following the shocking actions at the KnokX Pro Wrestling event. After an attack by Raja Jackson left the Army veteran hospitalized with serious injuries, MrBeast took to X to share his support.
Dang man, this hurts to see. Especially because I read he was a veteran that used wrestling as an outlet to get over ptsd..
Genuinely, if anyone connected to him knows of a way I can help please reach out. If his kid is a fan or I can help with hospital bills idk but I’ll help.
Stu, real name Stuart Smith, was attacked by Raja Jackson at the KnokX Pro Wrestling even in Los Angeles. What began as a planned wrestling spot escalated when Jackson delivered over 20 real punches to Smith’s head while he lay unconscious on the mat. The incident has received widespread condemnation from wrestling fans, pundits, and those in the wider news media world.
Smith, who began wrestling in 2017 as therapy for PTSD after returning from military service, suffered broken facial bones and lost multiple teeth in the attack. He remains in critical but stable condition at a Los Angeles hospital, according to his brother.
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident, while Kick has permanently banned Raja Jackson from its platfom. KnokX Pro has banned Raja for the “selfish, irresponsible act of violence” while Raja’s father, UFC alum Rampage Jackson has also condemned his son’s actions. The situation is ongoing.
The date and location for the next WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event special have been officially confirmed. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 1, and will take place from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The news was confirmed by FOX 13 Utah, following a new agreement between Smith Entertainment Group and the Utah Sports Commission to bring more WWE and UFC events to the state. The Salt Lake City show will mark the first time a PLE-level event has ever been held in Utah.
The Saturday night special will cap off a full WWE weekend in Salt Lake City. A special Halloween edition of Friday Night SmackDown will also take place from the Delta Center on Friday, October 31.
Chris Barney of Smith Entertainment Group commented on the news in a statement. “We are thrilled that live WWE entertainment and UFC action will return to Utah,” Barney said. “Every TKO event Delta Center has hosted has captivated fans and brought people from across the country into Salt Lake City, creating opportunities to showcase Utah’s world class sports and entertainment landscape.”
It was recently reported that the quarterly Saturday Night’s Main Event specials will now air exclusively on the Peacock streaming service as part of a new multi-year deal.
AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2025 hardly went the way the Young Bucks would have hoped for. After being embarrassed with the use of Hanson’s Mmmbop (their first wrestling theme), the Jackson brothers were on the losing end of the show’s Lights Out Steel Cage main event.
In footage taken post-Forbidden Door, the former AEW EVPs can be seen drowning their sorrows in some comfort food while watching the main event. The pair were interrupted by a phone call from Jack Perry, who they’d promptly hang up on.
Perry has been missing from AEW TV for over nine months, though it is believed he could be back soon. Perry has been backstage at tapings of AEW programming in July and was said to be in good spirits. Perry was aligned with the Bucks as part of The Elite prior to his hiatus.
Perry has not appeared on AEW programming since he lost the TNT Championship to Daniel Garcia at Full Gear 2024. Now, all signs point to Perry inching closer to a return, though finding allies may prove harder for the Scapegoat than first thought.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is an established name in box-office blockbusters, from explosive action hits to family-friendly animations. Now, the former WWE World Champion is taking on a much different role in A24’s impending Mark Kerr biopic ‘The Smashing Machine.’
For Johnson, the role of the UFC fighter who battled both opponents and substances, is a far-cry from the likes of Jumanji or the Fast & Furious franchise. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Johnson was open about his nerves leading up to production on The Smashing Machine.
“It was very real. I had not experienced that in a very, very, very long time, where I was really scared and thinking, I don’t know if I can do this. Can I do this? I realized that maybe these opportunities weren’t coming my way because I was too scared to explore this stuff.”
The Smashing Machine reunites Johnson with Jumanji co-star Emily Blunt, who is impressed by Dwayne’s drive to do something new. The English actress reflected on how the role as Kerr is different to anything Johnson has done before.
“DJ has been pigeonholed into the image of the big hero who’s got all the answers and he’s going to fix everything and he’s invincible. I think until this moment, maybe he thought that was the only lane that people wanted to see him in.”
Johnson has had his eye on The Smashing Machine since 2019, when he reached out to co-director Benny Safdie about a potential Kerr project. Though the pandemic derailed countless plans in Hollywood, Johnson never gave up on The Smashing Machine, as Safdie explained:
“Dwayne felt so deeply about it, it was something I couldn’t shake… It was literally like, ‘What about the thing you haven’t stopped thinking about for four years? That’s it!’”
Now, Johnson has the chance to show that he is much more than bulging big-screen muscles and cheesy quips. As he prepares to bring the two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion to the big screen, it remains to be seen if his performance will be a knockout in the Octagon.
WWE landed on Netflix in January 2025, kicking off a new era for the pro wrestling giant on the world’s biggest streaming platform. Already, WWE has become a staple of Netflix, and will be featured in the upcoming ‘Netflix House’ physical attraction.
Netflix House opens November 12 in Philadelphia, followed by another location in Dallas on December 11. Among its biggest features is “Top 9,” a fully themed, nine-hole mini-golf course, which will have one hole dedicated to WWE RAW.
Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee described the concept in a statement:
“Finally, a place where the Netflix story you can’t get enough of becomes something real that you can play, shop, and taste. This is fandom coming to life, where you can actually step inside the worlds you’ve been watching and loving for years.”
Netflix House will span more than 100,000 square feet and include other hits from the streaming giant. Alongside WWE, fans will get to experience franchises like Wednesday, Squid Game, ONE PIECE, Stranger Things, KPop Demon Hunters, Love Is Blind and Knives Out in a brand-new immersive way.
All Elite Wrestling is marking a milestone celebration as AEW Dynamite hits its year anniversary with a special event at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on October 1, 2025.
The anniversary show will take place at one of Florida’s premier entertainment venues. ‘HOLLYWOOD! All Elite Wrestling brings you an epic night of professional wrestling as AEW Dynamite invades Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock on October 1st!’ the promotion announced.
The Hard Rock Live venue, known for hosting major entertainment events, signals AEW’s positioning of this anniversary as a significant occasion.
Ticket Info
Tickets will be available through a tiered release system:
Premium Seating Early Access: September 2 (AEW Insiders)
General Presales: September 3
Public Sales: September 5
The anniversary positions this as one of AEW’s most significant Dynamite episodes of the year.
One day after his loss at the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Swerve Strickland has posted a cryptic message on social media. His post suggests a potential change in mindset for the former champion.
In a post on his social media on Monday morning, Strickland made a statement. “It was time to start gatekeeping wrestling again,” he wrote. The message comes after a brutal night for the top star at Wembley Stadium.
At Forbidden Door event, Swerve Strickland unsuccessfully challenged Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship. After the match, Okada continued his assault, targeting Strickland’s already injured knee. The champion trapped Swerve’s leg between the ring post and the steel steps before hitting it with a steel chair.
The attack was interrupted by Strickland’s manager, Prince Nana, who attempted to make the save with a steel pipe. However, this was followed by the surprise return of Wardlow, who attacked Nana and revealed himself to be the newest member of Okada’s faction, the Don Callis Family.
Strickland has been working through a legitimate torn meniscus injury for some time. He is expected to take time off to heal up.
WWE has announced two major title matches for the upcoming WWE NXT No Mercy event, set for September 27th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
NXT Women’s Championship: Lola Vice will challenge the reigning champion, Jacy Jayne, after earning her spot by winning a triple threat match against Kelani Jordan and Jaida Parker at the recent NXT Heatwave event.
WWE Women’s Speed Championship: Sol Ruca will defend her title against the winner of a tournament that will be determined on the September 2nd episode of NXT. The tournament includes participants from Raw or SmackDown, NXT, TNA, and AAA.
Fans in the United States can watch the event live via streaming on Peacock. International audiences can catch the show on Netflix, as WWE’s NXT premium live events will remain on their established streaming partners.
Who Are The Other NXT Champions Likely to Defend at No Mercy?
To get a sense of the champions currently representing NXT:
NXT Champion: Oba Femi (recently retained his title at Heatwave)
NXT North American Champion: Ethan Page
NXT Tag Team Champions: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger
NXT Heritage Cup: Super Nova Sessions
NXT Women’s Champion: Jacy Jayne (to defend vs. Lola Vice at No Mercy)
NXT North American Women’s Champion: Sol Ruca (also the current Women’s Speed Champion)
Other Possible Defenses: Don’t rule out titles like the NXT Heritage Cup or North American Championship potentially being on the line, as No Mercy draws nearer.
What’s Next: Tuesday’s NXT on the CW
This Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT on the CW will be a must-watch, serving as the official fallout show from Heatwave. It’s expected to answer many questions for No Mercy, with reactions from both Lola Vice and Sol Ruca, as well as further developments for other storylines and championship matches. New challengers could emerge, and the match card will begin to take shape as the aftermath of Heatwave is felt throughout the NXT roster.
WWE Raw airs tonight from Birmingham, United Kingdom (its first time in the city in over a decade), serving as the final Raw before the highly anticipated Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31. This episode has a special early start time of 3PM ET and will focus on advancing major rivalries and storylines before the Paris show.
Confirmed matches and segments:
Roman Reigns will open the show with an in-ring appearance.
Nikki Bella calls out Becky Lynch, seeking a Women’s Intercontinental Championship match.
Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez in singles competition—the third meeting between the two.
Penta vs. Kofi Kingston, building on their ongoing feud.
With Clash in Paris just days away, tonight’s Raw is set to spotlight the final build for major matches, including the fatal four-way for the World Heavyweight Championship and high-profile women’s title bouts scheduled for the Paris event.
Windham Rotunda, known to wrestling fans as Bray Wyatt, died on August 24, 2023, at the tragically young age of 36. Two years later, the legacy of Rotunda continues forward and now one of the people who knew him best has shared their tribute.
Jason Baker worked closely with Rotunda for years and was responsible for designing The Fiend, the burned Fiend, and the Firefly Funhouse. Reflecting on two years since Rotunda’s passing, Baker shared a unique item, a signed figure of Bray Wyatt with a heartfelt message from the late wrestler.
“To Jason, my brother, I will forever be in your debt. You took a crooked, thrown together idea for a monster and turned it into an icon. I am thankful for everything you do, and I look so forward to whatever horrible idea we come up with next. – Bray Wyatt.”
Baker’s influence in wrestling continues to be felt to this day. Baker is one of the key creative figures behind the Wyatt Sicks, an off-shoot of the Wyatt Family inspired by Windham. Baker also crafted Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 40 mask as well as Rhea Ripley’s mask from Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, showing his influence extends beyond the Wyatts.
As for Windham Rotunda, his legacy remains in wrestling as tributes continue to poor in for the three-time WWE World Champion. The life and career he leaves behind remains loved by fans to this day.
More has come to light about Raja Jackson’s attack on Syko Stu at a recent KnokX Pro Academy in Los Angeles, including potential legal repercussions. According to TMZ who spoke to the LAPD, officers were called to the event and the incident is now being investigated. Jackson, the son of UFC alum Rampage Jackson, attacked a seemingly unconscious Stu, delivering several blows to the head before talent pulled Jackson away.
A source close to the event guaranteed that Raja will never, ever wrestle for Knox Pro while speaking to TMZ. Douglas Malo, a wrestler who was one of the group to pull Jackson away, recalled the scene.
“This is so shocking because they were supposed to do a small spot and before you know it, he’s raining down punches.”
Douglas added that the situation was “tragic” and “barbaric” and was sad that such an ordeal took place in front of children watching. He added that his own mother was in the crowd at the event and was witness to what happened.
Rampage Jackson has spoken up against his son’s actions, stating that his son had no place being involved in the event. With Skyo Stu slowly recovering, our thoughts remain with him at this difficult time.
Vince McMahon may no longer be a key part of WWE but that didn’t prevent the billionaire from hosting an extravagent birthday party. August 24, 2025, marked McMahon’s 80th birthday and the ex-WWE Chairman had quite the guest list in New York.
Notable names in attendance included The Undertaker, Michelle McCool, Kane, John Cena, Gerald Brisco, Sheamus, Bruce Prichard, JBL, Sgt. Slaughter, Shane McMahon, and Ron Killings, PW Insider reports. Outside of wrestling, there were reportedly live performances from Kid Rock and AC/DC.
This party comes after McMahon was involved in a car crash in Connecticut. According to reports, McMahon’s vehicle was traveling at approximately 90 miles per hour when it collided with another car on the outskirts of Stamford. Authorities have confirmed that McMahon is facing legal charges related to reckless driving and endangerment.
While McMahon may no longer be part of WWE, he still has deep ties to the current roster. With his ongoing legal issues and plans for his own entertainment company, the 80-year-old continues to draw attention over a year after his WWE exit.
Things took a disturbing turn at KnokX Pro Wrestling’s latest event when Raja Jackson assaulted Syko Stu with a series of blows to the head. The unplanned spot resulted in several wrestlers hitting the ring to pull Jackson away and Stu was later transported to the hospital.
In an update on Facebook, Andrew Smith, Stu’s brother, shared an update. Andrew said his brother is in stable, but critical care. Andrew also warned fans to be wary of fundraising websites, making clear that any money sent to any potential fundraiser is not offiliated with them.
This incident has shocked fans and raised questions about Raja’s role in pro wrestling. His father, UFC legend and ex-TNA talent Rampage Jackson, has said his son had no place being a part of the show. Raja has remained silent on the matter that has gripped the wrestling community.
For now, fans can only continue to hope for the best for Stu’s recovery. This is an ongoing situation so keep following SEScoops for updates.
The TNA Knockouts Championship is back home with TNA Wrestling, thanks to the efforts of Ash By Elegance. At WWE Heatwave, Elegance won the title from Jacy Jayne in a triple-threat which included Masha Slamovich.
With both the Knockouts and World titles under the possession of NXT talent, Elegance’s win is a huge victory for TNA. On X, TNA President Carlos Silva was thrilled by the result.
Jayne, also the NXT Women’s Champion, won the title at Slammiversary from Slamovich. The win made Jayne the first-ever wrestler to hold WWE and TNA gold at the same time. Now, it’s Elegance (fka Dana Brooke) who holds the richest prize in the TNA Knockouts division.
Wardlow made a surprise return to AEW at the Forbidden Door 2025 pay-per-view event held yesterday on August 23, 2025, at The O2 Arena in London, England. This marked his first appearance in over a year, following his last televised match in March 2024 against then-AEW World Champion Samoa Joe.
During the event, after Kazuchika Okada retained the AEW Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland, Okada continued assaulting Strickland’s injured knee by trapping it in the ring steps and striking it with a steel chair. Prince Nana rushed out with a metal pipe to defend Strickland and chase off Okada.
That’s when Wardlow, dressed in a black suit, entered the ring behind them. He attacked Nana with a clothesline, followed by ground-and-pound strikes, and then took out multiple AEW security personnel who tried to intervene. Wardlow eventually left the ring, leaving Strickland helpless and in bad shape.
New Role with the Don Callis Family
Wardlow officially aligned himself with the Don Callis Family during this segment, embracing Don Callis on the ramp and shaking hands with Okada. The rest of the family members came out to welcome him with handshakes and embraces, solidifying his addition to the group. However, Konosuke Takeshita notably stared him down without a handshake, hinting at potential tension.
Konosuke Takeshita confronting Wardlow… YEP, THE SEEDS HAVE BEEN PLANTED.
This move positions Wardlow as the newest member of the heel faction, which now includes talents like Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita, Lance Archer, Hechicero, Josh Alexander, and Rocky Romero. His role appears to be as a powerhouse enforcer, given his actions in the attack.
Work on American Gladiators
Wardlow’s extended absence from AEW was partly due to filming commitments for the upcoming reboot of American Gladiators on Amazon Prime Video, hosted by WWE’s The Miz. He participated in two seasons of the show as a competitor or gladiator, with filming now complete.
This project, along with prior injury recovery, kept him sidelined from wrestling until his recent clearance and return.
The future of the WWE Speed Championships has officially been revealed. During the NXT Heatwave premium live event, NXT General Manager Ava announced that both the men’s and women’s Speed titles are now officially part of the NXT brand and will be defended on NXT programming.
The announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the championships. The titles were originally created for “WWE Speed,” a weekly show that aired exclusively on the social media platform X. However, the show has not aired a new episode since July, and it was recently reported that the brand was likely discontinued, leaving the status of its championships in question.
With Ava’s announcement, it is now confirmed that while the show is gone, the titles will live on as part of the NXT brand.
In addition to confirming the new home for the titles, Ava also made a further announcement regarding the Women’s Speed Championship, which is currently held by Sol Ruca. A four-woman, inter-promotional tournament will be held to determine the next number one contender.
The tournament will feature one woman from the WWE main roster, one woman from NXT, one woman from TNA Wrestling, and one woman from AAA. The winner of that tournament will then challenge Sol Ruca for the NXT Speed Women’s Championship at the upcoming NXT No Mercy premium live event on September 27.
AEW President Tony Khan has announced a rule change for the world title shot contracts that are earned by winning the annual Casino Gauntlet match. Moving forward, the winner will be required to give one week’s notice before executing their contract for a championship match.
Speaking at the post-event media scrum for the AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Khan explained the reasoning behind the new rule. He stated that the change is being made to add more “integrity” to the championships and to allow the company to promote its world title bouts.
“I want AEW to be different and I’ve been listening to the feedback and the voice of the fans and I think people want the championships in the sport of pro wrestling to have integrity,” Khan said. “I don’t want to have a big ticket championship match that we are unable to advertise and also I don’t really want to necessarily utilize a stipulation here that’s being utilized other places.”
He added, “That’s why going forward, I want to set the tone that from now on I think the right thing to do is all contract executions should be on at least a week’s notice so we can properly promote the matches.”
The change comes after several instances of the contract being used in a “Money in the Bank” style. Most notably, Christian Cage attempted to cash in his contract during the main event of the Revolution pay-per-view in March, turning the AEW World Championship match into a three-way.
The current holder of the men’s Casino Gauntlet contract is MJF, who won the opportunity at the All In: Texas pay-per-view. Athena won the women’s version and executed her contract in advance to set up her match with Toni Storm at 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.
.@McGuinnessNigel had a skull session with British legend Johnny Saint!
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
