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WrestleMania 41 Debuts: Stratton, Fatu, Breakker & More Set for First Appearances

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WrestleMania 41 Debuts: Stratton, Fatu, Breakker & More Set for First Appearances

WrestleMania 41 will showcase a new generation of WWE talent making their debut appearances at the marquee event this weekend in Las Vegas. From title matches to high-profile confrontations, these six superstars are stepping into the spotlight for the first time on WWE’s grandest stage.

Tiffany Stratton

The 25-year-old Women’s Champion, and former gymnast, will defend her title against Charlotte Flair. Stratton, whose gymnastics career ended due to injury, has called this her “Olympic debut,” underlining the significance of the moment.

Jacob Fatu

Known as the “Samoan Werewolf,” Fatu will challenge LA Knight for the United States Championship. He earned the title shot after defeating Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match.

El Grande Americano

Wrestling under a masked identity, El Grande Americano—believed to be Chad Gable—will face Rey Mysterio in a rare battle of masked icons.

Lyra Valkyria

The current Women’s Intercontinental Champion will team with Bayley in a bid to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. A win would make Valkyria the first woman to hold both titles simultaneously.

Bron Breakker

The second-generation star defends the Intercontinental Championship in a fatal 4-way match, and makes his WrestleMania debut in Las Vegas just like his father, Rick Steiner.

Penta

The WWE newcomer is already making his mark, and looks to cement his legacy on professional wrestling’s grandest stage.

These debuts at WrestleMania 41 reflect a growing shift in WWE’s landscape, as new talent steps forward to shape the future of the company.

Charlotte Flair: We Need More Women’s Stories And Main Events

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Charlotte Flair: We Need More Women’s Stories And Main Events

Charlotte Flair has weighed in on the rumors of WWE Evolution II coming in 2025. 

Reports indicate that WWE is planning a second edition of their all-women’s pay-per-view event on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. However, these plans are still considered tentative and subject to change. The original Evolution took place in October 2018 and was the first of its kind for the company.

Flair commented on these rumors while being interviewed by Denise Salcedo. Although uncertain if it will come to fruition, she expressed a strong desire for WWE Evolution 2 to become a reality. 

However, she emphasized the importance of consistently featuring more women in headlining matches and top storylines. 

Flair stated, “I really don’t know. I hope it does. I hear all these rumors. I mean, it’s been a couple of years, so I think it would be a good time to [do it]. But I think, really, it’s just more about having more women’s storylines and more women’s main events. So, whether we have Evolution II or not, I think, overall, we need that regardless.”

Flair is slated to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Title at WrestleMania 41 (Saturday) from Las Vegas, Nevada.

WrestleMania 41 Set Pays Homage to Las Vegas

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WrestleMania 41 Set Pays Homage to Las Vegas

WrestleMania 41 is drawing near and now fans have gotten their first official look at the set of the two-night megashow. The set was introduced by Pat McAfee on his hit show.

The set replicates a towering casino resort, complete with glowing panels to give it a greater ‘Vegas’ feel. An LED ramp completes the impressive creation ahead of WWE’s sixth-annual two-night edition of the Showcase of the Immortals.

Fans won’t have to wait long to see the stage put to use. WrestleMania 41’s pre-show will begin at 5PM ET on Saturday April 19, with Jey Uso and GUNTHER being the pair to start the festivities. With 13 matches confimed (and a potential Randy Orton match looming,) fans will get to see plenty of entrances on this massive set.

WWE has been doing reveals of its WrestleMania sets for years and as expected, the promotion has delivered with this year’s creation. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE WrestleMania 41, including breaking news and live results.

John Cena to Steve Austin: See You Sunday

Roman Reigns Teases Violence On Paul Heyman Ahead of WrestleMania 41

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Roman Reigns Teases Violence On Paul Heyman Ahead of WrestleMania 41

Roman Reigns will headline WrestleMania for the tenth time this weekend as he will battle CM Punk and Seth Rollins in the main event of the Saturday portion of the event. While the trio are three of WWE’s biggest ever stars, the spotlight of this match has fallen on Paul Heyman.

Heyman will honor his favor to CM Punk and be in the Best in the World’s corner in this all-important match. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show in Las Vegas, Reigns shared his anger that his Wiseman has chosen Punk over the OTC.

“It’s one of those days where I’m like, why do I keep trusting people and giving them a chance? That’s what they think a helping hand is—sometimes it’s gonna smack the s*** out of you.”

Reigns knows all about being betrayed as the emotional weight of Seth Rollins’ steel chair still lingers over a decade later. While Reigns acknowledged that Heyman has “made his choice,” that decision has put the Hall of Famer in the crosshairs of his Tribal Chief.

“I’m going to WrestleMania and whooping everyone’s ass. And if the Wiseman wants to get into the ring, he can get it too!“

For Roman Reigns, WrestleMania 41 is about cementing his spot as WWE’s all-time greatest, one-year on from his defeat at the hand of Cody Rhodes. As for Paul Heyman, time will tell whether it’s Reigns, Punk, or perhaps Rollins, who has the trust of the legend.

John Cena to Steve Austin: See You Sunday

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John Cena to Steve Austin: See You Sunday

John Cena may have given his biggest clue yet that ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin will be a part of WWE WrestleMania 41. Taking to Instagram, Cena shared an image of Austin with his head replaced by Allegiant Stadium. Cena’s message was clear; he expects to see the Texas Rattlesnake on Night Two.

As expected with his Instagram, Cena gave no caption to provide much-needed context. Nevertheless, fans immediately speculated in the comments that the WWE icon had all but revealed Austin’s involvement with WrestleMania 41.

Rumors have circulated for months that Austin will appear at WrestleMania 41 after not appearing at last year’s event. Austin has been appearing at the WWE World convention in Las Vegas, meaning he won’t be far from Allegiant Stadium. Speaking in 2024 on the Unlikely podcast, Austin said he’d be willing to offer Rhodes “another hand,” further suggesting a WrestleMania role.

Austin will soon receive his second Hall of Fame ring, this time as part of the first ‘Immortal Moment’ to be inducted. And while the Hall of Fame will be a celebration of the Rattlesnake’s past, their may be some cans of whoop-ass being opened up in Stone Cold’s future.

John Cena Has a ‘Stone Cold Soul’ in Cryptic Instagram Post

WrestleMania: Triple H Says WWE is Ready for the Challenge of Going International

Michael Reichlin
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WrestleMania: Triple H Says WWE is Ready for the Challenge of Going International

WWE’s top executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque isn’t ruling out the idea of taking WrestleMania beyond North America, even if the logistics are complex. In a new interview with Daily Mail, Levesque acknowledged the significant planning involved in staging WWE’s marquee event internationally but emphasized the company’s willingness to make it happen.

“To answer the WrestleMania question, that’s like the Super Bowl,” Levesque said. “People don’t understand the logistics of what that takes. Just going to Las Vegas requires weeks of setup and operations on the ground. When that goes international, it becomes even harder. That’s the challenge. We’re up for it.”

WrestleMania has only been held outside the United States twice, both times in Canada—in 1990 and 2002. However, with WWE’s strong global presence, cities like London have shown growing interest in becoming future hosts.

This weekend’s WrestleMania 41 spectacular has already descended upon Las Vegas, while New Orleans is confirmed to host its third WrestleMania next year in 2026.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Remains Determined To Bring WrestleMania To UK

CM Punk Says He Would’ve Booked Women’s Triple Threat Match As WWE WrestleMania Headliner

Andrew Ravens
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CM Punk Says He Would’ve Booked Women’s Triple Threat Match As WWE WrestleMania Headliner

While CM Punk is set to headline night one of WrestleMania 41 in a highly anticipated triple threat match against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, he recently revealed that if he were in charge of booking, he might have chosen a different main event for one of the nights. 

Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Punk stated, “If it was up to me, believe it or not, Rhea, Bianca and IYO would be the main event. I’m not saying which night, but I can tell you that if I was in Triple H’s spot, I would gravitate towards that.”

Punk elaborated on his reasoning, praising the talent of the women involved in the Women’s World Championship match. 

“I think all three of those ladies are so supremely talented, I know they are going to steal the show. And I want to see my friends and my colleagues accomplish things. And it doesn’t so much matter to me if I accomplish them. I know what it feels like to have that chip on my shoulder, to be like, ‘This is my year, right?’”

Despite finally achieving his long-held goal of main eventing WrestleMania 41, Punk acknowledged the significance of the second night headliner of John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Title. “Nobody is going to tell me that John Cena shouldn’t be main eventing WrestleMania in his last Mania, you know? So, stay vigilant everybody, bust your ass, and if it’s meant to be it will come to pass—and I’m obviously living, breathing proof of that.”

CM Punk: I Don’t Think WWE Wants Us To Be Outwardly Political

Triple H Reaffirms NXT Europe Plans, Highlights WWE’s Global Talent Strategy

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Triple H Reaffirms NXT Europe Plans, Highlights WWE’s Global Talent Strategy

Triple H has confirmed that NXT Europe remains a key part of WWE’s international expansion strategy. Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WWE executive reiterated his commitment to growing the company’s presence in major global markets, including Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and India.

Speaking during recent WWE tryouts in the UK, Triple H described the relaunch of international development programs as “exciting,” referencing the model first built with NXT UK. “I still believe it’s there,” he told Daily Mail, asserting that pandemic-related travel restrictions—not waning interest—halted the original plans.

With WWE holding European tryouts ahead of WrestleMania, Triple H’s vision for talent development remains focused on identifying charisma and leadership over prior wrestling experience.

“Athleticism is important, but once you get through that, it’s less important. It becomes about who has that X-factor,” he explained.

He pointed to WWE stars like Bianca Belair as examples of athletes who entered with little to no wrestling background but had the presence and drive to succeed. “Charisma and leadership—those are hard to teach,” he added.

Triple H also touched on WWE’s global event strategy, confirming more international premium live events are coming, including a return to the UK. As for a future WrestleMania in London, he acknowledged the complex logistics involved but expressed enthusiasm about making it happen.

As WWE’s global footprint grows through partnerships and platforms like Netflix, Triple H emphasized the company’s goal: “To give opportunity to talent across the world—and replicate this model everywhere.”

SummerSlam 2025 Tickets: 2-Day Combo On Sale May 2

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SummerSlam 2025 Tickets: 2-Day Combo On Sale May 2

WWE has confirmed that two-day combo tickets for SummerSlam 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be available to the public starting Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.

The event will mark the first time SummerSlam is held over two nights, taking place Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3.

Chase Freedom cardmembers will receive exclusive presale access beginning Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. ET. General presale access opens Wednesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. ET and runs through Thursday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fans can register for the general presale at WWE.com.

In addition to standard ticket sales, SummerSlam Priority Passes are available through On Location, WWE’s official fan hospitality partner. These premium packages include perks such as ringside photo opportunities, pre-show hospitality, and meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars.

MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, has previously hosted major WWE events including WrestleMania 29 and WrestleMania in 2019. It is also set to host the FIFA World Cup Final in 2026.

CM Punk: I Don’t Think WWE Wants Us To Be Outwardly Political

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CM Punk: I Don’t Think WWE Wants Us To Be Outwardly Political

CM Punk has shared his perspective on WWE’s approach to talent, talking about politics in public, whether that be on social media or in interviews. During an appearance on the Ringer Wrestling Show, Punk suggested that WWE prefers its performers to refrain from making political statements.

“I don’t think the company wants us to be outwardly political. I don’t think, and I do feel there is probably different rules for different people…” he stated, hinting at a potential inconsistency in how such guidelines might be applied across the roster.

He then alluded to his own political leanings.

“I think it’s pretty obvious what my ‘politics’ are. I’ve never understood Democratic or Republican glazing President. [The] President should just do his job. If you’re wearing hats and shirts promoting the President and all that stuff, and we have very much seen recently all these people who have voted against their best interests because they thought this President was just going to do bad stupid sh*t to the people they don’t like.” 

Punk then shifted to the complex expectations placed on entertainers in today’s world.

“It’s a strange, ugly world out there. The only thing I can do is be true to myself and implement and be a voice for myself and my family and my community, and then the world,” he asserted. He expressed frustration with demands from online critics, using a hypothetical example: “I don’t know what people want from us as entertainers. I’m just supposed to quit my job because somebody on Twitter says WWE is a ‘MAGA company?’ Okay. You’re on Lord Elon Musk’s f*cking Twitter saying stupid sh*t. Shut the f*ck up. What have you done?” 

Expanding on his approach to making a positive impact, Punk stated:

“I’ve done a lot, I just don’t broadcast it. I put my money where my mouth is, and the money I make goes to helping impoverished people. I don’t need to write my name in on a f*cking GoFundMe to make me feel better about the sh*tty person I am.” 

Jey Uso Talks Retirement: ‘I Feel the Years Catching Up’

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Jey Uso Talks Retirement: ‘I Feel the Years Catching Up’

Jey Uso has recently confirmed that he has entered the latter stages of his career but he will still be around to perform for the next couple of years.

During a recent interview on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Jey Uso, reflected on his illustrious pro wrestling career but highlighted that he is on the end of his in-ring journey. ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso, who will soon hit 40, said that age is catching up with him. He still feels strong and passionate about wrestling but he has also started to consider exploring other opportunities beyond the ring. Here is what he said:

“I’m on the end of my career. I feel like I still have a couple years left. I still feel strong, but this is the first time I kind of felt the years are catching up on me. I think I’m getting older. I’ll be 40 in August. I love wrestling. Wrestling is everything. I’m just getting to the point where I want to venture out a little bit more.”

Jey Uso started his WWE career as part of the tag team with his brother Jimmy Uso. They achieved significant success and won the tag-team titles eight times. He later transitioned to a singles star and won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and WWE Intercontinental title.

Jey Uso’s meteoric rise to the main event picture is certainly commendable. He shocked the world when he eliminated 16-time World Champion John Cena to win this year’s Men’s Royal Rumble match in February. He earned a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther at WrestleMania 41. Jey is not headlining either of the nights, but he is fine with it as he is set to compete in the biggest match of his career at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

John Cena: I Don’t Care Who Hears It, I Love Vince McMahon

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John Cena: I Don’t Care Who Hears It, I Love Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon has been gone from WWE for over a year, and the consensus among many is that his exit is for the best. McMahon stepped down from WWE in 2024 due to Janel Grant’s lawsuit, though has denied that his relationship with Grant was anything but consensual.

One of McMahon’s biggest success stories is John Cena, today on the verge of a 17th WWE World Championship reign. Speaking to the New York Times, Cena boldly declared that his love for McMahon has never wavered despite the shocking allegations against him.

“I don’t care who hears it: I love Vince… when I love somebody, I love them wholeheartedly.”

Cena made clear that he is not “downplaying anything that needs decided or allegations of any kind.” The WWE icon also acknowledged that his comment will not go over well with many fans.

“I know people are going to be angry about that, but they can’t put their value on my relationship with somebody I love.”

Cena’s comments may come as surprising, given that many names in the wrestling world have distanced themselves from McMahon in wake of the allegations. CM Punk and Seth Rollins, both of whom will join Cena at WrestleMania 41, have spoken out against McMahon. Punk has called the allegations “indefensible” while Rollins have said that if the claims are true, anyone involved should get what’s coming.

As for Cena, he has a different stance on McMahon and won’t reject the man he owes much of his success towards. Though Vince is no longer a factor in WWE, the billionaire’s connection to ‘Big Match John’ remains as strong as ever.

John Cena to Make History WrestleMania 41, Win or Lose

Jey Uso: I Trust Live Crowds Over Online Critics

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Jey Uso: I Trust Live Crowds Over Online Critics

Jey Uso’s Royal Rumble victory and subsequent push into the World Heavyweight title scene has proven divisive among fans. While some believe Jey’s popularity makes him an obvious choice for the spot, others argue that despite his moniker, ‘Main Event’ Jey is not a WWE main eventer.

The debate about Jey’s push continues to wage on social media but Uso won’t let the hate get to him. Speaking to SHAK Wrestling ahead of WrestleMania 41, Jey had some choice words for those who take his work apart behind a keyboard.

“The internet wrestling… like what? I don’t know what that is. Is that a person? Like what y’all look like?“

While haters type away, Jey travels the world entertaining fans and his charisma has made him one of WWE’s most popular stars. Despite what some online may have to say, Jey believes the crowd responses he hears weekly speak volumes.

“I’m out there shaking arenas, Uce and they matter more. And you want to be out there, cuz the whole arena’s gonna be doing this, and you gonna want to get some in too.

“come to one of these shows one time, Uce, and it might change your opinion. At least you’ll have fun.“

Uso’s comments echo similar sentiments shared by WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. Ahead of his second WWE Hall of Fame induction, the WWE CCO argued that ‘fans’ should spend less time hating whatever is present and more time enjoying the show.

Jey Uso will open WrestleMania 41 when he challenges World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, a spot Jey is pleased to find himself in. And while faceless critics may contine to bawk, Jey is proud that he is able to electrify crowds every single week.

Chelsea Green Reveals Backstage Conversation With Penta After WWE Debut

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Chelsea Green Reveals Backstage Conversation With Penta After WWE Debut

Chelsea Green has revealed her funny backstage exchange with Penta.

The current Women’s US Champion recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. She talked about things such as her reaction to learning about her US title win, potential WWE return for husband Matt Cardona, and more.

During the interview, Chelsea also talked about Penta’s WWE signing. Green had a highly praised match with the masked star during the 4th season of Lucha Underground in 2018. Discussing the bout, the female star noted how it has become sort of a cult classic since then and revealed that the Mexican star joked about a rematch when they met backstage in WWE:

“I did not realize that that would [gain traction]. I mean, it got some traction when it first aired but not the way it has now. Oh my goodness, it’s crazy to see how much steam it has picked up in the past couple of years.

And then obviously, when he signed with WWE, we ran into each other in the hall in Toronto, and he was like, ‘You and me, rematch?’ I’m like, I don’t think so, pal. I think we’re good.”

Chelsea Green also talked about how everyone at Lucha Underground treated her very well. Despite being brought in very late in the season, she was made to feel welcome in the company, and people like John Morrison praised her work.

The Women’s US Champion has surprisingly been left out of the WrestleMania 41 match card. We’ll have to see if her status changes on tonight’s Mania go home episode of SmackDown.

Drew McIntyre Backs Return of ‘Broken Dreams’ Theme Song

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Drew McIntyre Backs Return of ‘Broken Dreams’ Theme Song

Drew McIntyre has undergone many transformations throughout his WWE career, and fans still fondly remember his ‘Broken Dreams’ theme song. During a WWE World panel, McIntyre was asked what’s preventing him from bringing back the track in question.

“I don’t know the exact reason behind it. I’m not sure if we own it. I know it was Jim Johnston behind it.”

McIntyre shared that he loves the song and “would love to have it back for a big event. With that said, McIntyre said that if the theme was to return, he’d have to make other changes to his entrance.

“I’d probably slow down to a Roman pace with the pace of the song, so it would take me five minutes longer to get to the ring.”

WWE briefly brought back ‘Broken Dreams’ during McIntyre’s introduction at Clash at the Castle 2022, but that marked the last time fans heard the theme. Nevertheless, fans, and McIntyre remain hopeful that the track will be heard on WWE TV once more.

Triple H Provides Update On WWE NXT Europe Brand

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Triple H Provides Update On WWE NXT Europe Brand

In 2022, WWE revealed plans for NXT Europe, a massive undertaking to produce an NXT deleveopmental show across the continent. Now, nearly three years later, little is known about NXT Europe with many fans believing the project has been scrapped.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, WWE’s CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque made clear that is not the case.

“It is [still happening]… I still believe in the expansion of what we’re doing. It’s about the opportunity for people.”

WWE’s announcement of NXT Europe also marked the end of WWE NXT UK, with the vast majority of talent being released at the time. Though NXT UK is now a distant memory, Levesque believes the show could have succeeded in different circumstances.

“The product was there, the interest level as there – the pandemic squashed it. For years we couldn’t move people, we couldn’t bring people in and it just shut it down. I still believe it’s there.”

Levesque still has high hopes for WWE NXT Europe though stopped short of giving a date as to when fans can expect the brand to go live. As WWE continues to expand, including reported plans in Mexico, WWE NXT Europe will be a project fans should keep their eyes on, despite years going by without any updates.

Triple H: WWE is Always Open to Crossovers with UFC

John Cena’s Elimination Chamber Ring Gear On Sale For Insane Price

Anutosh Bajpai
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John Cena’s Elimination Chamber Ring Gear On Sale For Insane Price

WWE is not missing any chance to make money with John Cena’s heel turn.

The Cenation Leader made a world record for the longest run as a baby face before turning heel at Elimination Chamber. The moment when he turned on Cody Rhodes went viral beyond imagination and broke the mainstream barrier more than any other wrestling moment in modern history.

The company is looking to capitalize on this as much as they can when the memory of the historic moment is still fresh in everyone’s mind by putting a major price on it.

Photos and videos have surfaced online showing the gear John Cena wore at Elimination Chamber being available for sale at WWE Superstore in Las Vegas. Though it’s out of reach for most fans, as they have set the price for the artifact at a whopping $74,999:

There is a healthy market for WWE-related items. The company itself has sold some limited-edition commemorative belts for hundreds of dollars in recent years. Last year, it was revealed that Vanilla Ice acquired Eddie Guerrero’s famous Low Rider for the price of $15,000.

The pricing for the Cena gear, however, beats all the memorabilia deals offered in the past by the company and resets the bar for expensive wrestling souvenirs.

John Cena will be challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41. You can check out the full match card for the show here.

WWE SmackDown Preview (April 18, 2025)

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WWE SmackDown Preview (April 18, 2025)

As the final stop before WrestleMania 41, tonight’s WWE SmackDown will feature major developments including John Cena’s return and the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, building anticipation for WWE’s biggest weekend of the year.

Matches and Segments

  • John Cena’s Return Segment – The legendary John Cena makes his first SmackDown appearance in nearly three years to address his rivalry with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes ahead of their WrestleMania 41 title clash.
  • WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns
  • Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal – A star-making multi-man battle royal honoring WWE legend Andre the Giant.
  • Six-Woman Tag Team Match – Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre, and Piper Niven take on Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter, and Katana Chance.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for coverage of tonight’s WWE SmackDown.

‘Stop The Madness!’ – Arianna Grace Demands Stand & Deliver Match Be Canceled

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‘Stop The Madness!’ – Arianna Grace Demands Stand & Deliver Match Be Canceled

At WWE NXT Stand & Deliver, six women will compete in a ladder match for the vacant NXT Women’s North American Championship. Arianna Grace will not be a part of the match and in Grace’s perfect world, nobody would be either.

Taking to X, Grace was taking a ‘stand’ to ‘deliver’ the truth about the dangers involved in this ladder match. Grace even took to the skies for a spot of skydiving, an act she argued is safer than being anywhere near a ladder. Falling thousands of feet, Grace told WWE to “stop the madness” and cancel the upcoming ladder match.

Should Grace’s efforts be in vain, one of six Superstars will leave Stand & Deliver as the new Women’s North American Champion. The match will see Kelani Jordan, Lola Vice, Sol Ruca, Zaria, Izzi Dame, and the returning Thea Hail risk it all for the gold. Jordan was the inaugural champion, having won the title in a ladder match in 2024, and plans on doing the same this weekend.

As for Grace, she will remain on the sidelines at Stand & Deliver, no-doubt frowning throughout what will be an exciting title match as part of WWE WrestleMania weekend.

How Lyra Valkyria Could Join An Elite Group At WrestleMania 41

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How Lyra Valkyria Could Join An Elite Group At WrestleMania 41

Lyra Valkyria will make her WrestleMania debut this weekend where she hopes to become one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions. Not only could the reigning Women’s Intercontinental Champion leave Las Vegas with two titles, she could make history in the process.

Should Valkyria win, she will become the first woman in history to hold a tag-title and Intercontinental gold simultaneously. She will also become the ninth wrestler to hold a tag title and an intercontinental title at the same time. Valkyria will join an elite group including Shawn Michaels, Ken Shamrock, Owen Hart, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Triple H, Test, Kane, and Seth Rollins.

H/T to @WWEStats for uncovering this stat. Stay tuned to SEScoops for more interesting wrestling facts and statistics.

Valkyria will team with Bayley, a woman who’s no stranger to huge victories at WrestleMania. The pair may be a new team but have already proven themselves as they eliminated every other team in a gauntlet match to earn the opportunity at WrestleMania 41. With Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defending, however, winning the gold will be no easy feat for The Role Modeal and the Valkyrie inside Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

Bayley & Lyra Valkyria Are Ready For WrestleMania Tag Title Opportunity

Update On John Cena Merch Sales After Heel Turn

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Update On John Cena Merch Sales After Heel Turn

John Cena’s heel turn had an unexpected effect on his merch sales.

The Cenation Leader had been on one of the longest babyface runs in the history of wrestling before Elimination Chamber. Even the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes it as the longest run as a fan favorite before turning into a villain.

One of the biggest reasons fans thought WWE would never pull the trigger was Cena’s unparalleled popularity that helped the company sell a lot of merchandise and move tickets.

During his recent appearance on The Bill Simmons podcast, however, WWE president Nick Khan revealed that John Cena has actually been one of their top merch sellers even after turning heel:

“So, here’s what I thought was interesting about that whole process, number one, John Cena’s merchandise, still off the charts. Top of show, at every event or almost every event. The collective decision to make that heel turn, Triple H, Cena, Dwayne Johnson, Cody, everybody, immediately on board with the whole thing.”

One of the reasons for John Cena’s continued dominance in the merchandise department is all the gear the company has launched centered around the wrestling veteran’s retirement tour.

The 16-time world champion will be looking to make history by breaking the record for the most world title wins in WWE when he challenges Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41 this Sunday.

Though many fans believe that the build for this match has not achieved the heights it could have. You can check out what Triple H said about the ‘slightly weird’ build for this WrestleMania 41 main event here.

Naomi Puts Fans On Blast Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41 Showdown

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Naomi Puts Fans On Blast Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41 Showdown

Naomi will compete at WrestleMania 41 against Jade Cargill in the singles debut for both women at WWE’s Showcase of the Immortals. For Naomi, this match marks a golden opportunity for the veteran who is ready to walk into Las Vegas with nobody behind her.

At Wale Mania, Naomi made a surprise appearance much to the delight of the crowd. Despite the fans chanting for the former SmackDown Women’s Champion, Naomi was through with fans claiming to support her.

“Y’all late! I needed y’all to do that the whole year! When I was asking y’all ‘Pump it up,’ y’all be coming out there tired, stressed out, exhausted.”

Naomi revealed that she is anemic before telling the fans “Y’all know how hard it was sometimes to get out there and dance?” The Glow added that after going through “trauma,” her time in TNA, and returning to WWE, she’s not going to let the fans act like they care about her now.

“When Jade come in, y’all really think I’m gonna sit and go through that s*** again?! You motherf***ers better receive the pumping!”

For Naomi, competing at WrestleMania 41 isn’t just about getting a win, but about cementing why fans should have been on her side all along.

WWE Superstars Dominate At Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

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WWE Superstars Dominate At Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII once again saw WWE talent in action in the latest example of the Sports Entertainment juggernaut working with others. Not only did the majority of matches feature WWE talent but it was a good night to be a WWE Superstar.

Almost every WWE Superstar won their fights at GCW Bloodsport, which mixes shoot-fighting and pro-wrestling into a unique high-octane show. NXT’s Charlie Dempsey was able to add another win to his Bloodsport record, defeating Shinya Aoki by TKO.

Tavion Heights kept the ball rolling for the No Quarter Catch Crew in his Bloodsport debut. Heights defeated Royce Issacs via TKO in 8:38.

Karrion Kross earned a submission win over JR Kratos in the definition of a ‘hoss fight.’ Kross got the win with an arm triangle from a back position.

Pete Dunne defeated Timothy Thatcher in an eleven-minute classiv via submission. At one point, Dunne tried breaking the fingers of Thatcher while he held him in a scarf hold.

Shayna Baszler, accompanied by Michin, extended her Bloodsport record to 3-0 with a TKO win over Konami. Baszler sealed Konami’s fate with a flurry of stomps to the back of the head of her opponent.

And WWE’s Natalya proved that she is as tough as it gets in her Bloodsport debut. Not only did the Queen of Harts earn a submission win over TJPW’s Miyu Yamashita, but she brawled with Yamashita after Miyu rejected her show of respect. When NWA’s Kenzie Page flipped Natalya off from the crowd, Natalya brawled with her before security broke it up.

Karmen Petrovic was the only WWE star to take the ‘L’ as she lost to Maika by submission. Nevertheless, WWE’s presence was all over Bloodsport’s mat in an epic night in Las Vegas.

Steve Maclin Becomes First TNA International Champion At Unbreakable

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Steve Maclin Becomes First TNA International Champion At Unbreakable

Steve Maclin has carved his name in the history books by becoming the first ever TNA International Champion. At TNA Unbreakable, Maclin won the gold in a triple-threat main event, defeating A.J. Francis and Eric Young for the historic victory.

All three men had to earn their spots in the triple threat with Francis defeating Mance Warner and Sami Callihan on the April 10, edition of TNA iMPACT. Young defeated JDC and Zachary Wentz in the opening match of Unbreakable while Maclin secured his spot with a win over Ace Austin and Eddie Edwards in the show’s second match.

Taking to X, Maclin reflected on his win. Once a WWE Superstar who was among many cut by the company in April 2020, Maclin is relishing in being a history maker.

Maclin is already a former Impact World Champion, but his win as TNA International Champion cements his name in the history books. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Maclin and his journey as the first-ever TNA International Champion.

The IInspiration Returns To Tag-Team Action At Prestige Wrestling

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The IInspiration Returns To Tag-Team Action At Prestige Wrestling

The IInspiration, comprising Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay recently had a reunion at Prestige Wrestling’s ‘Northing To Lose’ event.

Nearly after three years, Lee and McKay joined forces and competed inside the squared circle. They faced the team of Kylie Rae and Nicole Matthews in a winning effort.

This marked McKay’s first match since she and Lee teamed at IMPACT Rebellion 2022. Meanwhile, Lee has made several appearances over the years. However, she hasn’t been full-time competitor since 2023. Lee worked a handful of matches for World Series Wrestling in Australia in 2023.

The IInspiration, formerly known as IIconics in WWE, are former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. After working with WWE for six years, Lee and McKay were let go on April 15th, 2021.

They debuted for TNA Wrestling six months later at Bound for Glory PPV. After joining the promotion, The IInspiration said the company “feels like home.” They also went on to capture the Knockouts Tag Team titles.

During their hiatus, both Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay have become mothers. Cassie Lee & Shawn Spears have two boys and McKay and her husband welcomed their first son in 2023.

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