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Matt Hardy Shocked By Recent TNA Changes

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Matt Hardy Shocked By Recent TNA Changes

Matt Hardy was as surprised by the recent TNA changes as the fans.

The Anthem management recently shook things up behind the scenes in the wrestling promotion. There were a number of key executives fired by the company, such as Chief Revenue Officer Rob Kligman and Digital Department head Michael Shewchenko. For the fans, the most shocking departure was that of longtime performer and producer Gail Kim.

The Broken One talked about the recent changes in the latest episode of his podcast. Talking about Kim, Hardy noted that her departure came as a huge shock to him too:

“The Gail Kim departure was definitely shocking, very unexpected. I don’t think you could have asked anyone if that was on their list of somebody that would be released — I don’t think anybody thought that would have been a possibility. So yeah, huge huge shock and even reading that news, it was hard to believe that it actually went down.”

Matt Hardy mentioned that Gail Kim was universally loved in the promotion, and the female performers felt blessed to have her on the roster. According to Hardy, Kim always fought hard for the women’s division. Though, he noted that he is unaware of the reason behind this move as it’s above his pay grade.

She Is Very Giving: Matt Hardy

When asked what made the former Knockouts Champion so special, the current TNA tag team champion noted how Gail Kim was one of the leaders of the women’s revolution. She was leading the Knockouts division in showing that women can have serious matches similar to men, at a time when WWE was still stuck in the divas era:

“I think she was a real standout and a real trailblazer, groundbreaker when it came to the style that women started working. Now that she has moved past that and she’s hurt and she’s beat up. She obviously put her body through a lot of wear and tear. I think she’s got a real good mindset and knowing also how to optimize your match. Make a match great but optimize it.

I think the girls feel very comfortable with her. They’re very trusting of her just because she has been around for so long and she has such a great track record not only of in-ring performances and breaking barriers in the women’s division, Knockouts division whatever division you call it but she is someone that they feel like has their best interest in mind. She’s very giving.

She’s very selfless in many ways, especially if she’s putting stuff together, she doesn’t really play favorites. She wants everyone to go out there and steal the show. She wants all of the women to stand out and look great. I think she’s truly there for the greater good of wherever she’s working.”

Randy Orton Vows to Punt Kevin Owens’ Head Over WrestleMania 41 Roof

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Randy Orton Vows to Punt Kevin Owens’ Head Over WrestleMania 41 Roof

On the March 28, edition of WWE SmackDown, Kevin Owens interfered in Randy Orton’s match with Drew McIntyre, costing the Legend Killer the victory. In a WWE Digital Exclusive, an irate Orton looked back on the piledriver delivered from Owens in 2024 that cost him months of action.

“I was out four freaking months because Kevin Owens dropped on me, at my head. Four months, no matches, four months!”

Orton returned at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto where he attempted to hit a punt kick on Kevin Owens. While the Prizefighter avoided the move in his home country, Orton vowed that things will be different in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

“WrestleMania, Piledriver versus Punt Kick. But he is just only going to nip, nip, nip, nip away at me until I kick him so hard come the day on WrestleMania, grandest stage of all. I am gonna send his head clear over the freaking roof.”

Orton ended by confirming that his match with Owens will take place at WrestleMania 41: Saturday, due to take place on April 19. Stay tuned to see whether Orton can vanquish Owens at WrestleMania and deliver a punt kick that’ll leave the fans in danger of being in the splash zone.

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WWE Set to Break Six-Year Streak at WrestleMania 41

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WWE Set to Break Six-Year Streak at WrestleMania 41

On the March 28, edition of WWE SmackDown, it was announced that CM Punk Vs. Roman Reigns Vs. Seth Rollins will headline Night One of WrestleMania 41. This stacked match will be Punk’s first time headlining the Showcase of the Immortals, the third for Rollins and the tenth for the OTC.

While this match is certainly fitting of the main event spot, it will likely mark the end of a major streak related to WrestleMania. With this match headlining Night One, and John Cena Vs. Cody Rhodes expected to headline Night Two, this year’s WrestleMania will mark the first time since 2018 that a Royal Rumble winner hasn’t closed out the show.

Jey Uso won the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match and will challenge World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER this April. As for Charlotte Flair, the winner of the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match, she will challenge Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton. While neither match has been assigned a night yet, it is apparent that neither will close out Night Two over Cena Vs. Rhodes.

The last time neither Royal Rumble winner headlined the show was in 2018 when Asuka and Shinsuke Nakamura won the Rumble matches. Neither headlined at WrestleMania 34 and neither won gold in their title matches against Charlotte and AJ Styles.

Even if Jey and Charlotte don’t headline the show of shows, both intend on leaving Las Vegas with championship gold. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WrestleMania 41 and this year’s stacked card.

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Update On WWE Hall of Fame Immortal Moments, Origins of the Idea

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Update On WWE Hall of Fame Immortal Moments, Origins of the Idea

For the first time in history, an ‘Immortal Moment’ will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as Bret Hart and Steve Austin’s war at WrestleMania 13 will be celebrated on April 18. The iconic I-Quit match helped cement Austin as a top star in the making while showcasing Hart’s trademark excellence both in and out of the ring.

This idea isn’t a WWE original but one the promotion has borrowed from their TKO partners at UFC. In the Daily Update, Dave Meltzer said that fans should “credit this one to Art Evans” who currently oversees the UFC Hall of Fame selection process.

Evans was tasked with making the UFC Hall of Fame seem more credible following the controversial induction of Stephan Bonnar. A two-time drug cheat who lost the majority of his significant matches, Bonnar’s induction remains a point of contention. To build back good-will, Evans introduced inducting specific fights and now WWE is following suit.

Triple H, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters have been confirmed for this year’s Hall of Fame and now fans will also get to hear from Austin and the Rattlesnake. It remains to be seen what other matches and moments will be inducted in the years to come as WWE has a massive history of iconic points in time worthy of an induction.

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Aleister Black’s WWE Return Date Potentially Revealed

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Aleister Black’s WWE Return Date Potentially Revealed

Fans believe they have figured out the WWE return date for Aleister Black.

The company has been airing mystery vignettes for two different stars on SmackDown over the past few weeks. Rey Fenix was revealed to be behind one set of the mystery videos on this week’s episode of the show. The high-flying star is now set to make his debut for the promotion next week.

The company has continued to withhold information about the other set of the vignettes believed to be indicating towards the WWE return of the former NXT Champion. Though after this week, some believe they have figured out the date for Black’s return as well.

Aleister Black’s WWE Return Date Revealed?

All the previous video packages had featured the number 4 with some other signs that were hard to decipher. The video shown on this week’s episode of the Blue Branded show, however, also featured the Roman numerals for number 25 for a very brief moment.

Putting both the numbers together, fans believe that this is an indication that the former AEW star will be making his return to the company during the April 25 episode of SmackDown.

That will be the first episode of the show following WrestleMania 41 so it would make sense for the company to create buzz for it with the big return.

Whether the former champion’s return is officially announced beforehand or if the company keeps it a secret untill then will be something we have to see.

‘Crushed It’ – Triple H Praises Mark Nash After WWE Ring Announcer Debut

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‘Crushed It’ – Triple H Praises Mark Nash After WWE Ring Announcer Debut

On the March 28, edition of WWE SmackDown, Mark Nash made his debut as the brand’s new ring announcer, replacing Lilian Garcia in the role. Nash had his work cut out, as he announced for several top names including Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and the OTC Roman Reigns. Taking to X after the show, WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque had praise for the new announcer.

Nash, real name Mark Shunock, made a name for himself before WWE as the host and announcer for Top Rank Boxing on ESPN. He has also served as the in-arena host of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Las Vegas Raiders, proving his talents can’t be contained to just one sport.

While Garcia will no longer be announcing on SmackDown, fans haven’t seen the last of her in a WWE setting. It has been confirmed that Garcia will still have a role at WWE events, including ring announcing at the Saturday Night’s Main Event shows. Garcia’s presence at these shows will add to the nostalgic feel of the events which were brought back in late 2024.

Nash joins WWE during the Road to WrestleMania 41 meaning he’ll have his work cut out at this pivotal time of the year. It remains to be seen how Nash fares in his new role but his efforts haven’t gone unnoticed by WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

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WWE Documentary Covering Infamous Event Reportedly Coming Soon

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WWE Documentary Covering Infamous Event Reportedly Coming Soon

WWE is preparing to reveal backstage details about one of its most infamous events. WrestleVotes reports that WWE will release a documentary on Peacock chronicling the story of WrestleMania 9. The documentary will be titled ‘Becoming a Spectacle’ and is set to be released within a manner of weeks.

WrestleMania 9

The 1993 event is a polarizing show, with the event often making ‘Worst WrestleMania’ lists shared by fans. Many take issue with the show’s main event that saw Yokozuna defeat Bret Hart to win the WWE Championship. After that match, Hulk Hogan appears and is immediately offered a title match by Yokozuna’s challenger Mr. Fuji. With the encouragment of Bret, Hogan accepts and wins the gold in seconds. The match is seen by many as Hogan forcing his way back to the top of WWE at the expense of the workhorse Hitman.

The show also saw The Undertaker extend his WrestleMania winning streak to 3-0 with a heavily-panned victory over Giant Gonzalez. Despite being promoted as a wild savage, Gonzalez quickly gives up trying to defeat The Undertaker and uses a bottle of ether on the Phenom. This gave The Undertaker his only disqualification victory on his iconic WrestleMania record.

While WrestleMania 9 may not be making many must-watch playlists, this behind-the-curtain look at the show promises to be an entertaining endeavor. With WrestleMania season truly underway, fans will soon get to learn much more about the 1993 spectacle.

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Mike Tyson Comments On Potential WWE Return

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Mike Tyson Comments On Potential WWE Return

Mike Tyson has reacted to the idea of a potential WWE return.

The legendary boxer recently had an interview with Bleacher Report to promote his new skincare line with Dr. Squatch. During the interview, he talked about things such as his match with Jake Paul, the current state of the boxing world and more.

When asked about potentially returning to the ring again after the Jake Paul fight, Tyson said that right now he’s having fun enjoying the money he made from the match that broke all box office records:

“Everything is possible, but I’m having a good time right now just chilling. I’m just having fun boxing with my accountant now, the fact is, hey, if somebody breaks my record, I might come back.”

When the idea of a potential WWE return was brought up, the 58-year-old said, “Oh God, I would love to do that, that’s me at my childhood best, I had a great time.” Mike Tyson was also asked if there is any talent in particular, he’d like to get in the ring with, and the boxing veteran claimed that he can take on ‘all of them’ in one big battle royal.

The New York native has worked with WWE on many occasions. Apart from his famous WrestleMania 14 appearance, he was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 and was part of the WWE ‘13 video game.

He also had a short run with All Elite Wrestling in 2021, so the possibility of him returning to Tony Khan’s promotion instead of WWE is also real.

Spoiler: Top NXT Star To Challenge For TNA Title At Rebellion PPV

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Spoiler: Top NXT Star To Challenge For TNA Title At Rebellion PPV

A top NXT star is set to challenge the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry at next PPV of the company.

The NXT Roadblock event earlier this month featured multiple TNA stars in title matches. This included current X-Division Champion Moose challenging Oba Femi for the NXT title.

The latest TNA TV tapings from St. Joseph, Missouri saw WWE’s development brand returning the favor by sending one of their top stars in Ethan Page.

Page ended up getting involved with the TNA Champion Joe Hendry. Their confrontation led to the announcement of a triple threat world title match for the upcoming TNA Rebellion PPV featuring Page, Hendry, and Frankie Kazarian.

Ethan Page had a run with TNA from 2017 to 2021 before he joined AEW. Originally introduced as Chandler Park, the cousin of Joseph Park aka Abyss, the 35-year-old later turned to his Ethan Page persona in the company.

The current NXT star got to share the ring with the likes of RVD, Sabu and Tommy Dreamer during his time with TNA. He also formed a successful tag team with Josh Alexander. Collectively known as The North, the duo had multiple runs with the Impact tag titles.

TNA Rebellion PPV is set to take place from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. The Hardy Boyz are set to defend the TNA tag titles against the Nemeth Brothers at the April 27 event. An Ultimate X-Match has also been announced for the PPV with Moose putting his X Division title on the line.

Rey Fenix’s WWE Debut Date Confirmed

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Rey Fenix’s WWE debut date is set.

The company has been teasing the arrival of the high-flying star in recent weeks with vignettes showing a masked star running the ropes on SmackDown.

A lot of fans have been wondering if officials will save Fenix’s debut for the shows after WrestleMania 41 but it appears that we will not have to wait that long.

The company announced on this week’s episode of the Blue Branded Show that the former Lucha Underground star will be making his debut on next week’s SmackDown on April 4. The episode emanating from the Allstate Arena in Chicago will see the show returning to America after their European tour:

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Rey Fenix ended his 6 years run with All Elite Wrestling earlier this year. He won many titles during his time with the promotion, including multiple tag title reigns and a run with the International title.

Penta already made his debut for the company in January after getting out of his deal early. Reports initially suggested that the two brothers were looking to work together and they would be reunited once Rey got his release from AEW.

With Penta becoming a singles sensation on Raw, however, it appears that WWE is in no hurry to reform this tag team. As Fenix is set to join the SmackDown roster instead, it could be a while before the two interact on screen again.

Janel Grant files to move discovery forward in federal case against WWE, Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis

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Janel Grant files to move discovery forward in federal case against WWE, Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis

Attorneys for former World Wrestling Entertainment employee Janel Grant filed a motion for “a Rule 26(f) conference” on Friday in Federal district court in Connecticut. A Rule 26(f) conference occurs when counsel for the plaintiffs and defendants meet to plan discovery ahead of a federal civil trial.

The filing noted Grant’s attorneys discussed the possibility of a settlement.

“Plaintiff’s counsel, after consultation with their client, certify that (a) they have discussed the nature and basis of her claims and possibility for achieving a prompt settlement or other resolution of the case,” the filing said.

The motion outlined proposed schedules for when expert witnesses would be finalized, and set proposed dates for discovery timelines and other trial matters from now through the end of the year.

Notes from the filing included:

  • Grant’s team says it plans on depositions of 45 material witnesses.
  • Discovery won’t be in layers and would begin after Dec. 1, 2025.
  • Expert witnesses would be named by Oct. 1, 2025 with depositions completed by Nov. 1, 2025.
  • If no dispositive motions are filed, a joint trial memorandum filed by Jan. 16, 2026, with the trial beginnig sometime within 30 days.

Several issues remain in front of the court ahead of discovery – Grant is awaiting a decision by Judge Sarah F. Russell on allowing her amended complaint, which was filed in January. Attorneys for McMahon, Laurinaitis and WWE filed a motion in opposition of the complaint in February.

“As such, given Defendants’ position that a Rule 26(f) conference and report are premature and Plaintiff’s position to the contrary, Plaintiff presents to the Court that the parties are at an impasse and submits the following for the Court’s consideration as her proposed schedule.”

  • If no dispositive motions are filed, a joint trial memorandum filed by Jan. 16, 2026, with the trial beginnig sometime within 30 days.
  • Four exhibits were included with the filing, all four were communications between Grant’s legal teams and counsel for the defendants.

Several issues remain in front of the court ahead of discovery – Grant is awaiting a decision by Judge Sarah F. Russell on allowing her amended complaint, which was filed in January. Attorneys for McMahon, Laurinaitis and WWE filed a motion in opposition of the complaint in February.

It’s highly unlikely WWE would agree the conference until the court has ruled on the arbitration motions the three defendants are expected to file.

Grant filed a civil suit against the three defendants in January 2024 alleging she was trafficked sexually and assaulted by McMahon and Laurinaitis. She filed an amended complaint in January 2025 including more text message and alleging McMahon was viewing texts from Grant while he was being filmed by a crew from the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary. The texts allegedly made it on air.

The amended complaint named several unnamed individuals in the original complaint, including WWE wrestler and former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar, as well as several other WWE executives and managers. The complaint also included alleged text messages and photos allegedly from McMahon including other information., such an office that was allegedly planned for construction that would allow Laurinaitis a secret door entry into Grant’s office.

According to the motion, attorneys for Grant, McMahon, Laurinaitis and WWE met during a teleconference on Friday before the filing was made in Connecticut district court. Attorneys for the defendants declined to discuss the conference request.

Grant’s team responded by submitting a proposed timeline to move the case forward.

SEScoops reached out to McMahon’s legal team for a statement on Grant’s proposed timeline and conference. SEScoops made the inquiry shortly before the publication of this article. If McMahon’s team responds, the article will be updated to include their statement.

It’s expected the defendants will await Judge Russell’s decision on allowing the amended complaint to stand and re-file motions for arbitration. McMahon, WWE and Lauriniatis have argued that Grant’s NDA requires her to negotiate her complaints through an arbitration process lined out in the non-disclosure agreement she signed when leaving WWE. Grant and McMahon have argued the other broke the NDA first. Recent federal legislation has banned using NDAs and arbitration in events involving sex crimes or sexual harassment.

Grant rep Kendra Barkoff Lamy of SKDKnickerbocker provided a statement to SEScoops:

“Janel’s Grant courage continues to be an inspiration to so many,” Barkoff Lamy said. “Her filing today seeks to move forward with her purusit of justice and accountability against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE for the horrific sex trafficking and abuse inflicted upon her.”

Grant also filed a motion of discovery complaint against McMahon’s doctor, Dr. Carlon Colker, and his company Peak Wellness. The complaint alleged Peak Wellness failed to handover Grant’s medical records when asked last spring on two occasions. Grant’s team said the discocvery was needed to see if any potential RICO violations occurred.

McMahon, TKO, WWE and Linda McMahon are being sued in Maryland Superior Court by several alleged survivors of the 80s WWF ringboy scandal. A recent ruling by the Maryland Supreme Court said legislation that eliminated the statute of limitations in negligence filings in sex assault cases will allow the suit to move forward. Attorneys for the defendants have requested the case be moved to federal court for jurisdictional reasons.

The Rock Misses UFL Appearance After Plane Malfunction In Air

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The Rock Misses UFL Appearance After Plane Malfunction In Air

The Rock is safe after an airplane malfunction.

The Great One was scheduled to make a UFL appearance in Texas tonight but he missed the show. In a new video on social media, The former world champion apologized to everyone who was expecting him in the venue. He revealed that his plane malfunctioned as he was flying from his home in Hawaii, and they had to turn back around:

“I’m so sorry I can’t be there with you guys. Last night we had some issues with the plane. About 35 to 40 minutes into the flight the pilot comes back to me. He gets down on one knee and he faces me face-to-face and it’s just me on the plane. Just me and the crew.

He says ‘Mr. Johnson I’m sorry to inform you but we cannot continue to fly over the ocean. We have a problem. We have to turn the plane around and we have to land back in Hawaii. You have my word, I will land you back safely on the island’ I so appreciate his demeanour, his name is Captain David I appreciate his demeanour in that moment. He explained to me what happened, and he said it was a hydraulics issue with overheating.”

One of Those Moments: The Rock

The Rock noted that it was one of those moments that made him realize what is truly important in life. So he is grateful that they were able to land safely:

“When you’re back there alone with just your drink and you’re thinking about this and you’re just, You got everything crossed hoping you make it back safely. You start to realize really quickly of the shit that’s really important in life.

Then you realize the shit that doesn’t matter that you’ve been thinking about and worrying about. Anyway I had one of those moments last night. Bottomline is I’m grateful to be back on ground. I’m grateful to be back home in Hawaii.”

The People’s Champion has not been seen on WWE programming since the Elimination Chamber PPV. So far he has not been announced for another appearance in the Road to WrestleMania.

WWE Hall of Fame: Hart Vs. Austin Is First ‘Immortal Moment’ Inductee

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WWE Hall of Fame: Hart Vs. Austin Is First ‘Immortal Moment’ Inductee

The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame just got even bigger with a never-before-seen induction being confirmed. During the March 28, edition of WWE SmackDown, it was announced that the first ever match will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The match in question? None other than the WrestleMania 13 epic between Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin.

Though not the main event, the epic I-Quit match between Austin and Hart is what WrestleMania 13 is best remembered for. Given the bad blood between the two, WWE officials felt a standard referee could not keep the two in line. Enter, Ken Shamrock, the World’s Most Dangerous Man, who served as the guest official. Shamrock’s role at the event would pave the way for his own in-ring career.

Hart got the win, though not by forcing Austin to say the two dreaded words. In one of wrestling’s most iconic moments, a bloodied Austin screamed through the pain of the sharpshooter before passing out. The moment signified that Hart was too tough to quit, earning him the neverending respect of the fans.

The WWE Hall of Fame will take place on April 18 with Triple H, Lex Luger, Michelle McCool, and the Natural Disasters confirmed to be inducted. With WWE now inducting matches and moments, it remains to be seen what fans will see inducted in the coming years.

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Randy Orton Sets Sight On Cody Rhodes & 15th WWE World Title Win

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Randy Orton Sets Sight On Cody Rhodes & 15th WWE World Title Win

Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 against John Cena, but the American Nightmare has more than the WWE icon to deal with. Rhodes kicked off the March 28, edition of WWE SmackDown from London, England by discussing Cena. Before he could speak too much though, Rhodes was interrupted by former ally Randy Orton.

Though not an emotional person, Orton said he loves and respects Cody and has been amazed by what Cody has done since returning to WWE. While Orton is immensely confident that Cody is going to retain at WrestleMania, he will have a massive feud lined up after the Showcase of the Immortals.

“Just like John Cena is going after number 17, there’s gonna come a time when I’m gonna want to go after number 15.”

The pair hyped up a potential title showdown befor Drew McIntyre spoiled the Legacy reunion. While McIntyre has history with both men, he wasn’t pleased to see Rhodes or Orton in the opening spot on SmackDown.

“A couple of nepo babies in the ring having a love fest. It makes me absolutely sick.”

McIntyre declared that he will be the one to dethrone Rhodes as Undisputed WWE Champion, not John Cena or Randy Orton. Rhodes retaliated with an attack but when Orton attempted the RKO, McIntyre was able to escape the ring.

A match between Orton and McIntyre was made official for later in the show. As for Rhodes, he’ll have his hands fall, even if he is able to retain his title against John Cena at WrestleMania 41.

Lex Luger Marries Ahead of WWE Hall of Fame Induction

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Lex Luger Marries Ahead of WWE Hall of Fame Induction

2025 is already proving to be a huge year for Lex Luger. Not only will the wrestling star become a WWE Hall of Famer this April but now the former World Champion is a happily married man.

During an appearance on Eric Bischoff’s 83 Weeks podcast alongside Diamond Dallas Page, Luger revealed that he recently tied the knot. Luger and his wife Robyn only met recently after Lex went for close to two decades without as much as a date.

“Seventeen years—didn’t date. No women in my life at all. I met this girl last year, Robyn, and we started hanging out a little bit, sparks started flying.”

Luger was previously married to Peggy Fulbright and known for his relationship with Miss Elizabeth during his WCW days. When it comes to Robyn, the couple kept their relationship private. Similarly, the pair enjoyed a low-key wedding on the back patio of his home.

“Friday night on the back patio of our house with just a few people there. We didn’t wanna do the big wedding thing, but it was really special.”

The couple had planned to elope, before plans changed and they had Luger’s friend ‘Pastor Steve’ marry the couple. On the podcast, Lex shared how Steve was the one who turned him to Christianity in April 2006 and ordained Lex in 2015.

Luger is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 18 in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend, capping off an iconic career in the wrestling industry. Whatever comes next for Lex, his wife Robyn will be by his side for the ride.

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Miss Elizabeth Exhibit Launches in Frankfort, KY on March 31

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Miss Elizabeth Exhibit Launches in Frankfort, KY on March 31

A new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Miss Elizabeth, one of professional wrestling’s most iconic figures, will open at the Capital City Museum in Frankfort, Kentucky, on March 31, 2025.

Dubbed “The Lovely Miss Elizabeth” and widely regarded as “The First Lady of Wrestling,” she left a lasting impact on sports entertainment through her memorable presence in the ring and on television screens throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

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The Capital City Museum’s exhibit is set to run for two years, offering fans and visitors an opportunity to explore her career and cultural influence. Admission is free, and the exhibit will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Located at 325 Ann Street in downtown Frankfort, the museum invites fans of wrestling history and local heritage to experience this tribute to a legendary figure who helped define a generation in wrestling entertainment.

Sting ‘2025 or Never’ Appearance Tour Schedule: Dates, Locations

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Wrestling legend Sting has revealed the full lineup for his “2025 or Never” farewell appearance tour. Following his in-ring retirement, he’s now stepping away from the autograph circuit as well.

Fans are hopeful he’ll make one final appearance at the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame to induct his longtime friend and rival, Lex Luger. Based on his schedule below, it seems possible.

• April 5 – Astronomicon, Ypsilanti, MI

• April 6 – SC Comic Con, Greenville, SC

• April 27 – Huntsville Expo, Huntsville, AL

• May 3 – Heart of Texas Comic Con, Waco, TX

• May 4 – Pandora’s Box, Lafayette, NJ

• May 24 – GalaxyCon OKC, Oklahoma City, OK

• April 19–20 – WrestleCon, Las Vegas, NV

• May 31 – Arizona Collectors Expo, Phoenix, AZ

• June 28 – WrestleVerse Fest, Kansas City, MO

• July 25 – Big Time Wrestling, Charlotte, NC

• August 2 – WrestleCon, East Rutherford, NJ

• August 9 – Madison Comic Expo, Madison, WI

• August 15 – Monster-Mania Con, Cherry Hill, NJ

• August 30 – WrestleVerse Fest, Chattanooga, TN

• September 13 – HorrorHound Weekend, Cincinnati, OH

• September 20 – Houston Celebrity Comic Con, Houston, TX

• October 4 – Spookala, Tampa, FL

• October 11 – Comic Con Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

• November 8 – Twin Cities Con, Minneapolis, MN

• November 9 – Rhode Island Comic Con, Providence, RI

• December 20 – WrestleVerse Fest, Pittsburgh, PA

‘My Ethos Never Changes’ – John Cena On Staying Motivated in Final WWE Run

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John Cena is nearing the end of his time in the ring but the WWE icon remains as motivated as ever to give his all. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, John was asked what keeps him going at this stage of his lofty career.

“I don’t think my ethos changes regardless of what the hill in front of me is to climb.”

Elaborating on his hills metaphor, John said there are different hills in front of him every single day. Now, John has a new hill ahead of him, WrestleMania 41, which he is ready to climb to the very top.

“There’s one in front of me has its own challenges and I’m just trying to do the best I can to climb the hill in front of me.”

Cena recently turned heel for the first time in two decades, putting new obstacles in the way of the WWE icon. So far though, Cena has succeeded in getting fans to boo him, no easy feat given the wealth of support he has generated throughout his career.

Cena’s road to WrestleMania 41 will lead him to a championship match with Cody Rhodes, the current top babyface of WWE. Cena has vowed to retire with the gold, forcing WWE to create a ‘toy’ for talent to compete over, one without the rich legacy and history of the gold Rhodes currently holds.

A 17th World Championship awaits John Cena at the top of his ‘hill’ if the WWE icon can reach the top as he has before. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena as he embarks on perhaps the most intriguing run of his WWE career.

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Brian Cage’s Knee Injury Altered AEW Dynasty Tag Title Match Plans

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Brian Cage’s Knee Injury Altered AEW Dynasty Tag Title Match Plans

AEW wrestler Brian Cage sustained a knee injury during an independent match against Chris Masters on March 20 in Los Angeles. 

This injury has led to changes in the AEW World Tag Team Championship match at the upcoming Dynasty event, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Originally, Cage and his tag team partner Lance Archer, collectively known as the Murder Machines, were scheduled to challenge The Hurt Syndicate—Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin—for the titles. 

Due to Cage’s injury, AEW has announced that Big Bill and Bryan Keith will replace the Murder Machines as the challengers for the championship.

Despite this setback, Cage remains committed to AEW. He has expressed his satisfaction with the promotion and confirmed his long-term contract, indicating his dedication to returning to the ring once recovered. 

Prior to his injury, Cage was also scheduled to face notable opponents like Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite.

Ken Shamrock Discussed For 2025 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction

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Ken Shamrock’s potential induction into the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame has become a topic of discussion, with Dave Meltzer reporting in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that his name is being considered. 

Shamrock’s impactful WWE run from 1997 to 1999, where he seamlessly blended his MMA and UFC background into the wrestling world, left a lasting impression on fans. Known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” his intense fighting style, genuine toughness, and devastating Ankle Lock submission made him a formidable presence.

Several key highlights marked Shamrock’s WWE career. His debut as a special guest referee at WrestleMania 13, during the iconic Bret Hart versus Steve Austin match, immediately placed him in the spotlight. He then engaged in heated rivalries with Bret and Owen Hart, with his “Lion’s Den” match against Owen at SummerSlam 1998 being particularly memorable. Shamrock also succeeded in winning the Intercontinental Championship in 1998 and the WWF Tag Team Championships with Big Boss Man. His 1998 King of the Ring victory over The Rock further solidified his status as a top-tier performer. His involvement with The Corporation stable, alongside stars like The Rock and Big Boss Man, added another layer to his WWE legacy.

His departure from WWE in late 1999 to return to MMA and other wrestling promotions did not diminish his impact on the company. His unique blend of fighting styles and his undeniable charisma left a lasting impression on the WWE audience.

The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class is shaping up to be notable, with Triple H set to headline the event. Other inductees include The Natural Disasters, Lex Luger, and Michelle McCool, adding to an already impressive lineup.

The potential addition of Shamrock to this class would further elevate the event. His contributions to WWE, particularly during the Attitude Era, were significant, and his induction would be a fitting recognition of his impact on the company. His unique background and in-ring style made him a standout performer, and his inclusion would be well-received by fans.

Nic Nemeth Claims Goldberg Match Could’ve Hospitalized Him

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Nic Nemeth Claims Goldberg Match Could’ve Hospitalized Him

Nic Nemeth was fortunate to avoid a lengthy stay in a hospital bed after wrestling Bill Goldberg, according to the former TNA World Champion. On X, Goldberg shared a clip of the pair’s SummerSlam 2019 collision telling fans “be careful what you wish for.” Nemeth, who was squashed in the match, clarified that the match only came about as Goldberg wished for it.

When a fan argued that Nemeth is “known basically for being able to get your ass kicked,” TNA’s Wanted Man didn’t take it lying down. Firing back, Nemeth argued that rather than being ‘lucky’ to face Goldberg, he was lucky to avoid a trip to the hospital.

Nemeth’s comments suggest that Goldberg was dangerous in the ring, at least in their one-and-only singles encounter. Though never confirmed, many believe the match came about quickly to ‘undo’ the underwhelming performance of Goldberg in his infamous 2019 match with The Undertaker.

Goldberg will wrestle his final match in 2025, ending an epic career that saw him reach the top of WWE and WCW. While it’s unclear who Goldberg’s final opponent will be, Nic Nemeth is in no hurry to volunteer after their previous encounter.

Bill Goldberg: ‘I’ll Always Be a WCW Guy’ to WWE

Baron Corbin Details His Issues With Logan Paul’s WWE Involvement

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Baron Corbin Details His Issues With Logan Paul’s WWE Involvement

Baron Corbin has explained his problems with Logan Paul being featured on WWE TV.

The former WWE star recently had an interview with Ariel Helwani. He talked about things such as Triple H taking over the creative from Vince McMahon, his NXT run, how one person conspired to get him fired from the company, and more.

Corbin also gave his thoughts on Logan Paul’s involvement with the company and the involvement of celebrity wrestlers in general. The ever-controversial YouTube star has impressed people with his in-ring outings since joining the company in 2022. Though there are many who have criticised Paul being put into prominent positions, believing that the spots should go to performers who grind all year.

When asked if Logan has the respect of the WWE locker room after some impressive matches, Corbin said that he is not sure. When pressed about it, the former US Champion admitted that Paul works hard and that there is some truth to his promos. At the same time however, the wrestling star noted that some of the stuff irritates him as well, especially when Logan is not on the road grinding constantly like other talents:

“I just don’t like those guys that get that super special treatment. It’s not like he earned it from working his way up through NXT. He gets that treatment because of his stardom through social media and through YouTube. So I think he’s handed a lot of things that I think there are more deserving talent of it, but he’s getting the views. And so it’s a double-edged sword. Like, what do you do with a guy like that?”

I Can’t Stand People With An Entourage: Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin reiterated that Logan Paul works hard on his performances and noted that the company sends talents to Puerto Rico to help him train. The wrestling veteran who now goes by the name Bishop Dyer explained that he finds it hard to buy into the struggle of people who have been born with a golden spoon:

“I can’t stand people who run around with an entourage. He’s always got an entourage. They’re nice people, but it just irritates me seeing that backstage. But I think people respect the work that he brings to the table, and the work he’s done to get his name where it is.”

The Constable then recalled his own experience working with Logan Paul during his Happy and Sad Corbin runs. He noted that Paul was nice to him and admitted that the exposure he brings to the table is valuable. Though Baron also claimed that he is tired of seeing Prime bottles:

“There’s 85 percent of the roster that are fighting for spots, and when they bring guys like that in, it just takes those spots without any effort. I think that can be frustrating. So when I say maybe, maybe not, it’s probably a 50/50 split.”

The former Mr Money In The Bank closed out his remarks talking about how he’s somebody who had to work his way up the WWE ladder and go through some tough periods in his career. So it’s hard for him to become friends with someone who is given the opportunity without the hard work, when there are other talents who are constantly working on their craft to get better.

Mandy Rose Fires Back At Fans Over ‘Double Champion’ Claim

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Mandy Rose Fires Back At Fans Over ‘Double Champion’ Claim

Former NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose is not mincing words when it comes to her claims of being a double champion in WWE.

Almost three years back, Mandy Rose was let go from WWE and she hasn’t been on best of terms with the company. At NXT Roadblock, Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer defeated Giulia to win the NXT Women’s Title. Thus, becoming a double champion. ‘The Dark Angel’ has since been been dubbed as NXT’s first double women’s champion, and she successfully defended both titles on March 25th.

However, Mandy Rose has expressed his distaste about how WWE doesn’t acknowledge her feat. On social media, Rose shared a post from a fan and accused WWE of pretending their own history doesn’t exist. She claimed that she has been a double champion in NXT before Vaquer. Rose said it was “pathetic” and feels she was “erased” from WWE history.

Fans on social media started to dispute Mandy’s claim and the former WWE star took note of it. She dropped a video clip and hit back at the fans. She said:

“It’s so funny to me that the people that never held a championship before are the first to sit there and argue about what counts as a double champion. Listen, y’all can argue semantics all that you want, but I still held two titles at the same time. Yes, unified them, thank you. And, call it what you want; who cares? Double Champion, Mandy Two Belts, Undisputed Bada**, whatever. It still doesn’t take away the fact that I did it. So you know, y’all can keep fact-checking over there, and I’ll just keep winning. Have a great day,” said Mandy Rose.

However, Mandy Rose was never technically a double champion. In 2022, at Worlds Collide, then NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose defeated NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport in a title unification match. As the title was unified, Rose was never acknowledged as NXT UK Women’s Champion.

Ryan Nemeth Reveals He Turned Down New AEW Contract Amid Lawsuit

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Ryan Nemeth Reveals He Turned Down New AEW Contract Amid Lawsuit

TNA Wrestling star Ryan Nemeth has called out AEW and Tony Khan for humiliating him the way he was served a lawsuit.

On his Substack, Nemeth revealed what happened between him and the company. In a post on the platform, Nemeth has shared the detail about being countersued by Khan and AEW to compel arbitration in the suit Nemeth filed against Tony Khan, AEW and also CM Punk.

He had previously revealed on social media about being sued by “a literal billionaire.” Nemeth sued AEW, Khan, and Punk in February and alleged breach of contract and assault. AEW and Khan filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case and to have the case moved from California to Florida. They have cited the arbitration clause in Ryan Nemeth’s contract.

“Let’s back up a bit. I was on the receiving end of some pretty insane abuse from my former employer. I did all the things you’re supposed to do: I communicated. I spoke to HR. I spoke to Legal. I spoke to my bosses. I kept records. I have witnesses. I was even offered a settlement. Then, instead of those terms being honored, in a very bizarre pseudo U-turn of events, I was offered a new contract with AEW in lieu of pursuing legal action. (For those of you wondering, I said “No, thanks.”). Oddly enough, I was also told the lawyer who offered me the original settlement had no authority to do so (that sounds like serious organizational dysfunction, but who am I to say?)” Ryan Nemeth wrote.

In his Substack note, Ryan Nemeth stated that he was about to go on-stage for his off-Broadway debut play in Queens, New York City on Saturday but he was approached by a process server and notified that he was being sued:

“The night of our second, and final, performance, I was approached by a man in the theater lobby just outside the restrooms. He said he was there to serve me legal papers (“Hey, sorry, you’re gettin’ sued”), and apologized for doing it at this inopportune time. He was giving me a legal notice that my former employer was suing me to move our legal dispute to arbitration, i.e., to keep everything private.

He revealed that Andrew, the writer and director of the play, saw this interaction, and raised questions about what was happening. Ryan Nemeth revealed:

“I said, Oh, I’m being sued by a billionaire right now.’ Andrew’s jaw dropped. “WHAT!” I could understand his shock- we were about to go on!”

The man then told me he was a wrestling fan, and that his son was a wrestler on his school team, or maybe had an interest in joining (it was hard to keep this all straight, as I had so much going through my head at the time), and he even asked about the play and if he could stay to watch it. To be honest, he was nice enough. I could tell he didn’t want to be doing this to me, four minutes before curtains went up.

I looked at the large stack of paperwork he’d just handed me. I saw the main bullet points: “Tony Khan… All Elite Wrestling… A lawsuit has been filed against you…”

“Did you know this was coming?” the man asked me, quite sincerely.

“Nope.” I told him, honestly.

A friend of mine who had come to the show walked past. “Hey- are you okay?”

“Tony Khan is suing me.” I held up the paperwork and forced a smile. “Enjoy the show!”

After parting ways with AEW, Ryan Nemeth inked a deal with TNA Wrestling last year. It was recently announced that The Hardy Boys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) will defend their TNA Tag Team Titles against The Nemeths (Ryan Nemeth & Nic Nemeth) at TNA Rebellion on April 27th.

Brooke Hogan Alleges Physical, Verbal & Mental Abuse Since Childhood

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Brooke Hogan Alleges Physical, Verbal & Mental Abuse Since Childhood

Linda Hogan recently shared that she and her daughter Brooke hadn’t spoken in years and believes a falling-out between Brooke and Hulk Hogan was the reason. Now, Brooke Olesky has shared her side of things with some concerning claims about her upbringing.

On Instagram, Brooke responed to the video shared by Linda, saying the video is “mild compared to behaviour I have witnessed.” Brooke claimed that in the past, Linda has made false claims. Despite this, Brooke’s heart breaks for her mother, saying that Linda has been through “A LOT of trauma and pain.”

Brooke explained that her reasons for not speaking with her mother are not related to her reasons not to speak with her father and vice versa. Brooke then shared that she had been “verbally and mentally abused since childhood” and that it would “frequently turn physical.” Brooke clarified that she did not want people to make assumptions about the specifics about her situation or who is alleged to have done what.

“This vicious pattern has robbed me of any sense of self esteem or confidence I’ve been trained to pretend I have.”

Until adulthood, Brooke received “berating and vile text messages” as well as “public reamings” with comments that can’t be forgotten. Brooke said she was asked to defend poor behavior to the public, and did so out of love, only to find she’d been lied to. Brooke claims that others have financially benefitted off of her suffering and embarrasment.

“I’ve been used as a pawn, a buffer, and been treated like I’m downright stupid too. No child or human should ever experience something like this.”

Many people witnessed what was happening and new it as wrong but never took action or stood up for Brooke, she adds. These people instead stuck around “for the freebies, money, and association to fame.” Brooke said she’s given up such perks as they were never important to her.

Brooke has tried to help those involved, only to “have them pull me into the darkness with them.” After setting boundaries that were not respected, Brooke has now cut off contact to those who have brought her nothing but anguish.

“I so badly wanted to see good in them, protect, help, and start anew – just to be disrespected again and again. I longed for a normal family but it never came to fruition.”

Today, Brooke is focusing on what she can do for those she truly loves, namely her husband and their two children. Brooke is working on “breaking the chain” and has taken to therapy to battle with her past trauma. Brooke also finds comfort in religion, adding that “My husband, my children, and relationship with God is my priority.”

As for those Brooke claims have harmed her, “there have been more than enough chances given.” While Brooke is ready to move on into a peaceful future with her husband and children, she will not let a “false narrative” about her continue to be spread online.

“Please heed my warning – I am CHOOSING peace. But do not mistake my kidness or silence for weakness.”

Brooke Hogan made several appearances in wrestling, many associated alongside her legendary father. Brooke appeared in 2006 ahead of Hulk’s SummerSlam showdown with Randy Orton and would later have a much larger role in TNA Wrestling. Today though, Brooke is happy to leave her days on camera behind in favor of focusing on herself, her husband, and her children.

If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being mistreated, call 800-422-4453 for protective services.

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