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What Does WWE & AEW Have to Say About CM Punk’s Tell-All Interview?

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CM Punk’s recent comments on the MMA Hour have had the wrestling world talking, including those in both WWE and All Elite Wrestling. 

Punk’s appearance on the Ariel Helwani-hosted show saw him discuss various topics including his return to WWE, the departure of Vince McMahon, and his time with AEW. Punk, as expected, did not hold back in discussing these matters in great detail. 

AEW Reacts

Following his comments on the show, several AEW stars. posted tweets of support for the company. When Fightful Select asked about this, they were told it was more about supporting the company than anything else. 

A supporter of Punk in AEW said that the interview was bound to happen eventually. They hope that’s the last they hear of Punk’s backstage issue in AEW until hopefully one-day fences are mended.

One veteran AEW talent said: 

“More than anything, what the interview showed was that this was preventable from all sides. Punk is happy, AEW talent moved on, so hopefully everyone just learns from it and makes amends in the future.”

WWE Reactions

One WWE talent said that they figured Punk would answer questions about AEW, despite the NDA is in place. Another WWE name preferred that Punk answered questions this week as they hope his comments will be overshadowed by the stacked week of wrestling content coming up in the next few days. 

Sticking to a trend in recent reports, all news about Punk since his return to WWE has been positive. Executives asked for their comments on the interview said they didn’t believe Punk really wanted to broach the subject of AEW but was expecting it to come up. 

Punk isn’t likely to be subjected to a heavy media schedule this week like some others in the company, as he’s still recovering from an injury.

What’s Next for CM Punk? 

Punk won’t be competing at WWE WrestleMania 40 but he’ll still have a role with the show. The Chicago-Made Superstar will be the guest commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship between Seth Rollins and challenger Drew McIntyre. 

The Rock’s Grandmother Lia Maivia Announced As Final Inductee In 2024 WWE Hall of Fame

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WWE is putting on the finishing touches for WrestleMania, and that includes the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class. Now, we know about one more inductee, which is likely to be the final name for this year’s class. 

Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express (Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda), Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson were already announced as inductees in the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame. Now, Lia Maivia is joining this year’s class.

Final WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Revealed

During this week’s episode of RAW, it was confirmed that Lia Maivia will be a part of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame.

The Rock broke the news via his Instagram that his grandmother, Lia Maivia, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2024. He hailed her as a trailblazer and someone who protected her family, which is a running theme for this return run through WrestleMania 40.

I’m honored to announce, that I will be inducting my grandmother, Lia Maivia, into the @WWE Hall of Fame, class of 2024. One of the first ever female promoters of professional wrestling. She was a trail blazer. She was a protector of our family. She was the real Final Boss.

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More WWE Hall of Fame News

It was also announced during WWE RAW that Roman Reigns will be on hand to induct Paul Heyman into the WWE Hall of Fame. Reigns walked away while saying that he was going to work on his speech, which was followed by Heyman confirming this news.

The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame will air after SmackDown on April 5th. We will have coverage of the event here.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as we get closer to WrestleMania 40. You never know what will break next, so please keep checking back for more headlines! 

Lil Wayne Set To Debut New Single During WWE WrestleMania 40

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WWE always brings big names in for WrestleMania. This year’s show of shows at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia promises to be the biggest of them all, and Lil Wayne will be on hand to debut a new song to prove it.

RAW was in Brooklyn for their April 1 episode. Lil Wayne was on hand, and he received an invitation from Jey Uso to be on hand for his Mania match. It may have been April Fools’ Day, but this was no joke.

Lil Wayne wasted no time in accepting Jey Uso’s WrestleMania 40 invitation. Weezy also revealed that he will debut a brand-new track at the show of shows.

Lil Wayne’s WWE WrestleMania 40 Invitation

During tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW, Lil Wayne made an appearance. He was spotted by Jey Uso while chilling backstage in the Barclays Center during the show.

Jey Uso wasted no time in asking about Wayne’s schedule for the week and he dropped information about his upcoming match with Jimmy Uso at WrestleMania 40. Wayne revealed his own plans to attend WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and he promised to debut a new song while he was at it.

WrestleMania 40 Music

It was already teased that Meek Mill will be at WrestleMania 40. We will have to see if he makes the event, especially considering how his name has been connected to the recent P Diddy allegations. Either way, we know that Lil Wayne will be there.

Lil Wayne is still one of the busiest entertainers in the music industry. He is in the middle of a chain of sold-out shows, where he has packed arenas across the United States. It’s nice to know that he will be on hand for WrestleMania, and he may just rap Jey Uso to the ring in the process.

SEScoops will keep you updates on more stories as they break. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

AEW Releases Multiple Stars As They Evaluate Their Roster

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All Elite Wrestling has a loaded roster of talent. Sadly, there isn’t room for everyone on the company’s five hours of weekly television shows. Now, the company has made a decision to release five on-screen talents.

AEW doesn’t release many talents, but it appears that they are doing just that. SEScoops has learned that the following individuals have been released from AEW: The Boys, Dasha Gonzolaz, Jose The Assistant, Jora Johl, Anthony Henry, Gravity, Stu Grayson, Parker Boudreaux, and Slim J.

AEW Releases 

PW Insider reports that AEW has released the Tate Twins (Dalton Castle’s Boys), Anthony Henry, Dasha Fuentes, and Stu Grayson. The company is said to be reviewing its roster and making cuts for the overall benefit of both the company and its talent. 

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Twiter/X that AEW has released a few more stars in Jora Johl, Parker Boudreaux, and Slim J.

Parker Boudreaux’s AEW Release

Parker Boudreaux recently made headlines when he showed up in AAA, but it was reported he was still under AEW contract. 

His last appearance in AEW was on March 3, 2023, in a tag team match alongside Swerve Strickland against Naturally Limitless on AEW Rampage. Since then, the 26-year-old hasn’t made any appearances on Tony Khan’s television shows.

Stu Grayson’s Time in AEW

Stu Grayson had two stints with AEW. He was with the company from 2019 to 2022. He had a second run in AEW that started in 2023, but now that is over.

Stu Grayson, along with Evil Uno, made a surprising debut as part of The Dark Order at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25, 2019. They kept going, and the Dark Order later evolved from that point.

Grayson’s contract expired on May 2, 2022, after both parties failed to reach a renewal agreement. He did some things on the indies, but that time away from AEW didn’t last long.

Grayson remained connected to The Dark Order, making a cameo appearance on the October 14 episode of Rampage. In a backstage segment, he highlighted the group’s inability to visit his native Canada without his presence. Eventually, Grayson was re-signed and returned to action on the March 15, 2023, episode of Dynamite, marking his comeback to AEW.

We will have to see if Stu Grayson makes another return to AEW later on. Right now, it appears that he is off on his own once again.

Other Released Talent

It was later reported that Dalton Castle’s Boys, The Tate Twins, were released. They were featured on ROH content, and alongside Castle. Anthony Henry, who was a standout performer with a lot of potential, was also released.

Dasha Gonzalez, who appeared as backstage interviewers in WWE as Dasha Fuentes, was also released. Her usage on television was diminished when Renee Paquette came in, but it was still a surprise to see her let go. She was used as ring announcer, but she was sadly part of the cut list. 

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as we get additional updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

WWE Breaks All-Time Record With 4/1 RAW Before WrestleMania 40

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WWE keeps raking up the records around every corner. This week’s episode of RAW was a loaded one before WrestleMania 40. They also captured another impressive achievement.

Fans showed up in Brooklyn this week for the go-home RAW before WrestleMania. That included breaking a new all-time record for any previous episode of RAW. This week marked 13 straight sell outs for WWE television, and it was the largest domestic gate in the history of the show.

WWE Breaks New Record

During WWE RAW this week, The Rock opened up the show with a brutal promo. After he buried Cody Rhodes a bit, he had a big announcement to make.

Dwayne Johnson revealed that WWE RAW in Brooklyn for their April 1 episode brought the biggest episode of RAW ever. This was a huge note as the go-home episode before WrestleMania 40.

Ariel Helwani previously said on the MMA Hour that he had heard that WWE was going to break a record for all-time gate tonight in Brooklyn. It seems that came to pass after all, and those fans were thrilled to be a part of history.

WWE RAW Attendance on 4/1

WrestleTix’s Patreon account noted that WWE RAW event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY was a legit sell-out. With a total setup capacity of 13,345 seats, all of which have been distributed, there wasn’t an empty seat in the house. Michael Cole claimed that there were 15,546 fans in the building during the show.

They broke their previous attendance record dating back to SmackDown on December 1, 2023, which saw 12,241 attendees. The Rock took credit for this achievement as they kicked off RAW this week. The crowd was also on fire for the opening segment.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, for more updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Complete Card for WWE WrestleMania 40 Night One & Two Revealed

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WWE has less than a week to get WrestleMania on the grandest stage of them all. Now we know which nights will feature those big matches.

WrestleMania 40 is set to unfold across two evenings, scheduled for April 6 and 7, 2024, hosted at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each night of the show of shows will get six matches at this point, but you never know what kind of surprises Triple H and company has in store for fans.

Triple H revealed the card for both nights of WrestleMania 40. He did so just before the April 1 episode of WWE RAW.

WrestleMania 40 Lineup

The WrestleMania Night One lineup will include Roman Reigns and The Rock facing off against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Additionally, there will be title matches featuring Rhea Ripley defending against Becky Lynch and Gunther defending against Sami Zayn. The night will also feature a Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles and a clash between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso.

On the other hand, WrestleMania Night Two will showcase Roman Reigns defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Title against Cody Rhodes, while Seth Rollins defends his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Drew McIntyre. The night will also feature a Triple Threat Match for the WWE United States Title, a Women’s Title Match, and a Philadelphia Street Fight between Bobby Lashley, The Street Profits, and The Final Testament.

Triple H made this big announcement with several posts, one for each match. This year’s show of shows is going to be a loaded two-night event. Now, we know which match will be on each night.

You can check out the lineup for WrestleMania 40 below. This is not a reflection of match order, but it’s pretty obvious that Cody and Roman’s stories will cap off each show.

WrestleMania Night One

  • Roman Reigns and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
  • Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio
  • Women’s World Heavyweight Title Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
  • WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
  • Undisputed Tag Team Titles Six-Pack Ladder Match: Finn Balor & Damian Priest (c) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller vs. Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
  • Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
  • Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)

WrestleMania Night Two

  • Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
  • WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
  • WWE United States Title Triple Threat Match (Night Two per Logan Paul): Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton
  • WWE Women’s Title Match: IYO SKY (c) vs. Bayley
  • LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
  • Philadelphia Street Fight: Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits vs. The Final Testament

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more, as new information is made known. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

AEW Felt ‘Betrayed’ When CM Punk Visited WWE Raw Backstage In Chicago

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AEW and CM Punk’s working relationship wasn’t on the greatest of terms for a while, up to his eventual release. It seems that showing up to see some friends at WWE RAW wasn’t something they liked at all.

CM Punk recently told Areil Helwani anything he wanted to know about the past few years of his career. That included retelling the story about how he ended up backstage at WWE RAW in April 2023, and how AEW felt a certain way about things afterward.

AEW Felt Betrayed By CM Punk

CM Punk showed up backstage at WWE RAW while he was still under contract. RAW happened to be in Chicago, but his stay backstage didn’t last long before he was thrown out. AEW was not happy with the situation at all.

While speaking to Ariel Helwani, CM Punk said that it was Bayley who extended the invitation for him to attend RAW while they were in Chicago. Then, he said, it didn’t take long before Vince McMahon called in and had him ejected from the backstage area.

“I went to visit people, I’m the old-timer in the business and there’s a show in town. I wasn’t trying to get a job or anything, I literally just to say hi to Bayley and a few other people.”

Punk was then asked if anyone from AEW had issues with him visiting RAW while he was still under contract. He confirmed that was the case, and they felt “betrayed” on top of it.

“Oh yeah [people in AEW were mad] … I think the word ‘betrayed’ was used, I was like, ‘alright man.’ As a company you’re allowing people to go on other company’s television shows to do things — I went backstage to say hi to friends. Two completely different things. So, if you’re gonna be mad about it, okay.”

CM Punk’s Road Back To WWE

CM Punk did make his return to AEW, but it was short-lived. He was released after that Brawl In situation went down with Jack Perry, an experience he also spoke about in detail with Helwani.

WWE fans were shocked to see Punk return during the 2023 Survivor Series event in Chicago. Both WWE fans and fellow Superstars welcomed Punk home after that. Vince McMahon had nothing to do with that return, and Punk said that less than 10 people knew he was returning to the company. He signed his new contract and went straight out to the live crowd.

Punk is currently injured, and his arm was in its brace for the interview. He is working out without the assistance of that device, so hopefully his in-ring return will come sooner than later.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more from the pro wrestling world. You never know what will break next, but we will be here with the headlines you need.

LA Knight Looking To Deliver A ‘Banger’ Performance On A Stacked WrestleMania Card

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LA Knight and AJ Styles’ rivalry will come to a head this weekend at WrestleMania 40. Before he and Styles clash on the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’ this weekend, Knight spoke with Jim Varsallone and gave an overview of what fans can expect from the match.

Knight was uncharacteristically tempered when setting expectations for the match. When asked if he and Styles would steal the show, the former Million Dollar Champion said all the pieces are in place for them to make history.

“Man, look, I don’t want to throw those kind of predictions out there, you never know,” Knight said  “I don’t want to promise anything like that, but AJ’s a stud, I’m a stud. There’s a lot of tension going into this match, there’s a lot of animosity.

There’s a lot of energy going into this match. So for damn sure, it could be, as the kids say, a banger. Will it be a show-stealer? I don’t know. Maybe. We’ll let history decide that one, but you can bet your ass it’s gonna be a good one.”

LA Knight and AJ Styles’ WrestleMania Feud

Tensions between the two began to brew ahead of the 2024 Royal Rumble, when Styles unleashed a surprising attack on the brash Superstar. The following week, Styles claimed that Knight “stepped over [his] dead body” to secure a tag team match alongside John Cena at WWE Fastlane. 

LA Knight and John Cena

Fueled by his desire for revenge, Styles later ambushed Knight with a steel chair in the 2024 Men’s Elimination Chamber match, subsequently causing him to be eliminated.

With his shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship dashed, “The Megastar” fixed his attention solely on AJ Styles. After several more weeks of fighting, WWE then confirmed that the Knight-Styles feud will now culminate at WrestleMania 40.

CM Punk Has “Nothing to Hide” Over AEW Brawl Out, Says Tony Khan Is Not a Real Boss

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CM Punk may have “nothing to hide” regarding what transpired backstage at AEW All Out 2022 but regrets appearing on the media scrum after the pay-per-view. 

At the September 2022 event, CM Punk captured his second AEW World Championship, besting Jon Moxley in the show’s main event. After the show, Punk would shoot on several members of the AEW roster. Backstage, Punk, Ace Steel, The Elite, and others would participate in a backstage fight that resulted in all parties being suspended.

CM Punk on Brawl Out

On the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Punk was asked for information about the infamous backstage fight. While Punk felt like he couldn’t discuss the matter in detail, he made clear that he has nothing to hide. 

“I don’t think I can [talk about it] but I didn’t have to sign an NDA for anything I did wrong… I have nothing to hide and I don’t give a s***.”

When asked if he regrets how things went down, Punk said he wishes things had gone differently. The two-time former AEW World Champion added that the idea of these press conferences in wrestling is not his style.

“I think you can go back and be like ‘Well I wish I never did the scrum.’ Scrums are stupid anyway. Yeah, those things were really cringe.”

CM Punk on Tony Khan

One year on from being brought into AEW by Tony Khan, Brawl Out would forever change Punk’s relationship with Khan. In the interview, Punk didn’t hold back in his evaluation of the AEW President. 

“He’s not a boss. He’s a nice guy. And I think ultimately that is a detriment to the company. But it’s not my company. I’m an outsider.”

Punk added that the last time he spoke to Khan was at AEW All In following his backstage fight with Jack Perry. After the fight, Punk faced Samoa Joe in the opening match of the main show. Punk said that he walked into the match knowing it’d be his last AEW match and made clear he quit the company.

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CM Punk: Vince Gave Me A Hug & Said We Should Catch Up. I Haven’t Seen Him Since

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CM Punk’s first interaction with Vince McMahon after returning to WWE at Survivor Series 2023 would also prove to be his last, the Chicago-Made star has revealed. 

The Best in the World returned in the closing moments of the show, in his first appearance at a WWE Premium Live Event since the 2014 Royal Rumble. Punk was fired from AEW in September 2023 following a week-long investigation into his backstage altercation with Jack Perry at AEW All In.

Meeting With Vince McMahon

Speaking to Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour, Punk recalled being invited to WWE’s headquarters for a workout and being approached by McMahon’s trainers before the man himself. 

“I was in there, and I was on the phone on the treadmill warming up. And Vince’s trainers [say] ‘Hey, you’ve got to get off the phone. Vince doesn’t like it when people are on the phone in the gym… And then I saw him walking down into the gym. He came in for his daily workout. 

When asked, Punk recalled the brief conversation he shared with McMahon and the plans that neither man was able to follow up on. 

“He gave me a big hug. He said ‘Welcome home. Good to see you. Let’s connect after I work out.’ I said alright. Haven’t seen him since [laughs.]” 

What Came Next? 

McMahon would resign from WWE two months after Punk’s return to the company. The 78-year-old billionaire would step away due to the damning claims in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against himself and WWE. McMahon has denied all wrongdoing. 

Mere days after McMahon’s resignation, Punk would suffer a triceps injury that has kept him on the shelf ever since. Despite this, Punk will be a guest commentator at WrestleMania 40 for the World Heavyweight Championship match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre. 

4/1 Monday Night RAW Shaping Up To Break All-Time WWE TV Gate Record

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The final WWE Raw before WrestleMania 40 will be a historic night in many ways and is expected to see the highest gate for any TV show in the history of WWE. 

Sources told Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour that the show is “shaping up” to break the record for WWE programming. The show will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 

Another Big Success

The April 1, 2024, Raw is just the latest in a long line of successes for WWE. As Wrestle Tix reports, this show is also completely sold out. 13,345 tickets have been distributed for the Barclays Center with 0 available tickets re

WWE Monday Night Raw – April 1, 2024

It’s hardly a surprise that tonight’s Raw is in high demand given the stacked show that has already been announced. It has been confirmed that both The Rock and Roman Reigns will be on the show. The duo will team up to face Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania 40: Saturday. 

Sami Zayn will hope to build momentum on tonight’s Raw ahead of his Intercontinental Championship match with GUNTHER at WrestleMania. That may be easier said than done as Zayn will take on ‘Big’ Bronson Reed. 

It’ll be eight-man tag-team action on Raw when DIY & the New Day take on The Judgment Day. DIY, the New Day, and Finn Balor & Damian Priest will all be in the WrestleMania six-pack challenge ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championships. 

Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri hope to get revenge on Candice LeRae following weeks of horrific comments by the Poison Pixie. LeRae will team with Indi Hartwell to face Nile and Dupri on Raw. 

This is some of the action from the April 1, WWE Raw. Fans watching at home will have to get comfortable as the first hour will be commercial-free. 

Vince McMahon Represented By Law Firm That Won $20 Million Settlement From WWE

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Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon uncovered some heinous allegations. Mr. McMahon’s choice in legal representation is raising eyebrows.

Vince McMahon’s legal representative recently released a statement in response to a new development in the case. Many pro wrestling fans will spot an interesting tie, as McMahon is now using the same law firm that MLW had against WWE in their antitrust lawsuit.

Vince McMahon’s Interesting Representation

The New York Post released a new report today with some developments on Janel Grant’s lawsuit. In response to new allegations that Vince McMahon used coercive tactics, his attorney released a statement on the matter.

McMahon’s attorney, Jessica Taub Rosenberg of law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres, told the outlet that “this is revisionist history. No one coerced Ms. Grant to write that letter. She wrote it of her own accord. The fact that the letter shows it was the 24th draft speaks volumes.”

Some pro wrestling fans perked up when they saw Kasowitz Benson Torres in that article, especially as they are representing Vince McMahon. That is the same law firm that MLW used in their recent antitrust lawsuit against WWE.

MLW’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against WWE

MLW and WWE just came to terms on a massive, years-long lawsuit. In the end, WWE forked over $20 million in the settlement.

In January 2022, MLW filed a legal action against WWE, accusing them of coercive behavior to deter partnerships with MLW by third parties like Vice TV and Tubi. After nearly two years, WWE and MLW settled the dispute in December 2023, with recent reports revealing WWE’s financial commitment of $20 million as part of the agreement, shedding light on the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit.

SEScoops will have more on this story as additional information is made available. Keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Mark Briscoe Was Ready to Retire After Jay’s Death, Carrying On For His Late Brother

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Mark Briscoe was sure his days in the ring were over when his brother Jay died, though has been motivated to carry on for Jay’s sake.

Jay Briscoe passed away in January 2023 after being involved in a car accident mere minutes from his home in Laurel, Delaware. Jay’s two daughters were seriously injured in the collision but have been making strides in their recovery. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed in the crash.

Mark Briscoe was Ready to Retire

Jay’s death was of course a massive blow to Mark, who lost both his brother and his tag team partner. Speaking to Under the Ring recently, Mark shared that for a brief moment, he was ready to retire.

“That was my first thought. My very first thought was, I’m not ever wrestling again… My initial reaction was, I’m never wrestling again, I don’t ever wanna wrestle again.”

Mark clarified that it didn’t take long for him to change his stance, as continuing in the ring is what his brother would’ve wanted.

“It really didn’t take long at all for me to reconsider and change my mind there once I got thinking about what he’d want me to do… I gotta carry on for him.”

What’s to Come?

Mark Briscoe will challenge ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston at ROH Supercard of Honor 2024. Not only will this be a huge opportunity for Mark, but it’ll come eleven years to the day that his brother won the title for the first time.

WWE Raw Preview: The Rock & Roman Reigns Appear, DIY & New Day vs. Judgment Day

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The final episode of WWE Raw before WrestleMania 40 will emanate from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Here are the 3 matches (and 1 segment) announced for Raw, followed by our detailed preview of each one:

• The Rock & Roman Reigns To Appear 

• DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) & New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest, & JD McDonagh)

• Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

• Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed

Here’s what you need to know heading into this week’s WWE Raw:

Roman Reigns & The Rock Return

Five days before they battle Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night one of WrestleMania 40, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be present on tonight’s episode of WWE Raw. 

For Johnson, this will mark his second consecutive appearance on the red brand. Last week, Johnson ended the show by delivering a brutal (and bloody) beatdown to Rhodes in the venue’s parking lot. For Reigns, tonight will mark his first Raw appearance of 2024, as his work is primarily typically dedicated to the SmackDown brand.

Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed (Round 2)

After punching his ticket to WrestleMania 40 with a grueling gauntlet match victory, Sami Zayn was tasked with facing one of the men he previously emerged victorious against, Bronson Reed. 

Unfortunately for Zayn, his wave of momentum was interrupted by a giant Tsunami, resulting in Reed scoring the win on last week’s episode of Raw. With WrestleMania 40 now just a few days away, Zayn has the opportunity to avenge his recent loss as the two square off in a rematch tonight.

DIY & New Day vs. The Judgment Day

A few weeks ago, WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Judgment Day’s Damian Priest and Finn Balor would be defending their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships in a six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania 40. As such, several qualifying matchups were made to determine the five challengers for this title match. Two of those challenging spots were claimed by DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) and The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston). 

Before DIY and New Day collide on the grand stage of WrestleMania, they will join forces on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW. Together, DIY and New Day will take on Priest and Balor, in addition to their fellow Judgment Day stablemates Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, in eight-man tag team competition. 

Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

For nearly a month, Candice LeRae has displayed a much more aggressive attitude – an attitude that has been primarily pointed at Maxxine Dupri. Last week, Ivy Nile fought LeRae in Dupri’s honor, but much like previous weeks, LeRae was drawn to using underhanded tactics to secure the victory.

Tonight, Nile and Dupri look to score some retribution as they face LeRae and Indi Hartwell in a tag team match.

WWE Drops Deliberate Tease For Bo Dallas’ Return

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Bo Dallas was Uncle Howdy alongside Bray Wyatt, and the two had a lot of plans in motion. Sadly, those creative plans never came to pass as Bray Wyatt was taken from us far too soon. Now, there could be hope that Dallas will be back.

WWE still has Bo Dallas under contract, and he has been so since 2022 when he returned. Now, a new report has given fans hope that hey might see him again.

Bo Dallas’ Possible WWE Return

Although Bo Dallas has not been seen on WWE television since donning the Uncle Howdy mask, a new report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select gives fans hope that he may be used on television again soon enough.

The end of the new Bray Wyatt documentary included a bit of a teaser, and it appears that it was for Bo Dallas.

In the final moments of the newly released Bray Wyatt documentary, viewers encounter familiar imagery. The video concludes with a signature ominous style reminiscent of Bray Wyatt, featuring a lantern panning out, followed by a voice commanding “run,” and the silhouette of a figure.

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It is now reported that the teaser was indeed referring to Bo Dallas. At this time, we don’t have any expected return time for him, because they didn’t want to rush things.

WWE sources have told Fightful it’s a teaser for Bo Dallas’ eventual return. We don’t know when that will be, but that it was a deliberate inclusion. We also haven’t learned what a return could look like as of yet. One WWE rep noted to Fightful months ago that they didn’t want to rush Dallas back after the untimely passing of his brother Bray Wyatt. Dallas has remained under WWE contract since 2022.

Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal

Bray Wyatt left a legion of fans and untold stories behind. Sadly, he will never get to see those come to pass, but there may be a chance that Bo Dallas could return in some form, perhaps even as Uncle Howdy, to help tell some of those tales.

That new documentary is also reportedly tied to why Wyatt was not given an induction into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame.

We will have to see what WWE has prepared for Bo Dallas. He was heavily featured in the documentary, “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” that debuted on Peacock and the WWE Network on April 1.

SEScoops will have more on this story if there are any updates. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

The Rock Reveals What He Whispered To Cody Rhodes During Controversial WWE SmackDown Segment

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We are less than a week away from WrestleMania 40, what could be the biggest Mania event of all time. The Rock entered the picture to make that happen.

The Rock and Roman Reigns will team up to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event of WrestleMania 40’s first night. That was not the original plan.

A new mini-documentary is now out from Dwayne Johnson. This gripping piece of storytelling also gives fans an uncensored look at the events that led us to the showcase of the immortals this year.

The New Rock Doc

The Rock dropped the first part of a new multipart documentary series on his Twitter/X account. This first part tells the story of how things started on the road to WrestleMania 40.

In the new mini-doc, The Rock reveals that he whispered “Let’s have the biggest WrestleMania of all time,” in Cody Rhodes’ ear during the February 2 SmackDown after The American Nightmare brought him out.

This new little video also reveals several profanities that The Rock has spouted on WWE television. This is the first time we get to hear him threaten to slap Cody Rhodes’ “f*cking teeth down his throat” as well. You may check out the video below, but it’s only part 1 of a multipart series.

WrestleMania 40’s Original Plan

The Rock wanted a match against Roman Reigns, and he was the only one who could change that match. In the end, Dwayne Johnson conceded that Cody Rhodes should be in the main event of WrestleMania 40 after so much fan reaction.

There were a lot of things that played into the drama surrounding that WrestleMania change. You may find our comprehensive report, including exclusive insight and reports, here.

If the Bloodline wins that tag team match at WrestleMania, then it will be “Bloodline Rules” for the Undisputed Universal Title match. If the babyface team can win, then the Bloodline will be barred from ringside.

That reaction to Cody losing his Mania spot to The Rock also coined the term “Cody Crybabies.” They got what they wanted, and now Cody can finish his story. Now, we will have to see how everything transpires as we approach the show of shows this year.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as we get closer to WrestleMania 40. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Tamyra Mensah-Stock Earns High Praise Within WWE Performance Center After NXT In-Ring Debut

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WWE’s NXT brand has a many potential future main event Superstars. When the company signed Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock to a deal, the world needed to pay attention. She is already making waves within the Performance Center.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock marked her in-ring NXT debut in a match against Breanna Covington on March 30 in Melbourne, Florida. She has been garnering internal praise within NXT for several months.

Great Internal Reviews For Former Olympian

Tamyra Mensah-Stock won a gold medal in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, and is recognized as one of the best female wrestlers on a global scale. After inking a deal with WWE last year, she got to work at becoming a top WWE Superstar.

As previously reported, Tamyra Mensah-Stock competed in her first match on March 30 in Melbourne, FL, during the NXT event. She beat Breanna Covington in that match.

In his Daily Update on F4WOnline, Dave Meltzer noted that he has heard a lot of praise coming her way from within NXT. “Internally, we’ve heard nothing but good about her for months.”

Tamyra Mensah-Stock’s WWE Career So Far

Mensah-Stock made her WWE debut at the SummerSlam 2021 Premium Live Event, joining a segment alongside Olympic champion Gable Steveson. Reports surfaced in April 2022 about WWE’s interest in signing Mensah-Stock to the roster, following Steveson’s earlier signing with the company. She eventually signed with WWE in May 2023.

We will have to see what she is able to do in NXT next. Her first win at an NXT house show is the first step. Shawn Michaels has a ton of talent in his women’s division right now, so it will be interesting to see how they place her in the grand scheme of things.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and many more from the pro wrestling world. Please keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines! 

Kenny Omega Teases Boxing Match With WWE Star: Maybe On Triller PPV?

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AEW star Kenny Omega might be away from in-ring action but he has now teased a potential Boxing bout against WWE Superstar Xavier Woods.

Omega and Woods have a fair share of history together and their friendship goes beyond the boundaries of pro wrestling companies. They have shared rivalry in video games and wrestling in general but they have remained good friends in real life. 

On a Twitch livestream, Omega was questioned about the possibility of stepping into a boxing ring for a celebrity match. 

“Who knows though? Maybe in a Triller card, somewhere in the future, I’ll be celebrity boxing someone. I don’t know. We’ll find out, who knows? So if I was to take a real boxing match, who would you like to see me fight? Any wrestlers you think I might be able to fight in a real boxing match?

Kenny Omega vs Xavier Woods in a boxing match?

Soon, the fans pointed to Xavier Woods, and ‘The Cleaner’ was in favor of the idea. He showed great interest for a potential match against Woods and reckoned that an actual shoot fight would be an entertaining affair. He said:

“Creed (Xavier Woods). Actually, you know what? Creed, I honestly — it would be a good match. I actually think that’d be a really good match… But in an actual shoot boxing match. I think it’d be a good fight. I think it really would be. That’d be actually really good.”

Despite their on-screen rivalry, Omega stressed that he wouldn’t want to physically hurt the New Day member. He said:

“I wouldn’t wanna hit him though. I hate him, I don’t wanna hit him. I hate his guts but I don’t wanna hit the guy (Omega jokingly said). I don’t think he wants to hit me either. I don’t think it’s like that. I don’t think it’s like that.”

Kenny Omega is currently sidelined

Omega is recuperating from diverticulitis. As he has been absent from AEW programming, he was fired from The Elite, and his arch-nemesis Kazuchika Okada was revealed as his replacement. As of now, surgery is likely on the cards for Kenny Omega as uncertainty looms over his pro wrestling future.

Meanwhile, Omega also fired back at his critics. Check out his comments below:

Mami On Top: WWE’s Rhea Ripley Hits One-Year Milestone as Women’s World Champion

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Rhea Ripley has reached a milestone in her WWE career by hitting one whole year as the WWE Women’s World Champion.

The ‘Mami’ of the Judgment Day captured the title on April 1, 2023, at WrestleMania 39. Ripley won the SmackDown Women’s Championship at the event with a victory over Charlotte Flair. Ripley earned the match by winning the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble match, though her record-long performance was surpassed by Bayley this year.

Rhea Ripley as Women’s World Champion

Across WWE Premium Live Events, Television shows, and untelevised matches, Ripley has defended her title a total of 46 times since winning the gold. Her most recent title defense was in a dark match following the March 29, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown. The ‘Mami’ retained against Shayna Baszler. 

Rhea Ripley’s Gold

Ripley’s reign as SmackDown Women’s Champion/Women’s World Champion is just the latest taste of gold for the Australian Superstar. She is also a former Raw Women’s Champion, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, NXT Women’s Champion, and NXT UK Women’s Champion. 

All of these accolades make Ripley the seventh WWE Women’s Triple Crown Champion and the fifth Women’s Grand Slam Champion. She is the only woman to have held all of the titles listed above. 

What’s Next for Rhea Ripley?

Ripley has held the title for one year, but her reign could be over within a matter of days. At WWE WrestleMania 40, Ripley will defend the Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch. The Man earned the title match by winning the 2024 Women’s Elimination Chamber match. 

Rey Mysterio Shows Entire Face In Unmasked TikTok Dance Video With Daughter Aalyah Gutiérrez

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Rey Mysterio is known as the Greatest Mask of All Time, but he isn’t covering his face all the time. That was very true for a recent TikTok video on his daughter’s profile.

Rey Mysterio made a rare unmasked appearance in a TikTok video with his daughter, Aalyah Gutiérrez. This was a candid moment, where he showed off some of his family life behind the mask.

Mysterio Goes Unmasked

Rey Mysterio recently appeared without his mask in a TikTok video alongside his daughter, Aalyah Gutiérrez.

While Mysterio started off the video with his face covered, as Marciano by Flako Stik kept playing, he revealed his whole face for the camera. Then, as the beat dropped, both he and Aalyah put on sunglasses and started dancing.

Aalyah Gutiérrez has previously appeared on WWE television, notably during a feud involving Buddy Matthews and Seth Rollins against The Mysterio Family, where she was romantically linked to Murphy in the storyline. Ironically, the two were never an actual couple, but Matthews is in a real-life relationship with Rhea Ripley, who is linked up with Aalyah’s brother, Dominik Mysterio, in storyline now.

Rey Mysterio’s Road to WrestleMania 40

Mysterio’s return to WWE TV followed a period of absence due to knee surgery he underwent in late 2023. On a recent episode of SmackDown, he was involved in a match against Santos Escobar.

While Mysterio’s unmasked appearance may not be new to longtime fans who recall his time in WCW when he couldn’t wear his mask due to contract stipulations, he typically keeps his identity concealed and rarely appears publicly without his mask. However, in the TikTok video, he and his daughter engaged in some lip-syncing, revealing his unmasked face.

Rey Mysterio laid down a challenge for WrestleMania, and now the match is set. Mysterio will team up with the LWO’s newest member, Dragon Lee, to take on Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.

Mr. 6-1-9 likes to do up his masks for WrestleMania, so we’ll have to see what he rocks on his face at the show of shows this year. If anything, we know he’s not going maskless like this TikTok video.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more from throughout the pro wrestling world. Please keep checking back on a regular basis for more updates!

Matt Cardona ‘Finally Wrestled His Dream Match’ Against Adam Copeland

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Matt Cardona made waves on Saturday night when he was the one to answer the “Cope Open,: and ‘The Deathmatch King’ couldn’t have been happier.

AEW Collision kicked off with Adam Copeland opening the canvas to whomever wanted to step up against him and challenge for the TNT Championship. That man was Matt Cardona. Ever since being released by WWE, Cardona has made his hay without any long-term pro wrestling contract and has fully embraced the identity of ‘The Indy God.’ He’s competed everywhere and anywhere not named WWE and that included AEW back in 2020.

Cardona, who first got his big break in WWE as an ‘Edgehead,’ may have came up short in his singles match against Copeland but was extremely grateful for the opportunity to lock up with his former menter. He expressed his gratitude on X, thanking both Copeland and Tony Khan for the opportunity.

Adam Copeland vs. Matt Cardona…my dream match…finally happened last night at #AEWCollision.

When I was in high school, Edge was one of my favorite wrestlers. I’d have matches with him (an invisible version) in my bedroom or trampoline. 

Him reinventing himself into the Rated R Superstar made me an even bigger fan of his.

A couple of years later, Brian Myers and I made it to WWE but were drowning as The Major Brothers. We were about be fired. We had an idea to be Adam’s entourage…his Edgeheads. He didn’t need us but we certainly needed him. He took a chance on us, saved our careers, and changed our lives.

We went from sitting in catering about to be fired to wrestling guys like Undertaker, Batista, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, etc. We learned so much from working so close to Adam. Our first time at WrestleMania was being involved in the main event! I thought the next year at WrestleMania it’d be Edge vs. Hawkins vs. Ryder. That didn’t happen. LOL. 

16 years (holy shit!) flew by so fast. Adam had to retire due to a neck injury in 2011. My dream match would never happen. Adam returns to WWE in 2020. I get fired from WWE in 2020. My dream match would never happen.

I’ve been busting my ass these past 4 years to reinvent myself. Adam is the Rated R Superstar and I’m the Self Made Superstar. I’ve been everywhere. I’ve wrestled everyone. When Adam joined AEW in 2023, I knew my dream match was back on the table. 

Last night in Canada, Adam had the Cope Open…an open challenge for his TNT Championship. I accepted. The fans didn’t forget the history. There was a HOLY SHIT chant on my god damn entrance. I may have lost but I learned even more from Adam from that match. It was a night that I’ll never forget. I finally wrestled my dream match.

Thank you Adam. Thank you Tony Khan for the opportunity.

What’s Next For Matt Cardona?

The ‘Self-Made Superstar’ Matt Cardona has reportedly not signed a deal with AEW and remains a free agent. From Cardona’s post on X, that looks even more evident. Cardona had to readjust his schedule when this match was booked as he was actually scheduled to wrestle at the Squared Circle Expo on Saturday night, but was replaced by Nic Nemeth who wrestled Ultimo Dragon.

Ex WWE Star Michelle McCool Shows Off New Look Days Before WrestleMania 40

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It’s WrestleMania season, and many Superstars are freshening up their look. Even legends who aren’t booked for the show of shows are updating their appearance, and Michelle McCool proved that with a new photo drop.

As of this writing, we have not heard anything about Michelle McCool getting booked for a WrestleMania 40 appearance. In any case, she is certainly looking great, and ready for those bright lights if they call her.

Michelle McCool recently updated fans with a new photo that showed off a bit of an alteration for her trademark hair. She is going for a shorter cut now, and fans seem to be all about it.

McCool’s New Look

Michelle McCool recently made a change to her appearance, signaling a possible new chapter in her life post-retirement from professional wrestling.

Recently, McCool shared a photo on her Instagram story revealing a new hairstyle, indicating a fresh start as she continues to enjoy life beyond the wrestling ring.

Michelle McCool’s Pro Wrestling Career

Michelle McCool’s journey in WWE started in 2004 when she participated in the Diva Search competition. Although she didn’t win, her talent caught the attention of WWE management, leading to a developmental deal and training in Deep South Wrestling and OVW.

In 2006, McCool made her debut on the main roster as a villainous character with a teacher gimmick. Over the years, she underwent various character transformations and found success, notably forming the LayCool tag team with Layla in 2009 before retiring from wrestling in 2011.

Despite retiring from in-ring competition, McCool made a special appearance at the 30-Woman Royal Rumble in 2023, where she had a memorable entrance and participated in the match, lasting 13 minutes before being eliminated by Rhea Ripley, who was the eventual winner.

Michelle McCool and The Undertaker are enjoying married life at this point, as they are both retired. They are raising a daughter, and seem very happy with this stage of their life. Although Taker and McCool have retired from in-ring competition, you can never say never when it comes to seeing them again in WWE.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so many more, as we get even closer to WrestleMania 40. Keep checking back throughout the day for more updates!

Daily Drop (4/1): WWE Discussing Change For WrestleMania 40 Card, Parker Boudreaux’s AEW Status

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Welcome the Daily Drop, your daily roundup of wrestling news and rumors for Monday, April 1. We are officially less than one week away from WrestleMania 40. Let’s get right into today’s Daily Drop!

Okay, it’s April Fools’ Day, but you won’t find anything like that here at SEScoops. That being said, be careful what you see today on social media, because we live in a day and age where it’s getting easier to get fooled.

Days Until WrestleMania 40: 5

WWE

– WrestleMania 40 Change: WWE is discussing the idea that they may have to change one WrestleMania title match. A meeting is set up to talk about it later this week.

– Balor’s Busted Face: Finn Balor showed off a very busted up looking face recently on social media. We’ll have to see how much he can heal up by WrestleMania 40.

– More Mania Matches: WWE is reportedly close to adding a Philly Street Fight to the WrestleMania 40 card.

– Dragunov’s Call-Up: A report ran yesterday discussing WWE’s intentions for Ilja Dragunov’s eventual main roster call-up from NXT.

WWE RAW Card for 4/1/24: 

  • The Rock & Roman Reigns appear
  • Eight-man tag match: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) & The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh)
  • Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell vs. Ivy Nile & Maxxine Dupri
  • Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed

AEW

 – Parker Boudreaux’s AEW Status: A new report came out yesterday that broke down Parker Boudreaux’s current AEW contract status. He’s apparently still with the company, even though he hasn’t appeared on television in over a year. 

– Omega Fires Back: Kenny Omega had something to say to anyone who wants to drag his ability to tell stories. 

– Tony Schiavone’s Personal Loss: Our thoughts go out to Schiavone and his family as they deal with the loss of their dog.

– No AEW For Nemeth: Nic Nemeth had a very good reason for not going to AEW yet.

– Audible Called: Although AEW had to call an audible during Collision this week for their tag team match, Ricky Starks is going to be okay.

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events

Looking ahead, here are some of the major upcoming shows that we have in the pipeline:

April 6: NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania XL Saturday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 7: WrestleMania XL Sunday from Philadelphia, PA.

April 21: All Elite Wrestling presents AEW Dynasty live on pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri at the Chaifetz Arena.

May 4: WWE Backlash France from Décines-Charpieu, France at the LDLC Arena.

Roman Reigns Gets Emotional Hearing Words of Support From Late-Brother Matt ‘Rosey’ Anoai

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Roman Reigns may be a cool customer on WWE TV but the Tribal Chief couldn’t help but feel emotional when hearing from his late brother Matt. 

During the recent WWE and A&E Biography: Legends episode on Roman Reigns, the Tribal Chief was presented with a WWE.com interview with Matt Anoa’i. In the interview in question, Matt speaks about his brother’s dedication to excellence and predicts big things for Reigns. 

“He had something special… That specialty was something to do with athletics. Just his focus in the gym, focus all through high-school and college, he knew. Joe was set for something great. He’s setting the bar for our family that much higher.” 

Reigns was visibly overcome with emotion hearing the words from his brother as seen in the clip below. 

Who Was Matt Anoa’i? 

Matt began his career in 1995 and after a brief stint in the original ECW and the Samoan-owned WXW, would join WWE in 2002. He debuted in July on Raw as Rosey, one-half of 3 Minute Warning alongside Eddie ‘Jamal’ Fatu (later known to WWE fans as Umaga. The duo served as ‘hired guns’ for Raw GM Eric Bischoff but split in June 2003 following Fatu’s release from WWE. 

Rosey would later become the sidekick of The Hurricane who dubbed Rosey his ‘Super Hero In Training (S.H.I.T.) The pair won the World Tag Team Championships in May 2005 but lost the gold to Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch that September. Rosey was released from WWE in March 2006. 

In January 2014, Matt Anoa?i was hospitalized due to congestive heart failure which was related to weight gain as he struggled to keep active due to a chronic knee injury. On April 17, 2017, Matt died due to complications related to CHF, mere days after his 47th birthday.

Finn Balor Shows Off Gruesome Forehead Injury Ahead of WrestleMania 40

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The Judgment Day member Finn Balor recently revealed that he suffered a forehead injury which looks pretty nasty. 

As we get closer to WrestleMania 40 this weekend, fans and the WWE Superstars are preparing for an epic event. However, fans are worried after Balor posted an update on his recent injury.

Taking to his Twitter/X, one-half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions posted a short video clip in which his forehead can be seen swollen due to an injury but he didn’t look much concerned. 

The caption read:

“Easter Egg”

It is currently not known when and how Finn Balor suffered the injury but that looks concerning, especially ahead of their tag-team title defense at WrestleMania 40.

Finn Balor and Damian Priest to have a high-stakes match at WrestleMania 40

The Judgment Day have a huge task at their hands to keep the gold around their waist at the ‘Show of Shows’. 

Balor and Priest will put their Undisputed WWE Tag-Team Championships on the line in a Six-pack Tag-Team Ladder Match against some of the most popular teams: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods),  New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) and A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller).

Meanwhile, the other members are also gearing up for the event. Rhea Ripley will defend her WWE Women’s World title against 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Becky Lynch. 

On the other hand, Dominik Mysterio will team up with Santos Escobar to take on LWO (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee).

WrestleMania 40 takes place on April 6 & 7 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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