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Latest On Ethan Page After Surprise WWE Debut On 5/28 Episode of NXT

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Fans can expect to see much more of Ethan Page in WWE following his shocking debut on the May 28, edition of WWE NXT. 

Page appeared in the closing moments of the show to attack  Trick Williams. The reigning WWE NXT Champion had been accused of attacking Meta Four’s Noam Dar and Oro Mensah but Page made clear he was the one behind these attacks. WWE NXT went off the air with Page holding aloft the NXT Championship, making it clear he wants a shot at the gold. 

Latest On Ethan Page

Page has signed a contract with WWE, PW Insider reports, after attending the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida last week. Page’s arrival at the PC was “under the cover of extreme darkness” and a contract between the two parties was signed within the past few days. 

Page had been with All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor until earlier this month. The details surrounding his exit remain unclear though he was removed from the company’s roster page ahead of his exit. At the time, it was said that his departure from AEW was a “formality” as it was clear he would be leaving. On WWE NXT, Vic Joseph made reference to Page’s ‘All-Elite past’ by asking “Wasn’t he in AE–” but was cut off before he could deliver the final letter. 

Page joined AEW in 2021 at that year’s Revolution pay-per-view and he joined Ring of Honor in late 2023. His final match under Tony Khan came at the February 10, 2024, taping of ROH TV where he defeated Anthony Henry. Now, Page will have an opportunity to prove himself as part of WWE and NXT. 

Update On Jack Perry After Fire Spot At AEW Double or Nothing 2024

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The Elite’s Jack Perry may have been cooked during AEW Double or Nothing 2024 but that likely won’t keep the ‘Scapegoat’ out of action for long. 

The spot in question took place during the show’s ‘Anarchy in the Arena’ main event match that saw The Elite defeat Team AEW (FTR, Bryan Danielson, and Darby Allin.) Amid the chaos, Allin used a flamethrower to burn Perry in one of the most violent spots of the show. 

Update on Jack Perry

Perry was “100% OK” after the Anarchy in the Arena match despite the highly dangerous stunt, PW Insider reports. The former FTW Champion had done the same stunt in the past and AEW “jumped through every hoop” to make sure the stunt was done correctly and safely. 

To pull off the stunt, Perry needed to cover himself in a flammable gel that would quickly burn up before the flames had a chance to burn him. The spot where he ‘knocked himself out’ crashing the bus was to take Perry off camera so he could gel himself up for the fire stunt.

Credit: Scott Lesh.

What’s to Come? 

Perry not only recovered from his burning but also got the win for his team by pinning Bryan Danielson. This is arguably the biggest win of Perry’s career and comes after a unique period of time ever since his suspension at AEW All In: London 2023. Fans can expect the Elite to be celebrating on tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, though Perry may not be ready to get back in the ring with Darby Allin and his flamethrower anytime soon. 

Chris Jericho Explains Wrestling’s Renewed Popularity

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Wrestling has seen unprecedented growth in popularity in the past few years and the sport has started getting regular mainstream attention once again. This new era has been dubbed as the ‘Renaissance Era’ and Chris Jericho believes the live presentation of it is a big reason for it.

The Learning Tree recently appeared on KCAL News to promote this Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite from Kia Forum in LA.

During the interview, the FTW Champion was asked about the renewed popularity of wrestling in recent times. Chris Jericho explained that the live presentation is a big reason for it alongside good stories and characters:

It’s Live Sports: Chris Jericho

“It’s the characters and it’s the stories. It’s live sports. In this day and age, it’s kind of the most valuable entity. It’s the one thing people still watch and don’t stream. You mentioned the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs or AEW Dynamite – it’s live, it’s happening right here, right now. So you want to be a part of it. You don’t wanna really go watch it the next day when you find out what’s gonna happen.

I think that keeps it very valuable. But wrestling’s always been about characters and about engaging people with stories. If you can connect with the fans then you’ll always interest them and they’ll always wanna come be a part of what you’re doing, come see and watch you.”

Chris Jericho successfully defended the FTW title in a triple-threat match against Hook and Katsuyori Shibata at Sunday’s Double or Nothing PPV.

The wrestling veteran has been announced for an appearance on this week’s Dynamite. He will be hosting a talk show dubbed as ‘TV Time With The Learning Tree’ on the episode.

The House of Dragon themed episode will also feature a singles match between the AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland and Killswitch as well as a Casino Gauntlet Match to determine the challenger for the AEW World Title at the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV.

Latest On TNA-WWE NXT Collaboration Plans After Jordynne Grace’s Surprise Appearance

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Fans of WWE and TNA Wrestling can expect to see more collaboration going forward following what transpired on the May 28, edition of WWE NXT. 

On the show, NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez was determined to find out who her opponent will be for the upcoming NXT Battleground event in June. WWE NXT General Manager Ava shocked fans by revealing that Jordynne Grace will be challenging Perez at the show. The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion previously made a surprise appearance during the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. 

Grace’s role at WWE NXT Battleground won’t be the only example of the crossover between the gold brand and TNA Wrestling, PW Insider reports. The belief among sources is that there will be some sort of representation of WWE NXT at future TNA events and programming as well. It is unclear how much representation of NXT there but it could be anyone beyond Roxanne Perez. 

It is not known when NXT talent will appear for TNA but it could be at the upcoming tapings at Cicero Stadium. On June 14, TNA will host its Against All Odds pay-per-view and there will be a subsequent TV taping the next night. There are no other TNA events planned before this series of tapings. 

Expect to see more crossover between WWE NXT and TNA Wrestling. 

After decades of their ‘don’t play with others’ mentality, WWE’s embracing of the proverbial ‘Forbidden Door’ has been refreshing for fans. Audiences will no doubt be excited to see more from NXT and TNA as both brands prepare to do much more together to deliver high-quality wrestling and entertainment. 

Shelton Benjamin: ‘I’d Be A Fool Not to Go Back to WWE If They Asked’

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Shelton Benjamin’s days as a WWE Superstar may not be over just yet as he’s more than open to a return to the company. 

The former Intercontinental and United States Champion was among those released in September 2023 as part of the first wave of talent cuts following the launch of TKO Group Holdings. Benjamin had returned to WWE in 2016 and became a 24/7 Champion and Raw Tag Team Champion during this run. 

Benjamin is, to many fans, near the top of the proverbial list of talent who have gone underutilized by the WWE machine. Speaking to the Daily Star, however, Benjamin said he’d gladly return to the promotion if they want him.

“I think I’d be a fool to not look at the opportunity. If they ask me to come back, I would definitely go back. I would be a fool not to.”

Benjamin is well aware that his career didn’t go as far as many hoped for him, but in the interview, he encouraged anyone with a chance to be in WWE to sign up. 

“I think of it as a marketing company. If you get a chance to go there, I say to anyone, ‘Go.’ Yes, it’s going to be frustrating at times. Leave your feelings at the door. WWE doesn’t care about your feelings, much like any other job.”

Benjamin is open to a comeback but made clear he’s not actively pursuing such an endeavor. The Gold Standard made his return to the ring post-release in March at an event for WWC in Puerto Rico and he has also wrestled in the UK. Time will tell if Shelton ever returns to WWE but he knows not to count anything out in his career. 

Jade Cargill Says Tag Team With Bianca Belair “Came Out Of The Blue”

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Jade Cargill didn’t see herself being in a tag team with Bianca Belair when she joined WWE but the ‘Storm’ isn’t mad that this is exactly what has happened. 

Cargill isn’t just in a tag team with Belair but the pair are the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. This reign marks Belair’s first tag title reign in WWE and Cargill’s first reign of any kind since joining WWE in September 2023. 

Speaking to the Title Sports Network, Cargill spoke about teaming with the EST and how such a pairing wasn’t initially in her plans. 

“It wasn’t something that was in my cards or my deck. Came out the blue. But teaming with the EST, we’re unstoppable. Who’s going to beat us? Like, let’s really think about that right now. No one. So we knew it was coming. We knew that, you know, we had phenomenal. The Kabuki Warriors are great. You know, they held the belts down, but it’s our time.”

What’s to Come? 

While Cargill and Belair have impressed as a tag team, many fans are waiting to see the two feud. Even before Jade joined WWE, she and the EST had been compared to one another as both are athletic, successful black women. So far, WWE have yet to give a tease of a feud though many expect it’ll eventually come. 

In the meantime, Cargill and Belair will look to keep their title reign going for as long as possible. On last week’s Raw, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark earned the right to challenge for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. It is unclear when this title match will take place. 

Ethan Page Makes WWE NXT Debut Weeks After AEW Departure

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Ethan Page is now an NXT Superstar, and he made a very impactful debut during the May 28 edition of the show.  This all built around a mystery attacker storyline. 

Noam Dar and Ora Mensa were previously attacked backstage, and the identity of their assailant was unknown until Ethan Page revealed himself as the attacker. During the closing moments of NXT this week, Lash Legend approached NXT Champion Trick Williams to ask if he was responsible for the attacks on Ora and Noam. Williams denied any involvement.

Suddenly, the lights went out, and when they came back on, Williams was being attacked. The announce team couldn’t identify the attacker at first, but it soon became clear that it was Ethan Page.

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Page took the microphone, claimed responsibility for the attacks on Dar and Mensa, and then continued to attack Williams. He posed with the NXT Title, doing his signature cheek dimple pose.

Afterwards, he added insult to injury by trash talking Trick Williams online. Page has made a startling impact upon his arrival in NXT by taking out the brand’s champion. Williams is not one to let something like this go unanswered and we should hear back from him as soon as next week’s show. 

All Ego’s AEW Exit

Ethan Page recently left AEW, making his arrival in NXT a surprise. This came at the end of a night already filled with excitement due to TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace’s unexpected appearance to challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Title at Battleground.

Page signed with AEW in 2021, but he was moved to the ROH brand in 2022 after a few angles that never elevated him. He had not appeared on the show for several months prior to his May 2024 exit. During this absence, he increased his activities in independent wrestling and resumed promoting his Alpha-1 Wrestling events. His removal from the AEW roster page was officially noted on May 2, confirming his exit shortly thereafter. Page had expressed a desire to leave AEW as early as February, indicating his intent to move on.

When Page left Impact Wrestling, where he was a decorated member of The North tag team, WWE reportedly had interest in him for NXT. However, he decided to take Tony Khan up on his offer. Now the 34-year-old Canadian pro wrestler is finally in WWE.

Jordynne Grace Set To Challenge Roxanne Perez For NXT Women’s Title At Battleground

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Roxanne Perez’s challenger for the NXT Women’s Title was a mystery, but nobody expected Jordynne Grace as her opponent.

During this week’s episode of NXT, Roxanne Perez took to the ring to deliver a heel promo. She praised herself before demanding that NXT General Manager Ava reveal her next challenger. Ava responded by making a surprise announcement that shocked everyone.

Jordynne Grace made her entrance, proudly carrying her TNA Knockouts Title on her shoulder. The fans in the NXT Arena erupted into “TNA” chants as she approached the ring. Once inside, Grace remarked about her Royal Rumble cameo, and then she turned her attention to the NXT Women’s Champion.

Grace confidently declared that she would become a double champion after NXT Battleground, challenging Perez for the NXT Women’s Title.

This announcement, combined with Sexyy Red’s hosting role and the unveiling of the new NXT Women’s North American Title, has set the stage for a historic event. NXT Battleground will take place on June 9 in the UFC Apex.

It was later announced that Jordynne will compete on NXT next week. She confronted Stevie Turner backstage during a segment later in the show, where the NXT newcomer was complaining about Grace’s title opportunity. This set up a match for the June 4 show.

Jordynne Grace’s husband, TNA star Jonathan Gresham, was apparently just as surprised as everyone else by her appearance. He just thought she was running to the store and would be right back.

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SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Sexyy Red Will Host WWE NXT Battleground From UFC Apex

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Rapper Sexyy Red showed up on NXT this week, and it was revealed that she will host NXT’s Battleground.

The May 28 edition of WWE NXT began with a major announcement from General Manager Ava, who praised the show’s women’s division and introduced Sexyy Red as the special guest for the evening.

Upon entering the ring, Ava revealed that Sexyy Red had an important announcement regarding NXT’s upcoming special event, Battleground, scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9, 2024.

WWE has a history of incorporating outside celebrities into various roles, adding excitement and mainstream appeal to its events. Sexyy Red’s viral capabilities were noticed by Shawn Michaels, who extended an invitation for her to participate in the brand after she posted about Noam Dar attacking Trick Williams.

In addition to Sexyy Red’s appearance, WWE also unveiled the new NXT Women’s North American Title. Seizing the moment, Sexyy Red posed with the title, further engaging the audience.

SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

WWE Gives First Look of NXT Women’s North American Title Before Battleground

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WWE has revealed a new title for the NXT women’s division, the Women’s North American Championship. Fans got their first look of that new title on this week’s show.

WWE is introducing a new title for the NXT women’s division. A new Women’s North American Champion will be crowned at Battleground, and the title was revealed during the May 28 episode of WWE NXT. Fans immediately commented on the design via social media.

Sexyy Red was on hand to help NXT General Manager Ava reveal the new title. This coincided with the announcement that the famous rapper will also host NXT Battleground. 

The title will be awarded to the winner of a multi-woman ladder match at NXT Battleground. Sol Ruca, Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, Jaida Parker, Michin and Kelani Jordan will compete in the match.

The event will take place on June 9, 2024, at the UFC Apex. SEScoops will provide complete coverage of the event. You may find the updated card for NXT Battleground below.

  • Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
  • Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
  • Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)

Next Themed AEW Dynamite Will Promote WBD Property

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Coming off a successful Double or Nothing pay-per-view, AEW will look to capitalize on Sunday night’s momentum with it’s next edition of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday. However, this week’s episode of Dynamite will not just be any old episode, as it’ll be a House of Dragon-themed episode. 

For those who don’t know,  House of Dragon is an HBO series that serves as a prequel to its famous Game of Thrones series. As the House of Dragon is set to begin it’s second season on June 16th, AEW and WBD are taking the opportunity to promote the show on AEW’s flagship program. 

In a statement on X, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the upcoming episode, announcing the main event of the episode, which will feature AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland taking on The Patriarchy’s Killswitch. 

This is not the first time All Elite Wrestling has held a Game of Thrones-themed edition of Dynamite. Since 2020, the promotion has held a “Winter is Coming” special of Dynamite every December. The phrase is synonymous with the HBO series and has been the backdrop of several memorable matches and moments in AEW history. 

One moment that stands out is the AEW debut of The Icon Sting in 2020, marking the legend’s return to TNT after nearly 20 years.

As noted, this week’s main event will pit Swerve Strickland against the heavy of Christian Cage’s Patriarchy faction, Killswitch. Cage was unsuccessful in dethroning Strickland in their intense World Heavyweight Championship match in Las Vegas. 

Are AEW and WBD a marriage made to be? Or a Red Wedding? 

Khan had subtly mentioned that a House of Dragon-themed episode of Dynamite was in the works during the Double or Nothing Media Scrum, following questions from the media regarding AEW’s ongoing TV rights negotiations with Warner Brothers Discovery. 

When speaking publicly, Tony Khan has only been incredibly positive when discussing his relationship with WBD, citing that AEW enjoys working with them and would like to continue the partnership. 

Early Tuesday, reports emerged from Matthew Belloni of Puck News that Khan was “unhappy” with the initial offers produced by WBD. While later reports from both WrestleNomics and Wrestling Observer stated that this wasn’t the case, they each confirmed that no deal had yet been reached.  

While a deal between WBD and AEW seems to be the best-case scenario for all parties involved, if WWE’s recent media rights deals have taught us anything, it’s that truly anything can happen in this space. 

Report: Jake Hager Exits AEW After Declining New Contract

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AEW’s locker room was getting crowded, but there have been a few departures in recent memory. Now we can add Jake Hager’s name to the list. Cassidy Haynes of Bodyslam.net reports that Hager’s contract has recently expired, and he did not re-sign with All Elite Wrestling, making him a free agent. The decision is believed to have been mutual.

The former Jack Swagger in WWE debuted with AEW on October 2, 2019, during the premiere episode of Dynamite, where he joined The Inner Circle. He made his in-ring debut for AEW on February 29, 2020, at AEW’s Revolution pay-per-view, where he defeated Dustin Rhodes. Following the disbanding of The Inner Circle, Hager became part of the Jericho Appreciation Society. However, he had not been used much since the stable’s breakup in late 2023.

WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry and Arn Anderson have also announced their departures from AEW. While Jake Hager’s exit is notable, it is worth mentioning that the company had not used him frequently in recent times.

Hager’s last match in AEW took place on February 21, 2024, when he was defeated by Roderick Strong on AEW Rampage in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Arn Anderson Announces Exit From AEW

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Arn Anderson will be leaving AEW and is grateful for his time and opportunity with the company.

Speaking on a live version of The ARN Show, The Enforcer revealed that his AEW contract is expiring on May 31 and he’ll be making his leave from the company. Arn expressed his extreme gratitude for Tony Khan, calling him a wonderful human being and noting how much of an impact the AEW President has made on the wrestling industry, giving talent a different place to go and work.

Anderson addressed his future in wrestling, stating that he believes in the talent and ability of his son Brock Anderson, who is no longer with AEW, and wants to spend his remaining years in wrestling helping him develop into a star.

Anderson wanted to thank everyone he worked with in AEW, naming Khan, Tony Schiavone, Jim Ross, Dean Malenko and Jerry Lynn for all the work that they’ve done.

The Enforcer was indeed a force for AEW as one of the notable legends early on under the AEW banner. Anderson first debuted at ALL OUT 2019 when he delivered a spinebuster to Shawn Spears in his grudge match against Cody Rhodes

From then on, Anderson was a key component to Rhodes’ act in the company as he was apart of The Nightmare Family and would accompany Cody to the ring as a coach. For a very brief time, Anderson was an ally to Wardlow during one of his runs as TNT Champion.

“Thank you and see you down the road,” Anderson said. Arn will still stay busy with his Brock, but will also continue doing his series on The Four Horsemen Network.

Matt Cardona is The Latest Wrestler Using Stem Cell Therapy To Deal with Injuries

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Matt Cardona is the latest name in wrestling to turn to stem cell therapy to help with his recovery from a torn pectoral injury. 

The self-professed Indy-God has been out of action since April 2024 with the injury in question that is expected to keep him away from in-ring action for months. Despite this, Cardona has been appointed the GM of GCW and used his power to make a dramatic change to the GCW World Championship picture. 

This week, Cardona took to social media to share an update on his recovery. The former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion revealed that he was undergoing stem cell therapy to help heal his pec. As you can see and hear in the video below though, Cardona hardly enjoyed the treatment. 

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Stem Cell Therapy in Pro Wrestling

Several notable names in wrestling have been aided with stem cell therapy. This list includes WWE Hall of Famers Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, and Kevin Nash. This month, MVP shared that he was undergoing stem cell treatment in Mexico and made clear that he isn’t finished in the ring yet.

WWE Superstar Shotzi is also undergoing stem cell therapy which she believes will help her deal with back pain she has been working through for years. Shotzi is currently out with an ACL injury which she says has given her time to focus on her back issues. 

In 2019, shortly before his return to the ring, Adam Copeland said he had been looking into stem cell therapy. At the time Copeland was optimistic that he COULD return to the ring within five years but as we all know, he returned far sooner than that 2024 prediction. 

Brody King Channels Greg Valentine After Adam Copeland Injury

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Adam Copeland will be out with injury and Brody King wants The House Of Black to take credit for it.

Copeland revealed that he fractured his tibia in his barbed wire steel cage match against Malakai Black. The TNT Championship was on the line and despite the broken leg, Copeland came out on top in thanks to a surprise appearance from his old Brood buddy, Gangrel.

The former Edge took to social media to share the unfortunate news that he did hurt himself. The injury occurred when Copeland dove off the top of the cage to land on Black, but it obviously didn’t go as planned. 

Adam did start off by saying that “The House always wins” and Brody King tends to agree with that assessment. During the bloody battle at Double Or Nothing in Las Vegas, King and Buddy Matthews teased that they would be aligning with Copeland, but it was all just a ruse in an effort to help Malakai Black.

Brody was clearly satisfied with the result of both the injury and the match. He happened to address the former by sharing a classic photo and tee shirt of Greg Valentine. ‘The Hammer’ notoriously broke the legendary Wahoo McDaniel’s leg and had a shirt made in homage to his accomplishment. King made a few changes. to Greg’s original garb, however.

The same night Copeland got injured is the very same night that the previously injured MJF made his return to the ring. It’ll be interesting to see the direction AEW takes with Copeland being unable to defend his TNT Championship.

Stokely Hathaway Shares The Hateful Feedback He Got After Backstabbing Willow Nightingale

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Stokely Hathaway is in his element as a heel and he welcomes any creative type of heat he’s getting online after turning on Willow Nightingale.

Hathaway and Kris Statlander got sick of supporting Willow Nightingale, especially after she lost the TBS Women’s Championship to Mercedes Mone in one of the three main event matches of AEW Double or Nothing. Nightingale was super over as a babyface while Mone is finally easing into her heel identity and so will Stokely and Statlander. 

AEW has advertised that we’ll hear more from Hathaway and Statlander on the forthcoming Dynamite, but Stokely heard quite a bit from fans after he and Statlander did Willow dirty at Double or Nothing.

Stokely took to X to share screenshots of some of the creative negative comments he’s gotten so far, including:

“I hope you got diarrhea for a month you f***ing traitor.”

“Count your days Milk Dud.”

“I know Darby used your head and a magnifying glass to light the flame-thrower.” 

Also, some fans kept it simple with “F*** you, man,” “You b****,” and “Big Stoke, more like B**** Stoke.” He also added another one in the replies that said “I hope you done like Darby and hit by a bus.” 

This prompted Stokely to take a dig a Darby stating, “Also Darby looks like a dumbass. If I was a MTA bus driver, I’d hit him too. FOH,”

Mone is feeling great after winning the TBS Championship in her first AEW match and her first bout in over a year.

“Words can’t describe this feeling. It’s good to be back. And it’s really good to be a champion.”

Adam Copeland Announces He Needs Surgery For A Fractured Tibia

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At AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view, The Rated “R” Superstar Adam Copeland took on Malakai Black in an intense Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match. During the bout, Copeland attempted to dive the top of the cage onto The House of Black leader, who was laid out on a table. 

Unfortunately, Copeland would end up landing awkwardly moments after leaping off the structure. While the former multi-time world champion continued the match, fans expressed concerns about what potential injuries the fall may have caused. Today, we got our answer from the man himself. 

As told by Copeland in a pre-recorded message posted on X, he revealed that he had suffered a Fractured Tibia. The 30+ year ring veteran described himself as being “cocky”, and that his body “pulled the emergency brake.” Copeland noted that the injury would require surgery, although the timetable for that is unknown. 

“I guess the house always wins…I’ve been feeling really good lately and having so much fun in the ring, and I got cocky…My brain forgets what my body always seems to remember late, which is that I’m 50, and I need to make better choices. So, my body pulled the emergency break on me the other night, and I ended up fracturing my tibia, which is going to require surgery. I don’t know the time frame on that yet. I will find out the time frame next week…” – Adam Copeland via X 

Copeland also made a point to give high praise to his opponent from Sunday night, Malakai Black, describing the former NXT Champion as an “animal” and “really good’. He ended the video by saying, “I will see you soon-ish”.

Adam Copeland signed with AEW in October 2023, has since garnered a 17-4-1 record, and is the current AEW TNT Champion for the promotion. 

Recovery time for a Fractured Tibia ranges dramatically based on several factors, including the severity of the injury, age, and type of rehab method. At this time, All Elite Wrestling has not formally commented on Copleand’s announcement.  

On behalf of everyone at SEScoops.com, we wish Adam Copeland a speedy recovery!

Latest On Becky Lynch: What WWE Has Been Told, Plans After Contract

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More has come to light about the contract situation of Becky Lynch as the future of the former Women’s Champion in WWE remains unclear. 

Lynch’s contract with WWE is set to expire on June 1, and while the two sides are said to be negotiating, a new deal isn’t believed to have been reached. On this week’s Raw, Lynch lost in the main event to WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. Lynch was visibly emotional after the match and bowed to the fans, leading some to speculate this was her final match in a WWE ring. 

Becky Lynch’s Future

Lynch has not renewed her WWE contract at this time, PW Torch reports, but fans should not expect to see her in another promotion just yet. Contrary to what some have claimed, Lynch does not plan on joining AEW imminently and has made this clear to those in WWE. 

Multiple sources state that Lynch does indeed to take a hiatus. It is unclear whether this break will be to spend more time at home with her family or if it is out of frustration with her contract situation with WWE. Lynch became a mother to her daughter Roux in late 2020. 

Becky Lynch’s contract with WWE will expire within days. 

A colleague of Lynch told PW Torch that the former Women’s Champion will return to WWE someday and is confident that a deal can be worked out. This belief is galvanized by the fact that Lynch’s husband Seth Rollins competes for WWE and her re-signing would keep the couple together on the road. With all that said, Lynch is of the view that her body and mind could use a break right now. 

Darby Allin Won’t Hold Back With “Crazy Violent” Film Directorial Debut

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Darby Allin won’t hold back with his feature film directorial debut which is set to begin production this fall. 

In the ring, Allin is known for his risk-taking style which has resulted in multiple stints on the injured list for the former AEW TNT Champion. Sitting down with Fightful, Allin disclosed that he is set to make his filmmaking debut as a director this fall. Allin explained why he wouldn’t hold back with the project and recalled a time when he was told to do just that. 

“I want to make a crazy violent film where it’s not like ‘Darby was playing it safe.’ I want to offend people. ‘F*** you. You’re not f***** with my art.’ 

“I was in film school  and the teacher told me, ‘You cannot make movies like this.’ I said, ‘I’m over 18. There should be no rules to what your body of art should be, especially in film school, of all places.’ I told her, ‘I’m done.’ I dropped out and that’s when I started training to be a pro wrestler.“

Little is known about Allin’s film project but if it’s anything like the man behind the camera, fans can expect a violent, bloody affair from the ‘Pillar’ of All Elite Wrestling. 

Darby Allin Out of the Ring

The AEW staple also plans on climbing Mount Everest though reaching the summit is proving easier said than done. Allin had intended to begin his climb this month but a foot injury derailed those plans. Despite this injury, and recently being hit by a bus in New York City, Allin intends to make the climb and document his journey.

Tony Khan Reportedly Disappointed With Current Offer From WBD Regarding New TV Deal

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Warner Bros. Discovery is aiming to secure AEW programming but is Tony Khan picking up with CEO David Zaslav is laying down?

Matthew Belloni of the entertainment website Puck News is hearing that the exclusive rights window between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery is closing despite the latter wanting to keep five hours of AEW programming on their television product.

However, Belloni is reporting that AEW President Tony Khan is currently disappointed with the current offer on the table from WBD and that Khan is awre of the leverage AEW has since Zaslav lost the NBA rights for Turner Sports.

On the recent media call before Double Or Nothing, Khan praised executives as WBD and remained optimistic about the two parties coming together on a deal.

Belloni notes that both sides are “playing nice” with one another for the time being, and plays both sides of the coin when it comes to AEW’s value to other networks or being a viable suitor due to WWE’s relationship with several media properties.

Whether a savvy move or not, Zaslav’s low offer to AEW makes sense considering the report that he issued an order for all departments in WBD to look at cost-cutting measures moving further into 2024.

AEW inked their first deal with WBD back in 2020, and the company has made sure to create a lot of synergy between their product and the other properties that WBD has had to offer including Game Of Thrones, Mad Max, and the aforementioned NBA. 

Rossy Ogawa Disputes Kenny Omega’s Scandalous Allegations About Him

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Stardom founder Rossy Ogawa has addressed the scandalous allegations about him levied by Kenny Omega about him last month.

Omega spoke about the Marigold founder on a Twitch stream, calling him an “e-drone” over his working relationship with the WWE. Omega said that many people refuse to work with Ogawa and women stay away from him. He went on to add that Ogawa, “puts underage girls in very revealing swimsuit calendars.”

Ogawa addressed the claims while talking to Sports Graphic Number, a Japanese sports magazine. In the interview, Ogawa talked about how he was treated in Stardom, which he likened to being an “ornament.” He also talked about the meeting with Triple H, who Ogawa said encouraged and supported him.

Addressing Omega’s comments about him, the Marigold founder said, “I was feeling uncomfortable in Stardom. Things weren’t as I expected, and I felt I couldn’t exert my abilities. They told me to just ‘sit here,’ making me feel like an ornament. It became a general perception that I was causing issues in the one-man system of my predecessor, especially concerning AEW, but that wasn’t the case. Kenny Omega has attacked me with false claims from over there, which is defamation. He wants to be involved in women’s wrestling himself. Still, those who don’t know might think ‘So that’s how it is.’ If that were true, I couldn’t stay in this world.”

Ogawa added that people make various statements, but there is a lot of misinformation. He admitted that the nature of pro-wrestling and fame makes people associate stories like these, which become drama for them to enjoy. He added that even fans in America recognized him, likely due to the controversy, when he was invited to WrestleMania by WWE.

When talking on the Twitch stream, Omega had implied that he was holding back while talking about Ogawa, because he didn’t want “lawyers barking at my door.” It remains to be seen if the AEW VP will address these comments by Ogawa or not. 

Brooklyn Brawler On ‘Jobber’ Label: ‘Everyone’s A Jobber, You Do A Job For Your Boss’

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Steve Lombardi isn’t outraged over being labeled a ‘jobber’ in wrestling as for him it signifies a lengthy career of having a job in the business. 

Lombardi is best known for his work as ‘The Brooklyn Brawler’ though also worked under characters such as Kim Chee and Abe ‘Knuckleball’ Schwartz. As the Brawler, Lombardi lost the vast majority of his matches, earning him the label of a jobber; somebody who is used to make more established talent look better. 

On the Insight podcast, Lombardi discussed the term and why it doesn’t bother him to be known as a jobber.

“They used to say the word ‘jobber.’ I don’t care because my comeback used to be ‘Everybody’s a jobber.’ Your boss is your jobbee. I mean a job just means you have a job.”

Lombardi also discussed the other terms used for wrestlers such as himself as the industry aims to move away from the stigma surrounding ‘jobber.’

“They call it an enhancement talent… then they called it [an] architect. Then they called it ‘ring general.’ They even called me a ring general on The Rock’s show. ‘Rock, he’s a ring general, listen to everything he says.’ I’m not a ring general. I’m the most humble guy that you know because all I want to do is make everybody look great.”

Lombardi wrestled for years as the Brooklyn Brawler. 

While known for his work putting over other stars, Lombardi did score a handful of notable wins in his career including a SmackDown 2000 victory over Triple H (albeit due to interference.) His most recent WWE victory came at WWE TLC 2012 where he teamed with Alberto Del Rio and The Miz to defeat 3MB. 

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Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan Share VERY Different Reactions To WWE Raw Kiss

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Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan may have locked lips on Raw but the two have had very different reactions to what has transpired. 

On the May 27, episode of WWE Raw, Morgan retained the WWE Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. Morgan’s victory came about after ‘accidental’ interference by Mysterio who it seems had come out to help Lynch but ended up costing The Man. After the match, Morgan kissed Mysterio though the former North American Champion did not appreciate her affections. 

Dominik and Liv React

Morgan has been relishing in yet again being the talking point on WWE Monday Night Raw. On Twitter, the WWE Women’s World Champion has been retweeting various clips and gifs of her kiss with Mysterio. Liv has even gone as far as to make the image of the kiss her timeline cover image. 

Liv Morgan shocked fans with her kiss on Dominik Mysterio. 

Dominik Mysterio on the other hand hasn’t been happy with the kiss, especially as he is part of an (on-screen) relationship with Rhea Ripley. 

More Reactions

The kiss heard around the world has proven to be a talking point in the wrestling world. Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T was certainly surprised to see Morgan and Mysterio lock lips on Monday Night Raw.

Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley, was similarly shocked by what had transpired. 

Not everyone was entirely surprised by what happened in the closing moments of Raw. WWE/TNA Hall of Famer Bully Ray had predicted on Busted Open Radio weeks ago that a kiss was coming. On Twitter, Bully was pleased to have been proven right. 

What’ll transpire next in Liv Morgan’s title reign now that she has kissed Dominik Mysterio? And what will Rhea Ripley have to say when she eventually returns to the ring? Keep checking in with SE Scoops for all the latest news and updates. 

Cody Rhodes Being Represented By A-List Talent Agency WME in Hollywood

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The WWE Universe could be seeing much more of Cody Rhodes out of the ring as he is being represented in Hollywood by a leading talent agency. 

The Undisputed WWE Champion is being represented by William Morris Endeavor, PW Insider reports. Rhodes has been working with WME for about four weeks now. The American Nightmare has already landed a cameo role in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot that will star Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. 

As the name suggests, William Morris Endeavor is also known as Endeavor, the parent company of WWE. Endeavor finalized its $9 billion acquisition of WWE in September 2023 with the merger of WWE and UFC into TKO Group Holdings. By teaming with Endeavor, Rhodes has become the first WWE Superstar to be represented by WME post the 2023 acquisition. 

Cody Rhodes Out of the Ring

While Rhodes has yet to receive his breakout role in Hollywood, he does have some acting credits to his name. In 2010, Cody played ‘Kurt Smoller’ on an episode of Warehouse 13, and serves as the romantic interest for the show’s female lead Myka. Their date goes awry when Myka switches bodies with the show’s male lead Pete due to a magical idol the two had been investigating resulting with Pete-in-Myka going on the date instead.

From 2016 to 2018, Rhodes played the near-invulnerable Derek Sampson on Arrow, the CW’s take on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. Rhodes would also feud with Green Arrow actor Stephen Amell in WWE with Amell ending up victorious in a tag-team match at WWE SummerSlam 2015. 

Rhodes joins an impressive list of stars represented by WME. 

Wrestlers and WME

Cody Rhodes is by no means the only name in pro wrestling to be represented by William Morris Endeavor. The acclaimed talent agency also represents high-profile names including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, John Cena, WWE United States Champion Logan Paul, and Ronda Rousey. 

Watch: What Happened With Becky Lynch After (5/27) WWE Raw Went Off The Air

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Becky Lynch was understandably emotional after this week’s Raw went off the air as rumors continue to circulate regarding her future as a WWE Superstar. 

In the main event of the May 27, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw, Lynch lost in a steel cage match to new WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The chaotic finish of the match saw Dominik Mysterio come out seemingly to help Lynch but inadvertently cost her the match. After her victory, the celebratory Morgan kissed ‘Dirty Dom.’

After Raw, Lynch was visibly emotional as the fans applauded her efforts in the show’s main event. The Man waved to the fans in gratitude before making her way to the backstage area. 

Lynch was fighting back tears and that may be because this match was her last as a WWE Superstar. Lynch’s contract with WWE is set to expire mere days from now on June 1. While the two sides are said to be in negotiations it is not known where a new deal has been reached or is even close to being reached. Lynch has previously said that she would likely re-sign with WWE but her future with the company remains increasingly uncertain. 

More Contract News

Lynch isn’t the only WWE Superstar who could find herself as a free agent very soon. WWE veteran Natalya reportedly is nearing the end of her contract and the former SmackDown Women’s Champion is said to be weighing up his options. The contract of Dijak is said to expire in just over a month. Dijak was called up to Monday Night Raw in the 2024 WWE Draft but he has yet to compete on the red brand. 

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