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Details On TNA Slammiversary Main Event: Original Plans, Joe Hendry

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More has come to light around the main event of TNA Slammiversary 2024 which saw the coronation of Nic Nemeth as the company’s top star. Nemeth won the gold in a six-man elimination match that featured former champion Moose, Joe Hendry, Josh Alexander, Steve Maclin, and Frankie Kazarian. This win fulfilled a promise by Nemeth to win the title shortly after he arrived in TNA at January’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view.

While this was a monumental win for Nemeth, the Wanted Man was not originally planned to win the gold, Fightful Select reports. Instead, it’s claimed that the plan back in May was for Josh Alexander to win the title at Slammiversary. Alexander, the longest reigning TNA World Champion, was forced to vacate the gold due to a torn triceps injury in March 2023.

Some expected Joe Hendry to win the title, given his immense popularity in both TNA and WWE NXT. It’s reported that TNA feels that Hendry and Alexander’s current feud was strong enough to not need the title, and thus Nemeth was crowned the champion. Hendry eliminated Moose in the title match, guaranteeing a new World Champion, before being eliminated by Alexander who turned heel in the process.

It’s not just in TNA that Nemeth has been winning gold since his surprising WWE release in September 2023. After debuting in NJPW at Wrestle Kingdom 18, Nemeth captured the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Battle in the Valley the following month. More recently, Nemeth won the AAA Mega Championship at TripleMania in a match with old WWE rival Alberto El Patron.

Keep tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Nic Nemeth and his work as TNA World Heavyweight Champion and beyond.

Mercedes Mone Set To Compete In First NJPW Match Since Ankle Injury

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AEW TBS/NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone will step foot in an NJPW ring this month for the first time since suffering a career-threatening ankle injury. On Twitter, the New Japan account shared that Mone will compete at the Capital Collision show on August 30, in Washington, D.C. An opponent for Mone has not been named at this time.

This will be Mone’s first match in NJPW since her Resurgence 2023 match with Willow Nightingale in which she suffered an ankle injury. The injury forced plans to change and Nightingale won the Stong Women’s Championship that had reportedly been created with Mone in mind. The injury would also cost Mone over a year of action before returning to the ring at AEW Double or Nothing in May 2024, where she’d win the AEW TBS title from Nightingale.

NJPW Captial Collision will feature other top names including NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd, who’ll defend against Lio Rush. Zack Sabre Jr. Trish Adora, Fred Rosser, and Tom Lawlor have also been announced the the upcoming event.

Mercedes Mone’s Future Plans

It isn’t just in New Japan that fans will get to see Mone in action. The CEO will defend her AEW TBS Championship at All In against Britt Baker. On this week’s Dynamite, Mone claimed that “my EVPs” the Young Bucks had suspended Baker following an altercation between the DMD and Mone at San Diego Comic-Con. Baker and Mone will collide inside Wembley Stadium on August 25.

Keep tuned in to SE Scoops for all the latest on Mercedes Mone and her journey to AEW All In: London 2024 later this month.

WWE Tough Enough Alum Reportedly Back In Behind The Scenes Role

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A wrestler who once was a part of WWE Tough Enough is back with the company in a behind-the-scenes role, it has been reported. Eric Watts, not to be confused with the son of the legendary Bill Watts, has joined WWE full-time as a writer, Fightful reports. Watts will reportedly be working with the SmackDown side of things going forward.

Watts competed on the 2011 edition of WWE Tough Enough, a show that also featured Ariane Andrew (also known as Cameron) and Ivelisse. Watts was eliminated in week 6 with a lack of improvement being cited as the reason for being cut. The season was ultimately won by Andy Leavine who was given the name Kevin Hackman in WWE. Despite his victory, Leavine was released from WWE in April 2012, less than a year after his victory.

Eric Watts In The Ring

Although Watts will reportedly be working behind the scenes in WWE going forward, he does have plenty of experience in the ring. After his Tough Enough elimination, Watts worked for several promotions, and was part of a tag-team match at Impact Wrestling’s Unbreakable event in 2019, where he teamed with Chris Bey. The following year, Watts was back in tag-team action, this time on AEW Dark, but he and Ray Rosas lost to Jurassic Express.

CM Punk On All In Footage: ‘It’s Wild Being A Top Draw In Two Companies’

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CM Punk wasn’t a fan of the ‘ugly’ AEW All In footage being aired, but believes it showed that he remains a top draw in that promotion. The footage in question was broadcast on the April 10, edition of AEW Dynamite and sparked debate among fans and wrestling insiders as to whether it was the right call.

Speaking to Jimmy Traina on the SI Media Podcast, Punk shared his thoughts to the footage in question being aired.

“It felt really ugly, but then I was like, showing that footage isn’t going to help them or hurt me, so whatever. Being a top draw in two different companies is pretty wild. Thanks, guys.”

At the time, Tony Khan said that airing the footage was all part of an effort to give a great show for the fans. Many found the claim dubious, believing that Khan’s real motivation was payback after Punk’s comments on AEW during the MMA Hour, in which he claimed Khan was not a “real boss.” The kayfabe reason behind the footage being shared was that the Young Bucks wanted to justify why they lost to FTR at All In, and shared that they’d been distracted by dealing with the backstage altercation.

The footage did prove to be a boon for AEW in terms of ratings, as the April 10, Dynamite 819,000 viewers, a 9% increase over the previous week and the highest Dynamite rating of 2024 since February. However, airing the footage could not see AEW cross the 1 million viewer threshold, leaving fans to still question whether sharing the footage had been worth it after all.

Watch: Latest Call Of Duty Trailer Shows WWE Superstars In Action

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Wrestling fans and gamers alike have gotten their latest look at the new Call of Duty season which features three of WWE’s top Superstars. This unlikely collaboration features Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Rey Mysterio entering the hit shooting/war game franchise.

In the newest trailer, fans can see the trio of Superstars use guns, as well as some of their signature moves. While Rhodes and Mysterio are available to purchase and play, Ripley is available as part of the Call of Duty Season 5 Battle Pass.

The game’s fifth season kicked off on July 24 with more than just new playable characters. Slam Deathmatch is a unique twist on traditional Team Deathmatch, focusing on finishing moves. While weapons can down enemies, points are only earned by executing Finishing Moves, which will be randomized WWE Finishing Moves in upcoming matches. This particular mode is exclusively during the in-game WWE SummerSlam event, that started on July 31.

Working with Call of Duty is a huge collaboration for WWE which has allowed three of its Superstars to flex their muscles outside of your standard WWE 2K video game. Even Arn Anderson has been pleased by the crossover, as the WWE Hall of Famer is pleased to see the in-game Cody taking his viral ‘pulled out the glock’ promo to heart.

Want to keep up to date with all the latest from the world of video games? Check out our Gaming channel on SE Scoops so you never miss a story!

Shane McMahon Gives Statement, Shares What He & Tony Khan Discussed

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Shane McMahon has given a statement on his meeting with Tony Khan after the pair were spotted together in a meeting in Arlington, Texas. It has been reported that the pair met to discuss possibilities moving forward and that Khan has been open to speaking with McMahon for some time.

On Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray delivered a statement from Shane on the meeting:

“Tony and I were connected through a mutual friend and we had a great meeting. We talked about many things, but mostly about our shared love for the business and the rewards and challenges of working with family. I congratulated him on the five year anniversary of AEW and look forward to how he evolves the business moving forward.”

A photo of Shane and Khan have been shared online. On Twitter, AEW TBS Champion/NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone took credit for the viral image.

Shane McMahon And AEW

It was claimed by Conrad Thompson earlier this year that McMahon had spoken to some in AEW about the possibility of joining Tony Khan’s first promotion. It was later clarified that Shane was not making a formal pitch to join AEW and was simply stating that it would be an interesting moment in wrestling. Tony Khan has said he has a lot of respect for Shane and appreciates his work as both an in-ring performer and an executive.

McMahon hasn’t been seen on WWE television since WrestleMania 39 when he made a surprise appearance for an impromptu match against The Miz. This was McMahon’s return match to WWE after being fired the previous year for reportedly causing backstage chaos at the 2022 Royal Rumble event.

Could Shane McMahon be All-Elite after all? Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on this developing story.

Bryan Danielson Putting His Career On The Line Against Swerve Strickland at AEW All In

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Bryan Danielson is putting his pro wrestling career on the line at the AEW All-In pay-per-view later this month.

The American Dragon was cutting a promo on the July 31st AEW Dynamite, where he told the fans that his contract with the company was officially up tomorrow. He then reminded everyone of the promise he made when he first joined AEW back in 2021, which was to ‘Kick Some Heads In,’ and win the AEW World Championship. Danielson stated that at All In, he would finish that promise.

That brought out the AEW World Champion, Swerve Strickland. Swerve told Danielson that he also said he would win the company’s top prize, managed to do it in less time, and even beat opponents that Danielson had previously lost to. He called Danielson one of the best of all time, but that he was “one of a kind.” Swerve’s rant ended after whispering to Danielson that he wouldn’t be walking out of All In because of the beating he was about to endure.

Danielson refused to let Swerve walk away that easy. He then declared that he would retire from the sport forever if he didn’t win the world title at AEW All In.

Danielson earned the opportunity against Swerve by winning the 2024 Owen Hart Memorial tournament. He’s unsuccessfully challenged for the world title multiple times, including against MJF, Adam Page, and Jon Moxley.

AEW All In takes place on August 25th from Wembley Stadium in London, England. Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland: AEW World Title vs. Career is set to be the main event.

WWE 2K24: New MyFACTION Locker Codes & Pat McAfee DLC Released

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WWE 2K24 has released the latest downloadable content from their season pass on the Mircosoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Steam on July 31. The Pat McAfee Show Pack features the WWE 2K debut of the beloved former NFL Punter and his talk show co-hosts Ty Schmit, Boston Connor, AJ Hawk, and Darius Butler as playable characters.

The DLC is the third installment of the ongoing WWE 2K24 season pass, which launched on May 15. Fans can purchase select packs as standalone for $9.99 or the season pass for $39.99. 

New MyFaction Locker Code

In addition to the Pat McAfee Show Pack release, the popular video game also added a new locker code for MyFaction mode. After starting WWE 2K24 and accepting the latest update, the main menu will show a code that says PATSMMERGIFT24.

It will also prompt fans to take them to MyFaction to help input the special update. The code unlocks 2 Deluxe Punches & Promo Packs, 3 Faction Wars Tickets, and an Amethyst Extreme Series Drew McIntyre card, which WWE 2K24 players can use in the game mode.

The characters that fans can get from the Deluxe Punches & Promo Pack may vary, but gamers who love MyFaction are guaranteed to acquire McIntyre with an 85 overall. It’s worth noting that fans must use the locker code by August 7, or it will expire. 

Controversy Behind Pat McAfee Show Pack

Although McAfee and his co-host have expressed joy about being involved in WWE 2K24, fans have not shared that sentiment. WWE 2K developers’ decision to add the popular sports talks show crew sparked an ongoing issue about whether more resources should have gone to adding more WWE talent to the game.

One example is that popular NXT superstars like Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice aren’t currently featured in WWE 2K24. Instead of adding them as free updates or a part of a DLC, it’s expected that they may not be playable until the next installment of the WWE 2K series. McAfee and his co-host have also fed into the negative feedback by lashing out at the critics. Schmit also had harsh words towards the NXT talent that weren’t added to the game and called them losers. The disrespectful comments sparked a reaction from Shawn Michaels, who defended the NXT roster.

While the Pat McAfee Show Pack hasn’t been well-received, the new locker code could be a nice addition for loyal WWE 2K fans. 

Nick Gage vs. Matt Hardy Set for GCW: Now And Forever

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Game Changer Wrestling has announced that Nick Gage is set to face Matt Hardy at the GCW Now And Forever event on August 2.

This will be the first time the two would go against each other in the ring:

“*BREAKING* NICK GAGE returns and takes on the debuting MATT HARDY in a first time ever Dream Match THIS FRIDAY in CLEVELAND!” the announcement on GCW’s X/Twitter page reads.

“Im gonna cause matt hardy to feel physical pain when i fight him in Cleveland,” the 43-year-old wrestler wrote on X regarding the match.

Gage notably wasn’t able to appear on the GCW Worst Behavior on July 5, because of injury. He was subsequently advertised for events taking place on July 18 and 20, but he was still unable to make appearances due to the injury. He last competed on the June 14 event of GCW Lights Out, where he defeated Orin Veidt.  

Nick Gage has made a name for himself with his hardcore matches, after competing in GCW and on other indie promotions. Gage also made appearances for AEW in 2021, when he was involved in the feud between MJF and Chris Jericho.

Meanwhile, this would be Matt Hardy’s debut in GCW. His last televised match at the time of writing was at TNA iMPACT on July 21, where he teamed up with ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) to defeat JDC and The System (Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards).

Hardy recently talked about his experience wrestling in Saudi Arabia for WWE, noting that he had a great time there with the people. However, he came back appreciating the freedoms of life in the US.

Al Blake, Jim Crockett’s Vladimir Petrov, Passes Away At 66

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Retired pro wrestler Al Blake, a notable ‘Russian heel’ during the 1980s, passed away at the age of 66 on July 27, 2024. Greg Oliver of SLAM Wrestling broke the news. Blake portrayed the role of Vladimir Petrov, a brutish heel who replaced Barry Darsow as one of Ivan Koloff’s “comrades” back in the Jim Crockett Promotion days. Darsow was Vladimir Khrushchev and ironically enough, both he and Blake actually were from Minnesota, not the former Soviet Union.

In his obituary, Blake was noted to have a passion for health and fitness all the way up to his passing and grew up in a very musically inclined household.

Blake was trained by Eddie Sharkey after discovering him in a bar as a bouncer. Before joining the side of Ivan Koloff, Blake worked as the masked “Russian Assassin” in Paul Jones’ stable. Koloff and Blake ended up feuding with the now babyface Nikita Koloff, Dusty Rhodes and The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express.

Blake’s squared circle career didn’t last very long as he ultimately retired from wrestling in 1992. In late 1988 Blake was convicted on multiple drug dealing charges, stemming from a that started back to 1983 when he was still a bar bouncer that happened to put a speed bump in his wrestling career.

Ivan Koloff didn’t have much to write about Blake in his autobiography and Nikita didn’t know too much about him but did say his personality didn’t match up well with his fellow wrestlers. However, Blake had been married to his wife, Karla Nelson, a bodybuilder and worked several different occupations after hanging up the wrestling boots.

We at SEScoops send our condolences to Al Blake’s family and friends.

The Miz Reflects on WWE Segment with Pee-wee Herman

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The Miz recently reminisced about his 2010 WWE Raw segment with Pee-wee Herman, portrayed by actor Paul Reubens. Miz revealed that this segment, which aired on November 1, 2010, remains his father’s favourite moment from his WWE career.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Miz discussed the segment where he and Alex Riley interrupted Reubens while he spoke to the crowd. “That’s my dad’s favourite thing I’ve ever done in WWE,” Miz said. “It’s not main-eventing WrestleMania or winning the WWE Championship twice. It’s me getting in the ring and having a verbal sparring match with Pee-wee Herman.”

Miz also shared that he had a hand in crafting the segment. Being a fan of Pee-wee Herman, Miz was thrilled when Reubens agreed to appear in character. “Earlier that day, his publicist mentioned that he wouldn’t come out as Pee-wee and would be himself,” Miz recalled. “I couldn’t believe it, so I approached him and asked, ‘Can we please do Pee-wee?’ He agreed, and I was pumped. I suggested doing the ‘I know you are but what am I?’ gag and the secret word, knowing it would be a hit, especially with me as the bad guy.”

“That was my childhood. I grew up watching Pee-wee, I wore the suit. I knew it would be so great,” he said.

“Paul was a really wonderful person and a great friend,” Miz said.

Reubens passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 70 from acute hypoxic respiratory failure. He was best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, first seen in the 1980 film Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie.

The Miz is set to host the WWE SummerSlam Premium Live Event which will take place in his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Read more about that here.

Inside the WWE SummerSlam Store at Cleveland’s Tower City Center

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This year’s WWE SummerSlam Store powered by Fanatics is located in Downtown Cleveland at the Tower City Center Shopping Center at 230 W Huron Rd, Suite 7286, Cleveland, OH 44113. Admission is free.

Dates & Hours

The WWE SummerSlam Store opens Thursday morning, August 1 at 10AM and closes Sunday afternoon, August 4 at 5PM.

Official store hours:

  • Thursday: 10AM – 7PM
  • Friday: 10AM – Midnight
  • Saturday: 10AM – 7PM
  • Sunday: 10AM – 5PM

Meet and Greet Schedule

WWE Superstars Chelsea Green, Candice LaRae and Bron Breaker are scheduled for meet and greets at the store .

  • Thursday: Chelsea Green (5-6PM)
  • Friday: Candice LeRae (11AM-12PM)
  • Sunday: Bron Breakker (11AM-12PM)

Wristbands for the Meet and Greet are free, but with limited supply and talent is subject to change.

Exclusive Merchandise & Photos

The WWE SummerSlam Store in Cleveland and WWE Shop are selling a line of exclusive WWE SummerSlam merchandise totaling 200 items, including replica championship belts, baseball and basketball jerseys, hats, socks, flip-flops, posters and more.

SEScoops correspondent Ella Jay will be visiting the WWE SummerSlam Store this weekend and we’ll update this article with some photos of what it’s like when WWE takes over Tower City Center.

WWE SummerSlam 2024 Start Time: US, Australia, Europe and More

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WWE SummerSlam 2024 on paper is looking like a very strong card, potentially one of the shows of the year. CM Punk will be making his in-ring return for the first time since January, where he was injured at the Royal Rumble by the man he will be facing, Drew McIntyre. Cody Rhodes will also be defending his WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa, and Liv Morgan will be defending her Women’s World Championship against a furious Rhea Ripley, among other top bouts.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to the start times for WWE SummerSlam 2024 in different regions, so you won’t miss a second of the action.

Read More – WWE SummerSlam 2024 Tickets: Availability, price and more

United States

Eastern Time (ET)

SummerSlam 2024 will kick off at 7 PM ET. This is the most common time for WWE’s major pay-per-view events and allows for a prime-time viewing experience on the East Coast.

Central Time (CT)

For those in the Central Time Zone, the event will start at 6 PM CT.

Mountain Time (MT)

Mountain Time Zone viewers can tune in at 5 PM MT to catch all the live action.

Pacific Time (PT)

On the West Coast, SummerSlam will begin at 4 PM PT.

Australia

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

In Australia, SummerSlam 2024 will be broadcast live at 9 AM AEST the following day, meaning Aussie fans can enjoy the event over breakfast.

Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)

For those in South Australia and the Northern Territory, the start time will be 8:30 AM ACST.

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)

Viewers in Western Australia can catch the event at 7 AM AWST.

Europe

British Summer Time (BST)

Fans in the UK can watch SummerSlam 2024 main card starting at midnight AM BST.

Central European Summer Time (CEST)

In Central Europe, the event will begin at 1 AM CEST.

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)

For those in Eastern Europe, SummerSlam will start at 2 AM EEST.

Other Regions

India

In India, the start time for SummerSlam 2024 will be 4:30 AM IST, providing an early morning treat for wrestling fans.

Japan

Japanese viewers can enjoy the event from 8 AM JST.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, the event will be broadcast at 11 PM NZST.

Best WWE 2K24 Finishers: Double, Hell In A Cell, Super Moves and How To Do Them

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WWE 2K24 is one of the best iterations of the franchise available today, with a ton of incredible finishers to perform.

On top of the standard finishers you can do to try and finish a match, there are Double Finishers, Super Finishers and Hell In a Cell Finishers you can execute to try and win a match.

We’ll be going over some of the best moves in the game with the current movesets and explaining briefly how you can pull them off.

Double Finishers

Double Chokeslam – Undertaker

The Undertaker’s Double Chokeslam is another impressive move where, as you probably guessed, he chokeslams two opponents at once. Follow these steps:

  • Create a multi-person match: Similar to Cena’s setup.
  • Store a finisher: Make sure you have a finisher ready.
  • Grab and Irish Whip the opponents: Grab and Irish Whip each opponent into the same corner.
  • Execute the double chokeslam: With both opponents stunned, press R2/RT + X/A.

Double Attitude Adjustment – John Cena

John Cena can perform the Double Attitude Adjustment, which is where you lift two opponents simultaneously for the finisher.

Here’s how to execute it in WWE 2K24:

  • Create a multi-person match: Set up a tag team, Triple Threat, or Fatal Four Way match.
  • Store a finisher: Ensure you have a finisher stored.
  • Grab and Irish Whip the opponents: Grab an opponent with Circle/B, perform an Irish Whip with Circle/B + L-stick towards a corner, and repeat for the second opponent.
  • Perform the double finisher: With both opponents stunned in the corner, press R2/RT + X/A.

Hell in a Cell Finishers

Chokeslam From Hell In A Cell – Undertaker

The Undertaker’s iconic Chokeslam from the top of the Hell in a Cell to Mankind is a move that fans can recreate in WWE 2K24. Here’s how:

  • Store a finisher: Have at least one finisher stored.
  • Throw the opponent ringside: Grab and Irish Whip the opponent through the fence, which takes about three attempts.
  • Climb the cell: Climb up the cell with R1/RB.
  • Position and perform the finisher: With the opponent’s back to the announcer’s table, press X/A to execute the Chokeslam from the top.

Attitude Adjustment From Hell In A Cell – John Cena

John Cena’s Attitude Adjustment is another move that you can perform from the top of the Hell in a Cell, and here’s how to do it:

  • Store a finisher: Ensure you have at least one finisher stored.
  • Throw the opponent ringside: Similar to the Undertaker’s method, use the Circle/B button + L-stick to break the fence.
  • Climb the cell: Climb up the fence with R1/RB.
  • Position and execute: With the opponent’s back to the announcer’s table, press X/A to perform the Attitude Adjustment from the top of the cell.

Super Moves

Super Stomp – Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins can execute the Super Stomp from the top rope, increasing the move’s damage significantly. Here’s how to perform it:

  • Store three finishers: Have three finishers stored in a match.
  • Stun the opponent: Get the opponent in a stunned state to prevent reversal.
  • Climb the top rope: Hold L2/LT towards the nearest turnbuckle.
  • Perform the Super Stomp: Tap R2/RT + X/A from the top rope.

Best WWE 2K24 CAWS: AEW Stars, Legends, and More

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One of the best parts of any WWE game is the CAW (Create-a-Wrestler) system, with some incredible uploads being shared each year.

From AEW stars to WWE legends, the community creations are top-notch every time a WWE 2K game comes out, and 2K24 is no different.

Here’s a look at some of the best WWE 2K24 CAWs out there right now and which creators you need to be following to get them.

AEW Stars

Adam Copeland (Edge)

Creator: Valoween
Tag: #Valoween

Adam Copeland, of course Edge during his WWE tenure, is another CAW that you need to be looking for if you want some Rated-R Superstar in your 2K this year.

This creation from Valoween is absolutely fantastic and perfectly captures Copeland’s AEW look.

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Darby Allin

The Darby Allin CAW from RebelCaws is absolutely incredible, there’s no other way of saying it. Rebel has NAILED it in terms of the look for the skateboarder turned pro wrestler and daredevil and you NEED to download it if you’re a fan of the former TNT Champion.

Creator: RebelCAWs
Tag: RebelCaws, darbyallin, and AEW

Will Ospreay

Creator: Defract
Tag: Defract, Ospreay

Defract’s Will Ospreay model is another fantastic addition to your CAW downloads in 2K24, with the British star’s model bearing a striking semblance to his modern All Elite in-ring style.

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WWE Legends

Kane 98

Creator: WhatsTheStatus
Tag: KANE98ALT

Kane’s 1998 look has been uploaded as a CAW almost flawlessly by WhatsTheStatus. If you’re doing an Attitude Era Universe mode or you just want to have some classics downloaded then the Big Red Machine is well worth a look.

Owen Hart

Dr Gorilla Nuts did a great job with the Canadian wrestling legend here, who you can only play is officially right now in AEW Fight Forever.

Creator: Dr Gorilla Nuts
Tag: #DRGORILLANUTS

AEW Dynamite Preview (7/31)

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Get ready for AEW Dynamite tonight at 8/7c live on TBS from Greenville, SC at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. We’re just three weeks out from AEW All In: London and the full-speed-ahead build continues.

AEW Dynamite Preview July 31, 2024

Scheduled matches for AEW Dynamite tonight include:

  • Will Ospreay vs. Lance Archer
  • Hangman Adam Page vs. Darby Allin
  • Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander

Plus, we’ll hear from Bryan Danielson live as well as the Mercedes Moné.

Danielson has his sights on Swerve Strickland and raising the AEW World Championship sky high as fans chant “YES! YES!” to close out the show at Wembley Stadium. Swerve recently praised Danielson as the Greatest of All Time, a gesture that puts unique dynamic on this high-stakes contest.

Meanwhile, it’s the CEO the one hoping to hold on to her gold and fend off Dr. Britt Baker. After their altercation at San Diego Comic Con 2024 last week, can AEW officials maintain order until August 25?

Enjoy the show tonight and head over to our AEW News section for more.

Details On Shane McMahon and Tony Khan’s Meeting Earlier This Week

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No, you didn’t misread that headline: Former WWE Executive and Superstar Shane McMahon, had a private meeting with All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan. The meeting took place at a private airport in Arlington, Texas, according to WrestleTalk and Fightful:

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Shane McMahon in AEW

This surreal development comes just over a month after rumors circulated that Shane McMahon was interested in joining AEW. Former WWE and current AEW commentator Jim Ross mentioned in mid-June that he had received information that McMahon had expressed some interest in collaborating with AEW.

McMahon hasn’t been seen on WWE television since WrestleMania 39 when he made a surprise appearance for an impromptu match against The Miz. Unfortunately, the Shane-O-Mac would suffer a torn quad moments following the opening bell.

In a recent interview with SI’s Justin Barrasso, Tony Khan spoke about the possibility of Shane McMahon joining AEW and expressed great respect for McMahon:

“I heard the rumor he might be interested. I’ve never met Shane, but we have a lot of mutual friends…I have a lot of respect for him as an executive and a professional wrestler. Shane is always welcome in AEW.”

Shane McMahon appearing for All Elite Wrestling would be as much of a “never say never” moment as there is in wrestling. One of the only comparisons is when the Prodigal Son appeared on the last episode of WCW Nitro in 2001. It would also be a direct shot across the bow, as his brother-in-law Triple H currently serves as Chief Content Officer of AEW’s biggest rival promotion, WWE.

Will we see Shane McMahon attempt an on-screen hostile takeover of AEW? Will AEW fans get to see Shane McMahon and Darby Allin have a contest to see who can do the most death-defying dive? These might be premature questions now, but one’s that are not out of the realm of possibility after today’s developments.

Seth Rollins: ‘Betraying the Shield Changed Wrestling for the Better’

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Seth Rollins wouldn’t change a thing about betraying the Shield over a decade ago, as what he did on that June 2, 2014 RAW changed the face of wrestling. After the Shield defeated Evolution at the previous night’s Payback pay-per-view, Rollins betrayed his brothers with a steel chair and aligned with Triple H.

Since then, all three Shield members have gone on to become huge names in wrestling as well as all holding World Championships. When asked on ESPN SportsCenter if he’s reflected on the paths his betrayal caused, Rollins admitted that he wouldn’t change a thing about what he did.

“I’ve been asked about it a lot. Obviously, that’s the one thing if you’re a fan of Seth Rollins or the Shield or Jon Moxley or Roman Reigns, that’s the one thing that sits with you. Over the course of the last ten years, essentially. And I get asked about it all the time and I’ve thought about it. ‘Would you go back? Would you change it? Would you do something different?’ And my answer is unequivocally no, I wouldn’t.

“Because where we’re at now, the business as a whole is healthier than its ever been and that moment of time shifted everything. That’s what put us all on our separate paths. Our goal in the beginning was to run the show. To run the business, to change it, to make it better. And here we are, a decade later, and I dare say that it was accomplished with the swing of that steel chair.”

That steel chair shot certainly changed the landscape of WWE and Seth got a taste of his own medicine at WrestleMania 40 this past April when Roman Reigns delivered a chair shot of his own to the Architect. Ironically, this chair shot would cost the Tribal Chief, as picking Rollins over Cody Rhodes gave the latter the opening to hit three Cross Rhodes’ and end Reigns’ tenure as Undisputed WWE Champion.

Reigns, Rollins, and Moxley may be on separate paths, but the Shield will live on as one of the greatest factions in WWE. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Seth Rollins and his Shield brothers as they continue to dominate the wrestling business.

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Seth Rollins Doubles Down On His Outlandish Referee Outfit on RAW

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Seth Rollins was par for the course when it comes to outlandish outfits but his referee shirt had a little extra flare to it. Unlike Jerry Seinfeld, Rollins really wanted to ‘be a pirate’ as his officiating garb was a puffy shirt with the standard WWE zebra stripes.

Per usual, Rollins’ outfit of choice got wrestling fans talking online and Seth stated how he’s merely dipping his toe into the pizzazz pool.

“This is just the appetizer, baby. You gotta tune into #SummerSlam on Saturday for the main course…we’re gonna be eatin’ goooood!”

RELATED: Seth Rollins Will Enforce Any Rules He Wants for Punk-McIntyre at SummerSlam

Rollins was a major player on the go-home episode of WWE RAW before SummerSlam as he was the main aspect to a near 20 minute segment on Monday. Rollins laid out the ground rules for CM Punk and Drew McIntyre for their grudge match this weekend as it will be Seth in the role as the special guest referee for the fight. Rollins has shown that he has no love loss for Punk or McIntyre.

On the previous episode of RAW, GM Adam Pearce made it clear that McIntyre and CM Punk cannot lay a finger on one another before their big fight.

Seth Rollins has equal incentive to cost Punk or McIntyre their victory against one another. Drew aimed to cash in his Money In The Bank briefcase during Rollins’ match against Damian Priest and it was Punk who ultimately cost Rollins a victory by stopping McInytre.

RELATED: Seth Rollins Says Wife Becky Lynch Is Doing Great

Cedric Alexander Picks Up First Singles Win On TV Since 2021

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Cedric Alexander is back in the win column after securing a victory on the July 30 episode of NXT. The developmental brand held week one of their Great American Bash TV special. One of the featured matchups had Alexander taking on Brook Jensen.

It marks the WWE veteran’s first singles win on TV since he defeated Reggie for the WWE 24/7 Championship on the November 22, 2021, episode of Monday Night Raw.

The matchup came together after Shawn Spears confronted Alexander while he was advising other NXT talent backstage. “The Chairman” downplayed the usefulness of the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion’s knowledge and shared that he was mentoring Jensen. Alexander responded that Spears can only influence weak-minded talent, leading to Jensen challenging him to a match in the episode.

Alexander and Jensen had their moments in the match, with the troubled NXT talent coming close to being victorious. However, Jensen would hurt himself on a missed leg drop attempt from the ring apron onto his opponent on the announce table. Alexander used his experience to capitalize on the moment and land his Lumbar Check finisher to get the win.

Cedric Alexander Comments On Current NXT Run

Alexander reflected on his victory in a backstage interview and teased Spears that his teaching methods didn’t seem to have much impact on Jensen. He was also asked how he felt about being on the NXT roster, and the former main roster superstar expressed that he is enjoying it and plans to stick around for a while.

“…It’s been an experience. It’s like going back to high school again,” said Alexander. He explained, “You see a bunch of new friends. You see a bunch of old friends you haven’t seen in a long time, and it’s good to mix it up with the people every once in a while. But yeah, I’m enjoying my time here, and I think I might be here for a long time.”

Although he was successful against Jensen, it seems Alexander will have to deal with Spears soon. The former All Elite Wrestling superstar showed displeasure with his Protégé taking the loss. Spears will likely want to prove a point and show that he is a better influence over the NXT locker room than Alexander. Hopefully, the “Babyface” can continue his momentum with his fresh start on the developmental brand.

The Miz Offers Big Praise To Pat McAfee For His WWE Work

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The Miz has offered big praise to Pat McAfee for the way he’s been able to adapt to the WWE climate and excel at the art of storytelling.

The A Lister recently appeared on The Rich Eisen Show to promote this Sunday’s SummerSlam event. The WWE star will be hosting the event that will be held in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

During the interview, they talked about the former NFL star. The Miz mentioned how Pat brings a unique energy to the WWE programming with his work on the commentary desk:

“He’s been amazing for us in WWE. He’s a ball of energy. You know? He usually flies in, because he does his show, and then he’ll fly right in, and he’ll do our show, and it’s very difficult to do. A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, color commentary, it’s not that hard,’ It’s very difficult. It’s a whole different mindset.”

We Tell Stories: The Miz

The Miz explained that wrestling is all about telling stories. According to him, the way Pat McAfee has been able to adapt to it and connect with the audience is unmatched:

“The way he’s been able to come into WWE and really just take the bull by the horns and really go out there and do just a fantastic job of storytelling. That’s what we do. We tell stories, and the way he’s able to communicate that to our audience is unmatched. He’s been doing a great job at it.”

McAfee joined WWE back in 2018 when he started appearing on pre-show panels for NXT: Takeover events.  He officially signed a contract with the company in 2019 and he has been a regular part of the WWE crew since then.

The former football player has recently exchanged words with NXT personnel over the new WWE 2K24 DLC pack that features his talk show co-hosts alongside McAfee himself. It appears very likely that we’ll be seeing him getting a match on the development brand sooner or later.

WWE Teaming With Games Global For Trio Of Branded Slot Machines

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WWE’s latest venture into the world of gaming will see the company produce three themed slot machines with supplier Games Global. Three slot machines will be produced over three years, a statement confirmed this week, with the first, WWE Bonus Rumble: Gold Blitz, being released this August. Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, shared his excitement over the partnership.

“Games Global is thrilled to step into the wrestling ring with WWE and deliver powerhouse content that will appeal to our audiences around the world. Some of the most iconic WWE® superstars will bring our three titles to life and ensure players are immersed in the exciting world of sports entertainment.”

Booth added that partnering with WWE is “monumental” for Games Global and that he is looking forward to the release of WWE Bonus Rumble: Gold Blitz.

WWE Games Global

This isn’t WWE’s first foray into the world of slot machines. Developer All For One Studios has multiple slot machine games including WWE Legends: Link & Win as well as WWE: Clash of the Wilds. The question now is whether these new slot machines will receive much, if any promotion on WWE programming, as given the company’s PG rating, it could be considered as advertising of gambling to minor fans.

The Undertaker Reveals One Thing That Worries Him About Current Generation of Wrestlers

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The Undertaker says the one thing that worries him about professional wrestlers today is the longevity of their careers because of all the crazy moves they do.

The Phenom recently sat down with “Mighty” Demetrious Johnson for an interview. He talked about things such as his pairing with Paul Bearer, his WrestleMania 40 appearance and more.

During the talk, Taker was asked for his thoughts on the current era of wrestling. The former World Champion first mentioned how WWE is breaking new records with each show so there is not a lot for him to complain. There is one thing, however, that the wrestling veteran is worried about:

“There’s nothing that I can say that like, ‘They should probably be doing this,’ Because they’re killing it. They’re killing it. The only thing that worries me, because I know the physical shape and condition that I’m in, and the things that I’ve had to do since I’ve been in the business, is I worry about their longevity, because of how much they continue to push the envelope.”

Get Them Invested In The Character: The Undertaker

The Undertaker claimed that the lack of character development made a lot wrestlers turn towards high risk moves. Though he still believes that getting the audience invested in your story is the best way:

“What ends up happening a lot of times. You mentioned it a little bit earlier, about like the character development. There was a time period there, where the character development was really lacking and the athleticism part was there. So they would, they started doing these crazy moves to [compensate].

Then what they end up trying to do is like, okay, well, after two or three times of seeing a double backflip twist off the top rope to the floor, your audience gets desensitized to that, like ‘I’ve seen that. What do you got now?’ Now you have to push the envelope a little bit further, and there’s limitations to what the human body can do. But if you can get them invested in the character, you either gotta make them love you, or you gotta make them hate you.”

The Risks of Wrestling

The Dead Man closed his argument saying that a lot of people do not understand the risks involved in wrestling. That’s why he wishes that talent would focus more on character side of things:

“That’s kind of the one thing that I wish, as a whole, that there would be more of, just because, you know what most people don’t realize about wrestling. What people really don’t realize is that within any given match, on any given night, you’re two inches away from something catastrophic happening. Regardless of how much training you’ve had.

Then when you think about the number of dates per year that you’re working, that risk factor goes up exponentially. When you’re doing double back flips off of the top rope into a group of people, it only takes one time.”

Roxanne Perez: ‘I’m The Best in the World. Not Giulia or Stephanie Vaquer’

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NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez has asserted her dominance following an impactful main event victory at Great American Bash (Week One.) At the event, Perez defeated Thea Hail to keep her title reign alive. In a WWE NXT Digital Exclusive, The Prodigy reflected on her victory and named some notable women.

“I’ll give Thea her respect, because she almost had me there, but realistically, everybody needs to stop worrying about everybody else around the world. Not a Thea, not a Giulia, not a Stephanie [Vaquer].

“NXT is the best women’s division in the world, and this (NXT Women’s Championship) is on my shoulder, which means I am the best woman in the world.”

Vaquer joined WWE earlier this month, mere days after competing at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door. As for Giulia, it has been reported that she has signed with WWE. The Japanese sensation recently shared that she will wrap up her time competing in Japan on August 19, with many believing she will debut for WWE before, or shortly after that date.

This promo from Perez is not the first time that the reigning NXT Women’s Champion has brought up Vaquer and Giulia. Perez namedropped both women, exciting fans eager to see The Prodigy work against these two exceptionally talented athletes. Vaquer has said that she will be joining NXT in the near future, making a showdown with Perez even more likely.

Charlotte Flair Is ‘Adding Up The Inches’ In WWE In-Ring Recovery

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WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair is back in the ring training for her return after being out of action with an injury since last December. On Instagram, Flair shared some footage of her in-ring training which included running the ropes and a series of rolls. In the caption, Flair channeled Tony D’Amato’s (Al Pacino) speech from 1999’s Any Given Sunday.

We CLAW with our finger nails for that inch.
Cause we know
when we add up all those inches
that’s going to make the f***ing difference
between WINNING and LOSING
between LIVING and DYING.

I’ll tell you this
in any fight
it is the guy who is willing to die
who is going to win that inch.
And I know
if I am going to have any life anymore
it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch
because that is what LIVING is.

Flair has been out of action since December after suffering a leg injury during a match with Asuka, who is also currently out with an injury. Flair’s setback has forced her to miss several major WWE events, including WrestleMania, a show that she has competed in a title match for seven times in the past.

While Flair has been missing from WWE programming, the Queen of All Eras has kept a close eye on programming. Flair recently said that she’s sure a match with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez will happen when the time is right. Perez named Flair alongside several female Superstars on an episode of NXT before stating none of them compare to The Prodigy.

Away from the ring, Flair has been filming scenes for an upcoming indie horror/thriller film titled You Lose You Die. Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Charlotte Flair and her return to the squared circle.

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