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Two Of A Kind: Rob Van Dam & Katie Forbes Are Expecting Twins

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Two Of A Kind: Rob Van Dam & Katie Forbes Are Expecting Twins

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam and his wife Katie Forbes recently shared that they are expecting, resulting in a wave of support and well-wishes from fans. Now, the couple can expect twice the excitement as the pair are expecting twins.

On the (ironically named in hindsight) 1 of a Kind podcast, Forbes shared there is in fact two of a kind in her womb, adding that both babies have healthy heartbeats. Forbes said she felt like the happiest woman in the world

Van Dam and Forbes join a small cluster of wrestlers to be parents to twins. Roman Reigns and his wife have welcomed twins (twice!) while Tony Nese and his wife welcomed twin boys in October 2024. D’Von Dudley’s twin sons have been making their mark in the world of wrestling while Kelly Kelly gave birth to twins in September 2023.

We here at SEScoops would like to congratulate Van Dam and Forbes on this joyous news.

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Backstage Response to Liv Morgan’s WWE Injury, Future Plans

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Backstage Response to Liv Morgan’s WWE Injury, Future Plans

Liv Morgan’s dislocated shoulder didn’t just disrupt her match on Monday Night Raw, but it has sent shockwaves throughout the WWE roster. According to Fightful Select, multiple WWE talents expressed disappointment after hearing the news, highlighting how popular Morgan is among her peers. Morgan’s absence is being felt far beyond those in the creative team.

Morgan’s injury during her match with Kairi Sane is expected to keep her out of action for months, costing her a spot at WWE Evolution 2. Dave Meltzer reports that WWE has not yet finalized plans for Morgan’s replacement in upcoming matches. On TV, a feud had been teased between Morgan and Nikki Bella, but Liv’s injury has derailed plans for the two to face off anytime soon.

Additionally, Morgan’s scheduled appearance for a Fanatics signing was canceled in the wake of her injury. While fans remain hopeful for a swift recovery, Fightful emphasized that there is no official timetable for her return—any dates circulating are purely speculative.

With Evolution 2 fast approaching and WWE holding off on major creative decisions, the pressure is on to create a new program for Bella, one without Liv Morgan. As for Liv, her focus will be on her recovery as her absence is already being felt.

Liv Morgan Recreates Controversial Album Cover In First Post Since Raw Injury


Kane Announced For Rare Indie Appearance Alongside AEW Stars

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Kane Announced For Rare Indie Appearance Alongside AEW Stars

Kane is set for a rare indie appearance alongside some interesting names.

Northeast Wrestling recently announced their Wrestling Under the Stars event set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from Eastwood Field stadium in Niles, Ohio.

The names announced for the show apart from the Big Red Monster, include WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson, AEW stars MVP and Shelton Benjamin as well as other notable wrestling names such as Matt Riddle, Maria Kanellis and Isla Dawn.

Not only that but the WWE ID stars Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes are also announced for the show. The duo collectively known as Swipe Right have made NXT appearances. They currently hold the NEW tag team championships which they’ll be defending at the show.

The current Mayor of Knox County, Glenn ‘Kane’ Jacobs, has reduced his presence in the wrestling world since assuming office back in September 2018.

He was last seen on WWE TV during the 2022 SummerSlam PPV. The former World Champion made a surprise appearance to announce the show attendance and delivered his signature ring pyro before leaving.

During an interview earlier this year, Kane had talked about his WWE career in detail and told stories such as the time Vince McMahon pitched him the Isaac Yankem gimmick. You can check it out here.

UFC’s Mark Coleman Claims Chris Jericho Cost Him WWE Role

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UFC’s Mark Coleman Claims Chris Jericho Cost Him WWE Role

Several names from UFC have made an impression inside a WWE ring, but fighter Mark Coleman isn’t one of them. On Hannibal TV, Coleman recalled being invited backstage at a WWE event, but he’d show up to the show “very drunk.”

“I got backstage and started messing with Chris Jericho. He had just been thrown out of the ring, and I was at ringside yelling at him like a fan. I said, ‘Get up, Jericho, you p****!’ Stuff like that. He looked up, made eye contact with me, flipped me off, and said something back.”

According to Coleman, Jericho complained about his behavior backstage, and after that, “I never heard from them again.” Fans will never know how far Coleman would have gone in WWE, but he believes the promotion missed a golden opportunity.

“They blew it, because I could’ve had some epic matches—with Kurt Angle and a few other guys. We would’ve freaking killed it.”

Jericho clearly did not take kindly to Coleman’s actions, and the UFC hardly helped his chances in WWE by showing up drunk. With that said, Coleman places the blame, not on himself for being inebriated in front of potential employers, but on Jericho.

“That seems like typical Chris Jericho—protecting his spot, whining about another top guy coming in. Yeah, whatever. P****.“

Coleman’s potential WWE role remains an interesting what if that fans will never get to see. As for Jericho, he continues to impress in the ring, today as part of All Elite Wrestling.

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HOOK Confirms Reason For Recent AEW Absence

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HOOK Confirms Reason For Recent AEW Absence

HOOK has revealed the reason for his recent absence from AEW.

The former FTW champion has not wrestled since April, where he teamed up with Samoa Joe to defeat the duo of Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta in a tag team match on Dynamite.

The AEW star was asked if he can be expected back on TV soon during his recent appearance on Wrestling Observer Live. Replying to it, HOOK revealed that he’s actually been out of action due to a concussion and promised the fans that he’ll be back soon:

“Yeah, yeah (I’ll be back). I’m recovering from a concussion for those who don’t know but yeah, I’ve been out for a while and I should be back soon, for sure.”

Apart from this, HOOK also discussed the origin of his ring name. Real name Tyler Senerchia, the 26-year-old first discussed how MJF has been part of his wrestling journey since day 1 and said that the former AEW Champion has helped him fine tune many of his ideas.

When it comes to his ring name, the wrestling star mentioned how it’s an homage to his father Taz who was always billed as being from The Red Hook Section of Brooklyn, New York. The former champion mentioned that he always wanted a one word name and he likes the way the letters of his name look next to each other.

WWE Is Looking To Sign A Former Champion

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WWE Is Looking To Sign A Former Champion

According to a new report from WrestleVotes Radio, WWE has “significant interest” in signing legendary luchador Psycho Clown to a main roster contract. The potential move would be another major step in WWE’s integration with the recently acquired Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide promotion.

The report notes that WWE is “intrigued by his character” and the unique “marketing abilities” that are attached to the popular star. Psycho Clown, a former multi-time champion in AAA, is one of the most recognizable figures in modern lucha libre.

This news comes after Psycho Clown made his WWE-affiliated debut at the Worlds Collide event on June 7. There, he teamed with Pagano and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a losing effort against WWE’s Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Berto & Angel).

He is also scheduled to appear at the upcoming WWE SuperShow live events in Mexico on July 26 and 27.

WWE’s interest in Psycho Clown follows reports that another AAA star, Mr. Iguana, is also set for a move to the main roster. The potential signing of one of AAA’s most loyal, long-tenured stars would be one of the most significant acquisitions since the partnership began.

WWE Star Is Reportedly Being Pushed For A Brand Switch

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WWE Star Is Reportedly Being Pushed For A Brand Switch

According to a new report from WrestleVotes, there is a significant backstage push within WWE to move popular superstar LA Knight from SmackDown to the Monday Night Raw brand. The report indicates a growing sentiment that a brand switch would be a positive step for his career.

The move is reportedly being advocated for by “more than a handful of people” within the company. The belief is that having Knight on the Netflix-broadcasted Raw would serve as a “refreshing change” for his character.

WrestleVotes provided the following details: “According to those within the company, more than a handful of people are advocating for LA Knight to be moved to the #WWERAW brand in the near future as his presence on Netflix could be viewed as something of a refreshing change.”

LA Knight has become one of WWE’s most popular stars due to his organic connection with the audience. While he has been featured in main event programs on SmackDown, including challenging for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, he has yet to win a world title.

A move to Raw would provide Knight with a new roster of opponents and fresh storyline opportunities. It could be seen as the final step needed to elevate him into a permanent main event attraction and world title contender.

Mercedes Moné Warns Toni Storm As Title Match Nears

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Mercedes Moné Warns Toni Storm As Title Match Nears

Mercedes Moné has a new championship for her collection, but ‘6 Belts Moné’ plans on adding a seventh very soon. Speaking after AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam Mexico, The CEO had some strong words for Toni Storm.

“Toni, you think you’re going to play mind games with me? Well, I am the master of any game, so bring it.”

Storm may be ‘Timeless’ but Mercedes is ‘iconic,’ according to the new CMLL Women’s World Champion. Moné ended her segment by vowing that she will win at AEW All In: Texas when Storm’s AEW Women’s World Championship is on the line.

“The money train is on a roll. And Toni, your time, well, it’s ticking and it’s almost up. See you in Texas, b***h.”

For Mone, already the AEW TBS Champion, capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship would cement her place as AEW’s top female signing. But with Storm, who holds the record for the most reigns, a seventh title will not come easy for the CEO.

Mercedes Mone Confirms Relationship With Unlikely AEW Star

Nick Khan Won’t Let The Loudest Online Dictate WWE Plans

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Nick Khan Won’t Let The Loudest Online Dictate WWE Plans

Fans worldwide take to social media to share how they think WWE should be booked, but Nick Khan plans to stay true to his vision. During his in-depth conversation on What’s Your Story? With Stephanie McMahon, Khan shared his attitude to shutting out the noise online.

“It’s not real life. I try to keep my head down and work. If I’m doing something wrong, someone I trust will tell me. I’m not going to let someone with 14 followers decide how I feel about my day.“

While Khan won’t let fans online dictate the booking, that doesn’t mean he won’t listen. During the podcast, Khan made clear that he’s open to other opinions, but he won’t be swayed by just the loudest out there.

“We try to program for the universe—not the people who want to criticize you. That doesn’t mean we don’t care what people think, but it means we care more about everyone, not just the loudest voices.“

Khan’s attitude to social media isn’t reserved for him alone. During the podcast, he shared how Paul Levesque is someone who shared his philosophy, a philosophy that the pair have imparted on those who work under them.

“We train our creative team to ignore the noise. Trust the data. Trust your instincts. Don’t let Twitter or Reddit or whatever throw you off your game.“

Khan’s instincts have led to massive success for WWE as the company to boasts record profits. While Khan is ready to implement some ideas fans may have, he’s not going to drop all his plans for what someone online has to say.

Nick Khan: Triple H & I Have Made Mistakes With WWE

WWE NXT Stars Discussed To Join Seth Rollins’ Faction (Report)

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WWE NXT Stars Discussed To Join Seth Rollins’ Faction (Report)

Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman have already established one of the most dominant forces on Monday Night Raw—but their powerful faction may not be finished evolving. According to a new report from Bodyslam.net, WWE has internally discussed adding two more members to the group.

The two names in question? WWE NXT’s Ethan Page and Ricky Saints. Page is the reigning WWE NXT North American Champion, a title he captured from Saints earlier this year. With Saints currently without a direction on WWE NXT TV, it may be a matter of time before he aligns with Rollins and his allies.

Heyman and Rollins aligned at WrestleMania 41: Saturday while Breakker would join them during the following Raw. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Bronson Reed shockingly aligned himself with the team, assaulting CM Punk and Sami Zayn in the process.

Rollins’ group has already proved dividends for Seth, who is Mr. Money in the Bank for the second time in his career. With the briefcase, allies, and potential more allies, it appears that a future with championship gold around the waist is a certain for Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins.

Nick Khan: Triple H & I Have Made Mistakes With WWE

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Nick Khan: Triple H & I Have Made Mistakes With WWE

Nick Khan and Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque have made their share of mistakes as two of WWE’s most powerful individuals, and they’re not afraid to make more. While speaking to Stephanie McMahon on What’s Your Story? podcast, Khan shared his take on making mistakes, and learning what went wrong.

“Triple H and I make mistakes in business every day. The good thing is we have each other. We can say, ‘Hey, I think I messed this up. What do you think?’ And if one of us says, ‘Yeah, maybe that wasn’t the best move,’ then we think of another way. We try that.“

Khan stopped short of naming some of the mistakes he and WWE’s Chief Content Officer have made. Instead, he further reflected on being open to making mistakes, as long as one realizes that an error in judgment has been made.

“We’re going to make mistakes—failure is part of learning But if it’s a mistake, it’s on me, not on you. If it’s a win, it’s on you. If we fail at something, it’s 100% my responsibility. If we succeed, it’s everyone else’s success. That’s just how I like to lead.”

Whatever mistakes Khan and Levesque have made, it hasn’t stopped either man from bringing WWE to the heights of its market success. With WWE events regularly shattering records, whatever the pair are doing is clearly working, despite any mistakes along the way.

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New Trailer For Amazon’s ‘Heads Of State’ Film Starring John Cena

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New Trailer For Amazon’s ‘Heads Of State’ Film Starring John Cena

John Cena is continuing his successful transition from the wrestling ring to Hollywood with a leading role in the new action-comedy “Heads of State.” The former WWE Champion will star alongside Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the film, which is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 2, 2025.

A new trailer for the movie was recently released, giving fans their latest look at the high-stakes plot. The film, directed by Ilya Naishuller, features Cena and Elba as world leaders who are forced to team up.

The official plot synopsis reads:

“The UK Prime Minister (Idris Elba) and US President (John Cena) have a public rivalry that risks their countries’ alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they’re forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.”

The film also features a star-studded supporting cast, including Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino. This role as the US President continues Cena’s run of major roles in both film and television, including his acclaimed performance as the title character in the DC series Peacemaker.

Matt Riddle Claims Massive Success After OnlyFans Launch

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Matt Riddle Claims Massive Success After OnlyFans Launch

Former WWE Superstar Matt Riddle has announced that his new venture on the subscription-based platform OnlyFans has been a massive success. “The King of Bros” launched the account earlier this week and is already ranking among the platform’s top creators.

Riddle took to social media to share the impressive milestone with his followers just two days after the page went live. He thanked his fans for their immediate and overwhelming support.

“Top 2% in 2 days…crazy bro. Thank you ??,” Riddle wrote.

This new endeavor comes after Riddle’s release from WWE in 2023. Since his departure, the former United States Champion has remained active in professional wrestling, competing for major promotions such as New Japan Pro-Wrestling as well as on the independent circuit.

His immediate success on a new platform demonstrates the dedicated fanbase “The Original Bro” maintains. The swiftness with which his page became one of the top performing accounts on the entire platform indicates a significant level of interest in his post-WWE career.

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Goldberg Says His Last Match ‘Wasn’t The Right Way To Go Out

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Goldberg Says His Last Match ‘Wasn’t The Right Way To Go Out

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has revealed his motivation for returning for one final match, stating that his last outing against Roman Reigns was not the right way for his career to end. The 58-year-old is now set to challenge GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship on July 12.

Speaking with Dan Sileo, Goldberg explained that his 2022 match against Reigns in Saudi Arabia was compromised. He said he was still recovering from a recent bout with COVID and had not trained properly for the encounter.

“Unfortunately, my last match with the WWE—contractually—you know, I was against Roman Reigns… I hadn’t trained for three months. I had COVID. And so, to make an extremely long story short, it just wasn’t the right way for me to go out, that’s all.”

Goldberg revealed that a previously agreed upon retirement match with Vince McMahon was scrapped after McMahon left the company. When WWE called him “out of the blue” with a new opportunity, he instantly accepted so he could “go out on your own terms.”

He concluded with a bold statement about his current capabilities, insisting he still has a point to prove.

“At 58 years old, if I have to go in there hobbled, if I have to go in there 30 pounds lighter—I don’t give a sh*t because I have a point to make… 50% of me—is better than 99% of the pricks on the planet. I believe it is.”

Erick Rowan Reveals Lessons From Bray Wyatt That’s Helping Him In New Career

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Erick Rowan Reveals Lessons From Bray Wyatt That’s Helping Him In New Career

Erick Rowan has revealed what he learned from Bray Wyatt.

The Wyatt Sicks star recently spoke to CardPlayer for a new interview. He discussed things such how he hopes to go on a similar career path as Kane, how the Japanese wrestling style has helped his career longevity, and more.

During the interview, Rowan was also asked about lessons he has learned from his former partners Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper, both of whom have passed away. Replying to it, the 43-year-old mentioned how Bray, real name Windham Rotunda, was a master storyteller:

“You had in Windham someone who was such a master storyteller with the way he would tell stories and the way he would get into his promos; you’d really feel what he was saying.”

Things That You Pick Up: Erick Rowan

Erick Rowan explained that the things he’s learned from watching the work of the late Wyatt Family Leader have become useful to him in his pursuit of an acting career:

“So I like to think that especially now moving forward and kind of getting more into acting and that realm of things, it’s really opened up my emotional connectability to anything I say and makes me feel the words that I’m saying to whoever.

I’m eternally grateful for that stuff, and you don’t think about it at the time, but these are things that you pick up.”

The WWE star later mentioned how Luke Harper moved seamlessly in the ring, transitioning from one move to the other. Erick Rowan said that he’s been able to incorporate the same seamlessness into his own working style thanks to his former Bludgeon Brothers partner.

‘I’m A Human Being’: Cora Jade Calls Out Harassment From Toxic Fans

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‘I’m A Human Being’: Cora Jade Calls Out Harassment From Toxic Fans

Cora Jade has called out the people who get too personal with wrestlers in their criticism.

The former WWE star recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet. Now going by the name Elayna Black, she talked about things such as knowing her release was coming before she got the call, how Mandy Rose has helped her since, & more.

During the interview, the 24-year-old also discussed dealing with criticism in today’s social media-dominated world. She mentioned that it’s one thing to criticise her performance in the ring and she is fine with it:

“I feel like my work is one thing, because everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. I grew up a wrestling fan. There were people I didn’t like and I didn’t know them as a person. I feel like you’re entitled to your opinion about my work. If you don’t like me as a wrestler, as a character, that’s fine.”

I’m A Human Being: Cora Jade

Cora Jade, however, then mentioned how there are many people who do not hesitate to barge into the talents’ private lives and spread false rumors. The former tag team champion said that she cannot stay quiet when people start treating her as an object:

“When you come for me as a person and you start saying things that aren’t true, like the injury prone thing when you had no idea that I literally almost died, that’s where it’s like f*ck you, because you want to say all these things and expect me to be quiet because you don’t view me as a person.

You view me as an object, online or on TV. But then when I snap back, it’s like, whoa, relax. No! You just thought you can poke and poke and poke and poke, but I am a human being.”

The indie wrestling star explained that she won’t respond to every comment made towards her but she has to make people understand they’re wrong when things reach their breaking point.

Apart from this, Cora Jade also remembered her very first meeting with CM Punk both as a fan and as a wrestler. You can check out what she said here.

Cora Jade Recalls Emotional First Meeting With CM Punk

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Cora Jade Recalls Emotional First Meeting With CM Punk

Cora Jade has recalled her emotional first meeting with CM Punk.

The former WWE star, now going by the name Elayna Black recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. She talked about things such as Mandy Rose helping her out after her release, opening an OnlyFans account, dealing with online criticism, and more.

Jade has been a lifelong fan of the Straight Edge star, and she was closely associated with him during her NXT days. During the interview, she recalled her very first meeting with the former World Champion at the traditional post-Christmas WWE Live event. Cora who is a fellow Chicago native, mentioned that the event took place back in 2013, only a month before Punk’s infamous WWE exit:

“I believe Chicago was always the day after Christmas. It was always December 26, so that was my Christmas present. They got me floor seats. Punk was my favorite, obviously. I remember he came out at the end, and he just went around and signed stuff for everybody, and I was like, now’s my chance.

I was so happy. I think I cried after, but that picture is just ridiculous. And then I think he quit WWE like, a month after that picture, and I took it so personally. I was the saddest person in the entire f*cking world.”

He Remembered Me: Cora Jade

Cora Jade was then asked if CM Punk remembered her when she met him after being signed by WWE. The 24-year-old explained that she always attended Punk’s Meet & Greet events in their local area. So the former AEW star did not have any problem recognizing her when they met in 2023, after Elayna had become a wrestler herself:

“He remembered me because anytime he would do anything in Chicago, because I lived in Chicago, and so did he, I would be the first in line for every single thing, borderline crazy, now that I’m thinking about it.

Probably like 10 times I was there, every time it got to the point where he would remember me in the line, and he would laugh at me because I would be first in line every single time. We laugh about it. Now I’m like, Jesus Christ.”

Apart from this, Cora Jade revealed the best piece of advice she has received from Punk. She mentioned that the former champion told her to drown out all outside opinion and just do what she feels is the right thing.

Kairi Sane Breaks Silence On Liv Morgan Injury On Raw

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Kairi Sane Breaks Silence On Liv Morgan Injury On Raw

Kairi Sane has broken her silence on the events of Raw.

The Japanese star faced off against Liv Morgan in a match at Monday’s show. Morgan ended up suffering a shoulder injury in the opening minutes of the bout, however and Sane was then declared the winner.

The injured star herself seemed to be in good spirits despite how things turned out, and she posted a photo with Dirty Dom recreating a popular album cover of Sabrina Carpenter.

Now Kairi Sane has also broken her silence on the whole thing. She released a statement on X, noting how she always steps into the ring with a deep respect for her opponents. The former champion wrote that knowing that someone got hurt in a match with her breaks her heart:

“Even if it was never intentional, knowing that someone was hurt in a match with me is something I carry deeply. It breaks my heart. I hope with all my heart for a full and speedy recovery.”

WWE had initially announced that Liv Morgan has suffered a dislocated shoulder, an injury that could keep her out of action for up to 16 weeks.

A new report however, indicates that she might need surgery which could keep her out of action longer and force the company to make significant changes to their creative plans. You can check out more about it here.

Unexpected Wrestling Veteran Was Backstage At This Week’s NXT

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Unexpected Wrestling Veteran Was Backstage At This Week’s NXT

An unexpected wrestling veteran was backstage at NXT this week.

The development brand continued showcasing its impressive women’s roster with 4 different women’s matches and a contract signing segment for the company’s newest arrival Blake Monroe, at this week’s episode of the show.

Now Fightful Select is reporting that there was another big female name present at the arena, though she did not make an on-screen appearance.

According to the site, wrestling legend Gail Kim was backstage at this week’s NXT, and it wasn’t the first time she was attending the show in recent times.

The report notes that WWE officials have been interested in bringing Gail Kim on board since she became available. The company, however, has also kept her recent visits secret and as of this week, she isn’t officially signed to the promotion.

After retiring from in-ring action in 2019, Kim started working as a producer for TNA. Her role quickly expanded, and by 2024, she was working as a key member of the creative team.

The TNA Hall of Famer was abruptly fired from the company in March this year, as part of a major management overhaul. She has made a number of indie appearances since then, but has not committed to any long-term role.

MJF Attacked By Fan After Controversial Arena Mexico Segment (Report)

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MJF Attacked By Fan After Controversial Arena Mexico Segment (Report)

Mexican fans do not mess around and MJF found this out firsthand.

AEW presented their Grand Slam Mexico special of Dynamite from the legendary Arena Mexico tonight. The Salt of The Earth was involved in a controversial segment at the show, disrespecting the Luchador culture.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful is reporting that one of the fans was so unhappy with this segment that he actually went after the former AEW champion at the hotel connected to the airport where he was staying.

It’s unknown if the altercation turned physical, but MJF was said to be fine after the incident and actually proud of the heat he was able to garner with his work.

Maxwell faced Mistico known to WWE fans as Sin Cara at tonight’s show. The Hurt Syndicate were on his side helping the AEW star but Friedman still struggled to keep control in the bout. At one point he spit in the masked star’s face after a near fall.

The ending of the bout saw Max tapping out to La Mistica, but MVP distracted the referee. MJF then low-blowed the Luchador and went for the pin after a folding press. The Mexican star, however, still kicked out. Max could not take it anymore, and he low-blowed Mistico once again, this time in full view of the referee.

The rest of the Syndicate joined MJF in beating the local star after the DQ finish. The 29-year-old called for the unmasking of his opponent and tore the mask away. He then put the mask on himself to further disrespect Mistico. This continued before Bandido, Templario, Titan and Jet Speed all appeared to make the save.

WWE NXT Stars Have Fun With Sabrrina Carpenter Album Tribute

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WWE NXT Stars Have Fun With Sabrrina Carpenter Album Tribute

Sabrina Carpenter may have yet to step foot in the ring, but the singer’s influence is being felt in WWE. Recently, Liv Morgan and ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio recreated Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album cover, Liv’s first post following her injury on WWE Raw. Now, NXT Superstars Zaria and NXT Women’s North American/WWE Speed Women’s Champion Sol Ruca have got in on the fun with a post on X.

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This album cover isn’t Carpenter’s only tie to the world of WWE. During a video vignette introducing Blake Monroe, fans spotted several nods to Carpenter by the former AEW Women’s World Champion. During the latest WWE NXT, Monroe signed with the silver brand but The Glamour ran afoul of Fatal Influence.

It’s unclear if Carpenter is aware of her growing role in pro wrestling. With WWE being able to bring in celebrities of all kinds, fans shouldn’t count out Sabrina making her presence known during a WWE event in the future.

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Will Ospreay Reveals Tragic Personal News He Received Before Grand Slam Mexico

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Will Ospreay Reveals Tragic Personal News He Received Before Grand Slam Mexico

Will Ospreay performed at Grand Slam Mexico despite receiving terrible personal news before the show.

The Aerial Assassin teamed up with Swerve Strickland and the Opps to take on Beast Mortos & Death Riders in a 10 men tag team match at the special event.

The former IWGP World Champion took to X after the show, revealing that he received the news of his grandfather’s passing right after he landed in the country. Will Ospreay noted that his grandfather was a hero to him and said that the love and support of the fans tonight helped ease his pain:

“Personal note. I landed in Mexico this morning at 3am. Once landed I had a phone call from my mum telling me my grandad had passed that morning. Extremely close to my Grandad, he was a bloody hero to me.

Your love & support eased my pain,
Thank you so much”

The ending of the bout tonight saw Will Ospreay setting up Jon Moxley for his finisher, but the Young Bucks interfered. The distraction ultimately allowed Mox to roll Swerve Strickland up, and the AEW champion pinned Strickland using a grip on his tights.

The show had a number of other exciting segments. Though probably the most notable moment of the night came after the broadcast when Bryan Danielson made his surprise return and got physical. You can check out more about it here.

Details For Real American Freestlye’s Debut Event, Match Card

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Details For Real American Freestlye’s Debut Event, Match Card

Real American Freestlye, the new wrestling promotion from Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, has confirmed that it’s inaugural event will take place on August 30, in Cleveland, OH, at the Wolstein Center. In a statement, Chad Bronstein, RAF co-founder, reflected on what Cleveland means as the host of the debut event.

“I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and know the love and dedication the community has for wrestling. We’re excited to partner with the Wolstein Center, provide world-class entertainment to the masses, and launch a professional freestyle event in the city to inspire the next generation of athletes in the sport.”

Hulk Hogan was similarly excited to bring his unscripted freestyle wrestling organization to Cleveland, adding:

“Cleveland is an incredible city, and Real American Freestyle is channeling its rock and roll style into this first event. The Wolstein Center is a great partner, and the perfect location for us to launch our season. Fans of the sport will not want to miss their chance to see history take place.”

The statement also confirmed what matches fans can expect on August 30 at the launch event, including:

  • Real Woods vs. Darrion Caldwell
  • Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer
  • Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez Guerra
  • Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera Arriaga

Events will feature eight weight classes with eight matches for men and four for women. For more information on Real American Freestyle and to purchase tickets, visit: www.realamericanfreestyle.com

What Hangman Page Said In Spanish Promo at AEW Grand Slam: Mexico

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What Hangman Page Said In Spanish Promo at AEW Grand Slam: Mexico

‘Hangman’ Adam Page had plenty to say during AEW Grand Slam: Mexico and cut a lengthy promo in Spanish to the live crowd. Now, we know exactly what the Cowboy had to say during this week’s show.

“Hi, my name is Hangman and I wanna apologize for my Spanish cause it’s not the best, but it’s a little better than much gringos, so I will try.

“When I was young my family had a tobacco farm, and every Summer, like 6 men would come from Ruiz, Nayarit to work [says their names]. Every year I worked with them, and they taught me about Mexico. They were hard workers, honest, and cared for their families. They taught me that we are all better when we work together.

“This is why I want to say thank you–thank you for having us in your house tonight. Thanks for this collaboration between AEW and CMLL cause when we work together, we can change the world.

“Now, I will talk about our champion Jon Moxley. I’m sorry to say that I don’t have a match tonight, and I’m not allowed to be in the arena during his match… but nobody said anything about after the match… so after all that, I will beat his ass!

“Until then, thank you to everyone here in Arena Mexico, and I’ll see you soon.”

Page will face Moxley at AEW All In: Texas for the AEW World Championship, a title Moxley has kept locked in a briefcase for over six months now. It remains to be seen if Page can become a two-time champion or if the Death Riders once again prove to be too much.

h/t to Wrestling Covers for the translation

Watch: Bryan Danielson Gets Physical In Surprise Off Air Appearance At Grand Slam Mexico

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Watch: Bryan Danielson Gets Physical In Surprise Off Air Appearance At Grand Slam Mexico

Bryan Danielson is Back!!!

AEW presented their special Grand Slam Mexico episode of Dynamite tonight on June 18, coming live from the legendary Arena Mexico.

The former AEW champion had been in the country for this show. He was spotted in the crowd for a CMLL show alongside fellow wrestling veteran Chris Hero.

Danielson made another appearance after tonight’s Dynamite went off air. He came out to help Blue Panther who was being attacked. Bryan first directed a few luchadors to help his idol and then entered the ring himself as well.

The former champion got physical despite not being cleared to compete, delivering a Busaiku Knee to clear out the heels before celebrating with the crowd.

Bryan Danielson has been out of action since dropping the AEW World Title to Jon Moxley at WrestleDream last year. This was the end of his full-time wrestling career.

The former WWE star had been dealing with similar neck issues that led to his first retirement leading up to this match, and right now there is no word on when or if he will return to the ring.

The 44-year-old has continued working behind-the-scene for AEW in the meantime, while also making promotional appearances for the company on occasion.

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