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Spoiler: Multiple Legends Booked For Saturday Night’s Main Event

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WWE is looking to create a retro vibe for the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend and their efforts include bringing in a number of legends for the show.

The company previously confirmed that legendary wrestler and broadcast personality Jesse Ventura will be returning to commentary for the upcoming event.

Now PWInsider is reporting that the former Minnesota governor is not the only big name booked for the night. According to them, names such as Ted Dibiase, Jimmy Hart, Tito Santana, Greg Valentine, and Koko B. Ware will also be in attendance at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

The inclusion of legendary names is a tradition the company has re-established in recent times. Many WWE veterans attended the recent SmackDown 25th anniversary special while a number of hardcore legends were brought in when NXT emanated from the 2300 Arena.

The upcoming show is not only expected to feature talents from the past but Triple H and Cody Rhodes have also teased bringing back a classic title belt for one night only during the show.

The return of Saturday Night’s Main Event will be headlined by Cody defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against former friend Kevin Owens. You can check out our predictions for the show here.

Triple H: Celebrities Are Lining Up For WrestleMania 41 Role

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Triple H: Celebrities Are Lining Up For WrestleMania 41 Role

There’s no shortage of celebrities wanting to be a part of WWE WrestleMania 41 in April of next year, according to WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. On The Roommates Show, Levesque shared that the 2025 two-night event has caught the attention of those outside of the world of pro wrestling.

“I have a celebrity list a mile long for people that want to do something for WrestleMania in Vegas. We just don’t have the real estate to do it with them, so we’ll pick the biggest ones.”

Using celebrities that “make sense storyline-wise” will also factor into Levesque’s decision-making process and it’s “incredible” just how many stars want to be involved. Next year’s show will be Levesque’s second time having full control over WWE’s most significant show of the years. WrestleMania 40 was the Game’s first time having full control of the show, following Vince McMahon’s resignation from WWE in January 2024.

Celebrity involvement in WrestleMania has been the case since the first event in 1985, which saw megastars including Liberace and Muhammad Ali participate on the show. At this year’s event, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson got involved with the show, while Lil Wayne performed ahead of the Jey Uso Vs. Jimmy Uso showdown.

Drew Barrymore, Jake Paul & All The Celebrities Who Were At WrestleMania 40

It remains to be seen which celebrities have a role to play at WrestleMania 41, but the show won’t be lacking in star power. WWE WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19, and April 20, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be WWE’s first WrestleMania to stream on Netflix for fans outside the United States.

Triple H: WWE Is Bigger Right Now Than The Attitude Era

Reason For Gunn Club’s Absence From AEW TV

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Reason For Gunn Club’s Absence From AEW TV

The duo of Austin and Colten Gunn have not been seen on AEW TV in the last few months and reports suggest there is good reason for it.

The brothers, collectively known as Gunn Club last wrestled together during the September 14 episode of AEW Collision where they teamed up with Juice Robinson.

Hangman Page took credit for taking out Austin Gunn during the October 23 episode of Dynamite. He was confronted by the rest of the Bang Bang Gang including Colten in the segment but the second generation star has not been seen on TV since then.

Fightful Select is now reporting that multiple people on AEW roster have confirmed that Austin Gunn has actually been sidelined with an injury. Colten has been kept off TV because of his brother’s status.

The duo also provided a brief update on their status during a recent Highspots Virtual Signing. Austin claimed that the former AEW tag champions will be ‘back soon.’ He also asked fans to continue supporting the company during their absence.

Austin is not the only Bang Bang Gang member who is sidelined with an injury. Juice Robinson was recently replaced in the ongoing Continental Classic tournament after suffering a leg injury.

Jay White is the only member of the faction that is currently active on the roster. He is scheduled to challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title at the Worlds End PPV in a fatal four-way match.

WWE’s Rhea Ripley Hits Back At Viral AI McDonald’s Meme

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WWE’s Rhea Ripley Hits Back At Viral AI McDonald’s Meme

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley has fired back at an ongoing meme about careers in McDonald’s, asking “Who’s the joke really on?” The meme sees AI-created images of notable names dressed as employees of the fast-food chain. On X, Ripley argued that the idea of making people look bad for working at McDonald’s didn’t hold much weight.

The response to this latest viral social media trend has been mixed. While some find it funny, others, such as Ripley, see it as an attempt to mock working people. In the comments several fans agreed with Ripley’s response, appreciating those who work in a job to earn an honest living.

On WWE TV, Ripley has been continuing her feud with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, though won’t be the Judgment Day star’s next challenger. Instead, Morgan will defend her title at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend against IYO SKY. This week’s Raw went off the air with both Morgan and SKY clutching the Women’s World Championship, as both women have their sights on the Women’s World Title.

How Horror Effects and AEW Inspiration Shaped Rhea Ripley’s Look

Rey Mysterio Will Retire When The Fans Decide He Should

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It’ll be up to the fans to decide when Rey Mysterio will retire from the ring, according to the WWE Hall of Famer/former World Heavyweight Champion. This week, Mysterio reunited with Kurt Angle to watch their Saturday Night’s Main Event match from 2006, where the WrestleMania 22 opponents teamed with Randy Orton to face Triple H and John Cena. When Angle asked Kurt about his retirement plans, Mysterio shared that the final decision wasn’t up to him.

“Well, I’ll let the fans decide.”

Mysterio turned 50 years old this week and has spoken multiple times about retirement in the past. These include:

While Rey has spoken a lot about retiring, the masked legend signed a new five-year deal with WWE in late 2023, which should keep him with the promotion until the end of 2028. When that contract does expire, Mysterio will be 54, far past his previously planned retirement age.

Stau tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Rey Mysterio, as the Hall of Famer continues to carve his legacy in the ring before he hands up his boots and mask for good.

Shelton Benjamin Discusses Reaction To His AEW Debut

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Shelton Benjamin Discusses Reaction To His AEW Debut

Shelton Benjamin was very happy and grateful for the reaction of his AEW debut.

After surprisingly being released from his WWE contract in September 2023, Benjamin returned to the independent circuit. Following many months of rumors, he finally made his AEW debut during Five Year Anniversary special of Dynamite.

Speaking about his arrival in Tony Khan’s promotion on AEW Unrestricted podcast, the former US Champion noted that even 2 decades after his debut, he gets flattered when someone recognizes him:

“You know, having done this for so long — to this day, any time someone even recognizes me in the street, I’m honestly very flattered. So to have that reaction, especially [from] the AEW crowd, you know, being a quote-unquote ‘former WWE guy,’ I was humbled. I was overjoyed.”

It Was Very Heartwarming: Shelton Benjamin

Shelton Benjamin’s AEW debut came in a relatively quiet manner. He made his first appearance for the company in a backstage interview segment where MVP introduced him as his business partner.

Despite not getting a big spot, the fans were excited for the Gold Standard and there was a big pop when he was first shown on screen. According to the former WWE star, before the segment he was worried about how the fans would react:

“I was actually kind of worried about how the reaction would be. But like I said, the fans have stuck by me through thick and thin all these years. And it was very heartwarming is the best way I could put it. Because I really appreciate it, and I loved it, and I could rewatch that moment over and over and over.”

After wrestling in a couple of physical matches, Shelton Benjamin has been thrown into the deep end by AEW officials as one of the participants in the ongoing Continental Classic tournament. With a win and a loss each in the blue league, he currently holds three points in the competition.

Kevin Owens Wants Finn Balor To Have A Second World Title Run

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Kevin Owens Wants Finn Balor To Have A Second World Title Run

Kevin Owens is all about Finn Balor getting a second go-around with a world championship and both men will have their shot this Saturday.

Speaking with Sports Illustrated, Kevin Owens backed his fellow heel Balor in hopes that he’d win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against GUNTHER in Saturday Night’s Main Event. ‘The Ring General’ and ‘The Demon’ are in a triple threat with Damian Priest, but Owens is an advocate for Balor and gives good reason.

“If you’re asking me what my perfect scenario would be for Saturday night. I wanna see Finn Balor win the World Heavyweight Championship. I wanna win the WWE title.” Owens said. “Just on a personal level for both of us, we’ve been friends since the moment we got to WWE together at the same time. [We’ve gotten] very close. I really do consider him like a brother. I would just love to share that with him.”

Balor ended up becoming the inaugural WWE Universal Champion when he defeated Seth Rollins at SummerSlam back in 2016. However, Balor injured his shoulder and was ultimately stripped of the title.

As for Owens, he’ll be challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship on Saturday Night’s Main Event, but did previously share a major regret he had during his own first world championship run in WWE.

In his new heel role, KO has gone “underground” on SmackDown programming as WWE has found creative new ways to feature ‘The Prizefighter’ as he’s committed nefarious actions to warrant him off the SmackDown brand.

Paul Heyman Believes Cody Rhodes Has Surpassed Dusty

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Paul Heyman Believes Cody Rhodes Has Surpassed Dusty

Paul Heyman sees Cody Rhodes for the star that he is and thinks he has paved a new road for the Rhodes family.

Heyman spoke with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS Sports and gave some very interesting comments regarding one of pro wrestling’s royal families. Dusty Rhodes broke the mold of how one envisioned a top star in pro wrestling. He redefined how the business operated and how talent used a microphone to draw crowds. Now his son Cody has his own story to tell, hearkening back to the classic Boy Scout babyface and fans have latched onto him, both from a star power standpoint and a merchandising standpoint.

Heyman believes that Cody’s past three years of work as a top talent has allowed ‘The American Nightmare’ to surpass ‘The American Dream.’

“When Cody Rhodes first came back here, we all had the same sentence we gave in the press conferences. ‘How can you look at Cody and not think of Dusty? To Cody’s indescribably massive credit, I think now is the point in history that we’re realizing that Dusty Rhodes is Cody Rhodes’ father. 

“Cody Rhodes is the bearer of the family name that drives the most interest and is now the most famous. If you would have told someone that three years ago, they would have thought you were nuts.”

Some older fans may take exception to such claims, but Rhodes’ merchandise sales could really make the case for Heyman’s viewpoint. Paul also said he has yet to see Cody have a ‘lackluster’ performance in WWE, further perpetuating Cody’s ‘Do The Work’ mantra.

Paul Heyman Calls Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 40 Win The Right Move

Heyman’s beliefs regarding Cody and his daddy Dusty weren’t the only validation he gave the current WWE Undisputed Champion. He firmly believes that pitting Roman Reigns against Rhodes for the WrestleMania 40 main event was the right move, moreso against the expected battle between Reigns and The Rock.

“That was the rightful main event of WrestleMania 40 because the audience had a two-year investment in that story and lived it… They lived it not only by witnessing and experiencing it, but they lived it many times through the eyes of the protagonist and the struggles he had to endure and survive and thrive through all with his chin up and a progressive move forward attitude.”

That’s a good deal of babyface talk from the former ECW proprietor and Heyman finds himself currently in a fresh babyface role on WWE programming.

Adam Copeland Nominated For An Emmy For ‘Percy Jackson’

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Adam Copeland Nominated For An Emmy For ‘Percy Jackson’

Adam Copeland is laying the groundwork for an EGOT. The former Edge received some big news on Thursday as the Children’s & Family Emmys nominations for 2024 were announced. Copeland got a hat tip for his work as the Greek god Ares on Percy Jackson and The Olympians.

The series airs on Disney+ and Copeland will be going up against fellow nominees Amanda Lawrence for Malory Towers, Elizabeth Mitchell in The Santa Clauses, Sarah Rafferty in The Walter Boys, Eric Stonestreet in The Santa Clauses and his late co-star Lance Reddick for his portrayal as Zeus.

Percy Jackson happened to lead all series this year with a total of 16 nominations and it gets Copeland back into the news cycle while he’s recovering from injury. Despite that, Copeland has remained a proactive and positive force in his community by helping his North Carlonia neighbors recover from the effects of hurricane damage.

Adam Copeland’s Acting Background

While Copeland may be best known as a WWE Hall Of Famer, his resume impressively expands outside of the squared circle. Copeland’s acting resume is rock solid as he previously starred in Vikings, Haven, and even played Atom Smasher in The Flash.

Copeland said a few weeks back in an interview that he’s ready to get back to work after his “brain forgot” that he’s 51 and he took a 21-foot cage dive.

Before getting hurt, Copeland had a memorable run with the TNT Championship and feuded with his longtime partner Christian Cage. Copeland first debuted in AEW back at WrestleDream 2023.

Dark Side Of The Ring Season 6 Premieres March 25 on Vice

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Dark Side of the Ring is a popular documentary series that delves into the controversial, untold, and often tragic stories from the world of professional wrestling. 

Produced by Vice TV, the show has earned critical acclaim for its in-depth storytelling, emotional interviews, and exploration of wrestling’s darker and more human elements. The series features wrestlers, their families, and industry insiders recounting personal experiences, providing rare insight into the often tumultuous lives behind the larger-than-life personas.

It was announced through Deadline.com that the series would be returning for another season. The show’s X account announced the season six premiere for March 25th, 2025.

Notable Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring

Some of the most talked-about episodes include:

“The Killing of Bruiser Brody”: Examining the murder of wrestling legend Bruiser Brody.

“The Montreal Screwjob”: A deep dive into the infamous incident involving Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, and Shawn Michaels.

“Chris Benoit”: A two-part episode about the career and tragic double-murder-suicide involving Benoit and his family.

“The Plane Ride from Hell”: Chronicling an infamous incident involving WWE talent during a chaotic flight in 2002.

The series has spawned spinoffs and inspired similar projects, solidifying its place as a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts and documentary fans alike. 

Carlos Silva is the New President of TNA Parent Company Anthem

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Carlos Silva is the New President of TNA Parent Company Anthem

Carlos Silva has been named the new President of Anthem Sports Group, and will oversee the operations of TNA Wrestling going forward. In his role, Silva will answer directly to Anthem President and CEO Leonard Asper. In a statement, Silva shared his excitement for this new chapter.

“Anthem Sports Group’s diverse offerings represent a wide range of exciting opportunities for growth and development. TNA Wrestling, Invicta FC, and Fight Network are each poised to make a major impact in their respective arenas.”

Before joining Anthem, Silva has worked with several sports properties, including the World Series of Fighting/Professional Fighters League. Outside of the ring, he has worked for the Universal Sports Network, and WorldTeamTennis among other parties.

Silva’s appointment ends what has been a dramatic year for TNA Wrestling, both on and off-screen. In January, the company relaunched after years as Impact Wrestling, with the Hard to Kill pay-per-view being praised by fans. 2024 has also seen TNA embark on a partnership with WWE NXT which has seen a talent exchange across both sides.

Behind the cameras, Anthem’s termination of Scott D’Amore shortly after Hard to Kill was heavily criticized, as D’Amore had helped steer TNA through turbulent times. TNA’s roster even crafted a letter to Anthem, encouraging the company to reconsider, but to no avail. D’Amore, a veteran of wrestling for decades, was replaced by Anthem’s own President at the time Anthony Cicione, a move that only furthered tensions.

Scott D’Amore Talks “Hard Feelings” After TNA Ousting By Anthem

Now, it’ll be Carlos Silva who takes the reigns as Anthem President, a role that’ll see him work closely with TNA Wrestling as well as Anthem’s other properties. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from TNA, including this week’s Final Resolution event.

TNA Final Resolution 2024: Final Card, How to Watch

Darby Allin Reveals Profound Motivation For Climbing Mount Everest

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Darby Allin Reveals Profound Motivation For Climbing Mount Everest

Darby Allin believes his trip to Mt. Everest is going to be like therapy for him.

The former TNT champion will be looking to scale the unforgiving mountain next year. He originally planned to make the trip this year but a broken foot forced him to postpone his plans. The daredevil star, however, remains as motivated for the climb as ever and he continues to talk about it every chance he gets.

During a recent interview with Flickering Myth, Allin was asked to describe a quality about him that might surprise people. The former Champion revealed that despite his psychotic nature, he spends a lot of time meditating:

“People think I’m such a psychopath but I’m saying maybe some people will be surprised that I like to meditate all the time. I think that’s because people are like ‘Oh how can someone be so psychotic and so peaceful at the same time.’

I feel like there’s like definitely a balance that I like to do with my meditation and my psycho-ness but I don’t know. I think a lot of people would be surprised with that.”

That’s The Most Fun: Darby Allin

Darby Allin then revealed that his quest to climb Mount Everest is related to his desire for inner peace. According to him, the prospect of spending a couple months alone with his thoughts is very appealing to him:

“That’s why like Mount Everest is so peaceful, the thought of like climbing it. Because when you’re climbing it, you can’t just talk, you can’t waste any energy talking. So it’s just you and your thoughts for like two months climbing that mountain.

So you gotta dig deep down inside and really pull out who you are. From a day-to-day life, you have all these distractions whether it’s your phone or whether it’s TV or whether it’s anything [else] but when you’re alone with your thoughts, that’s when you really find out who you are.

You can deal with a lot of problems that you have in your head when you just have to bear with it and you can’t distract yourself. So I think that sounds, that’s the most fun thing about Mount Everest – it’s very therapeutic.”

The AEW star also talked about the fan following he has cultivated since joining Tony Khan’s promotion and explained why he doesn’t like being called a superstar.

Logan Paul Is ‘Retired’ From WWE After Becoming A Dad

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The WWE Universe may have seen the last of Logan Paul in the ring now that the former United States Champion is a father. On the ImPaulsive podcast, Paul shared his excitement for WrestleMania 41 in April 2025.

“That s*** is crazy. WrestleMania in Allegiant Stadium, 100,000 people? Yeah, it’s going to go crazy.”

When asked if he’ll be back in time in the ring in time for the show though, Paul suggested that his days in the ring were done.

“I’m retired. I’m a dad bro.”

Paul became a father back in September when he and Nina Agdal welcomed their daughter. Fittingly, the pair of social media influencers shared their news on Instagram, sharing that ‘”Esme Agdal Paul has entered the chat.” The couple shared in April 2024 that they were expecting.

While Paul is teasing being done in the ring, he’s not ready to leave WWE entirely behind. On the podcast, Paul described working with WWE as “fun as f***” and encouraged his guest Fanum to do something with the promotion. With four million subscribers across YouTube and Twitch, Fanum certainly has a following that could be introduced to the world of WWE if a deal can be reached.

Paul has competed three times at WrestleMania, where he boasts an impressive 2-1 record. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Logan Paul, and whether The Maverick is indeed ‘retired’ from the ring.

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Darby Allin Explains Why He Doesn’t Like Being Called A Superstar

Anutosh Bajpai
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Darby Allin believes people shouldn’t idolize famous people and focus on becoming the best version of themselves instead.

The former TNT Champion recently spoke to Flickering Myth for a new interview. He discussed things such as his motivation for climbing the Mount Everest, being part of the 2024 Continental Classic tournament, and more.

In just a few short years since his arrival in AEW in 2019, Darby has become one of the most loved stars of the wrestling world. He has a dedicated following with a lot of young fans who look up to him. During the interview, however, Allin explained why he doesn’t like being called a superstar despite people seeing one in him:

“I always tell people don’t refer to me as a superstar because I think that’s some bullshit term. Because I feel like it teaches people to praise false idols and people that are like…I don’t know man, I think you shouldn’t put so much stock into another human being. You should do good with yourself.”

I’m One Of You: Darby Allin

The former champion explained that he wants to be seen as a common person in order to motivate people to believe in themselves:

“You should focus on being the best version of you possible as opposed to trying to constantly live vicariously through other people. So my message I want to tell people more than anything is I’m one of you.

I don’t pretend to be some bullshit dumb fuck superstar. I want to just be like a humble guy and then be like ‘Yo man I’m just like you.’ You can do whatever you want too.”

Darby Allin defeated Komander in a gold league match of the C2 tournament but got beat by Brody King. He currently has 3 points in the tournament. Allin is scheduled to face Will Ospreay on the December 18 Dynamite.

Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec 2024) Predictions: Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens and more

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Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec 2024) Predictions: Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens and more

WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event is set to make a triumphant return to NBC on December 14, 2024, live from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

This event promises high-stakes matches and a night of nostalgia. Let’s dive into the predictions for the night’s biggest showdowns.

Read More – Best WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Matches Ever

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens

The main event features a clash between former allies as Cody Rhodes defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens. This feud has been brewing since Rhodes’ controversial decision to team up with Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood. Owens felt betrayed, leading to a vicious attack on Rhodes and putting Randy Orton out of action with a piledriver.

Despite Owens’ impressive performances and the potential for a shocking title change, it’s likely that Rhodes will retain his championship. The American Nightmare has been on a dominant run, reaching 250 days as champion by the time of this match. 

While a victory for Owens would add an element of surprise, WWE has generally favored stability in their booking decisions.

Prediction: Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship

Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn

In another highly anticipated match, Drew McIntyre faces off against Sami Zayn. McIntyre, fresh off his feud with CM Punk, is looking to reassert himself as a main event player. Zayn, ever-popular with the crowd, steps up to defend the honor of his fallen comrade Jey Uso.

While Zayn’s popularity keeps him in major storylines, McIntyre needs this win to maintain his momentum and continue his war against The Bloodline.

Prediction: Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn

Women’s U.S. Championship Tournament Final

The event will also feature the crowning of the inaugural Women’s United States Champion. While the finalists are yet to be determined, speculation suggests a match between Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton.

Green has been excelling in the midcard, drawing comparisons from some to The Miz in terms of her career trajectory. A title win for her would solidify her status and potentially lead to a memorable championship run.

Prediction: Chelsea Green becomes the first Women’s U.S. Champion

Women’s World Championship Match: Liv Morgan vs. IYO SKY

Liv Morgan will defend her Women’s World Championship against IYO SKY at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Morgan has been on an impressive run, recently surpassing 200 days as champion. 

Despite SKY’s undeniable talent and former championship pedigree, this match seems more like a showcase for Morgan rather than a legitimate threat to her title reign.

The lack of a substantial storyline build-up for SKY suggests that this match is primarily to give Morgan a high-profile defense on this special event. Additionally, with Morgan’s ongoing feud with Rhea Ripley likely building towards a WrestleMania showdown, it’s unlikely we’ll see a title change here.

Prediction: Liv Morgan retains the Women’s World Championship

World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat: Gunther vs. Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest

This triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship promises to be an exciting clash. Gunther has been a dominant champion, while both Bálor and Priest have recent history with the title and each other.

Finn Bálor has been interfering in Gunther’s matches against Damian Priest, leading to this three-way collision. The dynamic between Bálor and Priest, both members of The Judgment Day, adds an intriguing layer to the match.

While triple threats are unpredictable due to the champion not needing to be pinned to lose the title, Gunther’s reign has been too impactful to end here. The match is more likely to further the story between these three competitors, possibly setting up future encounters.

Prediction: Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship

DDP Says No To One More Match But Isn’t Done In Wrestling

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‘Diamond’ Dallas Page’s days competing in the ring are behind the WWE Hall of Famer, but the positive legend has plans for at least one last Diamond Cutter. On the Insight podcast, Page, who is 68, was asked if he’d consider wrestling again, possibly for his 70th birthday.

“No [laughs]. It’s so important for me, my body feels good.”

Page recalled wrestling a 70-year-old Bruno Sammartino as part of a fan event, which Page saw as an incredible honor. Despite Sammartino feeling like he wouldn’t be able to do much due to his “aches and pains” Page recalled the former WWWF World Champion holding nothing back when he fought off an interfering Larry Zybysko.

Page’s last official match came on the Page has no plans on competing January 15, 2020, edition of AEW Dynamite, where he was on the losing end of a six-man tag-team match. While Page doesn’t plan on wrestling at 70, the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion does have something special planned to mark the occasion.

“I am there for a diamond cutter. I do want to hit one when I’m 70.”

With his commitment to fitness and his signature brand of DDP Yoga, Page remains in excellent shape at his age, and could theoretically have a match. Nevertheless, Page is happy to leave his time in the ring in the past, though wrestlers should watch out for a Diamond Cutter out of nowhere by the WWE Hall of Famer.

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Kevin Owens Shares The Biggest Regret Of His Universal Title Reign

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Kevin Owens Shares The Biggest Regret Of His Universal Title Reign

Kevin Owens’ Universal Championship victory was the culmination of years of hard work, but the Canadian has serious regrets over his reign. Owens won the gold on the August 29, 2016, edition of WWE Raw, one week after Finn Balor was forced to vacate the title due to an injury suffered at SummerSlam 2016.

Owens’ 188-day reign with the gold would see him retain against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns before losing the title in seconds to Goldberg at Fastlane 2017. While fans to this day still criticize the way Owens lost the gold, the Canadian’s biggest regret about his reign came months before his reign ended.

“As far as what I wish I could change or appreciate more is basically every single night after that [title victory].”

As champion, Owens constantly worried about making the newly-introduced title as important as possible, leaving little room to enjoy being one of WWE’s top Superstars.

“I just got so into my own head… I really didn’t appreciate it as much as I should have, and that’s a real regret.”

In the near-eight years since his title reign ended, Owens has yet to hold another World Championship but plans on changing that this weekend. Owens will challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Owens and his pursuit of the Unidpusted WWE Champion.

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AEW Continental Classic 2024: Current Rankings & Next Matches

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AEW is halfway through this year’s Continental Classic, with wrestlers competing to rack up points to earn an opportunity at the AEW Continental Championship. Here are the scores from this year’s tournament as they currently stand.

Blue League

Kyle Fletcher9 Points
Daniel Garcia4 Points
Kazuchika Okada (c)4 Points
Shelton Benjamin 3 Points
Mark Briscoe3 Points
The Beast Mortos0 Points

Gold League

Will Ospreay6 Points
Claudio Castagnoli6 Points
Ricochet6 Points
Brody King3 Points
Darby Allin3 Points
Komander (replacing Juice Robinson)0 Points

Though this year’s Classic is halfway complete, there are plenty more exciting matches confirmed. On this week’s AEW Collision, The Beast Mortos will face Kazuxhika Okada, while Mark Briscoe will take on Kyle Fletcher. On next week’s Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite, Darby Allin will take on Will Ospreay.

The finals of the 2024 AEW Continental Classic will take place on December 28, at AEW Worlds End in Orlando, Florida. On the night, the Blue League’s winner will face the Gold League’s second place, while the Gold League’s winner will face the Blue League’s second place. The winners of these matches will face off later in the night to be crowned the AEW Continental Champion.

New Rules For How AEW Continental Classic Winner Will Be Crowned

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from the AEW Continental Classic including live scores and breaking news from this year’s round-robin tournament.

Ricochet Teases Joining The Hurt Syndicate On AEW Dynamite

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Ricochet Teases Joining The Hurt Syndicate On AEW Dynamite

Ricochet could be the next member of the Hurt Syndicate if the former WWE Superstar’s actions on this week’s Dynamite are anything to go by. During this week’s show, Ricochet met Brody King in the Continental Classic. As per the rules of the round-robin tournament, neither man was accompanied for the match. Before the contest though, Ricochet flashed a Hurt Syndicate business card, suggesting that he was interested in aligning with the MVP-led faction.

Ricochet’s teased turn continued to play out in his match with King, which saw the House of Black star dominate for much of the contest and have the crowd on his side. The tables turned when Ricochet sent King head first into the steel post and was able to get the win and the three points. There were audible boos when Ricochet had the advantage, signaling that a turn could be coming.

On a recent edition of the Barstool Rasslin podcast, Ricochet shared that he was intrigued in joining the group that currently consists of MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin.

“I think there are some things I could learn from the Hurt Syndicate, but man, it’s maybe how to hurt people.”

The idea of Ricochet joining is somewhat ironic, considering that he feuded with The Hurt Business in WWE when the group formed in 2020. Ricochet has claimed that he and Apollo Crews were once planned to be a part of the Hurt Business before plans changed for the faction. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Ricochet, and whether he aligns with MVP and the rest of the Hurt Syndicate.

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Becky Lynch Reveals Why Her Daughter Hates Wrestling

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Becky Lynch Reveals Why Her Daughter Hates Wrestling

Becky Lynch has revealed that her daughter finds the colorful world of wrestling to be too loud for her taste. The power couple of WWE in Lynch and Seth Rollins welcomed their first daughter Roux back in December 2020. The little one celebrated her fourth birthday just last week.

The Man, who has been taking a break from wrestling after her WWE contract expired in June, recently joined Cobra Kai actor Xolo Mariduena for a game of Magic: The Gathering. While talking about motherhood, Lynch was asked if Roux is into wrestling. The former champion revealed that she finds it to be too loud:

“No. God no. She hates it. It’s too loud for her. She’s been around wrestling since she was like a little baby, a tiny little thing. The Pyro’s always going on.

She loves playing around in the ring but she’s no interest in watching. No interest. She told me the other day that dancing makes her inside sparkle.”

She’s Just Wonderful: Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch also discussed the challenges of motherhood. She noted that as a first-time parent, she’s always wondering if what she is doing is right:

“She’s just wonderful. She’s just amazing. She’s three. I think more than anything you’re just always, as a parent just wondering if you’re doing it right but she’s fine. She’s loved. I think the most important thing is she’s loved. I think that’s the most important thing. I think that’s what gives you confidence.”

The former Women’s Champion has been stepping back into the limelight recently after her break. Just this month she made an appearance on WWE’s Netflix media event and the latest reports suggest that she’ll be back in the company soon enough.

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Kevin Owens Believes Recent WWE Controversies Helped Their Growth

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Kevin Owens Believes Recent WWE Controversies Helped Their Growth

WWE has seen unprecedented growth in its audience in the last couple of years, and Kevin Owens believes Vince McMahon’s exit is a reason for it.

The former WWE Universal Champion recently spoke to Collider to promote the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC. He discussed things such as the history of the event, which names from the past he would have loved to face at the show and more.

Talking about the recent growth of WWE, Owens said that it’s the result of all the hard work everyone has been putting in for the last few years. He also believes that the mainstream attention they’ve gotten due to recent management changes helped rejuvenate general public’s interest in sports entertainment:

“That change in direction made a lot of noise outside of WWE, I think that probably turned a few eyes toward us. Everybody started watching again and realized, like, hey, this is really good stuff now.”

Kevin Owens Eying WrestleMania Main Event

KO later discussed his WWE journey noting that in NXT he was told that he might never make it to the main roster. While he has achieved a lot more than many expected him to since then, Owens still has goals left in WWE:

“I’d love to be world champion again. I’d love to Main Event WrestleMania night two, since I’ve done night one already. I’d love to have a match with Rey Mysterio. But if my career ends tomorrow, I’d still be happy with what I’ve done.”

Kevin Owens will be challenging his former friend Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event. You can check out the full card for the show here.

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Jim Ross Says His Health Has ‘Improved Immensely’ After Recent Setbacks

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Jim Ross has revealed that his health has improved immensely after going through skin cancer treatment last year.

The legendary wrestling personality has had to deal with a number of health issues in the past year. This includes not only treatment for skin cancer but also getting wrist surgery as well as an unexpected ER trip after contracting class A flu.

Though the good news for the fans is that Ross is feeling a lot better after all the health setbacks as he noted on the latest episode of his Grillin’ JR podcast:

“My health has improved immensely. I got my nurse who comes by twice a week, checks my vitals, dresses my wound. Can you believe that that wound, which was a result of 22 radiation treatments for skin cancer, is still being nursed over a year [later]?

The good news is that it’s healing. It’s shrinking, and that’s important for me. I’d like to get the bandages off and move on, but I’ve adjusted well.”

Jim Ross has continued his run with AEW despite the health issues with a reduced schedule. He has been making appearances at the company’s big PPVs, doing commentary for the main event matches.

During the episode, the legendary commentator confirmed that he’ll continue this trend with a trip to Orlando for the upcoming Worlds End PPV on December 28. While he is not sure of his role, Ross is hopeful that Tony Khan will use him in an on-screen capacity at the upcoming event as well.

Bobby Lashley: AEW Is Granting The Opportunity We Didn’t Get Elsewhere

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Bobby Lashley is excited to bring the Hurt Syndicate to AEW, and is ready for opportunities not afforded in other promotions. Lashley debuted in AEW in October and wasted no time in aligning with his fellow Hurt Business alum MVP and Shelton Benjamin.

Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Undisputed, Lashley shared that he joined AEW for the Hurt Syndicate and the natural chemistry he shares with MVP and Benjamin. Lashley added that he’s grateful to Tony Khan for giving him the opportunity to run with the group.

“We didn’t get the opportunity to show what we really wanted to do before. Now we do. The possibilities and ideas about what we can do in AEW, that keeps me up at night.”

Lashley’s comments echo the views of many regarding the handling of The Hurt Business in WWE. In 2021, the decision was made to split the group, an idea all four members reportedly pleaded against happening. While the group reunited a handful of months later, much of the group’s luster had gone, and a second split in 2021 ended the popular faction on a sour note.

Though best known for their work together in WWE, MVP and Lashley’s partnership dates back a decade or so to their days in Impact Wrestling (now TNA Wrestling.) In the interview, Lashley shared that he didn’t know what to expect when they were “thrown together” but the pair quickly found their “synergy.”

“He’s a natural bad guy. He’s the voice, I’m the power. Handling yourself against MVP on the mic and against me in the ring, that’s a challenge for everyone.”

With both MVP and Benjamin by his side, Lashley remains undefeated in AEW, with his most recent victory coming at Full Gear over Swerve Strickland. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Bobby Lashley, who’s ready to make the most of his opportunity in AEW.

Corey Graves Reflects On 10 Year Anniversary of Wrestling Retirement

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Corey Graves has reflected on the 10-year anniversary of his retirement from active competition and thanked the fans for their support.

The WWE personality was a rising star of the early NXT, feuding with the likes of The Shield and The Wyatt family during his time with the brand. After suffering two close concussions in late 2013 and early 2014 however, Graves was forced to retire from active competition.

While The Iron City Superstar had not wrestled a match since April 2014, he officially announced his retirement on December 11. Looking back at the date, Corey Graves said that he misses being in the ring every day:

After being forced to retire from wrestling, Graves transitioned to a broadcasting role. He started off as a color commentator for NXT, later being added to pre-show panel for main roster shows.

Graves has become one of the leading broadcast personalities of WWE TV after being called up to the main roster in 2016. He currently does color commentary on SmackDown alongside Michael Cole.

The 40-year-old revealed last year that he has actually been cleared to compete again if he chooses to, though he has no immediate plans for the same. Graves has since started helping out with the production of the shows, suggesting that he is more interested in that aspect of the industry rather than an in-ring return.

Toni Storm Returns On AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming

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Toni Storm Returns On AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming

Toni Storm made her long-awaited return on this week’s AEW Dynamite, and has seemingly left her ‘Timeless’ days in the past. On the Winter Is Coming show, Mariah May retained the AEW Women’s World Championship against Mina Shirakawa.

Storm arrived to interrupt May’s celebration and was in her original outfit and used her ‘Watch What’s Next’ theme song. May was shocked to see her former mentor’s return, while Thunder Rosa, who was sitting in the crowd, held a ‘WTF’ sign.

Storm had been missing since AEW All In: London in August, where she lost the AEW Women’s World Title to May. Storm, still the Timeless One at the time, left the show by wandering into the streets of London. Last month, Storm claimed that she was retiring from wrestling and that AEW would be fine without her.

Now though, Storm is back, much to the chagrin of May, and those wanting celebrity-endorsed tacos in Mexico. Storm has previously suggested she’d wait until AEW Grand Slam: Australia to challenge for the gold, and it remains to be seen if AEW will wait until the February 2025 show. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Toni Storm now that former champion is back, and isn’t living in the past.

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