Home Blog Page 274

AEW All Out: The Young Bucks Resume EVP and Tag Team Dominance with Win

Jake Skudder
-
0

The Young Bucks continued their dominance at the top of the AEW Tag Team Championship mountain with a win at All Out tonight.

Matthew and Nicolas Jackson put their titles on the line against Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta, who were credible contenders, but the EVPs were able to squeeze out the win.

Matthew would roll up Yuta to get the win and retain the titles for his team whilst Nicolas held down Claudio to stop him from breaking up the pin.

AEW All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the NOW Arena in Illinois and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out: Fans Not Happy with MJF vs Daniel Garcia Finish (Reaction)

Jake Skudder
-
0

AEW All Out has now begun and the PPV card began with the grudge match between MJF and Daniel Garcia, which would end after around 30 minutes with a low blow by Maxwell.

The crowd in attendance at the NOW Arena in Illinois were hot and into the whole match from the opening bell, but the finish appears to have angered some fans online who seemingly were hoping for something else.

AEW All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the NOW Arena in Illinois and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out: MJF Goes Full Scumbag to Beat Daniel Garcia

Jake Skudder
-
0

MJF managed to get the win against Daniel Garcia at AEW All Out 2024 from the NOW Arena, despite Garcia having just returned to the company.

Garcia made his return at the All In PPV event from London just a few weeks ago, distracting Maxwell and costing him his ‘American’ Championship against Will Ospreay. MJF was looking for revenge in this match against the former ROH Pure Champion, who reportedly has still not re-signed with All Elite Wrestling.

After a fantastic match to open the show, Maxwell would hit a low blow and then a Jacknife Pin to take the win in his signature scumbag style. Garcia would get a measure of revenge as Maxwell tried to attack him after the bell, but Garcia would grab the leg and hit is own low blow before taking him to the turnbuckle to hit a piledriver from the second rope.

AEW All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the NOW Arena in Illinois and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out: Mariah May Takes NSFW Shot at Chicago

Jake Skudder
-
0

AEW Women’s Champion Mariah May took a NSFW shot at Chicago and the crowd in the NOW Arena tonight at All Out.

May appeared during the Zero Hour Pre-Show, interrupting Skye Blue’s segment and saying that she would NOT be having her Championship celebration in Chicago.

The AEW Women’s Champion would not stop there though, adding “Why do they call it the Windy City, when nobody here has ever been blown before?” before attacking Skye Blue.

All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the NOW Arena in Illinois and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out Zero Hour Pre-Show Results: The Show Before The Show

Jake Skudder
-
0

AEW All Out takes place tonight, but the Zero Hour Pre-Show just opened proceedings from the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

Here are all of the results from the Zero Hour Pre Show:

  • The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) w/Billy Gunn b. The Iron Savages (Bronson and Boulder) w/Jacked Jameson.
  • Sammy Guevara, Dustin Rhodes, and Hologram b. The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and Josh Woods) w/Mark Sterling 
  • The Bang Bang Gang (Austin and Colton Gunn, and Juice Robinson) b. The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, and Alex Reynolds)
  • Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Mike Bannett, and Matt Taven) b. Top Flight (Action Andretti, Dairus and Dante Martin) w/Leila Grey vs Shane Taylor Productions (Shane Taylor and Lee Mortiarty) and the Beast Mortos

AEW All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the NOW Arena in Illinois and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out Predictions: Will Adam Page and Swerve Burn the House Down?

Jake Skudder
-
0

AEW All Out 2024 is set to deliver big, with key matches featuring top-tier talent from the All Elite roster. With just weeks since AEW’s landmark All In event at Wembley Stadium, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next in Chicago. Below are our predictions for the major matches scheduled for the event.

Read More – AEW All Out 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

AEW All Out 2024 Predictions

AEW World Championship: Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jack Perry

Bryan Danielson will defend his newly acquired AEW World Championship against Jack Perry. Given Danielson’s recent title victory, it’s unlikely he’ll lose the belt so soon. Perry offers a solid challenge, but Danielson should retain.

Prediction: Bryan Danielson retains

Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs. “Hangman” Adam Page

This heated rivalry has been brewing for over a year. Although Page is driven by revenge, AEW seems to have big plans for Strickland. Strickland recently lost the AEW World Title, so a victory here would keep his momentum going, but the odds appear to favor Page and that is who we see winning.

Prediction: Adam Page wins

AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Hikaru Shida

Mercedes Mone has been dominant since joining AEW. While Shida presents a tough opponent, it seems unlikely that Mone will drop the title after a high-profile defense against Britt Baker.

Prediction: Mercedes Mone retains

AEW International Championship: Will Ospreay (c) vs. Pac

Will Ospreay has been a force in AEW, especially after winning the title at All In. Given his recent victory, Ospreay is likely to retain in what could be a show-stealing match.

Prediction: Will Ospreay retains

MJF vs. Daniel Garcia

MJF remains one of AEW’s brightest stars, and a loss here could damage his growing legacy. With his storyline with Garcia likely to continue, we expect MJF to secure the win.

Prediction: MJF wins

Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs. Kris Statlander

With Nightingale and Tomohiro Ishii having already beaten Kris Statlander and Stokeley Hathaway at All In, it would make sense for Statlander to get the win back here and keep her recent heel turn strong.

Prediction: Kris Statlander wins

AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Young Bucks (c) vs. Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta)

The Young Bucks will be defending their AEW Tag Team Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta of the Blackpool Combat Club. Although Claudio and Wheeler are credible opponents, there’s a good chance that The Bucks will retain to keep their Elite EVP storyline ongoing.

Prediction: The Young Bucks retain

AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

This should be a good match and seeing Okada vs Takeshita should be fantastic, but we can see Okada retaining here until he gets a full one-on-one encounter with someone the caliber of Konosuke.

Prediction: Kazuchika Okada Retains

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

AEW All Out: Fans Predict Who Will Ruin Mariah May Celebration Segment

Jake Skudder
-
0

Mariah May will be holding her AEW Women’s Championship celebration at the All Out PPV tonight, but fans are expecting a pretty big twist. Seeing as AEW rarely does these sorts of segments on PPV, many are wondering who could be making an appearance to make a splash or ruin the big night for the Glamour.

The question was posed earlier today on X and there have been a ton of different guesses from people, with Beth Phoenix, Athena, Tay Melo, Gisele Shaw, Anna Jay and Rebecca Quin all being at the top of the pile.

Mina Shirakawa would’ve been the most likely candidate to show up tonight on the PPV, but she is wrestling in Japan tomorrow, so the likelihood of that is quite low, if not impossible.

https://twitter.com/WrestlingMark16/status/1832465583335469477

AEW All Out Matches Tonight

There are a number of massive matches set to take place from the Wembley Stadium in London, England and they are as follows:

  • Lights Out Steel Cage Match: Swerve Strickland vs Hangman Adam Page
  • AEW World Championship Match: Bryan Danielson (c) vs Jack Perry
  • AEW International Championship Match: Will Ospreay (c) vs Pac
  • TBS Championship Match: Mercedes Moné vs Hikaru Shida
  • MJF vs Daniel Garcia
  • AEW Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs Blackpool Combat Club
  • Chicago Street Fight: Willow Nightingale vs Kris Statlander
  • AEW Continental Championship Match: Kazuchika Okada vs Mark Briscoe vs Orange Cassidy vs Konosuke Takeshita

How to Watch AEW All Out On Demand

If you are not able to watch the show live then you can do after the fact on demand via TrillerTV. Here is how you can:

  1. Visit the Official TrillerTV Website: Head over to the TrillerTV AEW All Out 2024 page.
  2. Purchase the PPV: Follow the prompts to purchase access to the stream.
  3. Enjoy Unlimited Replays: Once purchased, viewers will have access to unlimited replays, allowing them to watch the event again at their convenience.

We’ll be covering all of the events from tonight’s PPV event, so make sure that you keep checking back to SEScoops for the latest on AEW All Out.

WWE Announcer Mike Rome Welcomes Baby Boy, Salem James

Thomas Lowson
-
0

Mike Rome has been a part of 2016 and has worked across Raw, SmackDown, and WWE NXT as a broadcaster. This week, the former WWE 24/7 Champion shared a huge update from his personal life as he is officially now a father.

Rome (Austin Michael Romero) dropped a very special photo on Facebook this week, introducing the world to his new son.

If Rome were at work, an introduction for this new ‘competitor’ would sound something like this: “Weighing in at 7 pounds and 7 ounces, and 20 and a half inches of awesome, Salem James Romero!”

Congratulations to Mike Rome and his family on this joyous occasion!

image 2

Rome has been absent from WWE NXT as of late, with Alicia Taylor filling in for him on the gold brand. Rome moved back to NXT in May 2024 in order to be closer to his home in Orlando, Florida. He’d previously been announcing on SmackDown but now it’s Taylor’s voice fans can expect to hear every Friday night.

Wrestling’s Baby Fever

New father Mike Rome has several peers that he can discuss the joys of parenthood with. Some other recent baby news from the world of wrestling:

New ‘AEW Shockwave’ Trademark Hints At One of Company’s Impending Announcements

Anutosh Bajpai
-
0

A new trademark filing may have revealed one of the announcements Tony Khan has been teasing for All Elite Wrestling in recent weeks.

The AEW President claimed that the most important announcements in his company’s history ‘were looming large’ earlier this month.

Now it has been revealed that on September 6, the promotion filed a new trademark application with USPTO for ‘AEW: SHOCKWAVE’ for ‘Entertainment services in the nature of production of professional wrestling programs and events.’

It’s unknown what the officials intend to use the trademark for at this point, but the naming scheme suggests it to be a special similar to NXT: Heatwave instead of a weekly show.

AEW’s New TV Deals

AEW’s current TV deal with WarnerBros Discovery is scheduled to expire later this year. The company’s media rights renewal has been a hot topic of discussion among fans.

There have been many reports of positive talks between the wrestling company and its TV partners but so far there has been no solid development in the matter.

President Tony Khan has teased some big announcements for the company a number of times. While addressing the crowd after last night’s Collision, Khan said that he thinks AEW on TNT and TBS was ‘here to stay.’

One of the things people are expecting to see with the new deals is the inclusion of a streaming agreement which will finally provide a home to the promotion’s tape library.

While not confirmed, it’s possible that the new trademark is in preparation for a media rights renewal announcement. It can be used for specials on streaming platform or TV, that gets announced alongside the new media deal.

AEW TV Deal: Promising Update Before All Out

Dominic DeAngelo
-
0

Tony Khan has to be feeling confident when it comes to the future of All Elite Wrestling on Turner broadcasting as the AEW President had some promising words for the live crowd in Chicago.

AEW Collision aired live last night ahead of ALL OUT this Saturday and while the action in the ring was set to go down, Khan made his usual appearance in front of the live crowd. Khan is going back to his classic look with a clean shave and glasses which could be a callback to the days of AEW old, but he did make some interesting statements to the live audience regarding AEW’s future with TBS and TNT. Khan was amped up in his hometown of Chicago as he commented on the potential of a forthcoming television deal with the promotion’s longtime TV partner.

“I feel pretty good to say, AEW on TBS and TNT, I think is here to stay!”

There’s been a lot of thought that a new television deal between WBD and AEW has been well in the works, but Khan has been much more vocal about it in recent days. During the ALL OUT media call on Thursday, Khan was asked about a new deal update and praised the relationship that AEW has had with Turner and their president David Zaslav. He even brought the relationship up unprompted later on during the call before actually saying that AEW is in “the redzone” with the new deal, they just gotta put the ball into the endzone, using a NFL reference.

Adam Copeland Sees Wrestling Potential in Sting’s Son

Bishal Roy
-
0

Former TNT Champion Adam Copeland is confident that wrestling legend Sting’s son Steven Borden could handle the pressure if he entered the pro wrestling business.

Steven and his brother Garrett both appeared during Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution earlier this year. Sting teamed up with Darby Allin and defeated The Young Bucks. Steven came out as Wolfpac Sting, and even performed a Stinger Splash that garnered massive praise. Borden has been training with Darby Allin and had a training session with Allin, Copeland, and FTR. There has been speculation that Steven could follow his father’s footsteps.

The Rated R Superstar told Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown that he feels Steven is eager to be a part of the business, especially after AEW Revolution in Greensboro. He said:

“I think at Revolution there in Greensboro, he got a bit of the itch. He felt what it is. And once you feel that, man, it’s hard to walk away from that. It’s hard to go, ‘Wait, that wasn’t cool.’ You’re going to go, ‘That was really cool and really fun.’”

Copeland praised the 6’3 powerhouse for his physique and believes he has similarities with his legendary father in conducting himself. He added:

“It’s a great gig. So I think he felt that. Also in terms of his physicality, I mean, he’s 6-3. He’s about 230 pounds. He’s probably sitting about eight percent body fat. He looks the part. He’s got a good head on his shoulders, very similar to his dad in how he conducts himself, which is a great thing.”

There have been some second-generation wrestlers who couldn’t live up to the expectations of the fans. On the other hand, some have thrived in the business. The former TNT Champion admitted that there would be a lot of pressure on Steven should he enter the pro wrestling business. However, Copeland reckoned that the former college football player has what it takes to handle it. He said:

“I think now it’s really up to him. What does he want to put into it? Does he want to put in the work that it will take? Because you got to figure it. You might look at it and say, ‘Ok, an easier pathway into the business.’

“But once he’s in the business, there’s going to be a big spotlight on him, and with that comes extra pressures. You’re Sting’s son and trying to break out of that. But, he’s smart. He’s smart, and I think if he wants to do it, he absolutely could do it.”

Adam Copeland is recovering from a fractured leg that he sustained at May’s AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view. He was stripped of the TNT Championship and he has since been on the sidelines recuperating. While Copeland feels better, a timeline for his return is still not clear.

Hulk Hogan On Adam Copeland’s Scary Dive: “He Didn’t Need That”

Giovanni Vinci Comments On Shocking SmackDown Debut Loss

Bishal Roy
-
0

Former Imperium member Giovanni Vinci made his SmackDown debut last night. However, he shockingly suffered a loss within seconds and feels the referee is at fault.

Vinci returned to in-ring action against Apollo Crews. After getting in the ring, the Italian wrestler began taunting the crowd. As soon as the referee rang the bell, Crews rolled him up for the three count as Vinci looked shocked. In a SmackDown Exclusive, Giovanni Vinci shared his thoughts on his defeat. He blamed the ref for not checking whether he was ready. He said if Apollo Crews wants to come from behind then ‘we can play that way.’

“Don’t even ask the question. I got a question for you. When is the last time you’ve seen a match get without the referee checking both competitors if they’re ready. I haven’t seen it either. So Apollo wants to come up behind me, clearly, I still have half my entrance gear on, and roll me up, if he wants to play that way, alright. We can play that way. We can play that way.”

– Giovanni Vinci on his SmackDown debut loss

Ahead of last night’s edition of SmackDown, Vinci had wrestled his last match on April 22 episode of Raw. He had teamed up with former Imperium teammate Ludwig Kaiser to face Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in a losing effort. Kaiser then brutally attacked and ousted Vinci from Imperium.

After being away from the programming for months, Vinci started teasing his return through various vignettes. The former Imperium member made his comeback last night but things didn’t go in favor of the Italian wrestler as he might have planned.

Sheamus In Advanced Talks For New Long-Term WWE Deal

Bishal Roy
-
0

Sheamus has reportedly inked a new long-term contract with WWE.

WWE has been negotiating with the talents regarding their contract renewals and a handful of stars have already inked new deals. There has been a lot of speculation regarding Sheamus’ future earlier this year. But it seems that the multi-time World Champion is the latest star to extend his contract for a few more years.

PWInsider has reported that the former WWE Champion has committed his future with WWE. He is negotiating a fresh multi-year deal with the company and it’s said to be in the final stages. The report suggests that the deal is “very close to being done or was just completed.”

It was further added that internally, it is believed that ‘The Celtic Warrior’ will be sticking around with the company for at least another three to five years.

Sheamus returned to WWE following WrestleMania 40 PLE and has been featured regularly on Raw. He is currently involved in a feud with his former Brawling Brutes teammate Pete Dunne. He has had some great matches against some top stars of the company since his return. Recently, he faced Ludwig Kaiser and Braun Strowman in the Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament.

Recent WWE contract signings

In April, Drew McIntyre signed a new contract with WWE. In the next month, Seth Rollins followed suit and inked a new deal. Veteran star Randy Orton also signed a five-year deal. In the women’s division, Shayna Baszler and Asuka both have signed new deals with the company. 

Stephen P. New Hits Out At Jim Ross’ AEW Tenure, Tony Khan Responds

Thomas Lowson
-
0

Earlier this week, former AEW talent Brent & Brandon Tate, as well as Kevin Kelly, filed a lawsuit against AEW, alleging defamation and misclassification. During a recent edition of his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross described the lawsuit as “frivolous” and expects the suit to not go as the claimants hope.

“Kevin Kelly and those guys, they’ll run out of money before Tony Khan does. I don’t hold out much hope they’re going to get any kind of settlement, whatsoever.”

In response, Stephen P. New, who is representing the Tates and Kelly, fired back during an appearance on House of Kayfabe. New had strong words for Ross, who worked for years in WWE’s Talent Relations department.

“This is not a frivolous lawsuit. You’re part of the problem. You, Jim Ross, are part of the problem because you fed the guys in WWE as Talent Relations these crap contracts for a quarter of a century. You told these guys that it was the take-it-or-leave-it deal.”

New went on to say that Ross has been paid “a lot of money to do nothing for about five years now” by Tony Khan. On Twitter, the AEW President responded to New’s comments on Ross who has served as a commentator for the All-Elite promotion since the start.

This lawsuit claims that the Tates were defamed by Khan who claimed they were fired for no-showing events. Kelly alleges that he was defamed by Ian Riccaboni and that he has been struggled to find work since his AEW exit earlier this year. In the meantime, AEW will host its All Out pay-per-view this evening from the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on this lawsuit as well as live results from tonight’s AEW All Out pay-per-view.

Tenille Dashwood & Mike Rallis Are Expecting A Child: “Over The Moon!”

Thomas Lowson
-
0

In September 2023, Mike Rallis and Tenille Dashwood were among those released by WWE in the first wave of talent cuts of the TKO era. Now, the couple are celebrating as the pair have shared that they are expecting a baby.

Dashwood took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video of the moment they found out they were going to become parents. Given the excitement of the couple, some of Dashwood’s language had to be censored.

In the caption to her post, Dashwood shared that there is much more to the story of the couple’s pregnancy but that will come out at a later date.

Baby Rallis coming 2025 ? This is the raw unedited version of us finding out the amazing news. Unedited other than the beeps over my language… my apologies ? Could you tell how nervous I was to look? I didn’t even answer Mike’s questions! In fact, there’s more to this story that I’ll explain at a later date. For now we wanted to share our news and how over the moon we are to be parents and welcome our little one into the world ??

Pro Wrestling’s Baby Fever

Dashwood and Rallis aren’t the only wrestlers who’ll be changing diapers and warming up bottles soon enough. During an April edition of AEW Rampage, Ruby Soho revealed that she is pregnant and celebrated in the ring with her now-husband Angelo Parker. Days later, fellow Riott Squad alum Valhalla shared that she and Viking Raider Erik are also expecting their second child.

At San Diego Comic-Con, former WWE RAW & SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey shared that she is expecting her second child and revealed her baby bump at the convention. Rousey and her husband Travis Browne welcomed their daughter La’akea into the world in September 2021.

We here at SE Scoops would like to send our congratulations to Dashwood and Rallis on their joyous news!

MVP: I Never Said Triple H A Racist, Hulk Hogan Is One

Thomas Lowson
-
0

In June of this year, MVP responded to a handful of social media posts about Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque and his decision not to reunite the Hurt Business when he had the chance. Some fans believed MVP was implying that WWE’s Chief Content Officer was racist, but now MVP has made his views crystal clear on the matter.

Speaking to K&S WrestleFest, MVP addressed his previous comments regarding Triple H and his decision not to bring back the popular group of black Superstars. While some may have believed MVP was implying Triple H is a racist, that was a term MVP never used.

“I never said that word [Racist.] I never said that. You show me the quote or the caption where I said that. Somebody made a comment on my social media about how he books black talent. I just said, ‘Ah, you see it.’ I never said he is racist.”

MVP added that his opinion on how Levesque books black wrestlers is a “different conversation” but reiterated that he never called WWE’s CCO a racist. The former WWE U.S. Champion then acknowledged a different legend of WWE who he does believe to be a racist.

“Hulk Hogan is racist. He said it himself, ‘I’m a little bit racist.’ He said that. As far as Triple H, I don’t know that he is.”

Hogan’s racist comments came to light in 2015 and WWE fired him shortly after. This year, Hogan once again came under scrutiny after making a ‘joke’ about the race of Kamala Harris which came after he spoke about bodyslamming the Vice President. Hogan quickly backtracked and blamed his comments on “the beers talking.” Hogan has since inked a new multi-year deal with WWE.

Update On The WWE Contract Status Of Shayna Baszler

Thomas Lowson
-
0

WWE boasts a stacked roster of some of the most talented wrestlers in the world who compete each week on TV and at live events. Since 2017, Shayna Baszler has been with WWE and has dominated in NXT and the main roster, and fans can expect to see much more from the Queen of Spades.

Baszler, a former NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, has re-signed with WWE, Fightful Select reports. Baszler’s previous contract was set to expire this year, but a new deal was recently finalized which is said to be a multi-year deal.

Bazler is currently appearing on WWE Monday Night Raw and recently aligned with Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark as part of the Pure Fusion Collective. Baszler was in action during this week’s episode of WWE Raw where she defeated Zelina Vega.

One longtime WWE staffer told Fightful that Baszler approaches her work with the company without any ego, and is always easy to work with. One WWE higher-up added that Baszler has long been helpful in many ways with newer talent as well.

WWE’s 2024 Re-Signings

Baszler is just the latest big name that WWE has locked down with a new contract in 2024. Drew McIntyre signed a new contract with WWE in late April, and was gifted a sword by TKO board member Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The following month, Seth Rollins inked a new deal with WWE. More recently, Randy Orton signed what’s reported to be a five-year deal with WWE, ensuring the Viper’s involvement with the promotion until at least 2029.

Giovanni Vinci Loses (9/6) WWE SmackDown Return In Seconds

Thomas Lowson
-
0

After weeks of build-up, Giovanni Vinci made his return to the ring on this week’s SmackDown. Unfortunately for the Italian Superstar, his first match since the April 22, 2024, edition of Monday Night Raw did not go as he’d hoped.

Vinci arrived wearing a tracksuit adorned in the colors of the Italian flag for his match with Apollo Crews. As Vinci was removing his entrance attire though, the referee started the match and Crews rolled up the Imperium alum to pin him in seconds.

Giovanni Vinci Speaks

Vince was understandably frustrated with this loss which he feels came about unfairly as he wasn’t ready. Speaking in a WWE Digital Exclusive after his surprising defeat, Vinci questioned the validity of the referee’s actions.

“Don’t even ask the question. I got a question for you. When is the last time you’ve seen a match get without the referee checking both competitors if they’re ready. I haven’t seen it either. So Apollo wants to come up behind me, clearly, I still have half my entrance gear on, and roll me up, if he wants to play that way, alright. We can play that way. We can play that way.”

Vinci’s return to WWE programming did not go how he wanted and came close to five months after he was ousted from Imperium by Ludwig Kaiser. After being drafted to SmackDown shortly after, Vinci now has a chance to change his fortunes on the blue brand. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Giovanni Vinci after his unfortunate return to TV this week.

Cody Rhodes Vs Solo Sikoa Steel Cage Match Set For SmackDown Premiere On USA Network

Bishal Roy
-
0

Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage Match on next week’s SmackDown premiere on USA Network.

Last night’s SmackDown marked the final edition of the show on FOX. Cody Rhodes is coming off a successful title defense against Kevin Owens at Bash In Berlin PLE. However, his arch-rival Solo Sikoa still has his sights set on the title.

Sikoa was unsuccessful in challenging Rhodes for the title at last month’s SummerSlam which saw the shocking return of Roman Reigns. Last night on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa once again demanded for a title match against ‘The American Nightmare.’

However, the champ refused and offered a title shot to The Bloodline member Jacob Fatu. Fatu turned down the opportunity and instead endorsed Sikoa for the shot at gold.

SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis then confirmed that Cody Rhodes will put his title on the line against Solo Sikoa on the September 13 edition of SmackDown. However, that will be contested in a Steel Cage to ensure The Bloodline members don’t interfere.

Two more matches added for SmackDown premiere

WWE is certainly trying to make SmackDown premiere on USA Network star-studded. A couple of more matches have also been added to the show. Andrade and Carmelo Hayes are set to battle in a rubber match for their Best of Five Serie as both men are tied with two wins.

On the other hand, A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) will face Kevin Owens and a partner of his choosing. Waller challenged KO to this match during a conversation with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis backstage on last night’s show.

Possible New SmackDown Logo Shown on USA Network Website

Thomas Lowson
-
0

WWE SmackDown is set to return to the USA Network next week after a five-year stint on FOX, and expectations are high for the blue brand’s future programming. Adding to the excitement, fans have noticed what could be an alternate logo for SmackDown displayed on the USA Network’s website.

New WWE SmackDown Logo on USA Network Website
SmackDown returns to USA on September 13, 2024 – part of WWE Week, before NXT moves to The CW

This alternate WWE SmackDown logo has not appeared on any of WWE’s promotional materials for the September 13 premiere. This most recent SmackDown on USA ad continue to feature the current logo, further suggesting that the new design may not be finalized.

SmackDown’s return to the USA Network is part of a major $1.4 billion deal with NBCUniversal, set to last five years. In addition to weekly programming, WWE will produce four primetime specials annually for NBC. Reports earlier this week suggest that WWE is preparing to announce its return to NBC primetime within the coming days.

For the remainder of this year, WWE SmackDown’s commentary team will consist of Michael Cole and Corey Graves. In 2025, Pat McAfee will return to WWE programming and will reunite with Michael Cole.

WWE NXT makes its live debut on The CW on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET.

WWE Raw premieres on Netflix on Monday, January 6, 2025, ending its three-decade run on cable television.

Roman Reigns Explains How WWE Content Could Change with Raw’s Move to Netflix

Bishal Roy
-
0

Former WWE Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns recently reunited with WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman for a non-WWE appearance. ‘The Tribal Chief’ joined Heyman on-stage for Bloomberg Power Players New York and discussed WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night Raw finding a new home on Netflix, starting January 6th, 2025. Roman Reigns said that Raw airing on Netflix is the biggest deal of all time.

“I think this is the biggest deal of all-time, to be honest.”

– Roman Reigns on WWE’s deal with Netflix

The former WWE Undisputed Champion feels that after leading the live television for decades, the show moving to the streaming network is a huge milestone and a great opportunity to showcase their product. He said:

“… But the thing that changes the whole landscape for us is that we’ve been on linear television for decades now, and we’ve been the leader of that episodically. So, to take our program and to put it on a streaming network like Netflix, it’s just unheard of.

To go all the way back through our history to see where we are now and the growth that we’ve had really since 2020, when the world was upside down has just really been amazing. So it’s a big opportunity for us to not only showcase our product, but just what we’ve mastered with live television.”

– Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns enjoys challenges of PG content

Reigns also shared his thoughts on WWE potentially leaning into edgier content on Netflix. The 39-year-old wasn’t in favor of WWE going beyond PG limits with its move to Netflix. He noted that while WWE made a reputation of edgier content back in the day, he enjoys the challenges that comes with PG rating. He said:

“If we allow Paul to do Hall of Fame speeches non-stop, we’ll definitely push that envelope. But for me, I don’t know. I have always enjoyed the challenges of being PG and no offense to our predecessors and the people who came before us and the ratings that they revolved around, but to me, it’s a, it’s more challenging to be able to tell these stories. It also allows you a broader audience to connect to which I just really feel like. It’s always the goal.”

– Roman Reigns

He believes that there will be a room for experimenting but reckoned that WWE should stick to its core values and morals. He added:

“We want to reach as many people as possible. And I think there’s a fine limit to when you can cross that threshold where you push people off from the product. So I think there’s a nice, there’s going to be a nice little range there that we can play with. And, push the envelope in certain senses. But I think we need to stick to our values and the morals that we’ve set in place in the culture that we have now.”

– Roman Reigns

Raw will join Netflix in January next year and the agreement between the two parties spans ten years and exceeds $5 billion. The exclusive hosting of Raw on Netflix will begin in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Latin America, with additional territories to be added eventually.

Netflix is set to become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S., including Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble. WWE’s documentaries, original series, and the forthcoming projects will also be made available on Netflix internationally starting next year.

AEW Hit with Lawsuit By Ex-Talent Over Defamation & Misclassification

Thomas Lowson
-
0

Since launching in 2019, AEW has been home to several wrestlers and on-screen personalities, though not everyone is still with the company. Now, three former members of the All-Elite promotion are filing legal action against AEW, alleging defamation and misclassification.

Kevin Kelly and brothers Brandon and Brendon Tate filed the lawsuit on August 30 in the Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, The Wrestling News reports. The suit alleges that AEW misclassifies its wrestling talent as independent contractors rather than employees. If successfully challenged, this could have wide-reaching implications for the wrestling industry.

The Tate Brothers, better known to ROH fans as Dalton Castle’s ‘Boys,’ were released from AEW in April 2024 and their departure was first explained as due to budget cuts. Tony Khan later stated that the release was due to the brothers no-showing several events, a claim the brothers have denied. Now, this claim by Khan has become the basis for their defamation claim.

As for Kevin Kelly, he’s seeking monetary damages from AEW, alleging that the promotion breached his contract and has interfered with his ability to find work elsewhere. Kelly joined AEW in June 2023 and was fired from the promotion in March of this year. Kelly’s termination came about after a series of social media posts in which he spoke critically of AEW and Ian Riccaboni. The lawsuit also names Riccaboni, accusing him of defamation for allegedly linking Kelly to the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory on social media.

In a statement, attorney Stephen P. New, who is representing the trio alongside Benjamin Bear, said the following:

“I applaud the bravery of these plaintiffs in bringing this long-overdue action, challenging the misclassification of pro wrestlers as independent contractors instead of employees. We know we are in for a long, hard fight, but in the end, I believe justice always prevails.”

This lawsuit has the potential to bring about significant changes in wrestling, especially concerning how talent are classified and compensated. As of writing, AEW has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or the potential ramifications. We here at SEScoops will continue to follow this lawsuit for further updates.

Dr. Carlon Colker Withdraws Petition Against Janel Grant Amid WWE Legal Battle

Thomas Lowson
-
0

Dr. Carlon Colker has withdrawn his litigation against Janel Grant, in which he sought evidence from the former WWE employee who is suing the promotion, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis. Last month, Colker filed a potential that appeared to be a precursor to a possible defamation lawsuit against Grant. In July, Grant filed a petition in Connecticut state court in which she sought to obtain her medical records in support of her lawsuit.

Grant alleges she was directed by McMahon to visit Colker’s clinic, Peak Wellness, in Greenwich where she received treatment without being told what medicines or supplements she was being given. She added that the medical records that have been provided by Colker have been inconsistent and incomplete so far. Colker claimed that Grant had launched a smear campaign against him and that he had suffered damages due to the media spotlight on him and his clinic.

Now, Colker has withdrawn his petition for information from Grant, POST Wrestling reports, including any potential communication she or her representatives may have had with the media. In a statement to POST Wrestling, Ann Callis, Grant’s attorney, had the following to say:

“Unsurprisingly, Dr. Colker has withdrawn his baseless motion. In the same vein as Mr. McMahon’s recently struck down motion, this was filed simply as yet another frivolous attempt to intimidate Ms. Grant.

“Ms. Grant remains steadfast in her right to seeking documents and information relating to her own medical records, meta-data, Dr. Colker’s prescribed treatments, and any communications between Dr. Colker and other parties concerning Ms. Grant or Ms. Grant’s medical treatment.”

Grant is suing WWE, Laurinaitis, and McMahon, alleging that she was sexually abused and trafficked during her time with the promotion. McMahon has denied that their relationship was not consensual and his representatives have gone as far as to call McMahon Grant’s “best friend” during her time with WWE. This scandal, among others, will be referenced in Netflix’s Mr. McMahon docuseries that will be released later this month.

How AEW Pulled Off (9/4) Dynamite’s Fiery Closing Segment

Thomas Lowson
-
0

The feud between ‘Hangman’ Adam Page and Swerve Strickland has been one of AEW’s hottest angles in years, and that term became quite literal this week. On Dynamite, Page burned down the childhood home of Strickland which had been highlighted in the show, all while Swerve watched on in horror from the ring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This fiery climax to Dynamite has been praised by fans but AEW ensured that safety was a top priority during the scene. According to a report from Fightful Select, professional supervision was in place at all times while filming. Sources in AEW shared their happiness with how the angle was executed and the response it has garnered so far.

The burning of the house had been planned for months and AEW opted to coincide the segment with Strickland recently announcing a new deal with AEW. While Strickland reportedly had over half a year left on his deal, AEW saw an opportunity to bolster his storyline by having a new deal publicly confirmed, and for Strickland to mark the signing by purchasing his childhood home.

Plans for the burning of the home were kept a closely guarded secret in AEW, though there have been clues teasing the fiery segment ever since Page returned as a heel. Numerous wrestlers both in and out of the company reached out to Swerve to congratulate him on the purchase, unaware of what was to come. One wrestler told Fightful that Strickland ‘kayfabed’ them by thanking them after they congratulated him.

What’s to Come?

After committing arson on nationally broadcast programming, many would suspect that Page would be in jail or at least arrested for what unfolded on Dynamite. Fightful adds that there are “storyline reasons planned” as to why Page hasn’t faced any repercussions so far. The two will face off at this weekend’s All Out pay-per-view in a Steel Cage match that will reportedly headline the show. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on AEW All Out including live results and breaking news.

Lawsuit Claims WWE Stole Creative Ideas, Paid Hush Money By AEW Stars

Thomas Lowson
-
0

As the global juggernaut of professional wrestling, WWE is no stranger to lawsuits ranging from the serious to the downright bizarre. Now, the promotion has been hit with a suit alleging, among other things, that WWE stole ideas without proper compensation.

Leland Owens filed a lawsuit on September 3 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, alleging that WWE failed to pay him for ideas he submitted for their programming. A portion of the filing reads:

“I gave the WWE ideas and never got paid. I also told Daniel Bryan (at the time what I was going to do with my earnings with said ideas and the World Wrestling Entertainment tried to get in front of it because Vince thinks of this as competition. We have a verbal agreement in which was supposed to talk about at the time I receive my payment for my ideas.”

Among the ideas Owens allegedly provided include a unique cage match stipulation as well as the Premium Live Event name ‘Stomping Grounds.’ WWE’s first, and to date, only Stomping Grounds PLE took place in June 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. Owens allegedly pitched ideas over Instagram to WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

Hush Money Payment

In addition to the alleged idea theft, Owens claims in the lawsuit that Daniel Bryan (now AEW star Bryan Danielson) and Mercedes Moné (formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE) sent him a $100,000 check described as “hush money.” This payment was intended to keep Owens quiet after an inappropriate comment about Owens’ daughter was allegedly made by Stephanie McMahon, the filing adds. McMahon stepped down from her WWE role in early 2023 but has made sporadic appearances for the company, including at WWE SummerSlam last month.

WWE has not publicly responded to the suit at this time. This week has also seen WWE hit by a lawsuit regarding alleged improper use of Cody Rhodes’ ‘American Nightmare’ nickname. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on these lawsuits and other developments in WWE’s legal affairs.

1...273274275...3,407Page 274 of 3,407