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GUNTHER Close To Finalizing New Deal With WWE

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WWE is reportedly working to secure GUNTHER, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, to a long-term contract. According to PWInsider, negotiations are in their final stages, with GUNTHER either close to finalizing or having already signed a multi-year deal. While the exact financial details remain undisclosed, this agreement reflects WWE’s commitment to retaining one of its top stars.

GUNTHER has experienced championship success in every promotion he has competed in, and WWE has been no exception. From dominating NXT UK to shining on the main roster, he has consistently proven his worth. GUNTHER’s crowning achievement came at SummerSlam, where he won the King of the Ring Tournament to secure a title shot and subsequently dethroned Damian Priest to claim the World Heavyweight Championship.

Since then, GUNTHER has been a fighting champion, successfully defending his title on multiple occasions. Most recently, he defeated Priest in a hard-fought rematch at Survivor Series: WarGames. His next challenge comes against Finn Balor at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he aims to continue his dominant reign.

With GUNTHER’s in-ring prowess and growing star power, WWE appears intent on ensuring he remains a cornerstone of its roster for years to come.

Big Update on Becky Lynch’s WWE Return

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There are new indications that Becky Lynch is nearing her return to WWE. Last month, PWInsider reported that Lynch is expected to return in time for the Raw premiere on Netflix in January. This suggests that WWE and Lynch are close to finalizing—or have already finalized—a new contract.

Adding to this speculation, PWInsider.com reported today that WWE is holding a significant media event this afternoon at Netflix headquarters in Los Angeles. Lynch is among the talents expected to appear, alongside other major names like Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan, CM Punk, The Miz, and Bianca Belair.

The event will also feature WWE President Nick Khan, Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, and top Netflix executives, including Bela Bajaria and Brandon Riegg.

Lynch made her first public appearance since stepping away from WWE last month, where she discussed her memoir in Los Angeles. The former WWE Women’s World Champion seems poised for a significant comeback, aligning with WWE’s push to spotlight its upcoming partnership with Netflix.

Lynch concluded her WWE commitments before her contract expired on June 1, opting not to re-sign immediately but taking time off with the expectation of a future return. On her way out, she notably helped elevate Liv Morgan by putting her over in two matches.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: January Date Slated

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The second return episode of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC appears to be set for January 25, 2025, according to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. While WWE has not officially announced the date, Meltzer reported that a company source confirmed the timing to him.

The show is expected to air one week before the WWE Royal Rumble, scheduled for February 1, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Meltzer emphasized the pivotal role of NBC in determining the schedule, stating, “The deal is that when they get the date from NBC, that is the date they run. NBC is the higher power in this one.”

Fans are already anticipating the first return episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event, set for December 14, 2024. The event will feature a triple-header of title matches, including Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens, GUNTHER vs. Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY, delivering high-stakes action ahead of the January installment.

While the January 25 date has not been officially confirmed by WWE, it reflects the company’s strategic use of major televised events to build excitement for the road to WrestleMania.

Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview (December 14, 2024)

Drew McIntyre’s Dramatic WWE Return Came Sooner Than Expected

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Drew McIntyre’s Dramatic WWE Return Came Sooner Than Expected

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw marked the highly anticipated return of Drew McIntyre, who had been off television since his grueling Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk at Bad Blood in October.

McIntyre sustained a severe head injury during the match, courtesy of a toolbox strike from Punk. The blow left him requiring 16 staples to close a wound on the top of his head. Following the injury, WWE decided to give McIntyre time off to recover.

McIntyre made a dramatic comeback at the end of Raw, targeting Sami Zayn in a surprise attack. Reports indicate that discussions about McIntyre’s return had been ongoing, but PWInsider notes his reappearance came sooner than expected.

According to backstage sources, Bronson Reed’s recent injury at Survivor Series may have accelerated McIntyre’s return. Reed suffered an ankle injury while diving off the top of the cage during WarGames, sidelining him indefinitely.

McIntyre is now set to appear at WWE’s holiday week live events, including the annual show at Madison Square Garden, where fans will undoubtedly welcome his return to action.

Drew McIntyre Comments On WWE Raw Return

WWE NXT Preview (12/3/24): Last Chance Iron Survivor Qualifiers

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WWE NXT Preview (12/3/24): Last Chance Iron Survivor Qualifiers

Tonight’s December 3 edition of WWE NXT emanates live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida at 8/7c on The CW Networ.

This show serves as the final stop before this Saturday’s NXT Deadline 2024 premium live event from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Announced Matches

  • Last Chance Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Kelani Jordan vs. Cora Jade vs. Jaida Parker vs. Wren Sinclair14
  • Last Chance Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifier: Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King vs. Axiom vs. Cedric Alexander
  • Contenders Tag Team Battle Royal for NXT Tag Team Championship opportunity at NXT Deadline
  • Singles Match: Karmen Petrovic vs. Nikkita Lyons

Special Appearances

WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bischoff and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman will be making special appearances on tonight’s show. Bischoff has teased involvement in a situation between NXT Champion Trick Williams and Ridge Holland.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest NXT news on the road to NXT Deadline.

Josh Alexander On His Reaction To Scott D’Amore’s TNA Exit

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Josh Alexander On His Reaction To Scott D’Amore’s TNA Exit

Josh Alexander says he got a little emotional when he learned about Scott D’Amore’s exit from TNA.

The former Impact World Champion recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. He talked about his approaching free agency, potential opportunities in WWE and AEW, working with Will Ospreay and more.

When asked if D’Amore’s exit from the Anthem-owned promotion played a role in his decision to leave the company as well, Alexander admitted that he did get emotional when he first found out about it:

“When I first found out, he was [gone] I teared up. I’m not gonna lie, I was thinking about these last six or five years at the time I had in TNA and everything along the way.

When I started, having zero relationship with him other than he was the guy that got me a visa was giving me this opportunity to this point where we developed this relationship of trust, and he coached me along and gave me so much help.”

Like The Rug Was Just Pulled Out: Josh Alexander

Scott D’Amore returned to TNA as an executive in 2017. He was appointed the Head of Creative and later promoted to Executive Vice President in December 2020. Coming out of the pandemic, Scott led the company into a new streak of success, creating more buzz and selling more tickets than the promotion had done in years.

The wrestling executive was the brain behind the TNA rebranding at the start of this year which generated a lot of buzz for the company. He was, however, abruptly fired from his position only a month after.

Josh Alexander noted how Scott put him in touch with people who helped him level up his skills. He explained that his firing after the rebranding made the locker room feel like the rug was pulled from under them:

“The entire locker room, especially with the rebranding of TNA thing happening at the end of BFG, and then it was like the debut of TNA, we were riding high. We just sold out the Palms.

These shows were insane. Then it felt like the rug was just pulled out from under you, right? So it’s like, how do you react to that? How do you feel about the relationship we built?”

Scott D’Amore has relaunched the Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling brand since his TNA departure. Though the company has not promoted any shows since its relaunch event Forged In Excellence in October.

You can check out Josh Alexander’s full interview below:

Shinsuke Nakamura Mask: Details Behind His Survivor Series Look

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Shinsuke Nakamura Mask: Details Behind His Survivor Series Look

Shinsuke Nakamura embraces Japanese culture in his gimmick and it is quite evident from his style. He recently donned a spectacular Kabuto mask at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames PLE.

On social media, artist Jason Baker revealed details behind the creation. In a post on social media, Baker revealed that he, Brian McGuire, and Ambria Pierson were responsible for creating the incredible-looking mask.

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Baker, an accomplished special effects artist with nearly 20 years of experience, has created masks for several WWE superstars including Bray Wyatt’s The Fiend, Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 40 skull mask and Rhea Ripley’s horror-themed mask also worn at Survivor Series this past weekend.

Follow Jason Baker on Instagram to see more of his work.

Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura recently returned to WWE television and has embraced his darker side. He was immediately in pursuit of the WWE United States Championship. At Survivor Series: WarGames, he challenged LA Knight for the title and emerged victorious. With the title win, he joined a very elite club. Nakamura became the fourth wrestler to win the United States Title in both the United States and Canada.

‘The King of Strong Style’ captured the title for the third time in his career. He put an end to The Megastar’s title run which began at WWE SummerSlam in August when he won against Logan Paul.

Pro Wrestling NOAH pushed Nakamura’s US title win ahead of his return to the promotion when he faces Ulka Sasaki at NOAH’s New Year’s event. The match will take place on January 1st, 2025 at Budokan Hall. With significant changes in Shinsuke Nakamura’s presentation and recent title win, it seems he is trying to reclaim his spot as a top star in WWE.

TNA’s Josh Alexander Eyes WWE & AEW As Free Agency Approaches

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TNA’s Josh Alexander is already making plans for a future as a free agent, including possibly facing some of WWE’s top Superstars. On the Insight podcast, Alexander shared that he will be a free agent on February 15, adding that he’s “equal parts nervous, equal parts excited” for the change. When asked what’s next, the former TNA World Champion teased a future in WWE.

“I’m watching the product, looking at NXT being like, man me and Ethan could tag… I’d really love to have a match with Pete Dunne or Gunther, the list goes on.”

Alexander has yet to compete in WWE and by his own admission, didn’t grow up dreaming of headlining WrestleMania. Rather than this being a lack of determination, the Walking Weapon explained that he never dreamed that his wrestling career would reach the heights it already has.

Josh Alexander Retires from Independent Wrestling to Focus on New Opportunity

It’s not just WWE that Alexander is keeping his eye on. On the podcast, he explained that his desire to face a fellow Canadian could result in him signing with Tony Khan.

“I would really love to get a chance to wrestle is Edge. He’s in AEW, you know what I mean? And there’s Japan, Shingo is the one guy on my bucket list.”

Alexander has been a top star in TNA for years, which bodes well for the Canadian landing in WWE, AEW, or a promotion in Japan. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the longest-reigning TNA World Champion and what’s in his future come February of next year.

WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and more

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WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and more

WWE NXT Deadline 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This premium live event will feature the exciting Iron Survivor Challenge for both men and women, where competitors aim to score the most falls within a 25-minute time limit to earn a future championship opportunity.

Read More – WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

US Start Time

For viewers in the United States, NXT Deadline 2024 will begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Fans should mark their calendars and prepare for an evening filled with thrilling matches and intense competition.

Australian Start Time

Australian fans can catch the action on Sunday, December 8, 2024, with the following start times:

  • Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 11:00 AM
  • Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT): 10:30 AM
  • Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): 8:00 AM

European Start Time

For European viewers, NXT Deadline 2024 will begin in the early hours of Sunday, December 8, 2024:

  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 12:00 AM
  • Central European Time (CET): 1:00 AM
  • Eastern European Time (EET): 2:00 AM

Event Details

NXT Deadline 2024 will feature the return of the Iron Survivor Challenge for both men and women. The winners of these matches will earn opportunities to compete for the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship, respectively. While the full match card is yet to be announced, some confirmed participants for the Iron Survivor Challenges include Wes Lee, Je’Von Evans, and Nathan Frazer for the men’s match, and Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, and Zaria for the women’s match.

Fans can look forward to an action-packed event as NXT continues to showcase its rising stars and intense competition. With the unique format of the Iron Survivor Challenge and high stakes involved, NXT Deadline 2024 promises to be a must-watch event for wrestling enthusiasts around the globe.

Drew McIntyre Comments On WWE Raw Return

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Drew McIntyre Comments On WWE Raw Return

Drew McIntyre says people should not believe anything they hear about him unless it’s coming from his own channels.

The Scottish Warrior made his surprise return to WWE programming this Monday Night on Raw. He took out Sami Zayn after the Hononary Uce’s loss to Seth Rollins in the main event of the show.

The former World Champion took to Twitter after this segment. He referenced the reports about his hiatus and called out fans for forgetting his words so soon:

“If you don’t hear it from me, live on WWE TV or on my social channels, assume every single thing you hear about Drew McIntyre is BS. Oh, and how soon you all forget?”

McIntyre’s attack on Sami Zayn has multiple layers of story behind it. Earlier in the night, Sami stood up for CM Punk when Seth Rollins called the Straight Edge Star out. Having gone to war with Punk in an intense Hell In A Cell match before his time off, it makes sense for Drew to not be a fan of this alliance.

Apart from his rivalry with Punk, the 39-year-old has a long history with the reunited OG Bloodline himself. Like Kevin Owens, McIntyre spent a long time fighting the group during Roman Reigns’ dominant Undisputed Championship reign.

The big question now is if McIntyre will join hands with other enemies of the OG Bloodline or if he’ll continue his solo run.

Wrestling World Reacts As The New Day Betrays Big E On WWE Raw

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Wrestling World Reacts As The New Day Betrays Big E On WWE Raw

During the December 2, 2024, edition of WWE Raw, The New Day as fans knew it came to an end, with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods betraying Big E. The duo argued that if Big E cared about them, he would have been back already from his broken neck injury. Woods claimed that Big E will never be medically cleared and continued to berate his ‘brother’ alongside Kofi Kingston.

This heartwrenching scene instantly went viral on social media, with several wrestlers sharing their thoughts on the matter. Michin, whose sister Kris is dating Big E, is ready to jump Woods and Kingston with her sister after what was said.

Kris Yim also shared her anger over what happened. During the segment, Woods claimed that Big E didn’t care about the New Day, but was focusing on his new projects, new desk job, and his new girlfriend.

Kris also had some choice words for Woods with a nod to his time as the 2021 King of the Ring.

The Final Testament’s Karrion Kross on the other hand, has been waiting for this heel turn for a very long time.

Shane ‘Hurricane’ Helms, who now works behind the scenes in WWE, shared his own experience with dealing with a broken neck after the segment aired.

The impact of this heel turn hasn’t just been felt in WWE. AEW’s Anthony Bowens wanted to see how everyone’s days were going, but now realizes it wasn’t the right time to ask.

And Pretty Deadly’s Kit Wilson couldn’t help but take a sense of pleasure in seeing what happened to Big E this week.

Now, The New Day as fans knew it has ended, leaving questions as to what the future for all three Superstars look like. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Woods, Kingston, and Big E after the shocking betrayal on Raw.

Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After Raw Went Off Air

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Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After Raw Went Off Air

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made a surprise appearance after an eventful edition of Monday Night Raw from Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, Washington went off air.

Two dark matches took place after the latest episode of the Red Branded Show. Nia Jax was in action after competing in WarGames this past Saturday and she defeated Naomi to retain the women’s championship.

A street fight featuring the American Nightmare was the second dark match of the night. Cody defended his title against the Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa.

The two recreated the viral spot from their recent live event match and Rhodes won after putting Solo through a table:

What Happened On Raw

WWE celebrated the 10-year anniversary of New Day’s debut at the November 2 Raw with Big E making a return to the brand. The night didn’t go as planned for E, however, and he was essentially kicked out of the group by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

The follow-up to OG Bloodline’s Survivor Series WarGames victory led to Seth Rollins having an intense promo battle with both CM Punk and Sami Zayn.

Rollins would go on to face Zayn in the main event of the show. The Honorary Uce not only lost the bout but he was also taken out by a returning star after the bell. You can check out details of the segment here.

Drew McIntyre Returns On 12/2 Raw With Attack On Sami Zayn

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Drew McIntyre Returns On 12/2 Raw With Attack On Sami Zayn

Drew McIntyre made a dramatic return to Monday Night Raw during the December 2, episode of the show with an attack on two of the show’s top stars.

Ahead of the main event, where Sami Zayn faced Seth Rollins, Jey Uso was found attacked backstage. Zayn assumed that Rollins was the attacker, given his issues with The Bloodline. Sami went so far as to grab a chair and threaten Rollins with it during their match, but Seth denied that he was the attacker. Zayn was conflicted and Rollins capitalized on the distraction by rolling him up for the win.

After the match, Zayn stayed in the ring, where he was blindsided by a hooded man who was revealed to be the returning McIntyre. McIntyre hit Zayn with a Claymore and stood tall as the show came to an end.

McIntyre had been missing from WWE programming following his war at WWE Bad Blood inside Hell in a Cell, a match the Chicago-Made Superstar would win. Punk made his return to WWE TV during the Friday, November 22, edition of WWE SmackDown.

With McIntyre back, it appears no face is safe from the Scottish Psychopath, a lesson that Sami Zayn and Jey Uso learned this week. With CM Punk also being on this week’s Raw and not attacked by McIntyre, it certainly appears that their feud is over. Punk brawled with Seth Rollins on Raw, renewing their feud that’s been simmering since Punk’s return last year.

Maria Kanellis-Bennett Is Cancer Free After Battle With Rare Tumor

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Maria Kanellis-Bennett Is Cancer Free After Battle With Rare Tumor

Maria Kanellis-Bennett has shared that she is cancer-free after battling a tumor that she’s been dealing with for much of 2024. In July, doctors found a mass on her adrenal gland, and in October, she had a retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in order to remove the mass.

Taking to X, Kanellis-Bennett shared the positive news that the tumor was not cancerous. Maria shared her gratitude to be going into the holidays cancer-free and appreciated the fans support throughout this ordeal.

Kanellis-Bennett’s mass was a Pheochromocytoma, a rare kind of tumor that affects between 3-8 people out of a million, according to the pro wrestling veteran. A Pheochromocytoma can affect a patient’s mood, metabolism, blood pressure, and heart rate, Maria added, and shared that she’s “blessed” that it was found when it was.

With this health scare behind her, Kanellis-Bennett can enjoy the holiday season with her family, though questions remain as to her status with AEW/Ring of Honor. Maria shared in October that her contract was due to expire that month, and despite reaching out to the promotion, she had not heard anything at the time. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Maria as she continues to bounce back from this recent health scare.

Title Matches Added To WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event On WWE Raw

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The card for Saturday Night’s Main Event continued to grow during this week’s episode of Raw, with two huge title matches announced for the show. In our first match of Raw, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY and Kairi Sane. After the match, Rhea Ripley arrived and attacked Rodriguez, but officials quick came out to break up this post-match brawl.

It was confirmed during Raw that IYO SKY will face Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event next week. SKY won a Battle Royal last month to earn the coveted title shot against the Judgment Day member.

Raw also saw Finn Balor questioned about attacking Damian Priest at Survivor Series: WarGames, and Finn said he’d take care of Priest since Dominik Mysterio couldn’t. Later in the night, GUNTHER defeated Mysterio, only to be attacked by Balor after the match, with Finn telling Mysterio to watch how things are done.

Backstage, Finn Balor asks Adam Pearce for his title match against Gunther. The Raw General Manager told Balor that they’ll face each other at Saturday Night’s Main Event with the title on the line.

Saturday Night’s Main Event 2024

The 37th Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place on December 14, 2024, from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The show will be WWE’s first SNME televised event since July 2008.

The card for the show so far is as follows:

  • Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Kevin Owens (Undisputed WWE Championship)
  • Liv Morgan (c) vs. Iyo Sky (WWE Women’s World Championship)
  • Gunther (c) vs. Finn Bálor (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
  • Finals Of the WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from Saturday Night’s Main Event, including breaking news and live results from the show.

WWE Raw Results: December 2, 2024

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WWE Raw Results: December 2, 2024

Here are the key results from WWE Raw on December 2, 2024, from Angels of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington:

  • CM Punk opened the show with a promo discussing his future and potential path to WrestleMania, which was interrupted by Seth Rollins.

Match Results:

  • Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defeated Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane)
  • Dakota Kai won a Triple Threat Match against Katana Chance and Shayna Baszler in a Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match
  • Gunther defeated Dominik Mysterio in a non-title match
  • R-Truth defeated Pete Dunne
  • Seth Rollins defeated Sami Zayn in the main event

Notable Segments:

Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Turn On Big E During Anniversary Segment

Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Turn On Big E During Anniversary Segment

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Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods Turn On Big E During Anniversary Segment

Monday’s WWE Raw took fans on an emotional rollercoaster as Raw GM Adam Pearce welcomed Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to the ring. The segment, filled with props and nostalgic moments, celebrated a decade of The New Day’s success.

Woods expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support over the years, while Kofi reflected on their incredible journey, emphasizing how they couldn’t have achieved their success without the WWE Universe. But the mood shifted as Woods began to hint at unresolved tensions, assuring the fans that their love and appreciation weren’t to blame for what was coming next.

Before they could continue, Big E made his surprise return, receiving a thunderous ovation. He thanked the fans for their support during his recovery, but his tone grew serious as he addressed the discord between Kofi and Woods.

Big E reminded his teammates of their humble beginnings, recalling how their group was born out of desperation—when Kofi considered retirement and he and Woods were on the verge of being released. Big E recounted their unbreakable bond, from comforting him during his neck injury to supporting each other through life’s toughest moments.

With heartfelt words, Big E revealed his plans to serve as their manager until he is medically cleared to return to the ring. However, his declaration was met with skepticism and frustration from his longtime partners.

Woods questioned Big E’s timing, accusing him of abandoning them during their struggles. Kofi joined in, pointing out that other wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, and Edge returned after similar injuries, while Big E seemingly chose new opportunities over reuniting with them.

Big E defended his absence, reminding them of the severity of his neck injury, but his words fell on deaf ears. Woods and Kofi expressed their anger and disappointment, with Woods calling Big E a burden and Kofi accusing him of prioritizing himself over the team.

The segment ended on a somber note as Big E sought reconciliation, asking for a hug. Kofi refused, and Big E walked away, leaving the ring. In his absence, Woods and Kofi embraced, vowing to stick together despite the cracks in their friendship.

This emotionally charged reunion left fans wondering if The New Day can ever truly mend their bond or if this marks the end of their storied partnership.

Full Bracket For WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament

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Full Bracket For WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament

WWE has officially announced a groundbreaking tournament to crown the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion.

Triple H revealed the tournament bracket on social media, showcasing the talent competing for the historic title. The action kicked off on Monday’s Raw with a triple threat match featuring Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Katana Chance. Kai emerged victorious and secured her spot in the semifinals.

She will face the winner of another triple threat match between Zoey Stark, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kayden Carter. Meanwhile, the other side of the bracket promises an exciting clash as Lyra Valkyria, Zelina Vega, and Ivy Nile battle it out. The victor will advance to meet the winner of a match between Alba Fyre, Kairi Sane, and Natalya.

The announcement of the tournament and the new title came last week, though WWE has not yet confirmed when the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion will be crowned.

In contrast, the finals for the Women’s U.S. Title Tournament are set to take place at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14.

To view the full bracket, check out Triple H’s post on Twitter below:

Seth Rollins Gets Physical With CM Punk On WWE Raw

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Seth Rollins Gets Physical With CM Punk On WWE Raw

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw kicked off with high drama as CM Punk and Seth Rollins collided in a fiery verbal and physical confrontation.

Punk opened the show with a passionate promo, addressing his path to WrestleMania. He pointed to the stands, referencing where the iconic WrestleMania sign would soon hang, and laid out the potential routes to the grand stage—through the Royal Rumble, the Elimination Chamber, or perhaps by cashing in on a favor to secure his spot.

The tension escalated when Rollins entered the ring. He declared he should have taken Punk out the moment he returned to WWE and admitted regretting his hesitation. Rollins said seeing Punk aligned with Roman Reigns only fueled his resolve to correct his mistake by knocking Punk down.

Punk responded dismissively, stating he was done competing with people he wasn’t even aware were racing him. He reminded Rollins that, without a title, he wasn’t a priority for Punk’s future plans. He also warned Rollins to steer clear of his business.

The exchange boiled over into a chaotic brawl, with Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and others rushing in to separate the two superstars. Before leaving, Rollins taunted Jey Uso, telling him to “run back to Reigns.”

The confrontation set the tone for what promises to be an explosive road to WrestleMania.

WWE Raw Preview (12/2/24): 10 Years of New Day, Women’s IC Title Tournament

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WWE Raw is heading to Everett, Washington, and will take place at the Angel of the Winds Arena. You can catch all the action live on the USA Network at 8/7c.

This episode is going to be huge, as it’s the first show after Survivor Series 2024: WarGames. Expect updates on the aftermath, including the results of the WarGames matches and the World Heavyweight Championship match, and the various injuries coming out of the event.

Monday Night Raw Preview – December 2, 2024

CM Punk Kicks Off the Show: Fresh from his win at Survivor Series, CM Punk will be starting the show, and it’s likely he’ll have something big to say. Where do things stand with OG Bloodline and Roman Reigns?

New Day’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration: The New Day will be celebrating a major milestone, but with tensions running high between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, it’s unclear how festive things will end up.

The New Day: Inside Their Decade of Greatness in WWE

Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament: The tournament begins, with Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, and Shayna Baszler facing off in a triple threat match.

Tag Team Action: Damage CTRL (IYO SKY and Kairi Sane) will take on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

R-Truth vs. Pete Dunne: This grudge match has been building up for weeks, with R-Truth still confusing Pete Dunne with his former character, Butch.

WWE’s next big event is Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, so this episode of Raw will likely start building towards that.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news coming out of Survivor Series 2024 and tonight’s Raw.

Alexa Bliss Eyes WWE Return After Two-Year Hiatus: What Fans Can Expect

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The last time fans saw Alexa Bliss in a WWE ring, it was at the 2023 Royal Rumble, where she lost to then-Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair. While a post-match segment with Uncle Howdy teased big things to come, Bliss would become pregnant shortly after, and it’s been close to two years since fans last saw the ‘Goddess’ in the ring.

Personal Matters

In November 2023, Bliss and her husband Ryan Cabrera welcomed their daughter Hendrix Rogue into the world. Like many women, Bliss’ pregnancy was not without post-partum health issues. Not only that, but Bliss has shared that she’s battled skin cancer and preeclampsia during her time away from the ring. Fortunately, Bliss is “all good now” after dealing with these health issues.

Teasing A Return

In July, Bliss shared footage of herself training in a ring, exciting fans wanting to see the former Women’s Champion back make a return. Speculation has been running rife about Bliss’ return, with some fans believing her comeback will tie to the Wyatt Sicks. Despite what happened with Uncle Howdy at the Ruumble, Bliss has downplayed her alleged involvement with the group, suggesting that her comeback will be under a different character than her ‘Dark Alexa’ persona.

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The Rock Shatters Several Records With ‘Moana 2’ Box Office Success 

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Disney’s Moana 2, featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, has made waves at the box office since its release on November 27th.

The family-friendly adventure scored an incredible $225 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday, including $139.7 million during the three-day weekend. Its global debut tallied an impressive $389 million, with a $165.8 million international opening. The film claimed the top spot in every market except China.

A Record-Breaking Release

Moana 2 shattered numerous records in its opening week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the highlights include:

  • Biggest 5-Day Debut of All Time
  • Biggest 5-Day Thanksgiving Earner of All Time
  • Biggest 5-Day Thanksgiving Nationwide Opening
  • Biggest Global Opening of All Time for an Animated Film
  • Biggest Walt Disney Animation Three-Day Debut of All Time
  • Biggest Black Friday Gross of All Time
  • Biggest Thanksgiving Day Gross of All Time
  • Biggest Opening Day for a Walt Disney Animation Title

A Historic Moment for Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson made history by simultaneously topping the box office with Moana 2 and Red One. This marks the first time an actor has had two #1 films in the same month, further solidifying his dominance in Hollywood.

Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, the animated sequel brings back Auli‘i Cravalho and Johnson as Moana and Maui. Returning cast members Rachel House (Tala), Temuera Morrison (Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina) are joined by newcomers Hual?lai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo as Moni, Kele, and Loto.

Jonathan Coachman: Nia Jax Hates Me, She Worked To Get Me Rid Of Me

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Jonathan Coachman: Nia Jax Hates Me, She Worked To Get Me Rid Of Me

Nia Jax hates Jonathan Coachman so much, that she worked to force him out of WWE, the former Raw & SmackDown commentator claimed this week. While speaking on the Behind The Turnbuckle: The Last Word podcast, Coachman reflected on his return to WWE in 2018 and how Jax allegedly wanted no part of him.

“She hates me, by the way, Nia Jax hates me… Nobody liked the fact that they brought me back. I’m not going to use the jealous word, it is what it is.

“Nia Jax led the charge. ‘Renee, Renee, Renee in Coach’s spot.’ She didn’t like me, for whatever reason.”

Coachman didn’t just have problems with the reigning WWE Women’s Champion, but there were also issues with Vince McMahon. On the podcast, Coachman shared that upon returning he informed Vince of four golf events he intended to attend and McMahon agreed to let him go to these instead of Raw. By the time the second event came around though, McMahon was furious and sought replacements for the broadcaster.

Jonathan Coachman Vows To Never Work For WWE Again After Doomed Run

Coachman parted ways with WWE in 2021, an act that also saw him leave the XFL that had been resurrected a year earlier but nixed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coachman has claimed that he expected to be reimbursed by McMahon for his travel expenses but never was due to the XFL filing for bankruptcy.

Jax herself has yet to weigh in on her alleged hatred for Coachman, or that she worked to have him removed as a commentator on Raw. With The Coach vowing never to work with WWE, it’s unlikely the pair will cross paths again in a professional setting, which if Coachman is to be believed, is for the best.

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WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

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WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

WWE NXT Deadline 2024, stylized as DEADL1NE, is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This event will feature the return of the Iron Survivor Challenge for both men and women, along with other matches for the final NXT PLE of the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the live stream of NXT Deadline 2024.

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When and Where to Watch

NXT Deadline 2024 will stream live on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 7 ET/4 PT. Fans in the United States can catch all the action on Peacock, while international viewers can tune in via the WWE Network.

How to Access the Live Stream

To watch NXT Deadline 2024, you have two main options depending on your location:

Peacock (United States)

  • Sign up for a Peacock account if you don’t already have one
  • Choose the Premium plan, which costs $5.99 per month
  • Log in on December 7 and navigate to the WWE section to find the live stream

WWE Network (International markets)

  • Create a WWE Network account
  • Subscribe to the service for £9.99 per month
  • Access the live stream through the WWE Network platform on the day of the event

Why You Shouldn’t Miss NXT Deadline 2024

NXT Deadline 2024 promises to be an action-packed event with high stakes and intense competition. As WWE’s penultimate livestreaming event before its content moves to Netflix in January 2025, this show holds special significance for fans.

The unique format of the Iron Survivor Challenge, combined with championship matches and the electric atmosphere of the Minneapolis Armory, make this a must-watch event for WWE fans.

WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and more

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WWE NXT Deadline 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and more

WWE NXT Deadline 2024 is set to electrify Minneapolis on Saturday, December 7, at The Armory. This premium live event promises an action-packed night featuring the biggest NXT Superstars and the thrilling Iron Survivor Challenge.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for WWE NXT Deadline 2024 went on sale to the general public on Wednesday, November 13, at 10 AM CT/8 AM PT via Ticketmaster.com. 

Fans who were eager to secure their spots early got an exclusive presale on Tuesday, November 12, at 10 AM CT/8 AM PT.

Ticket Prices

As of writing, the following tickets are available for purchase via Ticketmaster:

  • Sec FLR A: $75 plus fees
  • Sec FLR 6: $250.00 + Fees

How to Purchase

To purchase tickets:

  1. Visit Ticketmaster.com
  2. Search for WWE NXT Deadline 2024
  3. Select your desired seats
  4. Complete the checkout process

Venue Information

The Armory in Minneapolis will host this exciting event. Known for its historic atmosphere, The Armory provides an ideal setting for the high-energy spectacle of NXT. Doors are expected to open at 4:30 PM, with the main card starting at 7:00 PM local time.

How to get there

The Minneapolis Armory, located at 500 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis, offers several convenient transportation options for event attendees

Parking Options

Several parking facilities are available within walking distance of the venue:

  • Woonerf Lot (0.09 miles away)
  • Pressbox Lot (0.13 miles away)
  • The Depot Parking Lot (0.15 miles away)
  • Gateway Garage (0.16 miles away)

You can reserve parking spots in advance using services like ParkMobile to ensure guaranteed parking for your event.

Rideshare Services

  • Getting an Uber or Lyft to the Armory is straightforward, as both services operate actively in Minneapolis.

Additional rideshare options include:

  • Wridz
  • MyWeels
  • Hich

The recommended rideshare pickup/dropoff location is on Portland Avenue.

Local Attractions

The venue is conveniently located near several dining options and attractions:

  • Restaurants: Sawatdee (Thai), Zen Box Izakaya (Japanese), Bar Zia, and Dan Kelly’s Pub are all within walking distance
  • Public Spaces: The Commons park is located right across the street from the Armory
  • Cultural Sites: Mill City Museum and Stone Arch Bridge are nearby for pre-show exploration

Hotels

If you’re planning to stay overnight, several hotels are within walking distance:

  • Radisson RED
  • Hyatt Place
  • Best Western Plus
  • Elliot Park Hotel
  • Emery, Autograph Collection

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