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Darby Allin ‘Attacks’ Fan At Seattle Seahawks Vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Ahead of tomorrow night’s AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view, Darby Allin and Aubrey Edwards were special guests at the Seattle Seahawks Vs. San Francisco 49ers game. Not only did the pair have fun at the game inside Seattle’s Lumen Field, but as seen in the footage, Allin ‘attacked’ a fan in attendance, leaving them laying on the ground after a single punch.

AEW was pleased to be represented at the game and shared the fan’s footage from the game. Unfortunately, Allin, fresh off crashing a child’s birthday party, wouldn’t prove to be good luck charms for Seattle as the Seahawks would lose to the 49ers 36-24.

AEW is in Washington for WrestleDream, which will take place at the Tacoma Dome. The show will be AEW’s second WrestleDream event, and the second pay-per-view from the company to come to the state (behind WrestleDream 2023 in Seattle.) On the card, Allin will take on Brody King as the House of Black member has answered the open challenge of the former TNT Champion.

AEW WrestleDream promises to be a monumental show for the All-Elite roster, with seven championship matches planned for the Tacoma Dome. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from AEW WrestleDream 2024, including breaking news and live results.

Jerry Lawler’s Lawsuit Over Son’s Death Dismissed by Appeals Court

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The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office announced that all claims brought by Jerry Lawler against Hardeman County officials, related to the death of his son, Brian Christopher Lawler, have been dismissed. Christopher, better known to wrestling fans as Grand Master Sexay, was arrested for DUI on July 7, 2018, and was found hanging in his cell on July 29, 2018.

Lawler had sued Hardeman County, Sheriff John Doolen, Leonard Brown, Judy Wiggins, Ellen Futrell, and William Gonzalez, claiming that authorities failed to provide treatment for his son’s drug and alcohol issues. He had also alleged that after Brian Christopher was injured in a fight, he was placed in solitary confinement, where he used shoelaces and bolts from his cell to take his own life. Such items should not have been available for Christopher to use, Lawler’s suit adds.

The WWE Hall of Famer has long disputed the idea that Christopher’s death was self-inflicted. During an interview with WMC-TV in January 2019, Lawler explained that in photos, marks on the side of Brian’s neck are visible but not at the front of his throat (where they would be if he died via hanging himself.) Lawler also stated that Brian’s fellow inmates have told him they don’t think Christopher took his own life.

In September 2022, claims against Sheriff Doolen and Brown were denied, but the suit against Hardeman County, Wiggins, Futrell, and Gonzalez was allowed to proceed. These remaining defendants appealed the ruling, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit later determined that Wiggins, Futrell, and Gonzalez were protected by qualified immunity, which shielded them from being sued by the WWE legend.

In September 2024, the same court reconsidered Lawler’s remaining claims against Hardeman County and granted the county’s motion for summary judgment, effectively dismissing all claims related to Brian Christopher’s death in the Hardeman County Jail.

Britt Baker Provides Health Update After Missing Scheduled Dynamite Match

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Britt Baker has provided an update on her health after missing her scheduled match on Tuesday’s Dynamite due to an illness.

The former Women’s Champion was expected to compete in a #1 Contenders match at the TV tapings. She was supposed to go up against Willow Nightingale but got pulled on the day of the show.

The AEW star took to Twitter and provided an update on her status late on Thursday. She thanked everyone who sent her well wishes in a video and revealed that she is dealing with strep throat:

“I still have a strep throt, but I sound way worse than I actually feel. I feel so much better now. Two days ago, I was dying, but now we’re good. I went to urgent care, got tested for strep, took antibiotics, got an IV shot. I’m good. I’m good. I’m on the mend.”

Britt Baker Stuck At Home Without Emergency Supplies

The female star also revealed that the sudden change of plans caused some distress to her because of recent weather calamities in the US. Britt Baker didn’t stock up on emergency supplies and they were all gone by the time she realized she was staying home instead of traveling to Washington for the AEW show:

“For future reference, if you are in an area that could be affected by a hurricane, stock the fuck up. I messed up. I didn’t think I was going to be here. I was supposed to be at Dynamite in Washington, so I was like, I’m fine. No, change of plans.

I was stuck in Orlando. And there was no supplies by the time I realized that there was no gas, no water, nothing. All the essentials gone off all the shelves. So stock up in advance. Don’t be a dumb ass like me. And thank you, again, everybody who checked in and all the weirdos with your f*cking conspiracy theories, f*ck off.”

Britt was replaced by not one but three women in the match against Willow. Jamie Hayter, Saraya, and Nyla Rose all joined the bout, making it a fatal four-way.

Hayter was taken out of the match in the end due to interference from a returning Penelope Ford, and Nightingale won the bout after pinning Saraya. She will now face Mariah May for the women’s title at the October 12 WrestleDream PPV.

Details on MJF’s Next Movie, Stranglehold

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Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s plan to transition from pro wrestling to Hollywood is steadily unfolding.

After a minor role (and an Executive Producer credit) in the acclaimed Von Erich family movie The Iron Claw, the former AEW World Champion has landed a significant role in the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy, Happy Gilmore 2.

On Wednesday, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that MJF is also attached to another project co-starring Justin Long and Ron Perlman. SEScoops has confirmed that this project is Stranglehold, an action-comedy directed by Clark Duke.

Stranglehold follows the story of an exotic dancer and her Army veteran husband as they plan to rob the strip club where she works.

The film will also feature former WWE broadcaster Kayla Braxton (Kayla Becker), former AEW star Ryan Nemeth, Jake Lacy, and Ashley Benson.

MJF last competed at AEW All Out in September, where he defeated Daniel Garcia. He’s expected to return to AEW television soon.

Exclusive: MJF reveals advice he received from John Cena

The Rock Shares a Powerful Message on World Mental Health Day

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The Rock took an admirable babyface turn today on social media to make sure people are being cognizant of their mental health.

It’s World Mental Health Day and ‘The People’s Champion’ took to the people to make the fans aware of how depression can hit anyone. The Rock shared his own personal experience with that.

“I got wobbly and I was spinning and I was struggling. I woke up, I saw gray.

“I’m used to being alone because I was born an only child, but there’s a difference I learned over the years of being lonesome and lonliness.”

The Rock said he was reaching out to people by midnight and sought some support. Dwayne Johnson shared a story of how a friend of his hung himself in a jail cell. He says it’s important to check in on others, but sometimes more important to check in on yourself.

“I’ve been there, if you’re going through it, reach out. That’s your superpower.”

The Rock sure has a superpower when it comes to creating buzz for WWE. ‘The Final Boss’ returned to the company last week to close out Bad Blood, confronting Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns after the unlikely duo teamed up against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.

Earlier in the day, Rocky took to social media to make it known that’s he’s far from done when it comes to confronting old nemesises. Bad Blood was The Rock’s first appearance since he made his exit on the WWE Raw after WrestleMania XL.

Mercedes Moné Shares Untold Story Behind NXT TakeOver Brooklyn Classic Against Bayley

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Mercedes Moné has created iconic moments in every promotion she’s been part of, from her unforgettable NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn match with Bayley to making history in NJPW, and her notable arrival in AEW.

Moné has competed against some of the biggest names in professional wrestling across these promotions, but one match stands out above the rest—not only for the fans but for Moné herself. This was the 2015 NXT Women’s Championship match, where Bayley defeated (then known as) Sasha Banks in under 20 minutes, marking a turning point in both of their careers.

In her latest fan newsletter, the “CEO” revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes detail about this all-time classic: the two had barely any time to prepare. At the time, Mone was working full-time on the main roster and traveling for a panel with Triple H, leaving them with just five minutes to discuss the match.

Little Prep Before Their Classic

“We only had maybe five minutes to talk about our match in the ring. I wanted to tell her about this crazy spot. In truth, I didn’t even want to practice it or show her because I was afraid they’d say no—or worse, the boys would see it and take it away. Yes, that happens.

So, I just kind of told her what I wanted to do. We didn’t rehearse any of it. Yet, that match turned out to be the greatest women’s match ever.”

– Mercedes Mone on her match with Bayley from NXT Takeover: Brooklyn (2015)

Another “Great Match, No Prep”

Another match that Moné holds close to her heart was her bout against Stephanie Vaquer at this year’s AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door PPV. Moné recalls Vaquer flying in the day of the event and arriving at the venue just hours before showtime. With little time to prepare, the difficulties were compounded by their language barrier (Vaquer’s first langue is Spanish).

“That was so hard. I’m like, my God, we don’t get time to walk over our moves, we speak two different languages, and we’re both tired, jet lagged, and hungry, too. Yet, that also turned out to be such a great match. She was signed by the WWE days later. I’d like to think our match had a say in that!”

– Mercedes Moné on her mach with Stephanie Vaquer at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door 2024

Vaquer arrived in WWE NXT television this past week on The CW and aligned with Giulia. She’ll make her NXT in-ring debut next week against Wren Sinclair.

The Rock Warns Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes: ‘Final Boss Engaged’

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The Rock still believes he’s ‘The Final Boss’ in WWE and reaffirmed those beliefs on Thursday afternoon.

‘The People’s Champ’ made a surprise appearance to close out WWE Bad Blood after Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes defeated Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in the main event.

Atlanta got an initial surprise with a returning Jimmy Uso who helped Reigns and Rhodes win, but it was The Rock who closed out the show by stepping on the stage and staring down the good guys before walking off.

Dwayne Johnson had some more thoughts to share immediately after, going live on his Instagram, but he put his words to print Thursday afternoon as WWE SmackDown is set to air Friday night. Cody Rhodes may have finished his “story” at WrestleMania XL, but Rocky wants to make it clear his “story” was just getting started.

The Rock hadn’t been seen on WWE programming since the Raw after WrestleMania where he had a tense exchange with Cody Rhodes, but his cameo at Bad Blood started paving the road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.

During the Bad Blood press conference, Triple H remarked as to how much he appreciated The Rock still showing his love for WWE and taking the time out of his wild schedule to make the appearance.

Jesse Ventura Signs WWE Legends Deal

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WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura is officially back with the company. The former Governor of Minnesota has signed a WWE Legends contract and is looking ahead to some fun projects in the near future. Ventura posted a video on his Substack page explaining why he’s back with WWE after two decades.

“Hell has frozen over. Yes, hell has frozen over. I’m back in the WWE as a legend, I’ve gone through negotiations, we’ve reached agreements and I feel very good about. I’m 73 years old now and my life has gone full circle.”

– Jesse Ventura on finishing his career with WWE

Ventura says he earned his first fame and fortune in the wrestling industry, and although he achieved success in Hollywood and in politics, he likes the idea of coming back to wrestling in the twilight of his life and finishing things off as a pro wrestler.

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Jesse Ventura’s WWE Career

Jesse Ventura was an active wrestler for WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) from 1984 to 1986, but was forced to retire from the ring due to health issues. He served as an announcer from 1985 through 1990.

WWE Legends Contracts

WWE Legends contracts honor former wrestlers who have made significant contributions to the company. These contracts ensuring post-retirement income for alumni and Hall of Famers, while also allowing WWE to utilize their likenesses for merchandise and promotional activities.

Jinder Mahal Discusses Popularity Of 3MB

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Jinder Mahal believes 3MB is special because of the success all three members of the group achieved after being a part of the faction.

The Modern Day Maharaja recently had an interview with Straight Talk Wrestling. He talked about things such as his WWE Championship win, why representation is important in wrestling and more.

During the talk, Mahal was asked about the popularity of 3MB. The former champion explained that the group is more over now than it was during its run. According to Jinder, what makes it special is the things they were able to do after 3MB:

“I think we’re more over now, like in people’s memory, than we were at that time. And I think what really makes it special is what we did after 3MB. Heath Slater with the Tag Team Championship with Rhino and the kids, and the getting a job—amazing, very memorable stuff.

Drew McIntyre, obviously, one of the best professional wrestlers on Earth, not only in WWE but on planet Earth. And then myself, winning the WWE Championship, United States Championship, 24/7 Championship.”

We Made A Point To Work Hard: Jinder Mahal

3MB featuring Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, and Jinder Mahal was formed back in September 2012. While they lost the majority of their matches, the faction was featured regularly on TV and they participated in many memorable segments during their time together.

Mahal explained that people did not expect anything from them when they were put together. The trio, however, took the whole thing as a motivation to do better:

“So, I think just the success that we had after 3MB, when really nothing was expected from us, and we made a point to work hard and succeed. We weren’t going to look at this as a demotion or something. If anything, it was to motivate us, to take us to the next level, and that’s what we all did.”

3MB stayed together until April 2014 when both Mahal and McIntyre were released from their contracts. Jinder Mahal was brought back a couple of years later in July 2016 while Drew McIntyre rejoined the company in April 2017.

Jonathan Coachman Opens Up About Infamous Katie Vick Storyline

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Jonathan Coachman has opened up about the infamous Katie Vick storyline of WWE.

The broadcast personality was part of WWE from 1999 to 2008. He worked closely with Vince McMahon during this time and got to witness the best and worst of the former WWE chairman’s creativity. The Katie Vick storyline between Triple H and Kane is possibly the biggest example of the latter.

Coachman talked about the same during a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet. He mentioned how people were terrified of McMahon during his reign. The former commentator himself remembers many instances in which he regrets not standing up to the former WWE owner:

“I’m not proud of the fact that I never told him no this is one of the things that I’ve told you on and off camera. There’s a lot of things I should have said no to.

That was one of the most repulsive, disgusting storylines of all time. During that time, Vince would go down a road and everything he was doing was hitting, whether it was the milk truck, whether it was the cement truck with the Corvette, all of that stuff. So let’s just keep going. Let’s do shock TV.”

You Could Hear People Groaning: Jonathan Coachman

The storyline between Triple H and Kane saw The Game accusing the Big Red Monster of having murdered Katie Vick. While Kane would later admit to Vick dying during a car accident with him, the Cerebral Assassin wasn’t done yet. He would go on to accuse Kane of being drunk during the accident and furthermore claimed that the Masked Athlete had intercourse with the late star after the incident.

A week later Triple H would appear in a backstage segment with Jonathan Coachman where he teased showing a videotape of his professional rival. The tape that was shown with a warning of discretion featured Triple H. Dressed as Kane in a funeral parlor, H got intimate with the body of the supposedly deceased Vick.

According to Coachman, nobody in the arena was aware of the contents of the video until it aired on the show, and nobody was happy with it:

“I can tell you this, because they shot that off-site so nobody had seen it until it ran on the show. And backstage, you could hear people just groaning because it was so incredibly bad. And if you put a lie detector on Triple H today, he would probably tell you the same thing.”

This is not the first time Jonathan Coachman has opened up about the poor working conditions of his WWE run. He previously told a story about how Vince McMahon made him miss Christmas by calling him up at the last minute.

How Rey Mysterio and Triple H Shaped Santos Escobar’s WWE Journey

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On the eve of WrestleMania 39, Rey Mysterio brought back the Latino World Order and invited Santos Escobar and his Legado Del Fantasma allies to join. While Escobar is no longer part of the LWO and has feuded with the group as the leader of Legado Del Fantasma, the 40-year-old wrestler will never take his time with Rey for granted.

Speaking to Manchester World ahead of WWE’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, Escobar explained how much working with Mysterio has meant to him.

“It was an honor. It was a year of changing and traveling with Rey Mysterio. Long hours on the road just talking, learning and listening. He’s a beautiful person and an amazing performer. To have the opportunity to be with him was a gift.”

Escobar turned on the LWO in late 2023 after he assisted Logan Paul in his U.S. title victory over Mysterio at that year’s Crown Jewel. Mysterio had won the gold back in August, filling in for Escobar who had been attacked by then-champion Austin Theory. Tensions between the two sides continued to boil all the way to WrestleMania 40, where Rey and Andrade defeated Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

Working With Triple H

In both WWE NXT and on the main roster, Escobar has worked closely under WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. In the interview, Escobar had similar praise for the 14-time WWE World Champion.

“Triple H is always a pleasure. He’s a wise man, he knows everything. At least in my perspective, he’s been there and done that several times, so every time I have the opportunity to work with him, I just cherish it.”

With Mysterio and Triple H, Escobar has the chance to learn from two of WWE’s all-time greats, and is making the most of his opportunity. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Santos Escobar as he continues to develop in WWE, thanks to the assistance of the two former World Champions.

Upcoming Wrestling Events: WWE, AEW, TNA, ROH and more

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Wrestling fans are in for an exciting end of 2024 as major promotions like WWE, AEW, TNA, ROH, and others have packed their schedules with thrilling events. Here’s a breakdown of the must-watch wrestling events coming up soon.

WWE Events

WWE Crown Jewel 2024

Date: November 2, 2024
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

One of WWE’s flagship international events, Crown Jewel, will feature the biggest stars of the WWE roster. With major title defenses and surprise matchups, this is a can’t-miss spectacle for fans around the globe.

WWE Survivor Series: War Games 2024

Date: November 30, 2024
Location: Vancouver

One of WWE’s most unique events, Survivor Series is known for its thrilling team-based War Games match, offering a night of brutal action between WWE’s top factions.

WWE WrestleMania 41

Date: April 19-20, 2025
Location: Las Vegas

WrestleMania is the biggest wrestling event of the year. Spanning two nights, it’s where legends are made, and every WWE superstar dreams of having a standout performance.

AEW Events

AEW WrestleDream 2024

Date: October 12, 2024
Location: Tacoma, Washington

A dream card of matches awaits at WrestleDream, with top AEW talent like MJF, Kenny Omega, and Hikaru Shida expected to put on show-stopping performances.

AEW Full Gear 2024

Date: November 23, 2024
Location: Newark, New Jersey

This annual AEW pay-per-view delivers hard-hitting matches with intense rivalries. Full Gear promises to be a night of unforgettable action.

TNA Events

TNA Bound for Glory 2024

Date: October 26, 2024
Location: Detroit, Michigan

TNA’s biggest event of the year, Bound for Glory, will feature legendary TNA superstars, jaw-dropping matches, and new champions emerging in a night of pure wrestling excitement.

Other Promotions

NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed

Date: November 8, 2024
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts

New Japan Pro-Wrestling brings its hard-hitting, technical style to the U.S. for this exciting event, with top talents from both Japan and America set to compete.

Greatest Finishers in WWE History Ranked

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There have been some incredible finishing moves throughout WWE history, but some have stood the test of time better than others. Whilst hitting just one finisher isn’t always the end of a match in modern-day wrestling, finishers are still an integral part to the formula of how a match is put together.

Here, we’ll be looking at some of the greatest finishers in the history of WWE, including the RKO, Stunner and Sweet Chin Music.

Top-Tier Finishers

Stone Cold Stunner

At the pinnacle of WWE finishers stands the Stone Cold Stunner. Popularized (but not created) by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, this move combines simplicity with devastating effect.

The Stunner begins with a kick to the opponent’s midsection, followed by Austin grabbing the opponent’s head and dropping to a seated position, driving their jaw onto his shoulder. Its versatility and Austin’s charisma made it an instant crowd-pleaser, capable of ending matches in dramatic fashion.

RKO

Randy Orton’s RKO has earned its place as one of the most electrifying finishers in WWE history. What sets the RKO apart is Orton’s ability to execute it “out of nowhere,” creating countless memorable moments.

The move, a jumping cutter, sees Orton grab his opponent’s head in mid-air and drive it into the mat. Its unpredictability and Orton’s smooth execution have made it a fan favorite and a cultural phenomenon beyond wrestling.

Read More – Best Randy Orton RKOs Ranked

Tombstone Piledriver

The Undertaker’s Tombstone Piledriver is synonymous with the iconic character. This inverted piledriver sees The Undertaker lift his opponent upside down, tucking their head between his thighs, before dropping to his knees and driving their head into the mat.

The move’s visual impact, combined with The Undertaker’s mystique as a character, has made it one of the most protected and respected finishers in WWE history.

Sweet Chin Music

Shawn Michaels’ Sweet Chin Music is a superkick that has ended countless matches. The move’s effectiveness lies in its simplicity and Michaels’ ability to hit it suddenly.

The trademark tuning up the band sequence, where Michaels stomps his foot repeatedly before delivering the kick, added anticipation and excitement to every execution.

Mid-Tier Finishers

Attitude Adjustment

John Cena’s Attitude Adjustment (formerly known as the F-U) has become one of the most recognizable finishers in modern WWE. This fireman’s carry takeover sees Cena lift his opponent onto his shoulders before slamming them back-first onto the mat. Cena’s strength allows him to execute this move on opponents of all sizes, adding to its credibility.

Pedigree

Triple H’s Pedigree has been a staple of WWE main events for decades. This double underhook facebuster sees Triple H grab his opponent’s arms, jump, and drive their face into the mat. The move’s impact and Triple H’s status as a top star have made it one of the most protected finishers in WWE history.

Emotional CM Punk Leaves WWE NXT “Humbled” By Roster He’s Inspired

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Since his stunning return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023, CM Punk has made himself a regular at WWE NXT tapings, often being spotted behind the scenes if not on the show. Punk was part of last week’s The CW premiere in Chicago, and has been humbled by the response he’s received from the silver brand.

Speaking to O’Shea Jackson Jr. and the Rich Eisen Show’s TJ Jefferson on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ podcast, Punk reflected on his work with NXT, where he has often been found giving advice. Punk admitted that he’s often asked for tips (as well as autographs by the young talent he’s inspired,) a process that leaves the Raw Superstar welling up.

“I go home to my wife like just completely humbled and, emotional… when kids come up to me and they’re comfortable enough to be like ‘Hey look at this’ and it’s a picture of them when they’re little at an autograph signing and they tell me ‘Hey, you inspired me to do this.’ It’s just like me getting to tell Roddy Piper ‘Hey yeah, you’re the reason I do this.’ And I don’t know if it meant anything to him but it meant something to me.”

CM Punk certainly made an impression at WWE NXT’s premiere on The CW Network, as he crowned Trick Williams the new NXT Champion with a victory over Ethan Page. Punk also treated the fans to Pizza in the Windy City, further endearing him with his hometown crowd who were already thrilled to see him.

Punk was at the latest WWE NXT in Missouri, PW Insider reports, and traveled with the talent for the show, where he once again doled out pearls of wisdom. While the Best in the World is currently taking a break from WWE TV following the effects of his Hell in a Cell showdown with Drew McIntyre, fans can expect CM Punk to keep a close eye, a teary-eyed one in fact, on the roster of WWE NXT.

Day of the Dead Girl: New AJ Lee Comic Is The X-Files Meets Dexter

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With her husband CM Punk referencing her on WWE RAW, fans are buzzing at the possibility of AJ Lee stepping back in the ring, as are several Superstars she inspired. While Lee has yet to lace up her Chuck Taylors (not to be confused with the AEW star,) the former Divas Champion has an exciting new comic book project in the works.

This week, AJ and Amiee Garcia launched the Kickstarter for the special edition of their four-part comic book series ‘Day of the Dead Girl.’ A description for the series reads:

Death is never the end of the story. Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven’s Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath. As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn’t hard enough.

Lee and Garcia are no strangers to teaming up, having provided the comic adaptation for GLOW and Dungeons and Dragons. With two creative powerhouses at the helm, the project has already smashed its Kickstarter fundraising budget, a testament to their talents. Lee is also a best-selling writer, with her memoir ‘Crazy Is My Superpower‘ entering the New York Times charts in 2017.

Lee was at LA Comic-Con last weekend promoting the project, which is being produced by Magma Comix, who describe Day Of The Dead Girl as The X-Files meets Dexter with a Latina twist. Stay tuned for all the latest from AJ Lee and her life both in and out of the world of professional wrestling.

Tropicana Field, Home Of WWE’s ThunderDome, Destroyed By Hurricane Milton

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Hurricane Milton is continuing to batter the United States and has tragically taken the lives of many in addition to affecting countless more. Now, Tropicana Field, which was once home to WWE’s Thunderdome and has held several Premium Live Events, has been damaged in the storm.

In footage shared to social media, the venue can be seen being destroyed by the winds which have surpassed 120mph in certain areas.

Also known as The Trop, Tropicana Field played host to WWE’s Thunderdome from December 2020 to April 2021 when fans were unable to attend live due to Covid-19 restrictions. This also means that the venue hosted several Premium Live Events including 2021’s Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and Fastlane shows. It wouldn’t be until this year that Tropicana Field would host a WWE Premium Live Event with live fans with this year’s Royal Rumble.

Wrestling with the Weather

The effects of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene have forced several changes in the world of professional wrestling. These include

Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

Swerve Strickland Shares What Fans Can Expect In AEW WrestleDream Return

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At AEW WrestleDream, Swerve Strickland will return to our screens in his first appearance since his brutal loss to ‘Hangman’ Page at All Out last month. Anticipation is high for the return of one of AEW’s most popular wrestlers, but what does Swerve Strickland have in mind for this weekend’s pay-per-view?

Speaking to No Contest Wrestling with O’Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson, Swerve addressed his impending return, and was pleased that fans are hooked on what he has to say over a month after his last appearance.

“I wasn’t even on camera. There’s a lot I can address there. There’s a lot I can address with the current. There is a lot I can address with the future. born. There is a lot I can go into. Maybe the people are so enthralled and emotionally connected to me that I don’t even have to say much.”

When pressed further on what fans can expect at WrestleDream, Swerve added:

“You can always expect the next evolution of me with the subtleties. Maybe my hair is different. Maybe my look is different. Something is different. You’ll feel something different in the air… people are anticipating a return of who I am, what I have to bring and what’s different, what’s new, and what old things I ‘I’m going to address.”

One man who’ll be very interested in what Swerve has to say upon his return is MVP, who has arrived in AEW with the intent of managing Strickland. MVP recently brought in Shelton Benjamin as his head of complaints, and a business card with the ‘Hurt Syndicate’ branding has indicated MVP is seeking to start a faction, presumably with Swerve involved. While Strickland has yet to return to AEW programming, he has made clear he’s at least interested in hearing what MVP has to say.

AEW WrestleDream 2024

AEW WrestleDream will take place on October 12 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington, Swerve Strickland’s hometown. A stacked 10-match card, including seven title matches, will accompany Strickland’s return.

Fans in the US will have the choice of using B/R Live or Triller TV to watch WrestleDream, while fans outside the U.S. will use Triller TV. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from AEW WrestleDream including breaking news and live results.

MVP Has Hashed Out Past Issues With Chris Jericho Since AEW Debut (Report)

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The situation between Chris Jericho and MVP has already been hashed out since the latter joined All Elite Wrestling a couple weeks ago.

The most recent AEW signee has had a rocky relationship with Y2J in the last few years. There have been reports of the two having a physical altercation at a past edition of Jericho Cruise. An argument between the two at an AEW hotel had also been reported.

That’s why a lot of people wondered how things will play out when MVP made his debut for Tony Khan’s promotion during the Grand Slam special of Dynamite.

Fightful Select is reporting that the tensions have already been relieved after an initiative from the Hurt Syndicate Manager. According to them, MVP went directly to Jericho’s locker room on his very first day on the job.

While specific details of how the meeting went down are not provided, the belief in AEW is that things have been hashed out and there won’t be an issue between the two moving forward.

The two AEW stars have been seen interacting with each other backstage since then and MVP has been praised by people backstage for taking the initiative and addressing the issues up front.

While the backstage issues have been resolved, MVP’s debut is a matter of concern for the roster on screen. The former WWE star has teased the arrival of The Hurt Syndicate since his first appearance for the company.

With Shelton Benjamin having already joined the promotion, it’s only a matter of time before we see Bobby Lashley reuniting with the two. The arrival of this formidable trio that dominated Raw during the pandemic era is certainly a matter of concern for anyone finding themselves in a prominent position on AEW programming.

Kurt Angle “Wasn’t Appreciated” In WWE Return Due To TNA Run

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In 2017, Kurt Angle made his long-awaited return to WWE, close to eleven years after leaving, to be inducted into that year’s Hall of Fame. Angle would wrestle a handful of times after his return, but never felt truly appreciated by the company during this run.

Speaking on Notsam Wrestling, Kurt reflected on his comeback and believes that leaving WWE in 2006 and subsequently joining TNA Wrestling was why he wasn’t appreciated.

“I just felt that my second time in WWE, I wasn’t so much appreciated. I think it has a lot to do with me leaving the company high and dry in 2006 and going straight to TNA. I was supposed to go back to WWE in six months. Vince [McMahon] wanted me to take six months off and come back. So literally, when I left his office and I quit, I called TNA and got a contract that day.“

Angle added that upon returning to WWE, management wanted to “teach him a little lesson” for opting to join TNA rather than return to WWE six months after his exit. In his TNA documentary DVD Kurt Angle: Champion, the Olympian said he asked for his release from WWE because he could not take time off and was working severely hurt.

Kurt’s WWE return saw him wrestle 19 times for WWE, amassing a 10-9 win/loss record before his WrestleMania 35 loss to Baron Corbin in 2019. While Kurt continues to make appearances, his return to the ring in WWE left a lot to be desired, and according to Angle, that’s all thanks to him making the choice to leave in the first place.

Fox Acquires AEW Media Rights, But Not In US

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AEW is coming on Fox…but in Mexico.

Amid all the talks about Tony Khan’s promotion looking for a new platform for their third show, they have at least started a new relationship with Fox.

The Fox Sports Mexico account announced on Twitter early on October 10, that they have acquired the media rights for all three AEW shows, including Rampage:

“WE GET IN THE RING WITH AEW! FOX Sports Mexico acquires the broadcast rights to All Elite Wrestling, one of the most spectacular professional wrestling brands in the world.”

AEW’s Media Deals

After months of speculation, AEW finally announced their US media rights renewal deal with WarnerBros Discovery earlier this month. In addition to the TV shows, a Max deal to carry out AEW PPVs at a discounted price for subscribers was also announced.

The announcement, however, did not have any mention of Friday Night Rampage. It’s believed that the show is set to be cancelled after the current contract with WBD expires and the new deal kicks in.

The belief is that Tony Khan is looking to replace Rampage with a new AEW program dubbed ‘Shockwave.’ He’s shopping around different networks for the show and the name of Fox has been brought up repeatedly.

With SmackDown leaving Fox last month, the Network company has a slot open. An AEW show costing less money seems like a good option to replace the Blue Branded Show.

Tony Khan Credits Adam Copeland For Physically Helping FEMA Following Hurricane Helene

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Adam Copeland and Dax Harwood praised Tony Khan for donating towards the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and the AEW President wanted to tip the cap back to his stars.

Speaking on the AEW WrestleDream media call, Khan mentioned how Copeland credited him for helping police with Starlink connections in those affected by Hurricane Helene and shared with the media something he believed Copeland wouldn’t want to be shared.

“Adam called me last week at backstage at Collision and he was with FEMA workers and he was working with them, he’s helping them. And they were digging bodies out and, and they were dealing with this terrible, terrible tragedy.”

After Copeland credited Khan for his charity, Harwood backed up Copeland’s story stating that all it took for Tony to contribute was “one ask.” Khan noted both stars were doing their part in North Carolina. Cash Wheeler set up a GoFundMe (donate here) for those in western part of the state that has nearly tripled the $25,000 goal.

“Adam and Dax and Cash and everybody chipping in on the relief efforts and the hurricane problem and as the damage and God forbid the loss of life and all these things start to become a reality, it’s terrible.”

Khan went on to note how busy he’s been with promoting WrestleDream and dealing with the travel issues stemming from Hurricane Helene, but seeing and hearing about all the damage puts matters in perspective and made clear that this past episode of Dynamite was certain to have an 800 number where fans could donate if they were able.

“I care about [AEW] so much what we’re doing and yet, I would be remiss not to bring the charitable aspect of this end of the show and to try to get people to donate…

“It wasn’t all about promoting AEW on TBS last night. It’s also about promoting hurricane relief and whatever we can do to help people.”

If you’d like to donate to any of the non-profits on the ground for those in North Carolina, below is a screenshot of the QR codes presented on AEW Dynamite.

Chris Jericho Dunks On ‘Experts’ Who Doubted AEW’s Media Rights Deal

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Chris Jericho is taking a big fat victory lap after All Elite Wrestling (AEW) secured a new multi-year media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. After several months of wrestling pundits spewing doom and gloom about AEW’s long-term prospects, Jericho says they’ve made those “experts” look like idiots.

The Learning Tree appeared on Busted Open Radio on Wednesday and touted the importance of there being more than one thriving major wrestling promotion.

“I think we proved a lot of so-called ‘experts,’ and we made them look like idiots. We knew what was going on with this. The landscape changes constantly. numbers go up and numbers go down, but the overall demo of what AEW brings to the table as a live sporting event is invaluable.

We knew it was something that people would want to be involved with. Warner Brothers Discovery didn’t want us to go anywhere, and you can see, $185 million a year for a company that has only been going five years. That’s never happened before. Ever.”

– Chris Jericho

Jericho’s comments come amid growing speculation about AEW’s future, particularly in light of their new lucrative deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. He emphasized that AEW’s rapid growth and success have proven the naysayers wrong, while setting the stage for an exciting new chapter.

“Obviously, WWE is the gold standard. They didn’t have a deal like that five years in. With all the growing pains, good and bad, that AEW has, we’re still such a young company. That showed we have a real commitment.

We’re not going anywhere. Tony Khan is not going anywhere. I’m not going anywhere, much to people’s chagrin. Neither is the rest of the company. It’s going to be a really great next three to five years.”

– Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho, formerly known as “The Ocho” to signify his eight World Title reigns, looks be become The Nueve this Saturday night when he challenges Mark Briscoe for the Ring of Honor Worlds Championship at AEW WrestleDream.

WWE’s UK Tour: Where To See Your Favorite Superstars in Action

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The WWE will return to the United Kingdom next week, bringing its roster of Superstars to the island both this month and in November.

This month, fans can see their favorite Superstars at the following locations:

  • Sunday, October 13, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Cardiff, U.K.
  • Monday, October 14, 2024 – M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, U.K.
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Newcastle, U.K.
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Co-op Live in Manchester, U.K.

WWE will also return to the UK and Ireland in November at the following locations:

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland
  • Monday, November 4, 2024 – The O2 Arena in London, U.K. Tuesday,
  • November 5, 2024 – Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, U.K.
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Utilita Arena in Sheffield, U.K.

With some of WWE Raw’s top names set for the October 14, event in Liverpool, WWE opted to tape next week’s edition of the red brand in advance. Click here to check out all the spoilers from next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

Who’s On The Card?

WWE isn’t holding back with its latest UK tour. While the card is always subject to change, Superstars being promoted for the tour include:

  • Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight
  • WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax
  • Bayley
  • Randy Orton
  • AJ Styles
  • The Bloodline
  • The Street Profits

The UK and Ireland are known for their raucous audience, so much so that some of WWE’s very top stars have been calling for WrestleMania to come to London. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WWE’s plans in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including any potential future Premium Live Event

This Weekend’s WWE NXT Live Events Rescheduled Due To Hurricane Milton

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Two WWE NXT live events have been postponed in Florida as the state continues to be ravaged by Hurricane Milton:

  • The Friday, October 11, NXT live event at the St. Petersburg Armory has been rescheduled to Friday, December 20 at the same venue.
  • The Saturday, October 12, NXT live event has been moved to Saturday, November 2.

All tickets that were already purchased for this weekend’s shows will be honored on the rescheduled dates.

Wrestling with the Weather

These moved NXT live events are the latest wrestling shows to be impacted by ongoing harsh weather battering the United States. Last month, TNA Wrestling was forced to postpone a set of tapings from the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company’s ‘Road to BFG’ tapings instead took place in Nashville, with proceeds going to the Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Spartanburg. MLW was forced to cancel its October 4, event due to Hurricane Helene, with ticket holders receiving full and immediate refunds.

The stars of professional wrestling are doing what they can to help those affected by the weather. A GoFundMe set up by Cash Wheeler has reached over $69,000 in donations with huge amounts given by Tony Khan, Chris Jericho, Bayley, Orange Cassidy, and others. On Busted Open Radio, Adam Copeland shared that Tony Khan has been aiding the Asheville Police Department by sending Starlinks to help in the rescue of those in need.

The recent Hurricanes in Florida have sadly cost lives and devastated countless individuals. While fans would love to see the NXT roster in action this week, ultimately, the safety of the roster and the fans come before anything else.

AEW WrestleDream 2024: Match Added, Final Card For Tacoma PPV

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The card of AEW WrestleDream 2024 continues to grow with exciting two-out-of-three falls match set to take place this weekend. On Twitter, Tony Khan shared that Hologram will take on the Beast Mortos at WrestleDream. Hologram was attacked by the Beast Mortos and the new LFI on this week’s Dynamite and hopes to get a manner of revenge this Saturday.

AEW WrestleDream 2024

AEW WrestleDream will be the promotion’s second WrestleDream event and take place from the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. The show will be the second AEW pay-per-view in the state of Washington, after last year’s WrestleDream in Seattle.

Here is the card for AEW WrestleDream 2024:

  • Mark Briscoe (c) vs. Chris Jericho (with Big Bill and Bryan Keith) (Ring of Honor World Championship)
  • Darby Allin vs. Brody King
  • Hologram vs. The Beast Mortos (2 Out of 3 Falls)
  • Jack Perry (c) vs. Katsuyori Shibata (AEW TNT Championship)
  • Will Ospreay (c) vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita (AEW International Championship)
  • The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) (c) vs. Private Party (Zay and Quen) (AEW World Tag Team Championship)
  • Mariah May (c) vs. Willow Nightingale (AEW Women’s World Championship)
  • “Hangman” Adam Page vs. Jay White
  • MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) vs. The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens and Max Caster)
  • Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jon Moxley (with Marina Shafir) (AEW World Championship)

Swerve Strickland will also make his return to AEW programming in his first appearance since his brutal loss to Swerve Strickland at All Out. MVP has shown interest in managing Strickland who is expected to give a response to the Hurt Syndicate leader.

Fans in the US will have the choice of using B/R Live or Triller TV to watch WrestleDream, while fans outside the U.S. will use Triller TV. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from AEW WrestleDream including breaking news and live results.

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