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Brie Bella In Talks For WWE Return

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Brie Bella In Talks For WWE Return

WWE Hall of Famer, Brie Bella, is reportedly in talks for a return.

According to a report from TMZ Sports, Brie is considering coming out of retirement to be with her sister, Nikki Bella, at the all-women’s Evolution premium live event on July 13. The motivation for her return comes after Liv Morgan made their feud personal by referencing Nikki’s highly publicized and difficult split from her ex-husband, Artem Chigvintsev.

Morgan attacked Nikki after a heated verbal exchange on this week’s Raw. Should they agree on a deal, it would be Brie’s first time getting physical in a WWE ring since the 2022 Royal Rumble match. A Bella Twins reunion would add major star power to the Evolution card and raise the stakes for their program with Morgan.

Bella is a former WWE Divas Champion and a WWE Hall of Famer, inducted as part of The Bella Twins with her sister Nikki in the Class of 2020. Alongside her sister, Brie was a central figure in WWE branching off into reality television. She was a main cast member of the hit reality shows Total Divas and its spinoff, Total Bellas.

James Storm Reveals Which Recent Wrestling Moment Made Him Emotional

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James Storm Reveals Which Recent Wrestling Moment Made Him Emotional

James Storm got emotional over a wrestling moment recently.

The TNA original recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as making a career in acting, how he was put together with Bobby Roode in the Beer Money tag team and more.

The Cowboy, who is a former TNA World Champion himself, was also asked about the company’s partnership with WWE. Specifically, James Storm was asked about the then-TNA Champion Joe Hendry appearing at the 2025 Royal Rumble PPV.

The wrestling veteran revealed that he felt so happy for the company that he almost shed a tear over it. The Beer Money star also dismissed any criticism of the spot:

“I actually almost shed a tear. Because I was happy for Joe, but I was really happy for TNA. People can say whatever they want to say about oh, this was not a good look.

No, it was a good look. It’s the biggest show of the year, and they have another company’s belt in shot.”

Joe Hendry would later also appear at WrestleMania 41, being revealed as Randy Orton’s surprise opponent. The viral star would go on to lose the short match, but he insists that his loss did not undermine the TNA title.

Apart from this, James Storm also discussed never signing with WWE himself. He revealed that Triple H had offered him an NXT deal, which he had agreed on. The officials however, later added 25 more dates to the contract without more money, and the deal fell through.

James Storm Reveals Origin of Beer Money Tag Team

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James Storm Reveals Origin of Beer Money Tag Team

The duo of James Storm and Bobby Roode, collectively known as Beer Money, is one of the most iconic tag teams in modern wrestling history, and there is a crazy story behind the two TNA originals becoming partners.

The Cowboy recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet where he talked about things such as his start in wrestling, never signing with WWE in his career, his TNA World title run, and more.

During the interview, the former TNA star also talked about the origin of the Beer Money tag team. He revealed that Dutch Mantel put them together because their contract was coming up. According to the former champion, the company actually intended to let both of them go if the pairing did not work:

“We were coming to the end of our contracts, and I don’t think they really knew what to do with us. So Dutch, he was just like, ‘Just put them together. If anything, we fire them together.’ That’s how I got the Dutch was looking at it.”

Just Act Fools: James Storm

James Storm and Bobby Roode were both TNA originals, and they had worked with each other on occasion before. Though they really became a proper tag team and got their name in 2008. Together, they would go on to win the TNA tag titles a record five times. Beer Money also holds the record for both the longest single and combined title reigns as tag champions in TNA history.

In his early run with the company, Storm was part of another tag team dubbed America’s Most Wanted with Chris Harris. He explained that Beer Money was different because both the stars had been established by that point, and they could just go out there to have fun:

“So they put us together, and me and Bob was like, You know what? We’re gonna make the best of this. We’re gonna do what we can to it. The thing with Bobby is, whereas me and Chris had to rely on each other, me and Bobby was already kind of established, so we can just go out there and have fun and just act fools. So they had us as heels, and I made up some dumb merchandise that said Beer Money on it.”

Apart from this, James Storm also revealed that they came up with the team name during a casual conversation with Eric Young. They originally intended to annoy the audience with it but it soon caught on and became a popular phrase.

Mariah May Confirms Inspiration Behind New WWE Name

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Mariah May Confirms Inspiration Behind New WWE Name

Mariah May has seemingly confirmed the inspiration behind her new name.

A name change was expected for the former AEW star when she made her NXT debut a couple weeks ago. The same was confirmed with a video package on this week’s episode of the development brand, with Blake Monroe being revealed as the new name for the female star.

The second part of her new name was obviously inspired by Iconic actress Marilyn Monroe. The fans, however, were not sure about the first name, with many believing that she should have kept the AEW name for better recognition.

The 26-year-old then posted a photo with her niece on Wednesday with the caption ‘B,’ seemingly confirming that the first part of her name is inspired by the little one:

Blake Monroe confronted the current NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne upon her NXT debut during the June 3 episode, clearly indicating that winning the title was her goal in the Black & Silver brand.

The company, however, did not include her in the mini tournament they have announced to determine Jayne’s opponent for the upcoming Evolution 2 PPV

So it appears that the former AEW Women’s Champion will have to wait some time to get her first title shot in WWE. It’d be interesting to see who she feuds with in the meantime.

Mr. Iguana Reveals What He’s Been Told About His WWE Future

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Mr. Iguana Reveals What He’s Been Told About His WWE Future

Mr. Iguana made an appearance at this week’s episode of NXT after becoming an internet sensation but according to the high-flying star himself, the developmental brand will not be his new home.

The Mexican pro wrestler recently spoke to Línea Directa TV, where he confirmed what’s next for him. The AAA star discussed his visit to the WWE Performance center and revealed that the company is planning for him to join the main roster soon:

“I’m there effectively. Like literally, I was in the Performance Center yesterday and they told me, you’re not going through NXT — you’re heading straight to the main roster.”

All this comes out of Mr. Iguana’s appearance at the Worlds Collide event, which went viral. The officials were quick to capitalize on his popularity, bringing him in for an appearance at the Money In The Bank PPV.

During the talk, Mr. Iguana confirmed previous reports that his merchandise was among the bestselling merch over the PPV weekend and the company is now looking into ways to capitalize on his popularity:

“I was literally taking pictures with Shawn Michaels and they told me they need you here because your shirt is the top seller in WWE, and you’re also the fastest-rising star when it comes to action figures and trading cards.”

It’s unknown what the company’s plans are for Mr. Iguana on the main roster, but it seems likely that he’ll be working with top WWE stars very soon.

Watch: What Happened With Tony Khan After AEW Summer Blockbuster Went Off Air

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Watch: What Happened With Tony Khan After AEW Summer Blockbuster Went Off Air

Tony Khan addressed the crowd after two back-to-back successful shows.

AEW presented the 4-hour-long Fyter Fest special on TBS last week. They followed it up with the Summer Blockbuster this week, making history in terms of broadcast length for a wrestling TV show.

After the end of the second show, the company president came out to address the crowd. He told fans at the Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon that they’ve all become part of history by attending the show.

After praising the performers who were part of the broadcast, Tony Khan talked about the tradition of pro wrestling in Portland. He mentioned how the city has been the home to some iconic talents, including names such as Playboy Buddy Rose and ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper:

The two shows featured many notable moments and announcements, though the biggest one of them all was probably the announcement of a rematch between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada.

The two stars who hold the International Title and the Continental title, respectively, were announced for a winner-takes-all match at the upcoming All In Texas PPV.

They took part in a contract signing segment this week where the company confirmed that both the championships will be unified at the upcoming event. Though the segment ended on an unexpected note after one of the competitors joined a faction. You can check out more about it here.

7 Years Later, WWE 2K18 Is Playable On Nintendo Switch

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7 Years Later, WWE 2K18 Is Playable On Nintendo Switch

WWE 2K18 is at long last playable on a Nintendo Switch console, as long as players are willing to pay big-money for a new console. The game, WWE 2K’s first and so far only attempt at handheld console gaming, proved to be a nightmare for fans to play as the system lacked the necessary processing power. Instead of exciting matches and compelling moments, fans were treated to painfully slow sequences and matches that often crashed the game befor a winner could be decided.

Now, the game is playable, at least on the new Nintendo Switch 2. YouTuber RGT 85 has uploaded a video of the worst games from Nintendo Switch and revealed that WWE 2K18 finally plays as planned on the new console.

2K Games have announced they plan to release new WWE 2K titles on the brand new Nintendo Switch 2. It remains to be seen if they prove to be playable at launch, or if fans will have to wait another seven years before a new game actually works on a Nintendo console.

WWE 2K25 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

Legitimate Injury Behind AEW Summer Blockbuster Angle

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Legitimate Injury Behind AEW Summer Blockbuster Angle

A legitimate injury was the reason behind tonight’s segment at AEW Summer Blockbuster.

The Hurt Syndicate were part of tonight’s show, competing in a six-man tag team match against Kevin Knight, “Speedball” Mike Bailey & Mascara Dorada.

Before this match however, the group was featured in a backstage segment. The segment featured MVP in a hallway who proceeded to open a door. Behind the door were the rest of the Hurt Syndicate members, beating down Komander.

MJF had the high-flying star’s mask in his hand as Lashley and Benjamin were hunched over him. As the trio left, the commentary explained that the footage was from earlier in the night.

Komander Injured

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has revealed that Komander is dealing with a real-life injury, and the segment was a way to write him off TV.

The masked star’s last TV match came during the June 4 episode of Dynamite, where he teamed with Kevin Knight & Mike Bailey to defeat the La Faccion Ingobernable faction.

According to an unconfirmed story, he suffered the injury while competing in a match over the weekend in Oaxaca, Mexico. Komander apparently slipped while attempting a rope walk dive and wasn’t able to finish the bout.

SEScoops wishes a speedy recovery to the AEW star.

MJF Slams Mistico’s WWE Run Ahead of Dynamite Showdown

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MJF Slams Mistico’s WWE Run Ahead of Dynamite Showdown

The June 18, edition of AEW Dynamite will take place in Arena Mexico with a stacked card announced including MJF Vs. Mistico. On the June 11, episode, the two met in the ring and MJF held nothing back against the masked star.

Mistico made his AEW return this week and picked up a clean win. But things heated up after the bell when The Hurt Syndicate and MJF made an appearance. After the pair traded digs, MJF said that he only knows Mistico as “sloppy Sin Cara,” a swipe at his WWE run.

Mistico’s WWE run as Sin Cara was plagued by injuries, botched moves, and criticism as he failed to live up to the hype of ‘the next Rey Mysterio.’ He was ultimately released in 2013 amid a combination of issues, including a wellness policy violation and reported difficulties adapting to WWE’s in-ring style.

After Mistico’s release, WWE kept the Sin Cara character, who’d be played by Hunico. With tensions rising, it remains to be seen who stands tall when the pair battle in Mexico.

AEW Lawsuit Filed By Kevin Kelly & The Tates Moves to Arbitration

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AEW Lawsuit Filed By Kevin Kelly & The Tates Moves to Arbitration

Kevin Kelly and the Tate Twins just hit a legal roadblock in their lawsuit against AEW, which will now play out behind closed doors. A federal judge in Florida has ruled that Kelly and the Tates must take their dispute into private arbitration. Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger writes:

“All disputes between Talent and AEW… [to] be resolved for final, binding, and conclusive arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator in Duval County, Florida.”

Attorney Stephen P. New, representing the plaintiffs, told POST Wrestling that “We look forward to pursuing the plaintiffs’ claims in arbitration.”

This lawsuit was filed in August 2024 against AEW, Tony Khan, and commentator Ian Riccaboni. Kelly has claimed that Riccaboni falsely painted him as a QAnon supporter, which allegedly played a role in Kelly’s exit from AEW. The Tate Twins, better known as Dalton Castle’s ‘Boys,’ claim that Khan damaged their reputations when he claimed they had missed events, mere hours after the pair were cut from AEW in April 2024.

Now, this case will play out in arbitration, making a public fallout unlikely, if not impossible. It remains to be seen whether the two sides can come to terms in arbitration.

Watch: Mercedes Mone Shares Sensual Moment With Toni Storm At Summer Blockbuster

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Watch: Mercedes Mone Shares Sensual Moment With Toni Storm At Summer Blockbuster

Mercedes Mone has some mind games of her own.

The reigning Women’s World Champion Toni Storm competed at tonight’s Summer Blockbuster event, squaring off against Julia Hart in a singles bout.

Mercedes Mone, who will be challenging Storm for the Women’s title at All In, was in commentary for this bout. Mone joined Storm in the ring after she pinned Hart with a small package.

The Timeless One is known to get intimate with her opponents but this time it was Mone who initiated the sensualities. The TBS champion whispered something in Toni’s ear before dropping her opponent and beating her down.

Mina Shirakawa came out to make the save, and Mercedes seemed to retreat as the Japanese star entered the ring. As Shirakawa was looking after Storm however, Mone entered the ring again and took Mina out as well. She then picked up the AEW Women’s title and made Toni kiss goodbye to it to end the segment.

Though this wasn’t the last of the former Sasha Banks we saw during the show. She appeared in a backstage segment later on, challenging CMLL Women’s World Champion Zeuxis to a title match.

Zeuxis came out to accept the challenge and this time, it was the CMLL star who laid out Mone to end the segment. Tony Khan has since confirmed that the title match will be taking place at next week’s Dynamite.

AEW Introduces New Title Belt Ahead of Big All In Match

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AEW Introduces New Title Belt Ahead of Big All In Match

AEW has unveiled a new championship belt.

The company announced last week that the current International Champion Kenny Omega, will be facing the Continental Champion Kazuchika Okada at the upcoming All In PPV in a Winner Takes All match.

Tonight’s Summer Blockbuster special of Dynamite then featured a contract signing between the two NJPW veterans. The promotion also confirmed that the upcoming match will be a title unification bout by introducing the new unified belt for the winner during the show:

Prior to this segment, Okada was seen arguing with the Don Callis Family backstage which ended with the former IWGP World Champion calling the group ‘bitches.’ So it wasn’t a surprise when Callis showed up during the contract signing segment and engaged in a promo battle with Omega.

Just as it looked like Kenny was done with his former associate, however, Okada surprised his arch rival by attacking him from behind. Callis then provided the Japanese star with a retractable police baton to confirm their new alliance.

Okada went on to unleash a brutal attack on his All In opponent, hitting Kenny multiple times with the baton. He followed up with multiple diving elbows.

As the medics looked to take Kenny out on a stretcher, Okada delivered one final diving elbow. This led to the former AEW champion coughing blood as the commentators reminded everyone of his recent battle with diverticulitis.

Netflix Developing New Wrestling Drama From Former WWE Writer And “Wicked” Director

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Netflix Developing New Wrestling Drama From Former WWE Writer And “Wicked” Director

Netflix is developing a new professional wrestling-focused drama series titled “Tuesday Night Titans,” from former WWE writer Michael Notarile and Jon M. Chu, the acclaimed director of Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians.

According to a report from Deadline, the series is in the early stages of development. The show will reportedly follow a writer who teams up with her estranged childhood best friend, a “jobber” on the independent scene, as they both try to make it in the same massive wrestling company they idolized as kids. The story will deal with their personal demons and how the lines between “kayfabe” and reality become blurred.

The show’s title is a clear homage to the classic mid-80s WWF talk show of the same name, which Vince McMahon hosted.

Notarile worked as a writer on WWE’s main roster creative team from 2013 to 2015 and was a key figure in creating The New Day. The new series will join WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night RAW, on Netflix, which became its exclusive home in the US earlier this year.

AEW Star Reveals His Character Turn Was Planned For Almost A Year

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AEW Star Reveals His Character Turn Was Planned For Almost A Year

Ricochet has revealed that his recent turn to a heel character in AEW was the plan all along. He stated that the evolution of his persona has been a strategic process since he first arrived in the company.

Ricochet debuted for AEW at All In in August 2024 and spent his initial months as a high-flying babyface. In a recent interview with WFFA, he explained that this was a deliberate part of a larger plan.

“From the very first day, I have been very strategic about the development of the character,” Ricochet said. “I’ve been very strategic about how we’ve proceeded and about where Ricochet wants to go… from the very beginning, this had always been kind of the plan for me.”

He acknowledged that while the journey to get to this point can vary, the goal was always to transition into a more authentic version of himself.

“Obviously, how you get there and how long it takes to get there, that all varies,” he stated. “But yeah, it has always been the plan for me to come in here and be myself.”

Nikki Bella Confirms WWE Raw Return

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Nikki Bella Confirms WWE Raw Return

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has confirmed she will be back on Monday Night RAW next week in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as her new feud with Liv Morgan heats up.

Bella made her return to WWE this past Monday to promote the upcoming all-women’s Evolution 2 premium live event. Her appearance was cut short when she was attacked and laid out by Liv Morgan.

In a new Instagram post, Nikki referenced the attack and Morgan’s insult that she was just a “reality show diva.”

The confrontation has seemingly set the stage for a major match between the two at Evolution 2 on July 13. Nikki’s confirmation that she will be on RAW next week indicates that the build to their high-profile encounter will continue. 

Bella was the main event attraction for the first-ever WWE Evolution pay-per-view on October 28, 2018. Bella, with Brie in her corner, challenged Ronda Rousey for the RAW Women’s Championship. After a competitive match, Rousey forced Nikki to submit to her signature armbar to retain the title.

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Karrion Kross T-Shirts Outselling Legends Despite Limited WWE TV Time

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Karrion Kross T-Shirts Outselling Legends Despite Limited WWE TV Time

Karrion Kross has achieved something remarkable in WWE: becoming a merchandise phenomenon despite minimal television exposure. During his appearance on iHeart Radio’s Battleground Podcast, he revealed his t-shirts are not only selling out at live events but sitting alongside merchandise from legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin.

“When a guy’s only had one match on Raw all year and he lost that match and then he goes to Smackdown and he loses the Battle Royal and his t-shirt’s doing this well and the crowd is now cheering for the bad guy I think that’s saying something here,”

Kross explained to the Battleground Podcast hosts.

The merchandise success appears directly tied to fan support following Kross’s viral post-WrestleMania promo, where he referenced his previous “Killer Kross” persona. WWE has taken notice of the unexpected demand, with Kross confirming his shirts are now available at live event merchandise stands.

“I’ve seen photos of people posting up online that you can now buy Karrion Cross shirts at the merch stand at these WWE shows sitting next to a Stone Cold Steve Austin shirt on the merch rack,”

Kross noted during the interview.

The sales figures speak volumes about fan influence on WWE’s business decisions. Kross revealed to Battle that merchandise officials were surprised by the demand, treating it as an experiment that exceeded expectations.

“We sold out of every single size last Monday except for large,”

Kross disclosed, adding that WWE merchandise teams are now increasing production to meet demand.

This unexpected success story demonstrates how passionate fan support can translate directly into business results, even when a performer receives limited screen time. For WWE, it’s a clear indicator that audience engagement extends far beyond traditional television metrics.

The Art of Wrestling Storytelling: How Karrion Kross Creates Impact in Seconds

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The Art of Wrestling Storytelling: How Karrion Kross Creates Impact in Seconds

Professional wrestling storytelling has evolved beyond lengthy promos and main event matches, and Karrion Kross has mastered the art of creating intrigue with minimal screen time. Speaking on iHeart Radio’s Battleground Podcast with host Battle from 95.7 Big FM, Kross revealed his systematic approach to maximizing every second of television exposure.

“I may only be in the background for 5 seconds but I’m going to make sure that I’m doing something meaningful in those 5 seconds,”

Kross explained during his appearance on the wrestling podcast.

His method involves deliberate choices in wardrobe, positioning, and subtle visual cues that wrestling fans have dubbed “Easter eggs.” Whether copying other wrestlers’ hairstyles or wearing specific t-shirts, every detail serves a narrative purpose.

“You know New Day may be having a conversation and I may be about 30 feet away what am I doing am I just standing there? Perhaps I’m wearing a New Day shirt or I’m wearing somebody else’s shirt or you know my hair or my outfit.”

The Battleground hosts noted how fans actively search for these hidden messages, with Kross confirming this attention to detail is entirely intentional. His goal is creating what he calls “thought pieces” for the audience.

“Create thought pieces for people something to think about is he foreshadowing is he manipulating is he telling the truth is he telling half the truth these are the things that I’m that I’m trying to incorporate with what I’m given.”

Kross’s philosophy extends beyond personal advancement to respect for the audience’s investment. He emphasized that performers cannot take viewers for granted, regardless of their role’s prominence.

“I’m basically trying to squeeze blood from a stone,”

Kross told Battle, describing his approach to limited opportunities.

This methodical approach has transformed Kross into what fans call a “walking Easter egg,” proving that creative storytelling can thrive within any constraints.

Damian Priest Says Rhea Ripley’s Sacrifice ‘Makes Everything Else Seem Minuscule’

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Damian Priest Says Rhea Ripley’s Sacrifice ‘Makes Everything Else Seem Minuscule’

Damian Priest opened up about how his best friend Rhea Ripley’s journey from Australia continues to inspire his own WWE career during an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ podcast “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” on June 11, 2025.

The former World Heavyweight Champion explained how Ripley’s willingness to move across the world for her wrestling dreams puts everything else into perspective for him.

“You’re talking about somebody who moved to the other side of the world… No matter what I think I can or cannot do, I’m gonna try to do it anyway. Because if she did all that, everything else seems so minuscule.”

Priest detailed how their friendship began at an NXT holiday party, where he initially didn’t get the memo that it was a “dry party” but ended up bonding with Ripley over music and conversation. He praised her ability to maintain her authentic personality despite her massive success.

“She has never changed. She’s still the same girl that I met in NXT. The kind just compassionate to everyone… willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her own dream without stepping on others.”

Speaking to Rhodes, Priest emphasized how Ripley’s sacrifices continue to motivate him, particularly when he considers the magnitude of leaving everything behind in Australia to pursue her WWE career.

“To me, what she did to achieve her dream… that’s why she’s in the position she’s in, cuz who’s willing to do so? I don’t know if I would have, but now she inspired me.”

The genuine friendship between Priest and Ripley has been evident both on-screen through their Judgment Day storylines and off-screen through their close bond. Priest’s comments highlight how their relationship goes far beyond wrestling storylines.

Damian Priest Honors Scott Hall: ‘Anything That Makes Us Look Good, We’re Down For’

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Damian Priest Honors Scott Hall: ‘Anything That Makes Us Look Good, We’re Down For’

Damian Priest shared the heartwarming story of how wrestling legend Scott Hall personally gave him permission to use the Razor’s Edge and NWO imagery during a revealing interview on Cody Rhodes’ podcast “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” on June 11, 2025.

The former World Heavyweight Champion detailed his childhood connection to Hall’s Razor Ramon character and how it shaped his wrestling dreams as a young Latino fan who initially thought the character was genuinely Latino.

“The character Razor Ramon, that was the initial introduction to me… I was a kid, so I didn’t realize that he wasn’t Latino. To me, I was like, he legit was… that was my first of, man, this guy represents us.”

When Priest met Hall during his NXT days, he nervously approached the wrestling icon to ask permission to use Hall’s signature moves and imagery. The response was more generous than he expected.

“I was like, would you mind if I did the Razor’s Edge?… I was like, I’m not going to do a high cross… It’s the Razor’s Edge. And he goes, that’s cool.”

The conversation became even more memorable when Hall called over Kevin Nash to discuss Priest’s request to use the NWO “drip” logo in his gear. Despite Priest’s concerns about Nash’s business-minded reputation, both legends were completely supportive.

“Scott looks at me, he goes, bruh, anything that reminds people of us and makes us look good, we’re gonna be down for it. And I was like, I always try to make you look good, dog.”

Speaking to Rhodes, Priest emphasized how Hall’s generosity in sharing his legacy represents the best of wrestling’s tradition of veterans helping younger talent. The Razor’s Edge remains one of Priest’s signature moves today, serving as a tribute to one of his childhood heroes.

Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest Reveal How WWE Became More of a ‘Team’ Under Triple H

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Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest Reveal How WWE Became More of a ‘Team’ Under Triple H

WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest discussed the significant cultural shift within WWE during their June 11, 2025 conversation on Rhodes’ podcast “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” revealing how the company has transformed into more of a “team” environment under Triple H’s leadership.

Rhodes, who has experienced WWE during different eras, emphasized how dramatically the backstage atmosphere has changed compared to his previous run with the company.

“WWE, now more than ever, is a team. And I never felt that in any wrestling company, even when I was with WWE, my first run, I never felt like, hey, we’re a team.”

The conversation highlighted how both wrestlers have adopted a philosophy of treating everyone with respect regardless of their position on the call sheet. Rhodes detailed his approach to creating an inclusive environment at his wrestling school, the Nightmare Factory.

“I always tell everybody, I’m like, cool, treat everybody in here like they’re that person… when we leave here, that doesn’t matter. That rule is not in effect.”

Both wrestlers reflected on how treatment of talent has evolved, with Rhodes sharing his memories of how people would treat wrestlers differently based on their perceived status during less successful periods.

“During the undesirable phase… how people would treat you in the office, how they would treat you in the locker room… You remember the ones who treated you differently.”

Priest agreed with Rhodes’ assessment, noting how the current environment allows for better collaboration and mutual support among the roster. The discussion suggests that Triple H’s leadership style has created a more cohesive and supportive workplace culture that benefits both talent development and overall company morale.

Chelsea Green Sets Sights on Hollywood: ‘I Want to Be the Crossover Talent for Females’

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Chelsea Green Sets Sights on Hollywood: ‘I Want to Be the Crossover Talent for Females’

WWE’s Chelsea Green has revealed ambitious plans to become professional wrestling’s first major female crossover star in Hollywood, outlining her entertainment industry goals during an extensive interview on the Lightweights Podcast with host Joe Vulpis.

The charismatic superstar expressed her desire to follow in the footsteps of John Cena and The Rock, but specifically pave the way for women wrestlers in mainstream entertainment.

“In the next five five years I hope to be the first female John Cena and rock not in terms of I don’t need to be that high like that’s that’s pretty incredible right but like I would like to be the crossover talent for the females cuz we haven’t really seen that yet.”

Green acknowledged that while the Bella Twins successfully crossed over into reality television and entrepreneurship, no female wrestler has achieved significant Hollywood success.

“We saw the Bellas obviously cross over between WWE and reality TV WWE and entrepreneurship i think they’ve done amazing with that right but like I don’t think we’ve truly seen a a woman cross over and do WWE and Hollywood yet.”

From Ring to Screen

The former U.S. Women’s Champion envisions wrestling becoming just one chapter in her broader entertainment career, with acting becoming her primary focus.

“I would love to get into acting and like wrestling was just like a small part of my story by the time I’m 50.”

Green has already begun preparing for this transition by taking acting classes and studying performances through a different lens, recognizing the skills developed in wrestling that translate to dramatic work. Her involvement in the upcoming Netflix project “Unreal” could serve as a stepping stone toward her Hollywood ambitions.

The determined performer’s willingness to say yes to every WWE opportunity demonstrates her commitment to building the profile necessary for successful crossover appeal.

Chelsea Green Spills Details on Upcoming Netflix’s WWE Unreal

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Chelsea Green Spills Details on Upcoming Netflix’s WWE Unreal

WWE superstar Chelsea Green has provided new insights into the highly anticipated Netflix collaboration “Unreal,” revealing her involvement in the behind-the-scenes project during a candid interview on the Lightweights Podcast with host Joe Vulpis.

The inaugural U.S. Women’s Champion confirmed her participation in the streaming series while discussing her championship win celebrations, noting the timing coincided perfectly with Netflix’s filming schedule.

“We’ve got a show coming out with like all behind the scenes stuff so we’ve been doing a lot of filming with them so it was just like go go go i did all my kind of wrap-up videos with them holding the belt having that moment you know hugging my family.”

Green’s Candid Revelations

Green admitted uncertainty about the show’s scope and her role within the production, displaying characteristic honesty about WWE’s typically secretive approach to media projects.

“I only know what I’ve filmed i don’t know who else has filmed everyone at WWE is so like tight lipped and I’m not so I’m out there being like ‘Woo Netflix what’s up?’ And everyone at work isn’t telling me that they’re also filming it so honestly could be all about me could be about a hundred different superstars and I’m in five minutes of it.”

The outspoken wrestler acknowledged that Netflix and other production partners have noted her tendency to over-share, requiring careful editing of her contributions.

“One thing that I do know that Netflix and ESPN and and Omaha has told me is that like I definitely do blab a lot so they have to edit me down.”

While official details remain limited, Green’s involvement suggests “Unreal” will offer unprecedented access to WWE’s behind-the-scenes operations, potentially featuring multiple superstars navigating their professional and personal lives.

Matt Riddle Believes In Rumors of Power Struggle Within WWE

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Matt Riddle Believes In Rumors of Power Struggle Within WWE

Matt Riddle believes in the stories of a WWE power struggle.

Former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman was the first to suggest that a power struggle is brewing within the company during an appearance on Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast. He even went as far as to suggest that the current Chief Content Officer Triple H would be ousted from his role within the next 18 months.

The Superking of Bros was asked for his opinion on the matter during his interview with Going Ringside. Matt Riddle said that he believes in the stories. He mentioned how a number of executives have sold their TKO shares in large quantities recently and claimed that it’s a sign of something happening behind-the-scenes:

“Yeah, I believe all of it. I really do. I think with the stocks being up for grabs, people selling, because I know Vince has sold, Steph has sold, Nick Khan has sold.

A lot of people are selling their stock, and usually you don’t do that unless something’s going on behind closed doors. And honestly think there’s already a power struggle when I was there.”

Nature of The Beast: Matt Riddle

From Vince McMahon’s original ‘retirement’ to Endeavor acquiring the company, and McMahon then being forced out of TKO, the company has seen multiple management changes in the last few years. With The Rock becoming a board member and bringing his own vision to the promotion, the talks of another potential change is not surprising for a lot of people.

Matt Riddle mentioned all these events to support his theory. Though the former US Champion claimed that it’s all just the nature of the beast:

“They keep trying to get Vince out, and trying for Steph and Triple H to get in that position. And now that they got him out, now it’s Endeavor trying to get them out, or Rock, or whoever it is. So I think that’s just the nature of the beast.”

Apart from this, the now former WWE star also made some bold claims about CM Punk’s backstage behaviour in the company. You can check out more about it here.

Hall of Famer Believes R-Truth Could Become World Champion In WWE With Ron Killings Persona

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Hall of Famer Believes R-Truth Could Become World Champion In WWE With Ron Killings Persona

Could Ron Killings be WWE’s next world champion?

The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind for R-Truth. From announcing his release, to getting his name chanted at every show, and finally being rehired and making his big return to end a prominent PPV in Money in The Bank, a lot has happened for the wrestling veteran.

WWE Hall of Famer Book T talked about these turn of events on the latest episode of his podcast. He discussed R-Truth’s Raw promo post-Money In The Bank. T compared it to the different characters of Mick Foley and said that it might lead to him becoming a world champion in WWE:

“He’s not R-Truth anymore. I like that too. We might see a totally different guy perhaps, almost like Mick Foley and Mankind and Dude Love. Let’s see what Ron Killings brings to the table.

I see Ron Killings winning the World Heavyweight Championship. That’s what I see. Put the title on him. How crazy would that be? It would the biggest thing since, perhaps, putting the title on Mick Foley.”

R-Truth cost John Cena the tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at the Money In The Bank PPV. He then appeared on Raw two days later to cut a promo, telling fans that their voice matters.

The beloved WWE star then shocked everyone by cutting his own hair. He teased a more serious side of him in coming times, saying that it was Ron Killings who was in control now, not Truth.

How Sabrina Carpenter Inspired Blake Monroe’s WWE NXT Arrival

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How Sabrina Carpenter Inspired Blake Monroe’s WWE NXT Arrival

Blake Monroe is part of WWE NXT, marking a major change for the former AEW Women’s World Champion. On the June 10, edition of WWE NXT, the former Mariah May confirmed her new moniker with a video package that may have looked very familiar.

On X, fans noticed how Monroe’s package bore a striking resemblance to footage from award-winning artist Sabrina Carpenter.

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Monroe debuted on WWE NXT on the June 3, episode, with her arrival instantly going viral. Appearing on the balcony during a segment featuring several women of the silver brand, Monroe made clear her goal: She’s coming for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship.

The Glamour’s impact over WWE NXT will continue on the June 17, episode, when she signs a contract to make her status as a WWE Superstar official. With Monroe exuding confidence, it may be a matter of time before the British star is known as a champion once more.

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