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Charlotte Flair Addresses Accusations of ‘Burying’ Tiffany Stratton Ahead of WrestleMania

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Charlotte Flair Addresses Accusations of ‘Burying’ Tiffany Stratton Ahead of WrestleMania

Charlotte Flair has responded to accusations that she attempted to “bury” WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton during their recent split-screen promo on SmackDown.

The segment, which aired on March 21, 2025, sparked controversy when Flair appeared to improvise lines that Stratton wasn’t prepared to respond to, creating an awkward exchange that left the champion looking outmatched.

In a recent interview with Alex McCarthy for Daily Mail, Flair rejected the notion that she was trying to teach Stratton a lesson, instead framing the interaction as her simply performing at the level expected of someone of her caliber.

“It’s great that you said ‘teach her a lesson’ – I did not look at it as a lesson. I looked at it as I am Charlotte Flair. Do you want me to be less than? This is what you wanted, right? This is who you want to be like, this is your idol,” Flair explained.

Looking Toward WrestleMania 41

Flair, who earned her championship opportunity by winning the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble in her return from injury, expressed confidence heading into her WrestleMania match against Stratton.

“This is a similar situation. I am going to be as good as everyone thinks I am, and now I feel like I’m even that much better because 2024 did kick my ass and it did give me the clarity and it did light the spark, like no, my career is on my time and I’m coming for everything. I’ve done my homework,” Flair stated.

The second-generation superstar concluded with a confident declaration about the upcoming event:

“WrestleMania is the easy part for me. WrestleMania is my domain.”

Charlotte Flair will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41 this weekend, though which night the match will take place has not yet been confirmed.

Bella Twins Take Over Vegas: Inside Their Busy WrestleMania Weekend Plans

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Bella Twins Take Over Vegas: Inside Their Busy WrestleMania Weekend Plans

The Bella Twins are headed to Vegas later this month and they’ve got a lot lined up for wrestling’s biggest weekend of the year.

On their latest podcast episode, Nikki and Brie Garcia revealed their extensive plans for the upcoming WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas from April 18-21, 2025.

WrestleMania Weekend Plans

  • Nikki and Brie will attend WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas (April 18-21, 2025)
  • They’ll record their podcast from SiriusXM studios at the Wynn Hotel on Friday (10am-12pm PST)
  • WWE star Natalya “Nattie” Neidhart will join as a guest to discuss her new book
  • Their first-ever live YouTube show will stream Saturday at 11am PST in partnership with Xfinity

Bonita Bonita Wine Appearances

  • Their wine brand will be available at multiple Las Vegas venues:
    • Old Red (Friday night)
    • Hooters (Saturday late afternoon)
    • Flankers at Mandalay Bay (throughout the weekend)

Wrestling Career Mentions

  • Brie joked she’s “out here grappling the grapes while Nikki’s looking grappling the girls”
  • Nikki referenced a potential “comeback” as Nikki Bella among her career aspirations
  • They reminisced about earning only $500 a week before taxes in their early wrestling days

Total Divas & Total Bellas

  • They’re creating a “busted brackets” Instagram game for fans to vote on favorite unscripted TV shows
  • The twins expressed interest in a potential reunion special with the original Total Divas cast
  • Former castmate Naomi (Trinity Fatu) will join them in Las Vegas along with Natalya
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Cody Rhodes Pushes for Brother Dustin’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction

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Dustin Rhodes forged his career for years in WWE as the bizarre Goldust, but is he a Hall of Famer in waiting? Speaking to FOX News, Cody Rhodes made the case for his brother’s induction.

 “He’s extremely talented… I’d like to see that not just because I believe he deserves it, which he does, but I’d love to see the family just more added.“

Rhodes acknowledged that fans and wrestlers alike may have different takes on the WWE Hall of Fame, but it has always meant a lot to him and his family. Describing it as “the thing,” Rhodes put the induction as an honor on par with championship gold.

Cody Rhodes’ first significant appearance for WWE came in 2007 where he and Dustin inducted their father Dusty on the eve of WrestleMania 23. Now, Cody is ready to see his father and brother reunited as WWE Hall of Famers.

“My dad going in was such a huge deal. So, I’d love to see him joined by my brother.”

There are obstacles that could black Dustin being inducted, the biggest being that he is currently part of WWE’s chief-rival, AEW. With that said, Tony Khan agreed for Billy Gunn to be inducted as part of DX in 2019, shortly after AEW was announced.

Whether Dustin receives his ring while part of AEW or after his time being ‘All-Elite’ is up, plenty believe the honor would be rightly-deserved. As for Cody, he continues to lead WWE as Undisputed WWE Champion, forging a WWE Hall of Fame-worthy path of his own.

How A Confused Gesture Began Cody & Brandi Rhodes’ Love Story

‘Maybe I’ve Done This For Too Long’ – WWE Star Teases Move After 20-Year Career

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For wrestlers, making a living in the ring is a dream come true but ultimately, ever competitor will have to retire. On X, WWE Raw’s Akira Tozawa hinted that his time may be coming to an end as he reflected on two decades of being in the business.

Tozawa’s post spawned a flurry of responses from fans, many encouraging the WWE Superstar to not give up. One fan shared their hope for Tozawa to face AJ Styles in a WWE ring, while another hoped to see Tozawa compete for Dragon Gate over WWE WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.

Tozawa began his wrestling journey in 2005 with Dragon Gate, where he won multiple championships and established himself as a major star. In 2020, he arrived in the United States and joined WWE in 2016 as part of the Cruiserweight Classic. Today, Tozawa serves as one-third of Alpha Academy alongside Otis and Maxxine Dupri.

With 20 years in the business and a successful career behind him, it is hardly a surprise that Tozawa is at least reflecting on the idea of life after the squared circle. Whether he transitions into a coaching role or moves on from the industry entirely, his contributions to professional wrestling remain significant.

Samoa Joe Hints at Retirement, Says AEW Deal May Be His Last

B-Fab Calls Out Naomi In A Fiery Promo: ‘You Exchanged Your Pain for Pride’

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B-Fab Calls Out Naomi In A Fiery Promo: ‘You Exchanged Your Pain for Pride’

B-Fab is all fired up and issued a warning to Naomi ahead of their grudge match on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown.

Naomi recently embraced her darker side and revealed that she was the attacker of Jade Cargill. Well, she has gone berserk and wanted to send a statement on last week’s WWE SmackDown. Ahead of Michin’s match against Charlotte Flair, Naomi came out and brutally attacked B-Fab and Michin. However, she ran away when Jade Cargill showed up.

B-Fab has now posted a video clip on Instagram in which she called out Naomi. The former Hit Row member said that Naomi inspired her to be in the business and it’s commendable how far her rival has come. However, Naomi’s actions against Jade Cargill hurt her. Here is what she said (transcribed by SEScoops):

“You’ve always done the right thing. Always. That’s exactly why we looked up to you. You’re the reason why I wanted to be in this business. You inspired more than just one if you didn’t know. Everybody who told me I’ll be nothing in this business that I couldn’t make it, I ignored it all and I looked at you Naomi. I saw you scratching claw for a little piece that they gave you but I knew that one day you would overcome and you showed us all when you became Women’s Champion. But when we heard what happened to Jade we were all sad. But when
you came out and confessed in that ring that you were the one who did it? We were all hurt, especially me. You exchanged your pain for pride and on top of it all you wanted to be justified. See this Friday when I’m in a ring with you I won’t be in the ring with the glow that we once knew. Nah. I’m gonna be locked in and I’m gonna do what’s right even if that means pretending that I don’t know you. It’s gonna hurt me but it’s all good because you know why that’s just how it be. See you on Friday.”

Earlier this week, Naomi had even reposted a video clip on X in which she was choking. The former Women’s Champion even warned B-Fab, saying she won’t release the chokehold next time they square off.

The rivalry between Naomi and Jade Cargill is boiling. The former even ruined Cargill’s in ring return against Liv Morgan, marking her first loss in a singles battle. Not only that, she even took out Cargill following the match. It is now a matter of time when Cargill and Naomi go face to face inside the ring.

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How A Confused Gesture Began Cody & Brandi Rhodes’ Love Story

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Cody Rhodes recently shared a memorable story about how he first met his wife, Brandi Rhodes, during an appearance on Stephanie’s Places. The WWE Superstar reflected on their initial interaction which came backstage as Brandi was preparing for a segment.

She was in the hall, and they’d given her real Texas big hair. I was telling her, as her peer, you can’t go out there like that.”

While Cody saw it as simple peer-to-peer guidance, Brandi took it aas “entry-level flirtation.”At that moment, Rhodes was already captivated, saying, “I thought she was beautiful, the most amazing eyes I’ve ever seen in my life.”

What happened next completely changed the moment for Rhodes. As he went in for what he described as a “half-hug,” Brandi surprised him by playfully blowing in his ear. That unexpected move left a lasting impression on him.

“At that point, I thought Dashing Cody Rhodes is a real thing.”

Stephanie would catch up Brandi on the show, who refuted the notion that she deliberately blew in her future husband’s ear in a flirtatious way.

“That is not true! I was just breathing [laughs]. I was just breathing. I did not blow in his ear… But then from that point there was trust, so we started hanging out.”

Since that first meeting, Cody and Brandi’s relationship has flourished, leading to marriage and a family. Their love story, which began with a lighthearted backstage interaction, remains one of wrestling’s most endearing real-life romances.

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‘It Makes Me Sick to This Day’ – Samoa Joe Talks His Largest Regret

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‘It Makes Me Sick to This Day’ – Samoa Joe Talks His Largest Regret

In June 2015, a taping of WWE Superstars went tragically wrong as a Muscle Buster by Samoa Joe would result in Tyson Kidd suffering a serious neck injury. Nearly a decade later, Kidd has never returned to the ring, a sign of just how dangerous even a practiced move can be.

On the Insight podcast, Joe reflected on the moment in question. Calling the spot the “largest regret in my career,” Joe recalled realizing that something had gone horribly wrong after he saw the reaction of Kidd’s tag-team partner.

“The only thing that even hinted that there’s something wrong is when Cesaro looked back up at me. I know when Cesaro is concerned and then I was like, ‘Oh my God, I hope everything is okay.'”

It makes Joe “sick to this day” that Tyson Kidd is no longer wrestling and he praised the Canadian as an “amazing human being” with a great mind for the business. Despite having used the move countless times before with no issue, this one mistake left Joe ready to retire the Muscle Buster.

“I didn’t want to [continue using it]… I didn’t want to replay the car crash in front of somebody. So I did my best to distance myself from it.”

Joe wouldn’t embrace the Muscle Buster again until his return to WWE NXT where he would become the first-ever three-time NXT Champion. As for Kidd, he has become a highly-respected WWE producer who recently come close to a return to the ring.

Joe and Kidd’s situation reflects the inherent dangers every wrestler, no matter where they compete, put themselves in when they wrestle. For Joe, all it took was a move he’d done countless times without issue to end a career, a fact Joe lives with every single day.

Samoa Joe Hints at Retirement, Says AEW Deal May Be His Last

Samoa Joe Hints at Retirement, Says AEW Deal May Be His Last

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Samoa Joe has been wrestling for decades and knows that his days in the ring can’t go on forever. Speaking on the Insight podcast, Joe admitted that he’s thought about his retirement from wrestling a lot as of late.

“Yeah, I do a lot. It’s probably coming sooner than later, which is fine.”

Joe explained that he, alongside many of his generation, have done their best to save and prepare for a future outside of the ring. The last thing that the 46-year-old wrestler and those like him wants to do is be out stay his welcome “because we may have been privy to a few people may have done that in their careers.”

While Joe’s in-ring career is coming to an end, he doesn’t have an exact date in mind. With that said, Joe’s current contract with All Elite Wrestling could be his last.

“I will do this for a little longer and then yeah I think the end is probably sooner than any new deal being signed.”

Joe isn’t the only TNA alum to be well aware that the end is coming. AJ Styles, a name who Joe battled in both TNA and WWE, has spoken repeatedly in recent years about his career coming to an end. The Phenomenal One, who is also 46, has vowed to retire by 50, leaving fans with just a few more years to appreciate his work in the ring.

As for now, Joe remains an active part of AEW and has also appeared for ROH after signing with Tony Khan in 2022. With that in mind, though, Joe recognizes that his end is coming in the ring, and may come far sooner than fans expected.

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Noelle Foley Gives Update After Mick’s Crash, Says It’s A Miracle He Walked Away

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Noelle Foley Gives Update After Mick’s Crash, Says It’s A Miracle He Walked Away

Earlier this week, Mick Foley was in a car accident that left the WWE Hall of Famer sore with a minor concussion. Mick recently shared an update on his condition and now his daughter Noelle has weighed in.

On her Instagram Stories, Noelle gave the following message:

“Flying home to see my dad right now. Thanks to those of you who reached out. I’ve honestly been an emotional wreck these past 24 hours, but I am just so thankful and grateful that he is “okay.” I put okay in parentheses because he is very banged up and in a great deal of pain and had a concussion, which we all know can be very tricky and symptoms can be delayed after the injury. So I’ve been frantically worried about him,but just very happy I’ll be landing soon and seeing him shortly.”

Foley shared news of his accident on April 1, leading some to speculate that this was some elaborate prank by the Hardcore Legend. In a separate message, Noelle confirmed that this was not the case.

“For anybody wondering what happened, my dad was in a bad car accident. No it wasn’t an April fools day joke. My dad would never joke about a car accident or a concussion. Every time I see this picture I get so emotional. It’s a miracle he was able to walk away from this.”

We here at SEScoops are continuing to wish Mick a full and speedy recovery after this scary ordeal.

WWE Legend Calls For Restraint After Bloody GUNTHER Raw Attack

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WWE Legend Calls For Restraint After Bloody GUNTHER Raw Attack

On the March 31, episode of WWE Raw, GUNTHER destroyed Jimmy Uso, first in their match and then in a post-match beatdown. As Jey looked on, secured to the ring rope, GUNTHER would stand tall to end the segment caked in the blood of ‘Big Jim.’

Blood remains a rarity in WWE though has grown more current in recent years. Speaking on the Wrestling Time Machine, Teddy Long argued that blood should be used with caution in WWE to avoid the red liquid losing its impact.

“If they do go in that direction, they’re not gonna overdo it, you know, it’s a thing called overkill, and they’re not gonna do that.”

Long believes that WWE’s creative team, led by Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, won’t overdo blood, especially on weekly programming. Despite the fate of Jimmy Uso on Raw, Long believes WWE will keep its ‘bloodbaths’ for Premium Live Events.

“If they’re gonna have some brutal matches loaded with blood, they’re gonna save that and make that mean something. That would be for a major show, WrestleMania or SummerSlam.”

WWE has leaned more into using blood as of late, with GUNTHER and Jimmy being the latest example. Cody Rhodes was left covered in blood at Elimination Chamber: Toronto thanks to John Cena, The Rock, and Travis Scott. In 2024, an attack by The Rock on the American Nightmare would leave Cody caked in blood and would quickly go viral.

GUNTHER will battle Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship in the biggest match of Jey’s career to date. It remains to be seen who stands tall inside Allegiant Stadium but Long wouldn’t be opposed to seeing some blood in this highly-emotional showdown.

Booker T Explains Himself Being Photographed With Controversial Wrestling Name

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Booker T Explains Himself Being Photographed With Controversial Wrestling Name

Booker T was recently spotted with Chasyn Rance, a controversial name in the world of professional wrestling. After a backlash online, Booker shared the following statement on X.

“I’ve been a guest trainer at hundreds of wrestling schools over the years, helping to teach and mentor up-and-coming talent. I don’t conduct background checks on every trainer or individual I’ve crossed paths with or taken photos with along the way.

“This feels like a clear attempt to falsely associate me with something I have 100% nothing to do with and absolutely no knowledge of!

“Any student who’s trained with me can vouch for the kind of coach, mentor, and person I am. My record speaks for itself.”

The responses to Booker’s statement were mixed with many supporting Booker for making his stance clear. However, there were some that argued that Booker should conduct more background checks after being seen with Rance. Rance has been registered with the Florida Sex Offender Registry since 2014 stemming from a 2011 incident.

Booker holds many roles in pro wrestling today, including serving as a commentator for NXT and running his Reality of Wrestling promotion. In addition, Booker will continue to mentor young minds in wrestling, both as part of WWE LFG and beyond.

TNA Name Hints At WWE Comeback After Miro’s Reported Return

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Miro, aka Rusev, is on his way back to WWE programming, but could another wrestler be coming with him? Following reports that Miro had re-signed with WWE, a fan reached out to Matt Rehwoldt, suggesting he should come back as well. Rehwoldt, known to WWE fans as Aiden English, didn’t reject the idea, sharing that WWE has his number.

As Aiden English, Rehwoldt was part of perhaps Miro’s most popular run in WWE, that being Rusev Day. The ‘holiday’ took place every single day and would see Rusev declare that the day was all about him. English would serve as a manager for Rusev during this time and often used his singing abilities to hype up the fans for their daily Rusev Day celebrations.

Since leaving WWE, Rehwoldt has found a home for himself as part of the broadcast team for TNA Wrestling. Between the return of Miro/Rusev and WWE’s ongoing partnership with TNA, fans shouldn’t count out the former Vaudevillain making a surprise appearance in the Sports Entertainment juggernaut.

Another name fans are curious about is CJ Perry, known to WWE fans as Lana. After confirming her exit from AEW last year, it was revealed that she and Miro had separated. Now though, the pair are back together and while Perry didn’t accompany her husband to WWE’s headquarters, fans can’t count out seeing the Ravishing Russian again.

Mick Foley Shares Update Following Car Wreck

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Mick Foley Shares Update Following Car Wreck

Mick Foley recently had a serious car accident, but thankfully, he didn’t get badly hurt. He shared a picture of his wrecked car on Tueesday to and alerted fans of what happened. 

The Hardcore Legend said he was sore and had a slight concussion, but he knew he was lucky it wasn’t worse. This was a scary situation, but he walked away from it mostly okay.

On Wednesday, Foley made a video to thank everyone who sent him well wishes. He said it was almost unbelievable that he only had some soft tissue damage from the crash. Even though he’s still feeling the effects of the accident, he plans to keep all the appointments and appearances he already had scheduled. 

“Hey everybody, it’s Mick Foley. And I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for your well-wishes, your positive energy, your prayers,” he said. “I had so many people in wrestling reach out to me. I just was sending some texts with The Undertaker a few minutes ago. Triple H reached out. Been a pleasure, really, to have had some of the biggest stars in wrestling — and Al Snow — reach out to me [laughs]. That never gets old.

“I’m going to be honest, though — I’m banged up. I feel like a truck has run over me. I’m propped up against about seven pillows. But, looking at that accident, and looking at that car, I don’t think anyone would predict that the guy in that car would come out of it with soft tissue damage. It’s pretty — I don’t want to say miraculous, but I’m feeling really fortunate right now. And I will not be missing any of my dates. I’ll be in Texas this weekend. I’ll be traveling to New Mexico, Arizona, of course on to WrestleMania.

“And, again, I just want to thank everyone [and] assure you that it was not an April Fool’s joke. I’m very grateful, very sore, but thankful for all of you. Have a nice day.”

Foley, when he was at a wrestling fan event in February, said that his health was “pretty good” overall. He also mentioned that he’s lost a lot of weight and that he used medicine to help him with his weight loss.

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The Rock’s ‘Smashing Machine’ Movie Sets Release Date

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The Rock’s ‘Smashing Machine’ Movie has revealed its theatrical release date. On Wednesday, A24 announced that the film would be released on Friday, October 3rd. 

The movie, which is based on the life of former MMA/UFC star Mark Kerr, is directed and written by Bennie Safdie. It also stars Emily Blunt who Johnson has appeared alongside in Disney’s Jungle Cruise.

Deadline noted that the plot is reads like, “(The movie) follows Kerr (Johnson) from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC at the peak of his career as he questions himself and struggles with life and his relationships. Meanwhile, Mark’s girlfriend Dawn Staples (Blunt) struggles as well to find her place in Mark’s chaotic and contradictory world.”

Kerr was an NCAA Division I amateur wrestling champion in addition to other global tournaments before he became the wniner of two of the early UFC heavyweight tournaments (UFC 14 and 15) and also competed in PRIDE.

His last fight came in August 2009 and ended his career on a five-fight losing streak. The former fighter was the focus of a 2002 documentary of the same name.

Jay White’s Legitimate Injury Forces Withdrawal from Owen Hart Tournament

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AEW star Jay White has sustained a legitimate injury that necessitated his withdrawal from the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, as confirmed by Fightful Select. White is expected to undergo surgery.

This development is a significant setback for “Switchblade,” who has been a prominent figure in professional wrestling.

Fans and colleagues alike are extending their support and well-wishes for his swift recovery.?

AEW Unveils Men’s and Women’s 2025 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets

AEW Unveils Men’s and Women’s 2025 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets

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AEW Unveils Men’s and Women’s 2025 Owen Hart Tournament Brackets

AEW has officially unveiled the brackets for the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Men’s and Women’s Tournaments, featuring high-stakes matchups across both divisions.

Women’s Bracket

In the women’s bracket, Jamie Hayter will face Billie Starkz, while Thunder Rosa takes on Kris Statlander on one side. The other half features AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné vs. Julia Hart and ROH Women’s Champion Athena vs. Harley Cameron. The tournament finals are scheduled for AEW Double or Nothing on May 25, with the winner earning a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship at AEW All In.

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Men’s Bracket

The men’s bracket also includes several major names. Will Ospreay faces Kevin Knight, while Brody King battles Konosuke Takeshita in the opening round. On the other side, Mark Briscoe will square off with Kyle Fletcher, and Adam Page is set to meet a mystery opponent. Winners will advance through the semifinals, leading to the finals at Double or Nothing.

Also on the April 2 edition of AEW Dynamite, Willow Nightingale scored a pinfall win over Marina Shafir in a mixed tag team match, delivering a powerbomb for the finish. The celebration was cut short when Jon Moxley attacked Nightingale with a DDT post-match, escaping before Swerve Strickland could intervene.

Britt Baker Booked For Non-AEW Wrestling Event Amid TV Hiatus

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Britt Baker Booked For Non-AEW Wrestling Event Amid TV Hiatus

Britt Baker will appear at WrestleCon in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend despite her ongoing absence from AEW television. This marks her first major public engagement during her hiatus.

WrestleCon confirmed via Twitter that Baker will be available for meet-and-greets on April 17-19. Pricing includes $50 for autographs, $50 for selfies, and $80 for combo packages, with no table pre-orders available.

Baker has not appeared on AEW Dynamite since November 13, a four-month absence that has prompted speculation. According to reporting from Sean Ross Sapp, Baker’s time away is primarily for personal reasons rather than backstage issues.

GCW Tag Champions Backstage at AEW Dynamite (Report)

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GCW Tag Champions Backstage at AEW Dynamite (Report)

Violence is Forever, the acclaimed independent tag team of Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku, are reportedly backstage ahead of tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Peoria, Illinois, according to Fightful Select.

Known for their hard-hitting style and technical prowess, the duo has established themselves as one of the most decorated teams on the independent circuit, recently reclaiming the GCW Tag Team Championships in a four-way match at GCW No Compadre.

Violence is Forever has previously worked AEW events, including AEW Dark: Elevation, and their return could signal a strategic addition to AEW’s evolving tag team division.

With a reputation for blending technical wrestling and brutality, Garrini and Ku have held titles across promotions like GCW, DPW, and SUP.

Their storied career includes a 442-day reign as GCW Tag Team Champions and matches against top-tier teams like FTR.

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WWE Champion Chelsea Green Clashes with Val Venis Over Transgender Support

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WWE Champion Chelsea Green Clashes with Val Venis Over Transgender Support

WWE Women’s U.S. Champion Chelsea Green is here to support the LGBTQ+ community, no matter what Val Venis may have to say. On X, Green shared her support for transgender people during transgender day of visibility with a tongue-in-cheek dig at WWE rival Michin.

While countless fans were pleased to see Green make such a public display of support, Val Venis was not happy. The former WWE star complained that Green supporting trans people is part of what has driven him from wrestling. Venis, who played an adult film star for much of his wrestling career, argued that Green being okay with transgender people demonstrated a “lack of moral engagement.”

Venis would later respond, arguing that he is being vilified by being labeled as transphobic, bigoted, or hateful. Venis went as far as to claim that such labels “takes a nuke to the foundations of any meaningful dialogue.” In response, Green rejected a claim by Venis that her support for LGBTQ+ people was anything to do with politics. She also argued that unlike her, Venis would “love to take this time to further push your political agenda.”

Venis may act like him being labeled as transphobic is an unfair slur to shut down debate, but his actions certainly fit the term according to many. In 2020, Venis mocked Nyla Rose following her AEW Women’s World Championship victory and has often taken aim at the wrestler. In 2024, Venis said that showing any kind of support to trans people was “affirming evil.” He insinuated that trans people would be sent to hell and that Cody Rhodes was a tool of Satan because he posed with a trans flag with a lucky fan. While Venis may want to pretend that him being labeled hateful is coming from out of the blue, there’s no shortage of examples.

For Chelsea Green, supporting trans people isn’t some ‘gimmick’ for poticial theater, but is a matter that hits home for the ‘Hot Mess.’ When a ‘fan’ claimed that Green must have only thought about things for seconds before throwing her weight behind trans rights, Green shared that she’s been thinking for a lot longer than that as she has family and loved ones who are trans.

Venis’ career in the ring is long over and today, he is known for his comments on social media, including a brief ban from X. As for Green, she will continue to represent WWE as Women’s U.S. Champion and won’t let anyone, especially not Val Venis, dictate who she is going to show support for.

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Cody Rhodes Recalls Steve Austin Babysitting Him as a Child

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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes shared a surprising story on Stephanie’s Places involving “Stone Cold.” Before his rise to superstardom, he revealed that a young Steve Austin once babysat him during WCW shows.

“It was a legit, real babysitter. In terms of my dad had to go out and do a meeting. Hey, will you watch him? And most of the guys at that age really didn’t feel you needed to watch me. But he actually would kind of check in, hey, all right, kid, all right, and then pop back out. And I thought years later, watching him, you know, Stone Cold Steve Austin, you know, romp and stomp and doing everything changing the industry. If you were in this building, you knew Stunning Steve Austin was awesome. He was outstanding. And I feel like if you saw him, you weren’t surprised, maybe the character and everything that was far you’d never seen anything.”

The shocking heel turn of John Cena, coupled with his alliance with The Rock and the unexpected addition of Travis Scott, has created an interesting opposition for Cody Rhodes heading into WrestleMania 41. Rhodes may require significant support to defend his Undisputed WWE Title if he faces such a powerful trio while defending his title in a singles match against Cena. Austin has stepped forward, offering his assistance and throwing his iconic “hat in the ring” to even the odds in Las Vegas.

Austin’s willingness to aid Rhodes was made clear during a 2024 interview on the “Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez” podcast, where the WWE Hall of Famer expressed his readiness to stand by the current Undisputed WWE Champion. 

Austin’s Submission Match with Bret Hart from WrestleMania 13 will be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class as part of the new Immortal Moments category. 

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Miro (Rusev) Signs with WWE, Visits Company Headquarters

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Miro, formerly known as Rusev in WWE, has officially re-signed with the company, according to PWInsider. The former United States Champion was reportedly at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut for most of the day.

Multiple sources confirmed his presence at the facility, with indications that the visit was part of setting up his return to WWE programming.

Although the timeline for his on-screen comeback remains unclear, his re-entry into the WWE fold appears to be underway.

Micro’s wife CJ Perry, best known to WWE fans as Lana, did not accompany him during the visit.

Rejoice – it’s Rusev Day once again!

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Paul Heyman Reveals Movie Inspiration Behind Iconic WWE Raw Promo

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Paul Heyman Reveals Movie Inspiration Behind Iconic WWE Raw Promo

When Paul Heyman cuts a promo on WWE TV, it’s pure cinema in the eyes of countless pro wrestling fans. Now, the WWE Hall of Famer has opened up on how an iconic film helped craft one of of his most iconic promos from 2014.

Heyman was given a tall-order during the March 3, 2014, edition of WWE Raw. Mere weeks after CM Punk walked out of the company, Heyman would have to speak to the crowd in Chicago, not about Punk, but about Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate was in the midst of a feud with The Undertaker, one that’d culminate with Brock’s victory at WrestleMania 30.

Speaking to Justin Barrasso, Heyman recalled the promo coming at a “very unique period of time” for himself and WWE. Heyman explained how 1987’s The Untouchables helped put him in the right frame of mind.

“One of the villains in the movie kills one of ‘The Untouchables’ and writes ‘Touchable’ in blood on the elevator wall. It was such a dramatic turning point in the movie.”

Heyman explained that he wanted to pull off an effective, WrestleMania-building promo, despite the hostile reception from the Chicago crowd. While everyone in attendance wanted to hear him give details about Punk and possibly reveal a return date, focusing on Lesnar and the Phenom still engaged the fans.”

“I never saw the situation in Chicago as unwinnable. I looked at it as a magnificent opportunity to promote Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker.”

Heyman, who sat cross-legged in the ring, made references to Punk in passing during the promo. He argued that Punk would’ve ended the Streak a year earlier had he listened more to him and less to his massive fanbase. Heyman’s character ultimately blamed the fans for pushing Punk away from himself and WWE and vowed to punish the fans by taking the Streak away.

“It sounds so f***ing convoluted, but when you put it in front of yourself, with that audience that night in that moment, it all made sense.”

This wouldn’t be the last time Heyman’s movie love helped shape his WWE craft. Speaking recently to the Hollywood Reporter, Heyman revealed how he had Roman Reigns study Apocalypse Now and Marlon Brando’s portrayal as Colonel Kurtz to create the Tribal Chief.

With Heyman still a fixture of WWE TV, aligned with both Reigns and Heyman, his enduring impact on the industry at the highest levels are apparent.

Starrcast Returns with 2-Day Convention During AEW’s All In: Texas Weekend

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Starrcast Returns with 2-Day Convention During AEW’s All In: Texas Weekend

Starrcast is set to return to the United States for the first time in two years, scheduled to coincide with AEW’s All In: Texas weekend. The wrestling convention will take place Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, near Globe Life Field.

Starrcast organizer Conrad Thompson tells the Dallas Morning News, “This will be the first one that we’ve done in America in two years, and I’m looking forward to it.”

Originally created to support the inaugural All In in 2018, Starrcast now rejoins the event as it returns stateside.

“The idea that Starrcast was created to support the very first ‘All In,’ and now, seven years later, ‘All In’ is back in America, I jumped at a chance to have Starrcast make it an even bigger week,” Thompson said.

The two-day convention will feature meet-and-greets with AEW stars, appearances from wrestling legends, panel discussions, and exclusive fan experiences. According to Thompson, the event will offer “really unique autograph opportunities and photo op opportunities that we’ve never really been able to offer before.”

Thompson also hinted at special moments honoring legendary careers.

“I think my calendar shows that JR has been involved in wrestling for 50 years this year, so maybe we’ll celebrate that, too. It’s going to be a fun week.”

Tickets for Starrcast go on sale April 21 at 10:00 a.m. through Starrcast.com.

AEW Moves All In Texas Start Time to Avoid WWE Conflict

AEW Moves All In Texas Start Time to Avoid WWE Conflict

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AEW has officially shifted the start time of its All In: Texas pay-per-view to the afternoon on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The event will now begin at 3 PM ET (2 PM local time) in Arlington, Texas, moving away from prime time.

The change comes after WWE announced its own event, Saturday Night’s Main Event, scheduled for the same evening at 8 PM ET. AEW’s adjustment avoids direct competition, highlighting the ongoing pattern of strategic scheduling between the two wrestling promotions.

All In: Texas is AEW’s first pay-per-view in the state and will be held at Globe Life Field. Despite the scheduling shift, the company is maintaining a full week of events, including AEW Dynamite on July 9 and AEW Collision on July 10 at the Curtis Culwell Center.

Tickets are available now, with VIP packages offering ringside or lower bowl seating, AEW star meet and greets, pre-show photo ops, and other premium perks.

AEW Reveals Four-Day ‘All In: Texas Week’ Lineup for July

The Rock’s ‘Final Boss’ Character Toned Down for Disney, Says Vince Russo

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The Rock’s ‘Final Boss’ Character Toned Down for Disney, Says Vince Russo

Former WWE writer Vince Russo says Dwayne Johnson’s lucrative five-film deal with Disney is affecting the presentation of his character in WWE.

On Sportskeeda’s Wrestling Outlaws, Russo claimed The Rock intentionally distanced himself from his “Final Boss” persona in WWE cannon to stay in line with the Mouse. According to Russo, The Rock told TKO executives, including CEO Ari Emanuel, “Guys, I’ve got a five-picture deal with Disney. So I am going to make it clear to the fan base that I am just an actor. I am just playing a character.”

The Rock Draws The Line

This statement allegedly preceded the media scrum that took place after Elimination Chamber, where The Rock broke kayfabe and clarified to fans:

“The Final Boss is a character. It’s a performance.”

Russo suggests the move was strategic, aimed at protecting both The Rock’s public image and financial interests. Full-time wrestling could pose risks—physical injury, conflicting schedules, or public controversies—that might conflict with Disney’s family-friendly brand and contractual expectations.

“Rock’s trying to protect all sides of his business,” Russo explained. “There’s no kayfabe anymore… it doesn’t matter to the fans today.”

While The Rock’s in-ring persona is that of a ruthless heel, his Hollywood obligations may require clear boundaries between character and reality.

If true, The Rock’s kayfabe break wasn’t a misstep—it was a calculated move to keep Disney happy while maintaining his WWE presence.

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