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Big E Pushes For WWE Star To Use Alternative Character

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Big E Pushes For WWE Star To Use Alternative Character

Former WWE Champion Big E has shared high praise for Natalya’s recent work on the independent circuit, stating that he would love to see her more aggressive “Nattie Neidhart” persona on WWE television, potentially in a feud with Becky Lynch.

Speaking during a recent WWE Raw Recap on the company’s digital platforms, Big E expressed his admiration for the different character Natalya has been portraying in her non-WWE matches, particularly at GCW’s Bloodsport.

“I love Bloodsport Nattie, I would love to see that version in the ring with Becky (Lynch) as well,” Big E said. “I think she showed an intensity that a lot of people didn’t realise she had.”

Big E praised the veteran for continuing to evolve after a nearly 20-year career on the main roster. “For her to still add wrinkles to her game and show different dimensions. Although we’ve seen a lot of that outside of WWE, I would love to see elements of that here as well. I’m intrigued to see if things progress with Nattie and with Becky.”

Throughout 2025, Natalya has competed for several promotions outside of WWE as part of the company’s new partnership initiatives. As “Nattie Neidhart,” she recently picked up a victory over TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV on August 2nd, keeping her record in the shoot-style promotion undefeated.

Alexa Bliss On Teaming With Charlotte Flair: “It Came About Very Randomly”

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Alexa Bliss On Teaming With Charlotte Flair: “It Came About Very Randomly”

New WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Alexa Bliss has opened up about her successful and somewhat surprising partnership with Charlotte Flair, revealing in a new interview that the team came about “very randomly.”

While speaking with TVInsider, Bliss was asked about the formation of her team with “The Queen.” She explained that while the pairing was not something that was planned long-term, it has been an enjoyable experience that has allowed fans to see a different side of both superstars.

“It came about very randomly, but it has been so much fun,” Bliss said. “It’s fun to see a different side of both of us. We’re just out there having fun and trying what works and seeing what doesn’t. It has just been showing a side of Charlotte that people don’t normally get to see.”

The “fun” pairing has already resulted in championship gold. At the SummerSlam premium live event this past weekend, Bliss and Flair defeated Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. It marks the first time the two multi-time world champions have held tag team gold together.

Bliss also spoke about the off-screen bond they have formed, mentioning their recent trips to theme parks like Universal Studios and Knott’s Berry Farms for interviews and to ride roller coasters together.

Jade Cargill On Jelly Roll: He Is Dedicated and Respects The Business

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Jade Cargill On Jelly Roll: He Is Dedicated and Respects The Business

Jade Cargill has joined the growing list of superstars heaping praise on musical artist Jelly Roll for his dedication and work ethic in preparing for his recent in-ring debut.

Speaking on the Rap On Wrestling Podcast ahead of SummerSlam, Cargill was asked for her thoughts on the Grammy-nominated singer’s involvement with WWE. She spoke glowingly about his respect for the business and his attitude backstage.

“Oh, he is dedicated. He is into it. He respects the business,” Cargill said. “He goes to everyone and he shakes everyone’s hand. He asked them how their day is going. So friendly, so nice. I commend him.”

Cargill then shared a specific story that illustrated just how hard the singer was working to prepare for his first match at the WWE Performance Center.

“Actually this past Friday, after he actually came to TV, I went to the PC to train myself. He was in there earlier than when I was, and he was in there after I left,” she recalled. “He works damn hard. He really wants it. He respects the business. I love people who respect the business like he has done.”

Jelly Roll’s hard work was on display at SummerSlam, where he teamed with Randy Orton in a tag team match against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Although his team was unsuccessful, his performance was widely praised by fans. It was later revealed by Triple H at the post-show press conference that Jelly Roll has already expressed wanting to do more with WWE in the future.

Swerve Strickland On Hangman Page Feud: “I Put Our Story Against Any Story In Wrestling History”

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Swerve Strickland On Hangman Page Feud: “I Put Our Story Against Any Story In Wrestling History”

AEW star Swerve Strickland has reflected on his epic, year-long feud with the current AEW World Champion, “Hangman” Adam Page. In a new interview, Strickland boldly stated that he would put their story “against any story in wrestling history.”

Speaking on That Hashtag Show, Strickland explained why he feels his rivalry with Page stands out. He believes the story was deeply personal and based on the “vulnerability” of “two flawed men.”

“I put our story against any story in wrestling history, honestly, because it’s just two men,” Swerve said. “When Hangman’s in the ring, you hear, ‘Who’s house? Swerve’s house’ chants. When Swerve’s in the ring, you hear ‘Cowboy s**t’ chants… Our whole story was based on vulnerability.”

The feud between the two was one of the most intense and violent in AEW history, spanning from late 2023 to its culmination at the All Out pay-per-view in September 2024. The rivalry saw both men reach incredible highs and lows, including a memorable and shocking angle where Page burned down Swerve’s house.

Strickland explained the depth of the story, which started with Page at a low point in his career. “It was about Hangman winning a Battle Royal at All Out in 2023. It was like, ‘Dude, what are you doing celebrating winning a charity Battle Royal in the pre-show? This whole company was built off of you,'” Strickland recalled. “Him coming from a low… and then falling so low, and then coming right back up and then, negativity is kind of what inspired him and brought him back.”

The rivalry came full circle at the All In: Texas pay-per-view on July 12. During the main event, Swerve Strickland interfered on Page’s behalf, helping his former nemesis defeat Jon Moxley to win the AEW World Championship.

Zilla Fatu Reveals Why Father Umaga Didn’t Want Him To Wrestle

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Zilla Fatu Reveals Why Father Umaga Didn’t Want Him To Wrestle

Zilla Fatu feels closer to his father after his wrestling debut.

The 25-year-old wrestling star recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. He talked about things such as working with Booker T in his Reality of Wrestling promotion, Shelton Benjamin being a father figure for him and more.

Fatu began his wrestling career in 2023 and currently wrestles in the indie circuit. He was asked about following the footsteps of his father Umaga into the business. Zilla revealed that growing up his family always advised kids to try their hands at something else before trying to become a pro wrestler:

“My dad used to tell us every Thursday, we had a family meeting, he always used to tell us, ‘I don’t want you guys doing this. I need you guys to be better than me. I don’t want you guys going through what I went through. I don’t want you guys putting your body on the line or whatever, I need you guys to do something more safe.’”

I’m Happy: Zilla Fatu

The fourth-generation wrestler obviously did not follow this advice. Though he explained that he understands the words of his father much better now than he did during his childhood. He also revealed that he now feels closer to his father because he is able to understand all the struggles his dad went through:

“And at that time, I didn’t really understand it. But now, obviously, since I’m in the business, I definitely understand why, and there’s a lot that comes with this that I feel like people don’t see, the media don’t see. Just being able to kind of embrace it,

And then not run from it. I’m happy that I chose to wrestle, because it brought me closer to him, and now I’m learning who my dad was through wrestling. So I’m so happy that I started wrestling.”

Umaga was a second-generation wrestler who was most famous for his WWE run between 2005 to 2009. He won the IC title twice during this time and feuded with top stars such as John Cena, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels. He unfortunately passed away in December 2009 at the age of 36 after suffering a heart attack.

John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Reportedly Set For September WWE PLE

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John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Reportedly Set For September WWE PLE

The date for the next chapter in the legendary rivalry between John Cena and the returning Brock Lesnar has reportedly been set. According to a new report, the two icons will face off at a WWE premium live event in September.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that the match between Cena and Lesnar is scheduled for the yet-to-be-announced WWE premium live event on Saturday, September 20. The show is slated to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, on the same night as AEW’s All Out pay-per-view.

The feud between the two was reignited at the conclusion of SummerSlam on August 3, when Lesnar made his shocking return to WWE after a two-year absence. “The Beast Incarnate” stormed the ring after Cena’s Street Fight with Cody Rhodes and laid him out with a devastating F5.

The match is another major stop on John Cena’s year-long retirement tour. Before he gets to his showdown with Lesnar, Cena has another match scheduled. At the Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31, he is set to go one-on-one with former United States Champion Logan Paul.

Karrion Kross Reveals Failed WWE Pitch For ‘Judgment’ Faction

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Karrion Kross Reveals Failed WWE Pitch For ‘Judgment’ Faction

Karrion Kross has revealed one of his WWE pitches that never came to fruition.

The now former WWE star discussed his departure from the company in a lengthy video earlier this week. He talked about things such as his interaction with Triple H after his WrestleMania promo, how being a good soldier in the promotion can backfire, and more.

During the talk, Kross also revealed some of the pitches he made to creatives that never went anywhere. He first revealed the inspiration behind one of his shirts:

“I’ll tell you a crazy story about this shirt. Do you know the lore? So big Metallica fan. I came up with sort of a design that was based off of Injustice For All. So we had Scarlet on the shirt, blind folded. The whole concept was judgment. There’s the judgment quote on the back.”

Karrion Kross Wanted A Faction

The white shirt currently on sale on the WWE shop reads ‘Faith for the Fallen’ in front and ‘Nothing we do is unjust, all are guilty and hand of time decides the judgment’ in the back alongside a logo.

Karrion Kross revealed the significance of these words, saying that he was pitching a faction based on the idea of judgment, before the Judgment Day was a thing in the company:

“So, before Judgment Day was the thing I was pitching a group and a faction based on targeting people who have done bad things throughout their life.

And the predication was basically on judgment. And the quote on the back of that shirt was going to be the thing we were all going to say. So it just became a shirt, but it’s still one of my favorites. And there’s an original one in black as well. So you have a special one there.”

Kross did lead a faction in WWE later on. Featuring Authors of Pain (AOP) and Paul Ellering, the group was called The Final Testament and they even wrestled against Bobby Lashley’s The Pride at WrestleMania XL.

The group didn’t last for long, however, and it was disbanded after AOP and Ellering were released from their WWE contracts.

Mercedes Mone Details ‘Night And Day’ Difference Between WWE And AEW Locker Rooms

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Mercedes Mone Details ‘Night And Day’ Difference Between WWE And AEW Locker Rooms

Mercedes Mone has revealed the difference between AEW and WWE locker rooms.

The TBS Champion recently appeared on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze. She talked about things such as making her debut in Japan, picking her new ring name after WWE departure and more.

Discussing the difference between the locker rooms of WWE and AEW, the former Sasha Banks claimed that it’s like night and day. Mercedes Mone revealed that she gets her own locker room in Tony Khan’s promotion and everyone in the company wants to help the growth:

“For me, it’s night and day. First of all, I have my own locker room [laughs]. So, I’m not in it. I like being away from it. I don’t want to be part of the drama or anything. When I am around the girls, it just feels like such a community of wanting to make this place grow. There is a hunger.”

We’re All Trying: Mercedes Mone

Mercedes Mone left WWE in 2022. She made her NJPW debut in January 2023. She spent the next few months working in Japan before suffering an ankle injury in May. Mone returned from injury almost a year later, making her official AEW debut in March 2024, and returning to ring in May that year.

The former WWE star who has been part of the AEW roster for more than a year now, claimed that the promotion still has an underground feel to it with all the talents having a lot of passion and drive:

“I feel like we still feel so underground and we want to make it up here. All these women have so much drive and passion. I can feel it. They fire me up. I want to be the best because they want to be the best. Same with the guys, too.

The energy with the guys. It feels so different. I don’t want to say, ‘WWE is bad and people have egos,’ it just feels like we’re all trying to fight for something and we’re trying to fight to make this the best. I love people who have passion and hunger,”

Mone suffered her first singles loss in AEW when she unsuccessfully challenged ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s title at All In last month. She is set to defend her TBS title in a fatal four way at the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV.

Cody Rhodes Believes It’ll Be ‘Very Hard’ To Get Third Match With Roman Reigns

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Cody Rhodes Believes It’ll Be ‘Very Hard’ To Get Third Match With Roman Reigns

Cody Rhodes has commented on a potential third match with Roman Reigns.

The two top WWE stars have faced each other in two singles matches since Cody’s return to WWE. The Tribal Chief defeated Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 39 and the American Nightmare then traded the loss for a win over Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

During his recent interview with SI Media podcast, the WWE champion was asked about a potential third match with his arch rival, and he expressed contentment with how their rivalry ended. Cody Rhodes also suggested that a third match between the two will be very hard to book:

“I’m very happy with what we put out there. I always try to wax poetic about him, anytime I’ve ever said something a little snarky, I guess it’s been more for entertainment. But I can tell you, that’s probably a very hard match to have happen.”

I Don’t Know His Outlook: Cody Rhodes

Roman Reigns turned face after his WrestleMania 40 loss. The Head of the Table even teamed with Cody to take on The Bloodline under Solo Sikoa at Bad Blood last year. Due to these developments, a lot of people believe that Rhodes will have to turn heel to make the third match interesting.

Cody Rhodes said that he is not against facing the former Undisputed Champion once again but he doesn’t know what Roman thinks about a third match:

“But I could see it being very significant, it happening again. And for the fans who really make this all up… for that, you can’t just have two, you know? We split it. So that third exists.

And a lot of times, sometimes matches can go in the file of the greatest match that never happened. I’m certainly not adverse to it. I don’t know what his outlook on it is. We’re different than we were. And again, not adverse to it, because we’re split. He won one, I won the other.”

The former AEW star also talked about his SummerSlam match with John Cena during the show and revealed if there was any talk of turning him heel at the PLE. You can check out his remarks here.

Hulk Hogan’s Unfinished Dream of One More Match

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Hulk Hogan’s Unfinished Dream of One More Match

Hulk Hogan was eager to step back in the ring right to the very end, in a testament to the late wrestler’s passion for the industry. Speaking to Wrestle Binge, B. Brian Blair recalled Hogan’s desire to have one more match before ending his in-ring career for good.

“Terry [Hulk Hogan] always had that fire in him. He still, to his last breath, dreamed about going back in the ring again. ‘One more, one more, one more.’“

Blair shared his saying that while one can take a wrestler out of the ring, it’s impossible to take the ring out of the wrestler. As Blair explained, once you’ve made a life through pro wrestling and being in the ring “it’s hard to get away from it.”

Hogan’s final match came at a TNA live event in January 2012, where he teamed with James Storm & Sting to beat Bobby Roode, Bully Ray, and Kurt Angle. In the subsequent years, Hogan teased getting back in the ring, an idea supported by his friend Jimmy Hart.

Now, Hogan will never get his opportunity to step back in the ring. Nonetheless, the impact that the Hulkster made both in and outside of wrestling will last forever.

Tony Atlas Glad He Wasn’t Part of WWE’s Hulk Hogan Tributes

Eric Bischoff Details Recent Meeting With CM Punk

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Eric Bischoff Details Recent Meeting With CM Punk

Eric Bischoff has revealed what happened during his recent meeting with CM Punk

The former WCW President talked about a number of things during the latest episode of his 83 weeks podcast. He discussed things such as Brock Lesnar’s return, Seth Rollins working everyone with his knee injury and more.

While detailing his recent visit to Raw for Hulk Hogan tribute after the legend’s passing, Bischoff revealed that he met Punk there. Eric, who previously traded shots with the former AEW star over Tony Khan’s business strategies, claimed that Punk is a classy guy:

“Classy guy. I had a chance to meet him for the very first time at Monday Night Raw when I was there for the tribute, and we had a couple of conversations.

I’ll just leave it at that. One hundred percent classic individual, and I’m really glad I had an opportunity to talk to him.”

A Very Honest Guy: Eric Bischoff

Eric Bischoff was also someone who was against CM Punk’s WWE return, saying that he wouldn’t touch the former UFC star with a 10-foot pole. The former wrestling executive revealed his side of the conversation, but not what Punk said to him, suggesting that he got a receipt for his previous take:

“I’ll just tell you what I said: ‘Man, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve said some pretty stupid sh*t. Just want you to know I’m glad to have an opportunity to meet you in person.’

That was my half of the conversation. He can do with that what he wants. His reaction, the approach, the honesty—that’s what made me a CM Punk fan. He’s a very honest guy.”

CM Punk was part of this week’s Raw where he teamed up with LA Knight in the main event of the show. He was then announced for a big title match at Clash In Paris. You can check out more about it here.

John Cena Opens Up On Body’s Setbacks Ahead Of Retirement

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John Cena Opens Up On Body’s Setbacks Ahead Of Retirement

John Cena isn’t chasing a perfect ending and isn’t afraid to be honest about that fact. With his final match set for December in Boston, the 16-time world champion offered a candid assessment of where he stands when he spoke to the Boston Herald.

“I feel a little bit slower. I’m not as strong as I was. I look at all the current superstars, and they’ve earned the right to chase their dreams. For me, it’s time.”

With Cena’s career rapidly ticking away, many have began to discuss who will be hos final opponent. After stating that he has not been picking his opponents, John shared his stategy for whoever he faces last.

“Whoever challenges me for that last match, I’m going to give it my best shot.”

Boston is more than just the final stage for John Cena, it’s the place where his story comes full circle. He recalled a moment at TD Garden in 2012 as a personal favorite when the crowd energy changed in minutes upon his arrival.

As his in-ring career closes, Cena’s approach is simple: be honest, be generous, and let the business thrive. For John, December won’t be just an ending, but a handoff of the industry, delivered by the man who carried it for decades.

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Tony Atlas Glad He Wasn’t Part of WWE’s Hulk Hogan Tributes

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Tony Atlas Glad He Wasn’t Part of WWE’s Hulk Hogan Tributes

Following the death of Hulk Hogan, WWE shared several tributes to the iconic wrestler, including bringing in talent from the Hulkster’s era. While many appeared, Tony Atlas wasn’t among them, a fact that the former WWF Tag Team Champion is grateful for.

Speaking to the Portland Press Herald, Atlas addressed not being part of the tributes. For Atlas, appearing at a WWE event to honor Hogan would have rung hollow.

“I’m kind of glad that they didn’t invite me because then I would only have been there for the money, not for him.”

Atlas’ comments demonstrate that Hogan had a complicated legacy in wrestling, with many in the industry not being fans of the Hulkster. It’s also worth noting how Hogan’s legacy took a hit following his racist remarks coming to light and how this may have affected Atlas’ view on his fellow WWE Hall of Famer.

The official cause of Hogan’s death has since been confirmed. County Forensic Science Center, Hogan died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. He was 71 years old.

Atlas is also 71, and has competed multiple times in the ring in 2025. For one-half of the first black WWF Tag Team Champions, he’s happy to keep his distance from the Hogan tributes.

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Bret Hart Feels Underappreciated by WWE After SummerSlam Snub

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Bret Hart Feels Underappreciated by WWE After SummerSlam Snub

Bret Hart is one of the all-time greats in the ring, but his treatment at the recent SummerSlam 2025 event left him feeling the cold shoulder. In a new interview at Vaughan Con, the first-ever three-time WWE Hall of Famer shared that WWE invited him to attend SummerSlam as part of the audience.

“I went to SummerSlam. They invited me down this year for WWE and told me they wanted me to be in the crowd.”

As the Hitman explained, when he arrived, he was told that the company didn’t have a seat for him at the show. Bret also noted that while WWE couldn’t acquire a seat for him, Kevin Nash was given a place to sit and enjoy the show.

For Bret, not being offered a seat despite being invited wasn’t just some embarrassing oversight. The Hitman, WWE’s first three-time Hall of Famer, believes this demonstrates the respect, or lack thereof, WWE has for him.

“I finally realized that they don’t fully appreciate me. Even after Hulk’s passing that there’s no appreciation for anything I did.”

Hart has often had a complicated relationship with WWE, as seen in his 12-year absence from the promotion after the Montreal Screwjob. While Bret is okay appearing for WWE now, these comments demonstrate a clear lack of respect that the Hitman is dealing with.

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Karrion Kross Confirms Name Change After WWE Exit

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Karrion Kross Confirms Name Change After WWE Exit

Karrion Kross’ time with WWE has come to an end, and now fans know what name the former Superstar will use going forward. On August 11, 2025, just one day after reports of his WWE departure, Kross launched a new Pro Wrestling Tees store. The merchandise makes it clear: he’s returning to his pre-WWE identity, Killer Kross.

The store features multiple designs emblazoned with the Killer Kross branding, from bold logo shirts to stylized catchphrases. Kross’ wife Scarlett has also launched her own store on Pro Wrestling Tees, reverting to her pre-WWE nickname of ‘The Smokeshow.’

Kross worked as Killer Kross for years before joining WWE in 2019. While never confirmed, it is believed WWE changed the name as the term ‘Kill’ has often been avoided by the promotion. Now with Kross gone from WWE, he is free to work as a killer once more.

While WWE has yet to make an official statement, the timing of the merch launch sends a clear signal about their next chapter. Some in WWE are unsure if Kross and Scarlett’s exits are a ‘work’ however, and speculate that a new deal may have been reached after all.

With his name officially back to Killer Kross, the door is open for a return to his independent roots or a run in another major promotion. Either way, he’s making sure fans know exactly who he is going forward.

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Latest On Ashante Adonis’ WWE Exit, Next Move

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Latest On Ashante Adonis’ WWE Exit, Next Move

Ashante ‘Thee’ Adonis became a free agent when his WWE contract expired on August 10, ending his second run with the promotion. Adonis had returned to WWE as part of Hit Row in 2022 as one of the rehirings implemented by Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

According to WWE sources via Fightful Select, Ashante — also known as Tehuti Miles — was notified a couple of weeks before his contract ended that the company would not be renewing it. While he had been competing in NXT over the past year, he remained under a WWE main roster contract.

Colleagues in NXT spoke highly of his work ethic, noting that “in addition to working at the Performance Center, he was going out and training on his own time as well.” Adonis never held gold, in NXT or on the main roster, during his tenure with the promotion.

TNA talent are already expressing interest in bringing him into their locker room, the report adds. Ashante wrestled for the promotion against Jake Something in January 2025 as part of the ongoing WWE-TNA partnership. Before signing with WWE, he also competed in ROH before the promotion was purchased by Tony Khan.

With no non-compete clause in place, Ashante is free to work anywhere immediately. With support behind the scenes, it may be just a matter of time before fans see him in a TNA ring again.

WWE Teases Major Character Shift for Bayley

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WWE Teases Major Character Shift for Bayley

WWE’s August 11 episode of RAW in Quebec City featured a dramatic turning point for Bayley as the Role Model teased a serious character change. During the show’s second hour, Bayley spoke about the isolation she feels and the various losses she’s suffered recently. The promo was intercut with footage of her recent in-ring defeats nd Bayley repeatedly blamed herself.

The segment then cut to Bayley rubbing her ears, as if trying to block out voices. Behind her, the background appeared to waver, creating an unsettling effect. The screen went black again as strange voices could be heard.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyria reacted to the promo, admitting she was unsettled by it. The former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion explained that her decision to part ways with Bayley stemmed from a desire to avoid being drawn into her downward spiral.

This segment teased a massive character change for Bayley, perhaps the biggest since she turned heel in 2019 and ditched her ‘Hugger’ persona. With recent losses getting to Bayley, it remains to be seen what’s next for the former Women’s Champion.

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Watch: What Happened With CM Punk After Raw Went Off Air

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Watch: What Happened With CM Punk After Raw Went Off Air

CM Punk sent the fans home happy after Raw.

This week’s episode of the Red Branded show from Quebec, Canada, ended on a chaotic note. Punk was in action for the main event of the night, teaming with LA Knight to square off against Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker.

The former AEW star got the hot tag and he looked to deliver a GTS on Breakker before Seth Rollins showed up. The Architect caused a DQ and the Vision then started beating up the two babyfaces.

This continued until Jey Uso came out. The Yeet Man brought a steel chair with him to get the heels to retreat outside the ring. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce then announced a big fatal-four-way world title match for Clash In Paris.

What Happened After Raw

After the announcement, however, Punk, Knight, and Uso got into a brawl, allowing Rollins to take advantage. Seth and his faction beat up all three stars and stood tall to end the show.

The Vision left after the show went off air, and both Jey Uso & LA Knight also made their way to the back. Though CM Punk stayed in the ring for a while, even after the broadcast ended.

Knowing that he had to send the crowd home happy, the former world champion decided to do a Jey Uso impression, complete with his theme song to end the night.

Seth Rollins To Defend World Title In Big Fatal Four Way At Clash In Paris

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Seth Rollins To Defend World Title In Big Fatal Four Way At Clash In Paris

Seth Rollins just got himself in a lot of trouble.

This week’s episode of Raw from Centre Videotron in Quebec, Canada, opened with a CM Punk promo. The Straight Edge Star was interrupted by LA Knight, with both stars arguing about who deserves a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.

Paul Heyman then came out with Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, and a tag team match between the two teams was made official for the main event of the show. Knight also had a backstage confrontation with Jey Uso with both arguing about the line for the world title shot.

The babyfaces had control of the match early on but Reed and Breakker managed to get the upper hand later. Punk got the hot tag and he looked to deliver a GTS to Breakker after a top rope splash but Seth Rollins showed up.

Seth Rollins Match Announced For Clash In Paris

The World Champion caused the DQ by attacking his arch rival, and The Vision then started beating up Punk and Knight. This continued until Jey Uso showed up with a steel chair and got the heels retreating.

Raw GM Adam Pearce then came out saying that he’ll not be angry at Rollins and instead turn this into an opportunity. Pearce announced that Seth will defend his title against Punk, Knight, and Uso in a fatal-four-way at Clash In Paris.

The three babyfaces started brawling each other after the announcement, allowing The Vision to swoop in. The faction beat up all three of the stars and stood tall to end the show.

AEW Original Now Working Behind-The-Scenes

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AEW Original Now Working Behind-The-Scenes

An AEW original is now working with the company in a behind-the-scenes capacity as well.

Former TH2 member Angelico has not been seen much on AEW programming in recent times. He remains with the company, however, making regular appearances for the ROH brand.

Now, Fightful Select is reporting that wrestling for ROH is not the 38-year-old’s only role in the company, as he’s also been working as a coach and producer as of late.

It’s unknown when his backstage stint began, but the former Lucha Underground star has been working in this capacity throughout this year. He was credited with producing the recent Megan Bayne vs. Emily Rose match on last week’s Collision.

The high-flying star who made his wrestling debut in 2007, has been with the company since year 1. He teamed with Jack Evans, as The Hybrid2, to make his debut for the company during AEW’s inaugural Double or Nothing PPV.

The duo later became part of the Hardy Family Office under Matt Hardy but they have not tagged with each other since 2021. Evans would leave the promotion in 2022 after his contract expired.

Angelico has been teaming with Serpentico in recent times. Serpentico has worked as a producer for the promotion for a long time and it’s possible that he’s helping his tag team partner learn the craft.

Danny McBride Brings Don Gato Tequila Character to Major League Wrestling

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Danny McBride Brings Don Gato Tequila Character to Major League Wrestling

Actor and comedian Danny McBride is set to make a unique crossover into professional wrestling. According to Variety, McBride is bringing his Don Gato tequila brand character to Major League Wrestling’s upcoming Charleston showcase.

The event, titled “MLW x Don Gato: Lucha de los Muertos,” will take place November 20 in Charleston and marks the first time Major League Wrestling has held an event in the South Carolina city. The show will broadcast live in the United States via beIN SPORTS and stream worldwide on MLW’s YouTube channel.

While McBride won’t actually compete in the ring, he’ll appear to promote his boutique tequila brand through the Don Gato character. The integration represents what may be the first time an actor has played a character associated with their alcohol brand within professional wrestling.

“Don Gato was reluctant to enter the ring after the injuries he sustained spear fishing in Cambodia this summer,” McBride said. “But through my charm and constant nagging, I was able to get him on board. You’re welcome, Charleston. I am beyond psyched that he will bring his tequila and cool times to the MLW event here in the Holy City.”

The collaboration comes as Major League Wrestling continues expanding its entertainment partnerships. Earlier this year, the promotion named actor Paul Walter Hauser as executive producer, and Hauser is scheduled to compete during the Charleston event.

MLW owner Court Bauer praised the partnership, stating: “Thanks to Danny McBride for going the extra mile — turns out Don Gato Tequila is a hell of a negotiator. MLW and Don Gato Tequila are the ultimate super team-up, and Charleston — with its deep roots in wrestling — is where our story in the South takes hold.”

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. Eastern through Ticketmaster and MLWGo.com, starting at $15.

Lola Vice Reportedly Signs New Contract With WWE

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Lola Vice Reportedly Signs New Contract With WWE

A new report from PWInsider has confirmed that rising NXT star and former MMA fighter Lola Vice has signed a new contract to remain with WWE. The deal was reportedly finalized before her previous contract was set to expire this summer.

According to the report, Vice’s existing deal was scheduled to expire soon, but the company moved to get a new agreement “locked in” before that could happen. The length and terms of the new contract have not yet been disclosed.

Vice, 27, first signed with WWE in the summer of 2022 following a successful tryout, leaving behind a 4-1 professional record in Bellator MMA.

In her time with the company, Vice has become one of the breakout stars of the NXT women’s division. In 2023, she won the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament, which earned her a future championship opportunity. She has also been featured on the main roster, most recently as a participant in the 20-woman Battle Royal at the WWE Evolution premium live event last month.

As part of WWE’s partnership with AAA, Vice has also been making appearances for the promotion. Her work in both companies highlights her rising stock as a valuable performer for WWE’s present and future.

Naomi Not Medically Cleared, WWE Raw Title Match Canceled

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Naomi Not Medically Cleared, WWE Raw Title Match Canceled

In a major breaking news announcement just hours before showtime, WWE has announced that Women’s World Champion Naomi is not medically cleared to compete on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Her scheduled championship match against IYO SKY has been canceled.

The company made the announcement via its official social media channels on Monday afternoon. The brief statement confirmed the champion is unable to compete and that the story is still developing.

“BREAKING NEWS: Naomi is not medically cleared to compete and therefore her scheduled match against Iyo Sky will not take place tonight on Monday Night Raw,” the post read. “Tune into tonight for continuing coverage on this developing story.”

The bout was scheduled to be the main event of tonight’s show from Quebec City. It would have been Naomi’s first defense of the Women’s World Championship since she successfully retained the title in a chaotic triple-threat match against both IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley at the SummerSlam premium live event over a week ago.

IYO SKY was granted this one-on-one rematch by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce because she was not the person who was pinned in the SummerSlam match. The nature and severity of Naomi’s injury are not yet known.

The news that Naomi is not medically cleared puts her next scheduled title defense in serious question. The new Women’s World Champion is slated to defend her title against Stephanie Vaquer, the winner of the Evolution Battle Royal, at the Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31.

Nikki Bella Admits Being Surprised By Becky Lynch’s John Cena Line

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Nikki Bella Admits Being Surprised By Becky Lynch’s John Cena Line

Nikki Bella has responded to the “insane burn” she received from Becky Lynch on a recent episode of Monday Night Raw, where Lynch brought up Bella’s past breakup with John Cena. In a surprising reaction, the WWE Hall of Famer said she “actually loves it.”

On the latest episode of the Nikki and Brie Show, Nikki discussed the promo, which many fans and media outlets have called the “best burn of the year.” Despite the personal nature of the comments, she is embracing the moment.

“What’s crazy is people are calling it the best promo of the year. Becky burned me, lit me up, and everyone’s saying it’s the best burn of the year,” Nikki said. “It’s wild how much media it’s gotten — but these are the moments we want, right? That burn was funny because I actually love it.”

Nikki revealed that her “Bella Army” of fans has been sending her comeback lines, and she is saving them for the right moment. She also teased that the personal nature of the feud might force her to revert to her old heel persona.

“Being in this underdog spot is exciting — the only expectation is to show up, give my best, impress the crowd, and fight for it,” she said. “Someone else wrote, ‘I need Nikki to bring back her heel Divas champ vibe.’ Just keep watching. That’s all I’m going to say. Just keep watching.”

The heated exchange has set the stage for a major feud between the two multi-time champions on Monday Night Raw. It is expected that the rivalry between Lynch and Bella will build towards a high-profile match at the upcoming Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31. The full conversation can be heard on the latest episode of the Nikki and Brie Show.

WWE To Counter-Program AEW All Out With Main Roster PLE

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WWE To Counter-Program AEW All Out With Main Roster PLE

After running three live events against AEW’s All In weekend in July, WWE is reportedly set to continue its aggressive counter-programming strategy this fall. A new report from POST Wrestling has revealed that WWE will run a premium live event on Saturday, September 20, the same day as AEW’s All Out pay-per-view.

The report, which cites multiple sources with knowledge of WWE’s schedule, confirmed the plans for the head-to-head showdown.

“POST Wrestling spoke with multiple sources with knowledge of the WWE event schedule, who confirmed that a yet-to-be-announced PLE (premium live event) will take place on Saturday, September 20, in Indianapolis, Indiana,” the report stated. “The date coincides with AEW’s All Out pay-per-view scheduled for the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and represents the first time a WWE main roster PLE will air the same day as an AEW pay-per-view.”

While WWE’s NXT brand has run premium live events on the same day as AEW shows in the past, this marks a significant escalation as it is the first time a main roster WWE PLE will be in direct competition with an AEW pay-per-view.

The decision to hold the event in Indianapolis is part of a larger, multi-year partnership between WWE and the Indiana Sports Corp. The deal, announced in 2024, has already brought the Royal Rumble to the state and includes plans for future WrestleMania and SummerSlam events to be held in the city.

The decision by WWE to run a premium live event on September 20th sets up a major head-to-head showdown for wrestling fans. While WWE’s show will be in Indianapolis, AEW’s All Out is taking place in Toronto, Canada. Fans will now be faced with a choice of which major event to watch live on a packed Saturday night of wrestling. The full report on WWE’s event schedule can be found on POSTwrestling.com.

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