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WWE Talent Disappointed Over Ridge Holland Treatment

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WWE Talent Disappointed Over Ridge Holland Treatment

The Ridge Holland situation is not ideal for WWE.

The English star announced earlier this week that the company had decided not to renew his deal and he will be leaving the promotion when his contract expires on November 14.

The announcement led to uproar on social media because Holland is currently out of action. Ridge has been dealing with an injury he suffered while working a TNA taping last month as part of the company’s partnership with NXT.

Fightful Select provided some updates on this situation to better explain how the release will affect the former WWE star, real name Luke Menzies.

The site revealed that Holland, who had returned to NXT in 2023 after a main roster stint, had been making less money recently. He signed a contract extension with the company in November 2024 after his original main roster deal expired.  This extension, however, came with a pay cut of about $200,000.

Some fans had praised WWE for deciding to pay for Ridge Holland’s rehab even after his release. The report notes, however, that the 37-year-old had not been paid anything extra for the TNA dates, and not paying for his rehab would leave TKO vulnerable to potential lawsuits.

The former NXT tag champion is expected to stay on the shelf for the next 6 months. Talents within the company are disappointed with the fact that the promotion will not pay Holland through this period, when he’ll be unable to work elsewhere.

One veteran talent said that something like this would have never happened before the pandemic and the whole situation is cause for significant concern for the locker room.

Fatal Influence Confirms New Member After Jazmyn Nyx’s WWE Exit

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Fatal Influence Confirms New Member After Jazmyn Nyx’s WWE Exit

WWE NXT’s Fatal Influence lost a member when Jazmyn Nyx parted ways with WWE after choosing not to sign a new contract. Now, the faction is once again a trio as Laney Reid has officially aligned with Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley.

On the October 14, 2025, episode of WWE NXT, Reid was introduced as the faction’s newest member. Reid said that Jayne and Henley were “titans” of the NXT Women’s division. She added that a recent loss to Jayne made her realize that she needed to follow their approach and be dedicated to “winning at all costs.”

Reid confirmed that she was the one who attacked Nyx, a kayfabe explanation of why the ex-NXT star is no longer part of the group. After making her intentions clear, Reid was officially welcomed in by Jacy Jayne.

With Reid now joining the dominant faction, fans can expect to see much more of her on TV. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Fatal Influence.

Jeff Hardy: I Didn’t Think I’d Live To See 2025

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Jeff Hardy: I Didn’t Think I’d Live To See 2025

Jeff Hardy is immensely grateful to be able to compete in 2025, a year that for a time, the former WWE World Champion thought he’d never see. When The Hardys sat down with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, Matt shared what had changed the most for the brothers in the ring.

“The biggest difference between then and now is Father Time. The amount of abuse we’ve put our bodies through.”

Jeff then shared his somber reasoning, that he felt that he would not live to see 2025. Hardy explained his belief, sharing that the action and bumps he took in the early 2000s left him contemplating his own mortality.

“Tell you the truth, I didn’t think I’d be alive in 2025… It was madness back in the early 2000s.”

Not only are the brothers alive in 2025, but the veterans are thriving. Matt and Jeff recently captured the House of Glory Tag Team Titles, kicking off their fourth current tag title reign. At TNA Bound for Glory, the Hardys retained the WWE NXT and TNA World Tag Team Titles against Team 3D, in what is believed to be the final match of Bully Ray and Devon.

Jeff’s fears about his mortality stemmed from his work in the ring, and he did not reference his past issues with substance abuse. Nevertheless, both Hardy Boys are grateful that they can still entertain fans worldwide in 2025.

AEW’s Ruby Soho & Angelo Parker Opening Board Game Café

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AEW’s Ruby Soho & Angelo Parker Opening Board Game Café

Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker have established themselves in the ring for years, and are now making moves in the world of board games. The couple, who married in May of last year, is opening their very own board game café, fittingly named Victory Roll, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

According to ABC 57, the café officially opens its doors on Thursday, October 16, and will serve specialty coffees, a food menu, and plenty of board games and role-playing games. Speaking to ABC 57, Parker reflected on how wrestling helped the pair realize their board game café goal.

“I think wrestling afforded my wife and I a life and ability to go into something like this. And I think it would be a disservice not to pay homage to the thing that really helped us get here.”

The wrestling connection runs deep at Victory Roll, whose name is itself a reference to in-ring action. One drink available is a ‘Stone Cold Brew,’ named after ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, and the café’s logo features a luchador mask. Championship title belts can also be found inside, cementing the connection between wrestling and this venture.

Parker and Soho are currently off of AEW TV on maternity leave after the pair welcomed their daughter into the world last year. With that in mind, Victory Roll will include games for younger guests as well as a children’s area for families to enjoy an experience for all ages.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Angelo Parker and Ruby Soho’s efforts, both in and out of the ring.

Former WWE LFG Star BJ Ray Seeks AEW Opportunity After Release

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Former WWE LFG Star BJ Ray Seeks AEW Opportunity After Release

WWE recently parted ways with several Superstars, including WWE LFG standout BJ Ray. Taking to X, Ray has wasted no time in attempting to secure a job with AEW. On the platform, Ray tagged AEW President Tony Khan and told him, “Your boy is ready,” adding that he is a “Ratings Machine.”

With his brash, in-your-face personality, Ray quickly asserted himself as somebody to watch during WWE LFG. Ray made it to the final episode of WWE LFG season 1, but ultimately lost to Jasper Troy. Season 2 saw Ray make it to Episode 13 as part of the group of prospects led by Bubba Ray Dudley, despite often being at odds with the WWE Legend.

Ray wrestled for much of his WWE tenure with a torn rotator cuff and labrum, but that didn’t stop him from giving his all in the ring. Time will tell if a future in AEW awaits BJ Ray, as he’s certainly got big plans to become ‘All-Elite.’

Stevie Turner on Her WWE Exit: I Have No Regrets, Just Gratitude

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Stevie Turner on Her WWE Exit: I Have No Regrets, Just Gratitude

Stevie Turner was among those cut from WWE in October 2025, bringing an abrupt end to her role as WWE Evolve’s General Manager. On X, Turner shared a statement, addressing her feelings now that her time with WWE has come to an end.

“I wanted to give it a few days to process my feelings and deliver a genuine message; I’m overwhelmed with love and I am so, so bloody proud of all I did as Stevie Turner. From working in ‘NXT UK’ in my home of London, to leaving it all and flying across the world and achieving a life goal by moving to ‘NXT’ Orlando.

“I was 4D, a streamer, made history in the first ever TNA/’NXT’ match and became the Prime Minister of Evolve. I loved every second of everything I did, and despite not having the simplest journey, I’m proud I always gave 100% to everything presented to me. I have no regrets, no loss of love – just a heart full of gratitude and wonder for the future.

“I’m excited to keep working on the feature film ‘Welcome to Paradise’ with Crucible Films and show what I can offer the world of voice acting/acting. And of course, I’m excited to lace my wrestling boots again.

“My one hope is that in all I’ve done, that I would have made my late tag partner Hana Kimura proud, because without her, I would have never had the confidence to push further for my dreams.”

Turner joined WWE in 2021, initially as part of WWE NXT UK before moving to WWE NXT. During her tenure with the company, Turner would see major changes professionally and personally, including marrying her husband Kit Wilson.

Wilson wrestled just over 50 times during her time with WWE and is excited to get back in the ring outside of the promotion. While losing a job is rarely a fun time, Turner is grateful for her WWE tenure and is ready for what comes next.

AEW Star Says Injury Will Keep Him Out of Action For 2 Years

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AEW Star Says Injury Will Keep Him Out of Action For 2 Years

Kota Ibushi will not be seen for a long time.

The AEW star has been providing updates on social media after undergoing surgery for a broken fumer recently. Earlier this week, he had posted photos with the company president Tony Khan who visited him in the hospital.

The Japanese star took to Instagram to provide some more updates on Tuesday, though this time a disappointing one for his fans. Kota Ibushi revealed in his latest post that it’ll take him a year to recover from the surgery. He will, however, not return to the ring for 2 years:

“My current condition. One year to fully recover. Two years until I can step into the ring again. I believe in myself more than the doctors. I absolutely don’t believe in that. I know I have amazing DNA that gives me the ability to heal!!”

Ibushi suffered the injury during a singles match with Josh Alexander during last Wednesday’s Collision taping. AEW aired the match as part of the show on Saturday. It saw Kota landing awkwardly outside the ring during a top rope spot after which he was counted out:

This is disappointing development for the fans of the 43-year-old as he had only returned to action in June this year. Ibushi had been out of action for nearly 2 years before that. With his age, it seems unlikely that we’ll see him being featured on top of the card upon his return.

Day of The Dead Match And More Announced For NXT Halloween Havoc

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Day of The Dead Match And More Announced For NXT Halloween Havoc

Multiple new matches have been announced for Halloween Havoc.

This week’s episode of the development brand saw the company start building the match card for the upcoming show with multiple big announcements.

The episode opened with NXT Champion Ricky Saints calling out Trick Williams for bailing on him in the men’s Elimination match at the NXT vs. TNA Showdown. Williams later attacked the current champion and it was announced that he’ll face Saints in a title bout at the upcoming show.

In a different segment, El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. called out the North American Champion Ethan Page after picking up a victory over Lexis King. Page announced a match between the two for Halloween Havoc. Wagner Jr. then proposed the bout to be a ‘Day of The Dead’ match, which is expected to be an anything goes bout.

Apart from this, a rematch between Hardy Boys and DarkState, as well as an NXT Women’s Championship match between Jacy Jayne and Tatum Paxley was also confirmed during the show.

NXT Halloween Havoc Match Card

The upcoming NXT PPV will take place from the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona on October 25, 2025. You can check out the match card for the show below:

  • Day of The Dead Match For NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner
  • NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Hardy Boyz (c) vs. DarkState
  • NXT Women’s Championship Match: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Tatum Paxley
  • NXT Championship Match: Ricky Saints (c) vs. Trick Williams

Seth Rollins Pulled From WWE Live Events In Japan

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Seth Rollins Pulled From WWE Live Events In Japan

Following a suspected shoulder injury and a dramatic storyline write-off on Monday Night Raw, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has been officially removed from the company’s upcoming SuperShow live events in Japan this weekend. According to the updated ticket listings for the shows, Rollins is no longer advertised for the events on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at the Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo.

Rollins was originally scheduled for two major matches on the tour. He was set to face CM Punk in a singles match on the first night, and then team with his former Vision stablemates, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, to face Punk, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Jey Uso in a six-man tag team match on the second night. The lineups for the shows have now been updated, with CM Punk scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio on October 17, and a tag team match pitting Punk and Nakamura against Breakker and Reed now set for October 18.

The injury is believed to have occurred during Rollins’s main event match against Cody Rhodes at the WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live Event this past Saturday. Rollins was written off of television at the conclusion of this week’s Monday Night Raw in a shocking angle that saw The Vision faction implode, with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed brutally attacking him and aligning with Paul Heyman.

Rollins is reportedly set to be evaluated in Birmingham, Alabama, to determine the severity of the injury and if surgery will be required.

John Cena’s Final Match: Presale Tickets Available Here

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John Cena’s Final Match: Presale Tickets Available Here

Fans looking to secure tickets for John Cena’s final match now have their chance. WWE announced that presale tickets for the legendary superstar’s last-ever match will go on sale tomorrow, October 15, at 10am ET/7am PT.

The 17-time World Champion will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in partnership with Events DC and Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Tickets for John Cena’s Final Match

Tickets will be available exclusively through Ticketmaster.com during the presale window, which runs from October 15 at 10am ET through October 16 at 11:59pm ET.

Fans must register in advance to receive a presale passcode. Registration is currently open through WWE’s official ticketing portal.

Priority Pass VIP packages are also available, offering premium seating and exclusive WWE experiences for Cena’s farewell match.

This presale provides the first opportunity for fans to secure seats for what WWE is billing as a once-in-a-lifetime event—the final time John Cena steps into the ring.

Date And Location Revealed For WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

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Date And Location Revealed For WWE Elimination Chamber 2026

The planned date and location for the WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Premium Live Event have reportedly been revealed. According to a new report from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which has since been confirmed by Wrestlenomics, the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the city of Chicago, Illinois.

It marks the return of the event to the United States for the first time in five years. The Chicago event will break a recent trend of the Elimination Chamber being a major international spectacle.

The last four editions of the show have all been held outside of the US, with Toronto hosting the event in 2025, Perth, Australia in 2024, Montreal, Canada in 2023, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2022. The last time the event was held in the United States was in 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida, during the ThunderDome era.

The February 28 date places the show in its traditional spot on the “Road to WrestleMania,” taking place exactly four weeks after the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia and seven weeks before the two-night WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. While a specific venue has not yet been confirmed, major WWE events in the Chicago area are typically held at the Allstate Arena. An official announcement from WWE is expected in the coming months.

Released Superstar Reveals His Post-WWE Ring Name

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Released Superstar Reveals His Post-WWE Ring Name

Just days after his surprising release from WWE, former NXT North American Champion Wes Lee has revealed the name he will be using for the next chapter of his career. The high-flying star has updated his social media profiles, reverting to his pre-WWE ring name, Dezmond Xavier.

The move is the first step for the 30-year-old as he enters the free agent market. It is a name that is well-known to fans of the independent circuit and TNA Wrestling, where he first made a name for himself as part of the popular Rascalz faction.

Lee was released from his WWE contract on Friday, October 10, along with several other NXT talents. His departure was the most shocking of the group, as he was one of the most decorated and popular stars in the history of the brand. During his time in WWE, he was a two-time NXT Tag Team Champion as part of the team MSK and went on to have a lengthy and acclaimed reign as the NXT North American Champion. His last televised match was on the July 29 episode of NXT, where he lost to Je’Von Evans.

Before signing with WWE in 2021, Lee competed as Dezmond Xavier, often shortened to Dez. His run in TNA Wrestling as a member of The Rascalz alongside Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz was successful. With his return to the Dezmond Xavier name, speculation has already begun about a potential reunion of the popular group.

IYO SKY Recalls Her Terror During WarGames Trash Can Moonsault

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IYO SKY Recalls Her Terror During WarGames Trash Can Moonsault

IYO SKY took her usual moonsault to the next level when she hit her signature move off of the WarGames structure, all while wearing a trash can on her body. SKY’s move instantly went viral after her performance at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, but this feat was far from easy for the ‘Genius of the Sky.’

Appearing on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast, SKY recalled the moment in question. While SKY has hit moonsaults countless times, placing the trash can on herself changed the move completely.

“I was standing on the edge and try to put my trash can and then I realized at that time oh my gosh I can’t see anything!”

SKY was momentarily stunned, fearing that she would not be able to pull of the move. Despite these fears, SKY’s determination to put on a show for the WWE Universe watching worldwide won out.

“[I thought] ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t do it. No I have to do… because camera is here so show must go on.'”

With Survivor Series approaching, time will tell if SKY is part of this year’s Women’s WarGames match. While the Japanese Superstar may struggle to top her performance in 2024, fans shouldn’t count out another viral moment from IYO SKY.

IYO SKY On How WrestleMania 41 Win Honored Japan’s Wrestlers

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IYO SKY On How WrestleMania 41 Win Honored Japan’s Wrestlers

IYO SKY triumphed at WrestleMania 41, defeating Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair to retain the WWE Women’s World Championship. For SKY, this win wasn’t just about retaining gold, or even beating two of WWE’s top women, but also about doing her family, her country, and herself proud.

Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on the Insight podcast, SKY gushed about the match and her victory. For SKY, her win proved how far Japanese wrestlers have come in WWE.

“[For a] Long time Japanese wrestler didn’t win at Wrestlemania. Even for women’s Japanese wrestler, first time ever in WWE to win in Wrestlemania.”

SKY’s parents made the trip from Japan to Las Vegas to see their daughter in action, and were crying as they saw IYO stand tall on WWE’s grandest stage. SKY shared that the match is her favorite of her entire career, given its profound impact.

“Here I have a lot of favorite matches, but yeah, that is totally special to my life.”

SKY was able to walk from and to the Gorilla Position as a champion after dispatching of ‘Mami’ and ‘The EST.’ Recalling the post-match atmosphere backstage, SKY was grateful to have had the chance to work with two of WWE’s very best.

“I was so happy, but so honored and grateful to everyone like, of course, Bianca Belair, of course, Rhea Ripley, I’m so honored to be there with them.”

SKY’s title reign has since ended, but the impact her WrestleMania 41 victory will last a lifetime. For IYO SKY, it doesn’t get better than standing tall as WWE’s top women on its grandest stage, all while making history.


Chris Jericho’s 7th Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea Cruise Announces 2026 Lineup With Jeff Hardy, Saraya & The Great Muta

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Chris Jericho’s 7th Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea Cruise Announces 2026 Lineup With Jeff Hardy, Saraya & The Great Muta

Chris Jericho has announced the return of his popular Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea for a seventh voyage, titled “The Seventh Cruise of a Seventh Cruise”—a reference to Iron Maiden’s album “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.” The wrestling-themed cruise will set sail November 7-11, 2026, aboard the Norwegian Jewel, departing from Miami and heading to Bimini, Bahamas.

Join the Presale

The five-day event promises a unique blend of sports entertainment and vacation experiences. The lineup includes an impressive roster of wrestling talent, with VIP guests at sea including Jeff Hardy, Saraya, and The Great Muta. The Sovereign Sailors category features Pro Wrestling Nation stars Dave LaGreca, Nic Nemeth, and Bully Ray, while Elayna Black is named Sorceress of Sea and Brad Williams holds the title of Master of Mirth.

Prime Passengers include Ted DiBiase, Carlito, Shotzi Blackheart, Fred Ottman, Vampiro, Marcus Bagwell, The Blue Meanie, X-Pac, Wendi Richter, Madusa, Victoria Crawford, “Kid Chocolate” Mo Jabari, Indi Hartwell, Lacey Lane, Kacy Catanzaro, Richy Knight Jr., Sonny Onoo, Chris Van Vliet, and Gabby LaSpisa.

Jericho Cruise Seventh Cruise of a Seventh Cruise Details

The Rock N Roll Party lineup features musical performances by FOZZY, The Iron Maidens, Quarantine, Guardians of the Jukebox, Downstait, Killer Dwarfs, The Violent Hour, Beasto Blanco, Peroxwhy?gen, Little Miss Nasty, Jeremy Would Let Me Drown, David Roy, and Dueling Pianos.

Comedy entertainment will be provided by Liner Laughs featuring April Macie, J.B. Ball, and Marcus Monroe. Live podcasts include “Talk Is Jericho,” “The Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader,” and “Rulebreakin with Saraya.” Red Cup Geoff will serve as Mr. Mixologist, and Ted Irvine holds the position of Assistant Captain.

Paranormal Activities will feature Sarah Lemos (Medium) and Winifred Schrader (Tarot Card Readings).

Presale bookings come with exclusive perks. All cabins booked during presale will receive a photo opportunity with Chris Jericho for all cabin mates. The first 600 cabins to book will receive exclusive Chris Jericho trading cards, while the first 800 cabins secure a custom Slap Bracelet from Pro Wrestling Tees.

Additional talent and activities are expected to be announced. Interested fans can visit chrisjerichocruise.com for presale access and booking information.

Report: Seth Rollins May Need Shoulder Surgery

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Report: Seth Rollins May Need Shoulder Surgery

A new report from PWInsider indicates that there is legitimate concern within WWE that World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins may have suffered a shoulder injury that could require surgery. The injury is believed to have occurred this past Saturday during his main event Champion vs. Champion match against Cody Rhodes at the WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live Event in Australia.

Some within the company are reportedly taking a “wait and see” approach due to the elaborate fake knee injury angle that Rollins was a part of earlier this year, which has created a level of internal skepticism.

The injury is thought to have happened when Rollins landed awkwardly while performing a coast-to-coast dive on Rhodes. On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, both Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez stated their belief that the injury is legitimate. Meltzer also revealed the long-term creative plans that could be completely derailed if Rollins is forced to the sidelines.

“Seth Rollins was tentatively scheduled to wrestle Roman Reigns at WrestleMania,” Meltzer stated. If Rollins does require surgery, it would not only likely force him to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship, but it would also scrap a potential WrestleMania main event

Moose Responds To Skeptics Of TNA’s Record-Setting Bound For Glory Attendance

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Moose Responds To Skeptics Of TNA’s Record-Setting Bound For Glory Attendance

TNA Wrestling star Moose has taken to social media to push back against fans who have expressed skepticism about the company’s new North American attendance record. Following the successful Bound For Glory pay-per-view this past Sunday, TNA announced that the event had set a new company record with an attendance of 7,794 fans.

The announcement was a major milestone for the promotion, but it was met with some online criticism from those who claimed that a large number of the tickets were given away for free. Moose, a former TNA World Champion, posted a passionate defense of TNA’s achievement. In his post on X, Moose addressed the critics directly.

“For the people saying half of our record setting attendance record was free tickets given are brain dead and fail to realize in 2016/17 myself The Hardy’s Eddie Cody Rhodes Drew McIntyre Lashley wrestled at Universal in front of only 150 people were every single ticket were free because universal didn’t allow ticket sales.

I could understand 200/300 comped tickets for sponsors and media purposes and friends and family but 3k. No business will take an outstanding loss just to fill up an arena. if it was that easy every company would do it and we would have done it a decade ago when we struggling to get 500 people to attend a show. Just enjoy the growth and the win. we wouldn’t be in their position without you guys our true fans. THIS IS TNA. [heart emoji]”

The fallout from Bound for Glory will air this Thursday night on Impact.

Andrade Mucha Luchas Match Scrapped Due to AEW Status

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Andrade Mucha Luchas Match Scrapped Due to AEW Status

Andrade is someone who always seems to keep fans wondering about what is going on with him and that continues amid reports of a scrapped match with a former WCW star. X user foos touched upon this situation involving Andrade vs. Park which was supposed to take place on October 26th. The matchup between the returning AEW talent and the original WCW La Parka was set to take place under the Mucha Luchas Atlanta banner.

Mascarita Sagrada versus Demus was announced to fill in that reported vacancy with no statement being put out, as of this writing, related to why the matchup would no longer be taking place per X user foos.

Andrade’s AEW Status and Questions About His Future

Andrade made a massive impact on AEW Dynamite’s six-year anniversary when he made his surprise return to the company shortly after news of his WWE departure became public. But what his path looks like going forward seems unclear at this juncture. The former All Elite Wrestling talent returned to the fold by joining the Don Callis Family after attacking Kenny Omega.

There was some thought that an Omega vs. Andrade match would potentially happen at this weekend’s AEW WrestleDream in a big blockbuster bout. But booking complications would not allow for that.

Things especially seemed unusual in the wake of Andrade’s big return earlier this month followed by his absence during a recent in-ring segment that he would presumably have been part of. The AEW Dynamite segment involved a birthday celebration for the Don Callis Family with the ever-growing heel faction having many key figures present but with no mention of the new addition to the group, Andrade.

Dave Meltzer also mentioned during an episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that dropped earlier today that AEW knows why the former WWE NXT champion has seemingly vanished. But All Elite Wrestling is not looking to divulge those details at this point in time. At this juncture, Andrade is still booked to wrestle a show in Puerto Rico on the weekend as he will vie for the WWC Universal championship.

Jon Moxley Explains Why Batman Would Not Be Welcome In The Death Riders

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Jon Moxley Explains Why Batman Would Not Be Welcome In The Death Riders

AEW star Jon Moxley has weighed in on a classic comic book debate, explaining in a new interview why Batman, would never be allowed to join his faction, The Death Riders. The former multi-time world champion, known for his violent in-ring persona, took issue with Batman’s famous “no-kill” rule, specifically in relation to his long-standing arch-nemesis, The Joker.

During a recent interview with The Sportster, Moxley was asked if he would want Batman as a member of The Death Riders. He was definitive in his response.

“I wouldn’t have Batman, you know, because at a certain point, like, are you just not going to kill the Joker? It’s getting ridiculous. I’m a pragmatist. Come on. What are we doing here? I just can’t get with that.”

He elaborated on his practical approach to dealing with a persistent and deadly threat like The Joker. “One chance. By the third time, you’ve escaped Arkham and gone on a murdering spree. Would you just shoot him?”

The Death Riders faction includes Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, PAC, and the recently added Daniel Garcia.

Barry Darsow Releases Autobiography, “Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars”

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Barry Darsow Releases Autobiography, “Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars”

Barry Darsow, famous for his personas as Demolition Smash, Repo Man, Krusher Khruschev, and more, has officially released his memoir, “Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars: The Many Faces of Barry Darsow,” on October 10, 2025.

The book details his journey from growing up in Minnesota and attending high school with other future wrestling legends like Curt Hennig and Rick Rude, to his breakout years in Mid-South Wrestling, Crockett Promotions, and the WWF/E. There are in-depth stories about his tag team success in Demolition alongside Bill Eadie (Ax), life on the road, memorable characters, and candid reflections on his three-decade-plus wrestling career.

The memoir, co-written with Graham Johnson and featuring a foreword by Bill Eadie, is independently published and is now available in both paperback and digital formats through Amazon and InsideTheRopesMagazine.com. It offers behind-the-scenes insight into the territory days, Vince McMahon’s national expansion, and the camaraderie, challenges, and humor that defined Darsow’s time in the wrestling business.

Fans of classic wrestling and industry history will find rare stories, including early training days with The Road Warriors and anecdotes featuring icons like Dusty Rhodes, The Junkyard Dog, Bret Hart, and Andre the Giant.

We’ll be reaching out to Mr. Darsow to inquire about an interview to discuss his new book and legendary career.

For more: Top New Wrestling Books on Amazon

Darby Allin Names The AEW Star Who ‘Leads By Example’

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Darby Allin Names The AEW Star Who ‘Leads By Example’

During a recent appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour, AEW star Darby Allin was asked about the leadership within the company’s locker room. The former TNT Champion was quick to name Jon Moxley as someone who stands out for his work ethic and lack of ego.

Allin explained that Moxley’s value as a leader comes from his consistent presence and willingness to do whatever is asked of him for the good of the company. “I think pretty much anybody that leads by example. It sounds kind of strange, but I think Moxley. I think Moxley is that guy,” Allin said. “When everybody was like, ‘Can someone else become world champion?’ This guy is at every show. He’s there when it starts, he’s there when it closes.”

He elaborated on the qualities he admires in the former AEW World Champion, noting that Moxley’s selfless attitude is something he personally relates to.

“He’s got no ego and that’s why I see myself in him a lot still,” Allin stated. “You’ve got to lead by example and he will literally do anything. He’s there all the time, it’s great.”

Samoa Joe Vows To ‘Amend’ Lackluster AEW World Title Reign

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Samoa Joe Vows To ‘Amend’ Lackluster AEW World Title Reign

In a recent interview with STL Sports Central, former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe gave a candid assessment of his time with the company’s top title. When asked if he felt his reign “left a lot to be desired.”

Joe stated that any time a wrestler is not holding the world title, it should be viewed as a personal failure and a source of motivation. “Oh, you’d be absolutely correct,” he said. “Anytime that you are not the possessor of the AEW World Championship, you should be taking it personally.”

While acknowledging that his championship run did not reach the heights he had hoped for, Joe made it clear that he views the situation as unfinished business that he fully intends to resolve in the future. “So yes, 100% correct, it was not what we would hope it would be, but like all things in the future, this too can be amended,” he stated.

Samoa Joe won the AEW World Championship from MJF at the Worlds End pay-per-view in December 2023. He held the title for 113 days before losing it to Swerve Strickland in a three-way match that also included “Hangman” Adam Page at the Dynasty event in April 2024.

Since losing the championship, Joe has remained a dominant presence in AEW. He will challenge Page for the World Title at WrestleDream this Saturday.

IYO SKY On WWE Promos In English: I Struggle Every Day

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IYO SKY On WWE Promos In English: I Struggle Every Day

IYO SKY has become one of the most popular women in WWE today, all while conversing in a language that isn’t her native tongue. Appearing on Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast, SKY shared that even after years of working in WWE, conversing in English is still a struggle.

“Every single day I struggle to speak English… Promos make me so nervous, even only [a] short line, makes me so nervous. Even backstage promos, everything.”

SKY studied English at school in her native Japan, but those lessons only covered writing and grammar, not speaking. Upon joining WWE, SKY enrolled in an English Language course, though that did little to help.

“I went to English school once I get contract with WWE. But [the school was] only 30 minutes in a week or one hour a week or twice a week or something like that. So it didn’t so much help, better than nothing.”

SKY continues to develop her skills speaking English with every appearance for WWE. For the ‘Genius of the Sky,’ her desire is to properly convey WWE’s storylines to even its youngest audience members.

“We are on TV. Behind the screen, behind the camera, has a lot of children [watching.] So that’s why I’m always careful [to] speak proper English.”

SKY’s dedication to improving has been rewarded as the former Women’s & Women’s World Champion is one of WWE’s top women today. Her story shows the importance of perserverance and how SKY continues to strive to be her very best as a WWE Superstar.

Darby Allin: Wrestling Is Staged, So Why Have An Ego?

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Darby Allin: Wrestling Is Staged, So Why Have An Ego?

AEW’s Darby Allin has slammed those in pro-wrestling who have too big an ego, given that those ‘winning’ matches only do so because it’s in the script. Appearing on the Ariel Helwani Show, Allin explained his stance.

“This is all staged. It’s the greatest thing in the world but it’s staged. So if you’re going to have an ego about that…”

Despite being one of AEW’s top stars, Allin tries to keep himself grounded and shared that climbing Mt. Everest helped keep him level-headed. Allin also shared some advice for those whose ego causes problems behind the scenes.

“Get out of the f***ing sport. Go be in the UFC. Go try— don’t be bringing that s*** here. This is about having fun.”

AEW is no stranger to egos causing conflict behind the scenes. During the same interview, Allin shared that a ‘cancer’ was cut out of AEW, and the company is better for it. While some have seen this comment as a swing at CM Punk, who has been called a cancer in the past, Allin said he was not speaking about one particular person, but instead about groups of people.

Allin is ready to do what is right for AEW, rather than inflate his own ego. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Darby Allin, both in and out of the ring.

Scott Steiner Brings Back Steiner Math After Bron Breakker’s WWE Betrayal

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Scott Steiner Brings Back Steiner Math After Bron Breakker’s WWE Betrayal

On the October 13, edition of WWE Raw, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker attacked Seth Rollins, bringing an abrupt end to Rollins’ time with The Vision. This betrayal shocked fans watching the show, and now WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner has shared his two cents.

Taking to X, Steiner, the uncle of Bron Breakker, reacted to his nephew’s actions.

“So let me break it down for all you dummies that don’t understand what just happened…..

“You take Seth Rollins — the so-called “Visionary” — and you put him in a ring with Bron Breakker, a Genetic Freak. But what Seth didn’t calculate… was the betrayal quotient.

“Now let’s do the math:

“Seth thought he had a 100% chance of survival with Bron at his side…

“But what he didn’t know is that Bron’s got 66 2/3% loyalty when you factor in family bloodlines, and the other 33 1/3% is PURE RAGE.

” So now Seth’s sitting there, asking “WHYYYY?” I’ll TELL YA WHY!

“Because Bron Breakker’s not here to play backup. He’s here to take over! He’s the dog-faced destroyer, and now the leash is OFF.

“So Seth… You took your eye off the math… You had a 141 2/3% chance of getting BETRAYED… And now you’re just another statistic in the Steiner Equation of Pain!”

Fans in the comments were excited to see Steiner once again demonstrate his math skills. When one called Scott a “F’ing Mathematical Genius!” Steiner pointed out that he comes “from a highly educated university,” the University of Michigan. Another praised Steiner’s post as “well explained,” which prompted Scott to ask “Did you expect less?”

Steiner’s post is an obvious nod to his popular ‘Steiner Math’ promo from 2008, in which he guaranteed victory in a triple-threat match at TNA Sacrifice. While Steiner would go on to lose said match, he has since claimed that his reasoning with sound.

With Seth Rollins reportedly out with an injury, albeit one that has many in WWE feeling skeptical, it remains to be seen what’s next for Bron and Bronson Reed. Whatever is to come, Scott Steiner remains interested in his nephew’s next move.

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