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Samantha Irvin Drops Music Video For ‘Shawty Wanna’

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Samantha Irvin Drops Music Video For ‘Shawty Wanna’

Samantha Irvin is wasting no time building her career in the world of music following the end of her WWE tenure. On April 11, 2025, Irvin took to YouTube to drop the music video for her new track ‘Shawty Wanna.’

In the comments, several listeners praised the song, with one saying that “Samantha was born to perform” and praised her as “more than a singer.” Another compared Irvin’s new track to “old skill R&B” while another said that Irvin “absolutely ate this up.”

Irvin parted ways with WWE in October 2024 and explained at the time that she wished to pursue other avenues in entertainment. Shortly after her exit, Irvin explained that she had not wished to remain as a ring announcer, but WWE did not plan for her to have any other role.

While Irvin has yet to resurface in pro wrestling, some fans believe she will eventually join AEW where her husband Ricochet is receiving regular TV time.

Whatever Irvin has planned next, in or outside of wrestling, the former ring announcer will be performing in Las Vegas over WWE WrestleMania week. As fans await to see what Irvin does next, it’s clear that the former ring announcer has a multitude of talents beyond announcing wrestlers to the ring.

Samantha Irvin Referenced On AEW Dynamite

Becky Lynch Addresses Wrestling Future at Improv Show

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Becky Lynch Addresses Wrestling Future at Improv Show

Former WWE star Becky Lynch has clarified her immediate wrestling plans amid speculation surrounding a potential return to the ring.

With her WWE contract having expired in June 2024 and reports of a new signing in January, many fans anticipated her appearance at the upcoming WrestleMania 41 event on April 19-20.

During her appearance as Guest Monologist at the April 11 Ultimate Improv Show, Lynch definitively stated:

“It’s WrestleMania season, isn’t it? Look, I’m not wrestling anymore. Maybe one day, but not right now. But my husband is!”

Her husband, Seth Rollins, is scheduled to compete against CM Punk and Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night 1.

Interestingly, Rollins previously suggested in March that Lynch was “gearing up to get ready to come back,” contradicting her recent statement.

AEW Collision Preview (April 12, 2025)

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AEW Collision Preview (April 12, 2025)

Get ready for an exciting episode of AEW Collision, airing live from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, tonight at 8/7c on TNT and streaming on MAX.

Tonight’s show promises to be a pivotal episode, with the three Owen Hart Cup tournament matches.

Matches and Segments

  • Athena vs. Harley Cameron – In an Owen Hart Cup women’s tournament match, Athena faces off against Harley Cameron, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against Mercedes Moné.
  • Jamie Hayter vs. Billie Starkz – This Owen Hart Cup women’s tournament match sees Jamie Hayter taking on Billie Starkz, with the winner moving on to face Kris Statlander in the semifinals.
  • Konosuke Takeshita vs. Brody King – A highly anticipated men’s Owen Hart Cup match pits Konosuke Takeshita against Brody King.
  • Anthony Bowens vs. Blake Christian – In a singles matchup, Anthony Bowens looks to prove himself against the talented Blake Christian.
  • Megan Bayne in Action – Megan Bayne will make her presence known against an opponent TBA.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for coverage of tonight’s AEW Collision as we head into next week’s Spring Break-Thru special.

Fans Express Outrage Over WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Induction ‘Snub’

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Fans Express Outrage Over WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Induction ‘Snub’

Michelle McCool will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, but her choice of inductee has angered several fans of the inaugural Divas Champion. This week, WWE revealed who will be inducting at the April 18, ceremony and it will be The Undertaker who inducts McCool.

While the Phenom is hardly a surprising choice given that he and McCool have been married since 2010, many fans feel he is the wrong choice. On X, many fans argued that Michelle’s Lay-Cool partner Layla should be the one inducting her at the ceremony. This resulted in Layla’s name trending on the platform.

The anger of fans comes at an interesting time for McCool’s career. For WWE LFG’s second season, McCool will replace Mickie James as one of the show’s judges. It has been reported that The Undertaker pushed for McCool to be added to the show, though did not state that she should replace James. Nevertheless, this has led to anger from fans and accusations that the couple are using the Phenom’s sway, resulting in James, a highly-respected name in wrestling, being cut.

The Undertaker’s involvement isn’t the only questionable WWE Hall of Fame inductee. Despite the hopes of many, including Lex Luger, Sting will not be inducting his friend, and the role will instead be performed by DDP. While DDP has done wonders for Luger’s health, many believe it should be Sting, still under contract with AEW, who should be doing the honor.

The WWE Hall of Fame will take place on April 18, as part of the massive WrestleMania week lined up. While McCool will be able to celebrate her induction with her husband by her side, it remains to be seen if Layla has any role as part of the ceremony.

Drew McIntyre Shares Gruesome Injury After WWE SmackDown Brawl

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Drew McIntyre Shares Gruesome Injury After WWE SmackDown Brawl

The April 11 edition of WWE SmackDown saw Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest once again come to blows. While it was McIntyre who left the show standing tall over the Archer of Infamy, Priest was able to leave his mark on the Scottish Warrior.

Taking to Instagram after the segment, McIntyre shared a deep laceration to his scalp. McIntyre added the caption that “some old wounds never truly heal,” suggesting the brawl with Priest opened up a previous injury.

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McIntyre and Priest will meet at WWE WrestleMania 41 in the ‘Sin City Street Fight’ in Las Vegas, Nevada. This feud has been building for months with an argument to be made that it began at WrestleMania 40. It was Priest, after all, who would cash-in Money in the Bank on McIntyre at the April 2024, event, bringing an end to his brief reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

Now, McIntyre has the chance for revenge, but Priest won’t go easy after this brawl on SmackDown. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WrestleMania 41.

Drew McIntyre Explains Reports of ‘Storming Out Of’ Royal Rumble

Rhea Ripley Addresses Criticism Of WrestleMania 41 Match

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Rhea Ripley Addresses Criticism Of WrestleMania 41 Match

Rhea Ripley has responded to criticism of the build-up to her WrestleMania 41 encounter.

The Mami is scheduled to compete in a triple threat Women’s Championship match against IYO SKY and Bianca Belair at the Show of Shows. While SKY is the champion heading into this bout, the tensions between Ripley and Belair have taken center stage in their feud.

Ripley talked about her focus heading into the biggest wrestling show of the year during an interview with Sports Illustrated. She claimed that they are not overlooking IYO because they know how big of a threat she can be:

“I don’t want to say we’re overlooking IYO, because we’re not. We know that she’s a threat. We know what she’s capable of. Hell, I’ve never beat her in a one-on-one competition. I know exactly what IYO brings to the table,”

Not Going To Argue With 16-Year-Old: Rhea Ripley

A singles match between Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair is long anticipated. Rhea held the women’s title when Bianca won the 2025 Women’s Elimination Chamber to earn a WrestleMania title shot, so fans at the time believed we’d finally get the one-on-one encounter between the two female stars.

WWE, however, pivoted towards a triple threat, adding IYO SKY to the mix. SKY won the title from the Eradicator during the March 3 episode of Raw after Rhea got into a fight with Bianca Belair who was at the ringside for the title match.

The pivot and the story coming out of it is something fans have been vocal about. Rhea Ripley addressed the online chatter but said that she will be focusing on taking out Bianca, no matter what the fans say:

“The story is getting spicy. I know a lot of people online don’t want to realize what’s going on, because they hate me or whatever it is. People are going to feel whatever they want to feel. I’m not going to argue with 16-year-olds on the internet, but that’s the story.

And I mean, going into WrestleMania 41, I feel like, yes, I’m going to be focusing on Bianca, because she screwed me out of my opportunity twice now by being there and wanting to be a part of the spotlight and taking that away from me when she knows how much this opportunity meant to me.”

WWE recently revealed the match lineup for both nights of WrestleMania 41. You can check out which night this triple threat will take place here.

Drew McIntyre Explains Reports of ‘Storming Out Of’ Royal Rumble

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Drew McIntyre Explains Reports of ‘Storming Out Of’ Royal Rumble

Drew McIntyre has addressed the reports of ‘storming out’ of Royal Rumble 2025.

The Scottish Psychopath entered the battle royal this year at #17 and lasted almost half an hour before being eliminated by Damian Priest. At the same time as his elimination, however, Logan Paul and LA Knight were exchanging blows, taking the attention of fans away from the elimination.

Since it was supposed to be the start of the feud between Priest and Drew, McIntyre was reported to be unhappy with the turn of events and said to have stormed out of the arena before the conclusion of the PPV.

The WWE star was asked about the legitimacy of these reports during a recent interview with Getting Over podcast. He claimed that not all details of the incident were described accurately. Though Drew McIntyre did confirm that he left the arena almost immediately explaining that it was the grown-up thing to do:

“I mean, not all the details are accurate but yeah, I was fuming (at WWE Royal Rumble) and I let everybody know what I thought and then I left. Because I’ve learned as an adult, nothing good happens when you’re highly emotional so just go calm down, get the facts, then deal with it, because I don’t want to punch somebody in the head and be unprofessional and then find out facts later, I didn’t know about. It was the grown-up thing to do.”

Drew McIntyre later said that he gets frustrated when someone does something disrespectful. However sometimes you later find out that the incident was not how it appeared on the surface. So it’s better to calm down and get all the facts before reacting to anything too harshly which is what he did.

Apart from this, the former World Champion also talked about things such as character development in today’s wrestling, living in world of social media and more. You can check out more highlights of his interview here.

WWE Delivers Its Biggest Clue Yet Over Aleister Black’s Alleged Return

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WWE Delivers Its Biggest Clue Yet Over Aleister Black’s Alleged Return

Rumors continue to grow about Aleister Black returning to WWE and now the promotion may have given their biggest confirmation to date. During the April 11, edition of WWE SmackDown, another cryptic video was aired which fans believe is hyping up the return of the Dutch wrestler. During the video, a chair surrounded by candles was featured amid the smoky atmosphere.

Chair

Fans immediately speculated that this was a nod to Black, specifically a tenure from his WWE career shortly before his exit in 2021. That year, Black was seen in a chair surrounded by candles, reading from the book ‘Tales of the Dark Father.’ Not only did WWE include this imagery on this week’s SmackDown, but this segment was followed by a match featuring Zelina Vega, Black’s real-life wife.

Not only are WWE suggesting that Black will return, but fans may already know the exact date of his comeback. This week’s segment also saw the number 4 and the Roman numeral for 25. This has left many thinking that Black’s return will come on the April 25, edition of WWE SmackDown, the first episode of the blue brand after WrestleMania 41.

Black was a hit in WWE NXT, becoming the brand’s top champion, but that success was not matched when he was called to the main roster. With Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque now overseeing the entirity of WWE’s creative direction, it remains to be seen if Black can have the main roster run many hoped for him, should he return as countless fans predict.

Bayley & Lyra Valkyria Are Ready For WrestleMania Tag Title Opportunity

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Bayley & Lyra Valkyria Are Ready For WrestleMania Tag Title Opportunity

On the April 11, edition of WWE SmackDown, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria won a Women’s Tag Team Gauntlet match, punching their tickets to WrestleMania 41. Not only did the duo earn a shot at WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, but the duo defeated every other team in the gauntlet match to earn their opportunity.

In a WWE SmackDown exclusive, Bayley and Valkyria, decked in the shirt of their tag-team partner, reflected on their journey to WrestleMania. While this match was Lyra’s first time teaming with Bayley, she’s pleased to have an instant chemistry with the Role Model.

“We just ran through the very best that the women’s division has to offer and I’m going to WrestleMania with the Role Model!”

Lyra shared that her connection to Bayley runs deep as she first met her future tag team partner years ago during a WWE fan event. As for Bayley, she’s grateful for the opportunity to hold tag team gold once again.

“I’ve been a tag team champion in the past, I’m the first ever. And I’m a two-time, so if I become a three times the charm, I’m honored to be able to do that with you.”

Despite their partnership, Bayley made clear that she still has her eyes on Valkyria’s Women’s Intercontinental Championship, a title the Role Model has yet to hold. Nevertheless, the pair plan on winning big at WrestleMania and proving their win in their debut match was no fluke.

New Champion Crowned Before WWE SmackDown

Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After SmackDown Went Off Air

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Watch: What Happened With Cody Rhodes After SmackDown Went Off Air

Cody Rhodes had some fun after this week’s episode of SmackDown from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, went off air.

The Undisputed WWE Champion made an appearance during the broadcast of the show. WWE had set up the multiple championship belts they have used in different eras, including the spinner belt that is synonymous with John Cena. Rhodes hyped up their upcoming match before Cena’s return to TV next week.

This wasn’t the last time fans in Seattle got to see the American Nightmare, however. He made an appearance in a tracksuit after the show with Carmelo Hayes. Cody Rhodes first did ‘the worm’ during his appearance, and he then took Hayes out with a Cross-Rhodes to send the fans home happy:

What Happened On SmackDown

Prior to all this, fans witnessed an eventful episode of SmackDown as the company continued the build for the marquee WrestleMania matches.

This included a huge brawl between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest, which led to a Street Fight stipulation being announced for their upcoming match, as well as the crowning of Bayley & Lyra Valkyria as the new #1 contender for the Women’s tag titles held by Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez.

Apart from this, the company also confirmed the schedule for both nights of WrestleMania 41. You can check out which matches will take place on which night here.

New Champion Crowned Before WWE SmackDown

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New Champion Crowned Before WWE SmackDown

The April 11, edition of WWE SmackDown saw plenty go down, including massive stakes being added to WrestleMania 41. But before Bayley & Lyra Valkyria cashed their tickets to Las Vegas and before Drew McIntyre Vs. Damian Priest was made into a Sin City Street Fight, one WWE NXT Superstar won gold.

Before SmackDown went on the air, WWE filmed its upcoming episode of WWE Speed, which will air on the WrestleMania 41 Week episode on April 16. During the taping, Candice LeRae’s time as the WWE Speed Women’s Champion was brought to an end by NXT’s Sol Ruca.

Sol Ruca has won the Speed Womens Championship before WWE SmackDown tonight @Jome253

This win marks Ruca’s first taste of gold in WWE and makes her the second-ever WWE Speed Champion. LeRae’s 189-day reign had begun in October 2024 when she defeated IYO SKY in the finals of a tournament to win the title. Despite being on TV as champion though, LeRae did not appear with her gold which WWE keeps exclusive to its X-hosted show.

Now, it will be Ruca who the women of WWE hope to dethrone, and winning the title is certainly an endorsement for the NXT Superstar. Now, attention turns towards Stand & Deliver, where Ruca hopes to become a double champion by winning the vacant NXT Women’s North American Championship. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Sol Ruca and her reign as WWE Speed Women’s Champion.

Cody Rhodes References Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown

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Cody Rhodes References Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes was on the April 11, edition of WWE SmackDown with some fiery words for his WrestleMania 41 opponent, John Cena. Along the way though, Rhodes also had another WWE legend in mind, the controversial Brock Lesnar.

Rhodes said that Cena is trying to tear down the legacy of the company and the crowd booed when he said that John had chosen not to come to Seattle. Rhodes then said he does his best fighting when he’s backed into a corner. Rhodes said that this was what he told Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.

References to Lesnar are a rarity in WWE as questions remain over the former Universal Champion’s status and potential future. Lesnar has not appeared for WWE since the SummerSlam 2023 Premium Live Event, where he was defeated by Rhodes. In 2024, Brock was pulled from all WWE plans due to being tied to Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis. Those plans included a match at WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth against Dominik Mysterio and a WrestleMania 40 showdown with GUNTHER.

Questions remain as to when, if ever, Brock Lesnar will be back in the ring, making Rhodes’ reference all the more surprising this week. Cody promised that he will be on next week’s SmackDown, as will Cena, promising an exciting segment between the two ahead of their battle for the very soul of WWE at WrestleMania 41.

WrestleMania Saturday & Sunday Cards Revealed on WWE SmackDown

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WrestleMania Saturday & Sunday Cards Revealed on WWE SmackDown

WWE WrestleMania 41 is mere days away and now fans know what to expect with each night of the event. The sixth-ever two-night WrestleMania will take place on Saturday April 19, and Sunday, April 20, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the April 11, edition of WWE SmackDown, the promotion confirmed which matches will face on each night.

Saturday:

  • Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
  • Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
  • War Raiders vs. The New Day – World Tag Team Championship
  • Rey Mysterio vs. Grande Americano
  • LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu – United States Championship
  • Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair – WWE Women’s Championship
  • Gunther vs. Jey Uso – WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Sunday:

  • Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez – Women’s Tag Team Championship
  • Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre – Street Fight
  • Bron Breakker vs. Finn Balor vs. Penta vs. Dominik Mysterio – Intercontinental Championship
  • Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles
  • Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley – RAW Women’s Championship
  • Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena – Undisputed WWE Championship

Once again, WWE has delivered a stacked card for WrestleMania. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WrestleMania as the biggest show of the year will soon arrive in Sin City.

WWE Confirms 2025 Hall of Fame Inductors: Shawn Michaels, CM Punk & More

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WWE Confirms 2025 Hall of Fame Inductors: Shawn Michaels, CM Punk & More

WWE has confirmed the lineup of inductors for the 2025 Hall of Fame class, featuring several high-profile names.

Shawn Michaels will induct longtime friend and D-Generation X stablemate Triple H. The Undertaker will honor former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool, while Diamond Dallas Page is set to induct former WCW and WWE star Lex Luger.

CM Punk will handle the induction of the legendary WrestleMania 13 submission match between “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Bret Hart, a pivotal moment in WWE history.

An inductor for The Natural Disasters, the powerhouse tag team of Earthquake and Typhoon, has not yet been announced.

WWE SmackDown Results: April 11, 2025

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WWE SmackDown Results: April 11, 2025

Here are the key results and highlights from the April 11, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Randy Orton confronted SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, demanding a WrestleMania 41 match. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga interrupted, leading to a brawl.

LA Knight came to Orton’s aid, and a tag team match was set up for later in the show: Orton & Knight vs. Sikoa & Tonga.

Drew McIntyre attacked Damian Priest backstage, continuing their heated rivalry ahead of their WrestleMania street fight.

Rey Fenix defeated Berto in a singles match.

Women’s Tag Team Gauntlet match to determine the #1 contenders for WrestleMania 41:

  • Bayley & Lyra Valkyria eliminated Natalya & Maxxine Dupri
  • Bayley & Valkyria eliminated Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
  • Bayley & Valkyria eliminated Michin & B-Fab
  • Bayley & Valkyria defeated Piper Niven & Alba Fyre in the final fall
  • Bayley and Lyra Valkyria emerged victorious, earning a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez at WrestleMania 41.
  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made an appearance to promote his upcoming WrestleMania match against John Cena.

Sin City Street Fight Added to WrestleMania 41

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Sin City Street Fight Added to WrestleMania 41

WWE has officially added a “Sin City Street Fight” stipulation to the Drew McIntyre versus Damian Priest match at WrestleMania 41. The event takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19-20, 2025.

The announcement came during Friday’s SmackDown, intensifying a personal feud that began at WrestleMania XL when Priest cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from McIntyre.

WrestleMania 41 Card

Night 1 – Saturday, April 19:

  • Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk (Triple Threat)
  • GUNTHER (c) vs. Jey Uso (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
  • Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (WWE Women’s Championship)
  • LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu (WWE United States Championship)
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
  • War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day (World Tag Team Championship)

Night 2 – Sunday, April 20:

  • Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena (Undisputed WWE Championship)
  • IYO SKY (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s World Championship Triple Threat)
  • Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Finn Balor (WWE Intercontinental Championship Fatal 4-Way)
  • Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest (Sin City Street Fight)
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. TBA (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
  • Randy Orton vs. TBA

Charlotte Flair Attacks Tiffany Stratton in Parking Lot Before Smackdown

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Charlotte Flair Attacks Tiffany Stratton in Parking Lot Before Smackdown

Charlotte Flair took matters into her own hands just days before WrestleMania 41, attacking Tiffany Stratton in a surprise parking lot confrontation ahead of Friday’s SmackDown.

Footage of the incident surfaced online shortly before the show went on the air, showing Flair ambushing Stratton in a heated physical exchange. The surprise attack further intensifies their rivalry as both Superstars prepare to square off on the grand stage next weekend.

With only one episode of SmackDown left before WrestleMania, the animosity between Flair and Stratton is at an all-time high heading into their much-anticipated showdown.

Kamala’s Family Responds to WWE Hall of Fame Induction

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Kamala’s Family Responds to WWE Hall of Fame Induction

The family of the late wrestling legend James Harris, known professionally as Kamala “The Ugandan Giant,” has expressed their gratitude following his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy wing.

WWE recently announced that Kamala will be honored posthumously alongside Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff. On their official website, WWE described Kamala as one of their “most memorable Superstars with his intimidating war paint and unpredictable style.”

Harris, who passed away in August 2020 at age 70 due to cardiac arrest and other health complications, left behind a significant legacy in professional wrestling. He was known for his fierce in-ring persona yet possessed what WWE called “a lovable innocence that showed the true heart” beneath the character.

In a statement released on Kamala’s official Facebook page, his family thanked WWE for the honor, noting: “James’ story is one of strength, resilience, and perseverance.” They recounted his humble beginnings, working as a sharecropper after losing his father at a young age, and how “through sheer determination he carved out a path to greatness.”

The family highlighted Harris’s matches with wrestling icons and emphasized that despite facing health challenges and hardships in his later years, his faith remained a source of strength. They concluded by expressing appreciation to fans, WWE, and everyone who supported his legacy.

The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Friday, April 18th in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend.

Angelo Dawkins Champions WWE’s Tag Team Renaissance, Addresses Potential Hardy Boys Dream Match

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Angelo Dawkins Champions WWE’s Tag Team Renaissance, Addresses Potential Hardy Boys Dream Match

Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits delivered a passionate defense of tag team wrestling during his recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, dismissing claims that the division has lost relevance in today’s WWE landscape.

The Revival of Tag Team Wrestling

“Everybody was under the assumption that tag team wrestling was kind of dead if you will, and it’s not really the case at all,” Dawkins asserted. As one-half of the current WWE Tag Team Champions alongside Montez Ford, Dawkins has a front-row seat to what he describes as an exceptional renaissance in the division.

“The tag team division especially on Smackdown has been unreal; every tag team has been on fire,” Dawkins emphasized

He further stressed the unique challenges of tag team competition, noting that “tag team wrestling is a way of life… it’s harder to be a tag team wrestler” than competing as a singles competitor.

Confidence in Championship Reign

When asked about potential threats to The Street Profits’ championship reign, Dawkins displayed supreme confidence, simply stating:

“Nobody point blank right there nobody… not even just a little bit.” This confidence comes after what Dawkins described as a year of obstacles that The Street Profits overcame through perseverance and dedication to their craft.

Hardy Boys Return and Dream Match Potential

The conversation turned to the recent return of legendary tag team The Hardy Boys to WWE after a six-year absence. Dawkins expressed enthusiasm about their comeback and the possibility of a dream match.

“That’ll be dope… the Hardy Boys their legacy you know what they mean to tag team wrestling,” he acknowledged, referencing their historic impact on the division. “If we ever got to chop it up and like get in the ring and roll around with those dudes it’ll be great,” Dawkins added.

He even playfully suggesting a potential title-versus-title ladder match at WrestleMania against the Hardys, who currently hold gold in another promotion.

Future of WWE’s Tag Team Division

As WWE continues to evolve under Triple H’s creative leadership, Dawkins remains optimistic about both the direction of the company and The Street Profits’ position within the tag team division. With renewed energy in tag team wrestling and iconic teams returning to the fold, Dawkins’ assertion that the division is far from dead appears well-supported as The Street Profits look to extend their championship reign in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Gail Kim’s Next Role Confirmed After Surprise TNA Exit

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Gail Kim’s Next Role Confirmed After Surprise TNA Exit

Gail Kim’s next move in the world of pro wrestling has been confirmed after her surprising exit from TNA Wrestling. On April 11, the NWA made the announcement that the first-ever TNA Knockouts Champion is heading to the Crockett Cup.

This marks Kim’s first confirmed wrestling-related appearance since parting ways with TNA, a move that came as a shock to fans. Kim was among a wave of backstage changes to the promotion which also saw company staples including Josh Matthews and Christy Hemme be cut. In addition to appearing on-screen, Kim had worked backstage as a producer and was seen as the biggest loss to the company under these recent cuts.

Kim does not have a non-compete clause with TNA, Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reports, giving her the freedom to work with the NWA so suddenly after her TNA exit. Without a non-compete, speculation has grown about Kim joining AEW, New Japan, or even returning to WWE. Taking to Instagram after her TNA exit, Kim confirmed that she isn’t through in the business.

“This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world.”

The NWA Crockett Cup will be a celebration of wrestling and will even see WWE’s Natalya in action at the event. As for Kim, the veteran will be a sure-fire hit at the show as questions continue to loom about her future in pro wrestling.

Gail Kim: Jim Ross Advises Tony Khan to ‘Go For It’ and Sign Her to AEW

Julius Creed Teams With Daniel Cormier For Epic UFC 314-Weigh In Moment

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Julius Creed Teams With Daniel Cormier For Epic UFC 314-Weigh In Moment

Julius Creed isn’t just making waves in WWE—he’s now delivering table-smashing moments alongside some of the very top names in the history of UFC. The American Made member surprise appearance on the official ESPN weigh-in show for UFC 314 on Friday, April 11.

Things quickly spiraled into chaos when he and former UFC champion Daniel Cormier teamed up to send UFC broadcaster Dan Hellie crashing through a table.

Creed and Cormier proved to be quite the duo and this isn’t the first time the pair have teamed up. Back in 2017, Creed helped Cormier prepare for his legendary fight with Jon Jones. Earlier this year, Creed joined Cormier’s coaching staff on The Ultimate Fighter 33, strengthening the bond between the WWE and UFC worlds.

With this connection growing ever deeper, it remains to be seen if Cormier has a role with American Made on WWE TV. But between this connection to Creed, the ties between WWE and UFC under TKO, and Cormier’s past appearances in WWE, fans know not to count it out.

Who Convinced Daniel Cormier to Make WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Debut?

Street Profits’ Angelo Dawkins Opens Up About Championship Win and Personal Journey

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Street Profits’ Angelo Dawkins Opens Up About Championship Win and Personal Journey

In a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Angelo Dawkins shared insights on The Street Profits’ championship victory and its profound personal significance.

Championship Triumph After Year of Obstacles

“Living like a champ right now… and I love it,” Dawkins proclaimed when discussing their recent title win. The journey back to championship gold wasn’t easy for The Street Profits, who faced numerous obstacles before reclaiming the titles. “For the team, obviously for a long year since we’ve held tag team gold… we kept running into obstacles and all that stuff and just kept putting our head down going to work,” Dawkins explained.

Personal Significance of the Championship Win

Beyond professional achievement, the championship victory carried deep emotional significance for Dawkins. The win came at a poignant time—the day before the one-year anniversary of his mother’s passing. “Winning these tag titles the day before that one year… it meant a lot… and it’s made Fridays a little bit easier for me to kind of get through,” Dawkins revealed with candor. “I was really hoping she was watching from up above,” he added, highlighting the emotional weight of the accomplishment.

Triple H’s Impact on WWE’s Direction

Dawkins expressed appreciation for Triple H’s leadership in WWE, crediting him with positioning talent for success. “Triple H is doing a great job… putting everybody in the right positions to be stars,” he noted. While maintaining a respectful professional relationship, Dawkins still finds moments for lighthearted banter with his boss. “I always kind of try to joke with Triple H about, ‘Hey, you do realize like even though you’re my boss, you know how many detention slips that I got in school because of you, right?'”

The WWE superstar emphasized that Triple H’s vision is now fully materializing across the company. “Everything that Triple H had envisioned at NXT is starting to come to light,” said Dawkins, reflecting on his seven-year tenure in WWE’s developmental brand before his main roster success with The Street Profits.

Looking Forward

As The Street Profits continue their championship reign, Dawkins remains confident in their ability to maintain their position at the top of WWE’s tag team division while honoring the personal journey that brought him to this career milestone.

Why Scott Steiner Turned Down WWE’s Singles Push in 1993

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Why Scott Steiner Turned Down WWE’s Singles Push in 1993

Scott Steiner says that when WWE presented him with the idea of breaking up the Steiner Brothers, he wasn’t aware how big the plans were for his ill-fated singles run.

In his appearance on Shak Wrestling, Steiner discussed the talk of a 1993 pitch that would have changed the course of WWE history.

“There was a thing where in the Royal Rumble, they wanted us to go against each other,” he said.

“At the time, that was one of the reasons I got into wrestling—to wrestle with my brother, prove we were the best tag team in the world. So I had no interest whatsoever to be a world champion.”

Steiner wasn’t told how big this idea actually was. When they pitched going solo, they left out the part about winning the Rumble and challenging for the WWE championship in Las Vegas.

“What Bruce [Prichard] was saying—I didn’t know they were thinking about making me a world champion. I wish I would’ve known that, but I wasn’t told.”

Even with the possibility of solo glory, Steiner stood by his brother.

“The timing wasn’t right,” he concluded.

The Story Behind Scott Steiner and the Royal Rumble

WWE veteran Bruce Prichard has previously spoken about Steiner being considered for a singles push in 1993. In an episode of his Something to Wrestle podcast focused on WrestleMania IX, Prichard revealed that both he and Pat Patterson were very high on Scott Steiner as a superstar.

According to Prichard, they pitched a bold idea to Vince McMahon: have Scott Steiner enter the 1993 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant, win the match, and then go on to headline WrestleMania IX with a shot at the WWE World Championship.

The plan would have positioned Steiner to dominate the Royal Rumble match as a relatively unknown competitor to the WWF audience (though wrestling fans from other promotions would have recognized him). This would have been a dramatic introduction for Steiner as a singles competitor in the company.

However, Vince McMahon rejected the idea. According to Prichard, “McMahon didn’t feel it”. The pitch was presented as a “what if” scenario during a creative meeting, but the WWE Chairman decided to pass on the concept.

In an industry where most claw for the spotlight, Steiner’s story is a rare example of brotherhood trumping personal ambition.

Buff Bagwell and Bill Goldberg End 25-Year Wrestling Feud

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Buff Bagwell and Bill Goldberg End 25-Year Wrestling Feud

A real-life beef between two of World Championship Wrestling’s most iconic stars has been settled, a quarter of a century after tensions first begun. On his YouTube channel, Marcus ‘Buff’ Bagwell was happy to share that his issues with WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg are a thing of the past.

According to Bagwell, the issues between them stemmed from a humble gym workout in the late 1990s. At the time, Goldberg believed that Bagwell was mocking him for grunting as he pumped iron, when it was in fact a different WCW star to blame.

“Lex Luger made the sound. He was impersonating Herman Munster. I didn’t even do it!“

During a recent live-stream fundraiser to help with medical costs for Brian Knobbs, Bagwell finally got a chance to explain the truth to Goldberg. Now, Goldberg knows that Bagwell never disrespected him and the pair have been able to make amends.

“Thank God Bill finally knows in his heart that Marc Bagwell never did anything intentionally wrong or ugly to him. It just makes my heart warm to know that Bill [knows the truth].“

Real-life issues in wrestling are a common thing and some wrestlers go to their graves without forgiving those they believe have wronged them. Thankfully for Buff and Bill, they now know the truth and can let go of the resentment they have held on to for the past 25 years.

Charlotte Flair Has ‘Significant Heat’ For Trying To Rattle Young Talents (Report)

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Charlotte Flair Has ‘Significant Heat’ For Trying To Rattle Young Talents (Report)

Charlotte Flair is not the most popular star in WWE behind-the-scene nowadays.

The former Women’s Champion has been under fire in recent weeks for going off script in her promo battles with Tiffany Stratton during the build for their Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 41.

The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter provided some update on how Flair is viewed backstage in light of these events. According to the report, Charlotte has significant heat for trying to rattle young talent in the way of other veterans:

“Charlotte Flair has significant heat backstage with one person saying “Charlotte is trying to rattle young talent in the way Cena used to and Randy used to but the problem is Charlotte has f***** this whole program because she can’t adjust like they could. She’s trying to embarrass Tiffany.”

The Queen is believed to have gone off script in the dual camera segment that she had with Stratton few weeks ago. The in-ring promo segment last week then made things worse as both the women strayed away from the pre-determined path. This led to an awkward conclusion to the whole thing which the company cut from the videos they uploaded on various social platforms.

The report notes that the segment last week was written with the idea of Tiffany retaliating against Flair for her earlier conduct and most of the personal jabs including the one about Ric Flair was pre-written. Though there is contradiction on whether or not Stratton’s ‘0-3’ line was part of the script.

It’s unknown how the company is planning to handle the feud after the recent developments and it’d be interesting to see which one of the two women walks out with the title at the Show of Shows.

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