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After WrestleMania 40: The Rock’s Next WWE Move Unclear Due To Hollywood Commitments

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The Rock returned to jump on the road to WrestleMania 40, but when will he be back. It appears that he is leaving irons in the fire, but his Hollywood career keeps going despite the fact that he has settled back into his old WWE persona.

It is not very likely that The Rock will be able to make a trip to Saudi Arabia for the WWE event in May. He is starting a new movie, and that schedule might make SummerSlam very difficult as well.

The Rock’s Move After WrestleMania 40

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that The Rock’s next film, The Smashing Machine, will start filming on May 1st. That being said, he won’t be able to make WWE’s next Saudi Arabian event.

The report also noted that SummerSlam will be tough as well, especially depending on The Rock’s schedule. He is slated to perform at WrestleMania 40, but we may be looking at another situation where Dwayne Johnson has to wait until WrestleMania 41.

Johnson starts filming “The Smashing Machine on 5/1. This rules him out of the May Saudi Arabia show and makes SummerSlam tough depending on the schedule. It could mean the earliest he could do another match would be the second Saudi Arabia show. And I could see him waiting for WrestleMania

What’s Next for The Rock

The Rock is back for a WrestleMania match, but his career in Hollywood certainly needs attention as well. That being said, there isn’t a lot of time for The Rock to do both. So, he will likely head back to his Hollywood commitments as soon as his road to WrestleMania is over.

You never know if The Rock will take Cody Rhodes up on his offer for a one-on-one match. He also wants a battle with Roman Reigns in his future. Only time will tell what The Rock decides to do, but it appears that The Smashing Machine is going to get his full attention on May 1st.

Daily Drop (3/15): Brock Lesnar’s Current WWE Creative Status Confirmed, Mercedes Mone Helps AEW Viewership

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Welcome to SEScoops: the Daily Drop, your go-to for the latest news and rumors in wrestling for Friday, March 15. A lot of things changed in the past 24 hours, including Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut at Big Business.

Days until WrestleMania 40: 22

First off, Scott Hall’s name trended on social media all day yesterday. He passed away two years ago on 3/14. He will never be forgotten, and you may check out a tribute post here.

WWE:

– Brock Lesnar is not any closer to making a return to WWE. He is not being thought of in any creative capacity. After a report of a “movement” within WWE to bring him back, I asked around and was told that there is no movement to bring Brock Lesnar back within WWE. I was told that “No one is going to get involved in that situation. This is a legal issue and until the lawyers decide that Brock is to be brought back, there is no movement at all, or a movement on his behalf.”

– Booker T says he and CM Punk almost got into an argument at the last NXT taping.

– It was also noted that CM Punk kept a low profile at the tapings.

– Damian Priest admitted that he got boos going for Dominik Mysterio at his wedding reception, because he’s just that good of a friend.

WWE SmackDown Match Card 3/15/24:

  • Rey Mysterio Returns
  • Bayley vs. Dakota Kai

AEW:

– AEW Dynamite’s Big Business episode on March 12 brought in 801,000 viewers and captured a rating of 0.27 in the coveted 18-49 demographic.

– Chris Jericho issued a challenged for the 3/20 AEW Dynmaite.

– Mercedes Mone’s first AEW merch pays tribute to her cousin, Snoop Dogg.

– Kyle O’Reilly will wrestle for the first time since his injury. He will take on Bryan Keith on Collision.

– Swerve Strickland explained the logic behind breaking into Hangman Page’s home during that angle.

– AEW saw another stable disbanded as the Bang Bang Scissor Gang are no more.

AEW Rampage Lineup 3/15/24:

  • Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, and Mike Bennett vs. Top Flight and Action Andretti
  • Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta vs. Evil Uno & John Silver
  • Toni Storm & Mariah May vs. TBA
  • Bracket revealed for AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament

Upcoming Major Pro Wrestling Events:

  • WWE NXT Stand & Deliver is slated for the afternoon of April 6th, just before the start of WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.
  • WrestleMania XL is set to take place on April 6th and 7th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a two-part event.
  • AEW is coming to St. Louis, MO with AEW: Dynasty LIVE on PPV on Sunday, April 21st at Chaifetz Arena
  • Backlash France is scheduled for May 4th at LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu, France.
  • WWE NXT Battleground is booked for May 26th at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, exclusively available on the WWE Network and Peacock.
  • WWE Money in the Bank will be held on July 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, followed by WWE NXT Heatwave on July 7th at the same venue.
  • WWE SummerSlam is taking over Cleveland’s Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 3rd.
  • WWE Bash In Berlin is marked for August 31st at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Jake Paul Hits Back At “Blatant” Lies After Logan Claims He Was Offered Mike Tyson Fight First

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Jake Paul has called out his brother for claiming he was set to fight Mike Tyson first, and has claimed the WWE United States Champion is telling lies. 

Jake Paul will face Tyson this July at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of WWE WrestleMania 32. The fight will stream on Netflix, in the latest example of the streaming giant’s efforts to get into the world of sports-entertainment broadcasting. 

Logan Paul’s Claim

While Jake Paul will be the one to face ‘Iron Mike’ this July, he may have not been the first Paul brother contacted about the fight. On a recent edition of his ImPaulsive podcast, Logan claimed that he was previously approached about fighting Tyson. 

“I said no to fighting Mike Tyson. I was offered it, but not on Netflix and not for a big ass bag. It was just like, this could be a real fight.”

Jake Paul Responds

It didn’t take long for Jake to issue a response. On the Betr podcast, Jake refuted the notion that his fight with Tyson only came about after Logan had said no. 

“I hate that my brother and I’s relationship sometimes has to be aired out, but it seems as if the court of public opinion is the only thing that steers him in the right direction. It is weird to lie, to blatantly just lie.”

Jake added that he signed a deal with Netflix that would see the money he made depend on what kind of fighter he could find to face him. Jake makes clear that he was the one who brought the fight and Netflix deal to Tyson rather than Tyson’s people approaching him. He later spoke again about Logan’s alleged lies. 

“Why is my own brother trying to make me look the second option for Tyson. Like, ‘Oh yeah, I turned down that deal.’ No, you didn’t. That’s a complete lie. Why are you fabricating lies?”

Jake said he’d prefer not to air dirty laundry in public, but that seems to be a recurring problem when it comes to dealing with his brother. Logan is expected to compete at WWE WrestleMania 40. 

The Rock to Join The Undertaker in Exclusive Club with WWE WrestleMania 40 Match

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The Rock will make his long-awaited return to the ring at WrestleMania 40 and will become the second member of a very exclusive club in the process.

At the upcoming two-night show, The Rock will team with Roman Reigns to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Should the Bloodline win, the following nights Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match will be under ‘Bloodline Rules.’ If Rhodes and Reigns are triumphant, then the title match will see no Bloodline involvement.

The Rock’s WrestleMania Accolade

With his match at WrestleMania, The Rock will become the second-ever Superstar to compete at four decades of WrestleMania. The Brahma Bull, as Rocky Maivia, made his Wrestler debut in 1997 and would compete at the event in 1998 and 1999.

The 2000s saw The Rock headline the Showcase of the Immortals twice, at ‘Mania 16 (2000) and X-Seven (2001.) The Great One also competed at WrestleMania 18 and 19 before closing out his run with a handicap loss at WrestleMania 20 in 2004.

The 2010s saw The Rock return to WrestleMania and the main event spot. The Brahma Bull headlined in 2012 with his ‘Once in a Lifetime’ match with John Cena and faced the 16-time World Champion once again the next year. 

Joining the Club

The only Superstar to have competed at four decades of WrestleMania is The Undertaker. After making his debut against Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka in 1991, the Phenom’s final match was at WrestleMania 36 in April 2020 in the cinematic Boneyard match.

WWE WrestleMania 40

This year’s WrestleMania will be the fifth annual two-night WrestleMania, a tradition that began with the Covid-19 pandemic. The show will also be the first WrestleMania following the launch of TKO Group Holdings last September. The card for the show so far is as follows:

  • Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Universal Championship)
  • IYO SKY (c) vs. Bayley (WWE Women’s Championship)
  • Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch (WWE Women’s World Championship)
  • Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
  • Seth “Freakin” Rollins & Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns & The Rock
  • GUNTHER (c) vs. Sami Zayn (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
  • The Judgment Day (c) vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA vs.TBA (Six-Pack Ladder Match, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships)

WWE’s Big Business: Tonight’s SmackDown Extends Impressive Track Record for Shows

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AEW may have held its ‘Big Business’ edition of Dynamite this week, but their chief competition at WWE is making some very big moves of its own. 

Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown will see the Superstars of the blue brand continue on the road to WrestleMania 40. WWE’s Showcase of the Immortals will take place on April 5, and April 6, from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. 

Another Sold Out Show

With WrestleMania 40 ramping closer, tonight’s edition of SmackDown will be one to watch, both at home and for those in Memphis. As WrestleTix shared, this week’s SmackDown is a sold-out show, with as 12,122 tickets being distributed for the show in Memphis’ FedEx Forum. This marks the 8th consecutive TV sellout for the company. 

The last time WWE held a TV event in the FedEx Forum, it was the August 28, 2023, edition of Monday Night Raw. That show saw 7,377 tickets distributed. This means that SmackDown has seen a 64.32% in ticket sales compared to the previous Raw. 

WWE SmackDown – March 15

This week’s SmackDown will see The Rock make an appearance as part of his recent heel run. It is believed that the Great One will host a ‘Rock Concert’ during the episode. The show will also mark an appearance by Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, though it is unclear whether he will appear on the broadcast or solely for the fans in Memphis, TN. 

This Friday’s SmackDown will also see Bayley seek to gain a measure of revenge on Dakota Kai. The Kiwi Superstar turned on Bayley last week, reaffirming her role as part of Damage CTRL. Tis week’s show will also see the first of a series of qualifying tag-team matches. The winners will be part of the six-pack Undisputed Tag Title Ladder Match at WrestleMania 40. 

Mercedes Mone Shines at Boston Celtics Game Following AEW Big Business Debut

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Mercedes Mone has continued to make waves outside of the ring following her AEW debut on this week’s episode of Dynamite. 

Mone arrived in AEW during the Big Business episode of Dynamite, following weeks of speculation that she’d be joining. Mone had hardly been subtle in the run-up to the show, making clear to fans that she was in Boston, MA, her hometown and the host of Big Business, mere hours before the show.

 Mercedes Mone & the NBA

Mone caused quite the stir with her appearance at the Big Business edition of AEW Dynamite and her momentum has carried forward to the world of basketball. AEW’s newest signing was spotted at this week’s game pitting the Boston Celtics against the Phoenix Suns. Broadcaster Reggie Miller took the opportunity to highlight her recent signing with AEW and promote upcoming episodes of AEW Dynamite on TBS. 

What’s Next for Mercedes Mone? 

There’s no shortage of talented women she can step in the ring with. Some have speculated that a feud with Saraya could happen given their history. It was a move from Mone (Sasha Banks) at the time, that led to Saraya (Paige) being forced to retire from wrestling due to a neck injury. The Brit would return to the ring at Full Gear 2022. 

Mone has said that the women’s division was a major factor in her decision to sign with AEW. The division is home to stars Mone has never faced before. Last year, Britt Baker said she was hoping to see Mone join AEW so that they could eventually have a match. 

CM Puk Kept A ‘Low Profile’ At 3/12 WWE NXT Taping

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CM Punk may have attended this week’s episode of WWE NXT, but the Best in the World didn’t make a big deal of being present at the gold brand. 

This week’s WWE NXT saw the gold brand Superstars continue on the road to NXT Stand & Deliver. The show saw Roxanne Perez explain her recent heel turn while the show ended with Trick Williams locking lips with Meta Four’s Lash Legend. 

CM Punk at WWE NXT

Despite being one of the biggest names in professional wrestling today, Punk didn’t make a spectacle of himself at this week’s WWE NXT. Fightful reports that Punk kept a “much lower profile” compared to his previous visits to the Tuesday night show. In fact many within NXT were not aware of his presence at the show until photos began making the rounds online. 

CM Punk’s Altercation

While Punk kept a low profile at the show, he wasn’t covert enough to avoid a run-in with NXT commentator Booker T. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer has claimed that he and Punk “almost got into it” at this week’s taping but has not specified what their altercation was about. Booker has said that he intends to discuss the matter at a later time. 

What’s Next? 

CM Punk will appear on the March 25, episode of WWE Raw, which will take place in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. The show will mark Punk’s first time in front of his own people since his stunning return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames in November 2023. 

STARDOM & CMLL Wrestlers Set to Compete at AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door III This Year

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This year’s AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door event will be the biggest show of its kind thanks to the influx of, and usage of talent from CMLL and STARDOM. 

AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling held its first Forbidden Door show in 2022 and hosted an equally successful sequel event last year. The name comes from the proverbial ‘forbidden door’ that wrestlers have been allowed to step through to compete for promotions other than the one they work for. 

STARDOM & CMLL At Forbidden Door

On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that STARDOM and CMLL wrestlers will be a part of this year’s Forbidden Door event. Meltzer added that he believes the ROH Supercard of Honor event on April 5 will also feature talent from STARDOM. 

Tony Khan & STARDOM

Mere hours before this week’s AEW Big Business, Tony Khan shared a photo with STARDOM President Taro Okada. Khan said it was an honor to welcome Okada to the show.

This meet-up comes at an interesting time, as STARDOM’s previous President Rossy Ogawa was fired from the promotion earlier this year. Following Ogawa’s exit, Khan poked fun at his situation via a series of tweets.

On his show, Meltzer suggested that the tweet above and similar made clear that Khan’s loyalty was with STARDOM, not the ex-President that many on the all-female roster support. This loyalty has clearly paid off for Khan, who will now be able to feature several talented women at the upcoming Forbidden Door event. 

Did it Do Big Business? Ratings For 3/13 AEW Dynamite Revealed

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The ratings are in for AEW’s much-anticipated ‘Big Business’ episode of Dynamite, which marked the arrival of Mercdes Mone to the company. 

The former WWE Superstar opened the show to a raucous ovation by her fellow Bostonians in the TD Garden. Ever since Big Business was announced, fans speculated on Mone making her debut at the event. The former WWE & IWGP Women’s Champion had hardly been subtle, as she made clear to fans she was in Boston mere hours before the show.

AEW Big Business’ Ratings

The AEW Big Business edition of Dynamite drew 801,000 fans and a 0.27 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic. While this is an increase from the previous week’s 779,000 (0.27), it is hardly the massive jump many expected for a show that in addition to featuring Mone, saw an AEW World Championship match. 

For comparison, the March 15, 2023, episode of AEW Dynamite drew 852,000 fans with a 0.27 rating in the 18-49 demographic. That show in Winnipeg, Canada, was headlined by the House of Black defeating the Elite to retain the AEW Trios Championships.

One aspect of the show that AEW can be proud of is the debut of Mone. The former WWE and IWGP Women’s Champion garnered 1 million viewers for her segment, the highest-rated segment by far of the evening. 

Disappointing Numbers

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer added that these were disappointing numbers considering how much build AEW had made for Big Business. The show’s final segment, which saw Mone make the save for Willow Nightingale after she was attacked by Julia Hart and Skye Blue, was especially concerning. 

Quarter-Hour BreakDown

Here is the full quarter-hour breakdown for this week’s AEW Dynamite. 

  • 8-8:15 (Mercedes Mone’s Debut): 1,000,000 (0.32) 
  • 8:15-8:30: 899,000 (0.29)
  • 8:30-8:45: 815,000 (0.27)
  • 8:45-9: 737,000 (0.24)
  • 9-9:15: 798,000 (0.27)
  • 9:15-9:30: 799,000 (0.29)
  • 9:30-9:45: 732,000 (0.26)
  • 9:45-10: 627,000 (0.22)

Booker T Says He & CM Punk “Almost Got Into It” At 3/12 WWE NXT Taping

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WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and CM Punk came close to having some kind of altercation this week at WWE NXT according to the former WCW World Champion.

This week’s WWE NXT saw the gold brand Superstars continue on the road to NXT Stand & Deliver. The show saw Roxanne Perez explain her recent heel turn and demand an opportunity at NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. The show also saw Trick Williams demand a match with Carmelo Hayes, which has been made official for NXT’s next major event. Trick even shared a kiss with Meta Four’s Lash Legend in the closing segment of the show. 

Booker T & CM Punk

After recently returning from health issues, Booker T was on hand to call the action at this week’s WWE NXT, alongside Vic Joseph. CM Punk was also present at this week’s show in a rare outing for the injured Superstar, though he wasn’t featured as part of the broadcast. 

Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T reflected on Punk’s time at the show, and disclosed an alleged altercation between the two. 

“I almost had a little run-in with CM Punk. The internet might want to pick that up. Me and CM Punk almost got into it at ‘NXT’ this week… We’ll talk about it later, because they’re going to pick it up and run with it.”

What’s Next? 

Booker will continue to call the action at WWE NXT, including at the Stand & Deliver show that’ll take place on April 6, mere hours before WrestleMania 40: Saturday. CM Punk will make an appearance on the March 25, episode of WWE Raw that will take place in his hometown of Chicago, IL. 

Booker T Shares Sami Zayn Was Upset With Fan Reaction To Monday Night Raw Match

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WWE superstar Sami Zayn has punched his ticket into a featured match at WWE WrestleMania 40. On the March 11 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, He won a thrilling Gauntlet match to challenge WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther for his title. The match will occur at WWE WrestleMania 40 in April, but it’s unclear if it will happen on Night One or Two. That said, some fans wanted Chad Gable to have the opportunity instead of Zayn. 

As one of the participants in the Gauntlet Match, Gable seemed to have a chance to get his long-awaited rematch with Gunther. However, WWE decided to have Zayn win the Gauntlet and eliminate Gable last in a close matchup. 

Although the company has been building up Zayn to challenge for a title, some fans online have responded negatively to their recent decision. The negative backlash seems to have gotten Zayn’s attention as well.

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T shared on his podcast that he spoke to Zayn and wasn’t happy with the negative responses. The former five-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion also revealed what advice he gave to Zayn in their conversation. 

“…He was so literally upset about the online heat that he got from fans. He was like, ‘I thought loved me, you know, and then I see all this stuff.’ I said, Man, you can’t listen to that white noise,” said Booker T. He added, “…You have to think about how great that match was, and you are going look back on it match one day and think that was some really really good work that I did, but he still was feeling that heat.” 

Fans Wanting Conclusion To Chad Gable’s Storyline

Booker T mentions that it was the match that fans were upset about from the episode. However, it seems more about the decision to have Gable lose the Gauntlet Match. 

Gable still has unfinished business with Gunther, and it seems fans won’t get to see it resolved anytime soon. He was involved in a well-received feud with the champion last year. Their previous bout ended with Gunther victorious, but the company left it open for another match. The storyline also became more personal when Gable’s family got involved.

This resulted in fans wanting to see the underdog get his revenge and potentially dethrone the champion on the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All.’ Unfortunately, WWE went a different direction, and Gable’s storyline is still unresolved. 

After the match, Gable somberly admitted that he didn’t know what would be next for him. It’s possible the underdog superstar could still be in line to challenge Gunther for the title after WWE WrestleMania 40. However, it does look bleak as Zayn will get his chance at the title first, and the company has other roster members awaiting their opportunity. 

Brock Lesnar’s WWE Return on Hold Due to Legal Complications

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Brock Lesnar was going to be at WrestleMania 40. He was also going to be in the 2024 Royal Rumble match and singles competition at Elimination Chamber. Those plans changed abruptly when he was pulled from WWE programming. A recent rumor about a wave of support within WWE needs to be addressed.

It was recently reported that there is a “movement” in WWE to bring Lesnar back to the fold. I can now report that this is not the case at all.

Brock Lesnar’s Current WWE Status (Exclusive)

Brock Lesnar is not any closer to making a return to WWE. He is not being thought of in any creative capacity. He was pulled from the company’s creative plan, where he was going to wrestle Dominik Mysterio at Elimination Chamber and then GUNTHER at WrestleMania 40.

After a report of a “movement” within WWE to bring him back, I asked around and was told that there is no movement to bring Brock Lesnar back within WWE. In fact, this is a legal situation, so nobody’s touching it.

I was outright told that “No one is going to get involved in that situation. This is a legal issue and until the lawyers decide that Brock is to be brought back, there is no movement at all, or a movement on his behalf.”

Further Brock Lesnar Removal

Brock Lesnar was taken off the WWE intro package. He’s also been absent from promotional material and vignettes since the controversy.

WWE 2K24, while they did remove him as a playable character, does still include Lesnar in the game’s code. He was also replaced by John Cena on the Forty Years of WrestleMania cover.

Reason For Brock Lesnar’s Removal

Janel Grant’s lawsuit alleges that in July 2021, Vince McMahon directed Janel Grant to create personalized sexual content for a WWE superstar he wanted to re-sign. The lawsuit did not identify the wrestler but described them as both a UFC fighter and WWE talent. Given the timeline of 2021, it’s relatively straightforward to narrow down those options, although Brock Lesnar was not mentioned.

According to the lawsuit, McMahon shared explicit photos with the WWE Superstar, who expressed approval, stating, “he likes what he sees.”

In December of the same year, McMahon allegedly provided Grant’s personal cellphone number to the unnamed WWE Superstar. The lawsuit alleges that the wrestler requested a video of her urinating, and after she complied, he used derogatory language, referring to her as ‘b*tch.’ A meetup was planned, but they never followed through with it due to travel issues.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more in the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back for the headlines and stories that you need to be well-informed.

Damian Priest Admits To Starting Wave Of Boos At Dominik Mysterio’s Wedding

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Dominik Mysterio is known for getting a negative reaction from the WWE fan base whenever he has the microphone. He recently celebrated his wedding day, and he received a similar reaction during his own reception.

Video surfaced of Dominik Mysterio getting booed at his wedding. Little did anyone realize, but it was Damian Priest who had a big hand in getting that reaction from the crowd.

Damian Priest Tells All

While speaking to Steve Fall, Damian Priest opened up a bit about Dominik Mysterio’s wedding. He was there, along with other people from the pro wrestling world, to help Dirty Dom celebrate his big day.

Priest also knew that Dominik Mysterio felt more at home in a sea of boos, which he graciously facilitated for Mysterio’s wedding reception.

“It was beautiful, man. I was honored to be a part of the wedding, to just attend the wedding and we had such a good time. Then obviously, you know, busting his chops and there was a moment when they did say he’s gonna say a few words. I remember I just turned to my table and I was like, ‘We got to do it. We’re doing it. right’, and I just turned back around and I did it. Then my table followed in and I was like, Okay, that was nice. Then he went to speak again and the entire wedding party, like, everybody did it, and then I really laughed and he just gave me a look. That was a good one. But man, the whole thing was, what a good day for him and his wife. So that was a special night. Like I said, I was just honored to be there.”

What’s Next For Judgment Day

The Judgment Day are still Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, and they are looking strong on the road to WrestleMania. Only time will tell if they will carry those titles out of the show of shows, but they are certainly making the most of things at this point.

Dominik Mysterio hasn’t brought his recent wedding up in the storyline, because it wouldn’t fit his heel persona. After all, he got booed at his wedding already.

SEScoops will have more on this story if there are any updates. Keep checking back for more of the headlines you need.

The Undertaker Says Sting’s Retirement “Ruined” Him Coming Back For One More Match

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WWE never booked The Undertaker vs Sting, although they very well could have. Sting recently stated that he could have retired on that match, and it seems that Taker might have considered coming out of retirement to face The Icon.

Sting recently retired at AEW Revolution, and that was a big moment that is still fresh in our minds. During a recent edition of his podcast, The Undertaker quipped that since Sting is retired, he doesn’t have a reason to wrestle again.

Taker Speaks Candidly

The Undertaker retired from wrestling in 2020 after his final match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. However, he recently shared that he had considered a return to the ring if Sting hadn’t also retired recently.

The potential matchup between The Undertaker and Sting is a dream for many wrestling fans, but it has only existed in speculation and imagination.

Although they briefly appeared together in WWE in 2015, they never faced off in a match. This is something that WWE had a window to make happen, but Vince McMahon never booked the match

During a recent Q&A session on his Patreon platform, Undertaker quipped that if Sting hadn’t retired, then he could have another match.

“Well, I mean, if Sting hadn’t retired, maybe. He ruined the whole thing. I got new knees and he went and had to go and retire… Oh my gosh, we’re going to get so much heat for that.”

Of course, Sting retired under the AEW banner with a contract to Tony Khan. So, the idea of Taker wrestling Sting was even more off the table. It’s still nice to know that Taker still thinks of what might have been.

The Undertaker is still Struggling

We previously covered how The Undertaker expressed that he’s still struggling with the decision to retire. Recently, he mentioned to his wife that he was considering a comeback, but he ultimately convinced himself otherwise.

He clarified that there won’t be another match. He explained that after returning from Australia and feeling tired, he briefly entertained the idea, but he wants to make it clear that fans shouldn’t expect it to happen.

SEScoops will have more coverage of The Undertaker, and whatever else he has up next in the pipeline. Keep checking back for more headlines and the coverage you need.

Jey Uso Welcomes Other Members Of The Bloodline To Join WWE

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WWE superstar Jey Uso is ready to welcome more members of his legendary family into the company. The company has made a strong effort to showcase the lineage of the Anoa?i Family with the Bloodline stable(Roman Reigns, The Rock, Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Uso), which fans have gravitated towards in recent years. 

As the group continues to be a focal point on WWE TV, Jey has expressed interest in having other family members join the company to get a bigger spotlight. 

In an interview with Battleground Podcast, Jey discussed the Bloodline’s success in WWE. He was also asked if he had any advice for other members of his family who may want to join the company and align themselves with the faction. While Jey is no longer in the group, he has no problem seeing unsigned talent from his family sign to be led by the ‘Tribal Chief.’

“Man, come. We family at the end of the day, come. Some of your worst enemies might be in your family, but at the end of the day, we are all still family,” said Jey.

 Jey also noted that he likes that several family members wrestle for different promotions and are thriving. However, he wants to see everyone under the WWE umbrella. 

“…I feel like if we all come to the big leagues, the WWE, bruh, it’s mindblowing what could happen,” said Jey. He added, “…Man, at least almost ten deep in there, Uce, like what, and let alone some big hitters. So, man, the future is bright is all I’m going to say.” 

Popular Free Agents From The Anoa?i Family 

Although Jey doesn’t share names, fans have wanted to see former MLW World Champion Jacob Fatu join WWE to side with the group. ‘The Samoan Werewolf’ is a free agent who has expressed interest in joining the company. Whether WWE wants to sign him is unclear, but fans hope a deal will be made soon. 

Another famous free agent who could be heading to WWE is Tama Tonga. Although he isn’t related by blood, he is still considered family as the son of Haku. Multiple outlets reported that he is expected to sign with WWE after spending most of his career in New Japan Pro Wrestling. It’s unclear when he could debut, but he’s seemingly on track to be on the roster soon. 

Jey may soon get his wish, as the company could make significant moves to sign two famous and accomplished members of the Anoa?i Family. Hopefully, this will lead to more great storytelling in WWE that will last for the next few years. 

From Undesirable to Undeniable: Cody Rhodes Reflects On Being Cut from WWE WrestleMania 29

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Cody Rhodes has advised fans to know their worth as he does, over a decade after being removed from WrestleMania 29 in 2013. 

At WrestleMania 29, Rhodes and then-ally Damian Sandow were supposed to team with the Bella Twins to face Tons of Funk (Tensai and Brodus Clay) and the Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron.) The match was nixed due to other matches going long, namely CM Punk Vs. The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar Vs. Triple H. The decision to cut the match was covered during the first season of Total Divas on E!

Cody Rhodes Reflects

Rhodes has since come a long way and the 2023 & 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble winner sure doesn’t have to worry about being cut from Premium Live Events at the last minute. When a fan pointed out how much things have changed for Rhodes since WrestleMania 29, the American Nightmare used the opportunity to reflect and give some salient advice. 

What’s Next? 

Rhodes won’t just be competing at this year’s WrestleMania, but he’ll become one of the first man in history to headline back-to-back nights of the Showcase of the Immortals. At WrestleMania 40: Saturday, Rhodes will team with Seth Rollins to face Roman Reigns and The Rock. This match will have huge implications on the following night’s match. 

At WrestleMania 40: Sunday, Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Regardless of the outcome of the previous night’s match, this will be Rhodes’ final opportunity to dethrone the Tribal Chief. This high-stakes stipulation was made by The Rock who has been flexing his muscles as a TKO board member. 

Scott Hall Remembered By Friends & Fans On 2-Year Anniversary Of His Passing

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The pro wrestling world lost a legend when Scott Hall tragically passed away two years ago on March 14, 2022. Hall remains a beloved figure to this day for countless reasons, including his iconic Razor Ramon persona and the groundbreaking New World Order storyline that changed wrestling forever.

The pro wrestling world is remembering The Bad Guy on the anniversary of his passing. Hall’s name trended on social media as his friends and fans across the world shared memories of the two-time WWE Hall of Famer’s remarkable career. 

Sean Waltman shared this of Hall wearing one of his t-shirts at the height of the nWo’s popularity.

Diamond Dallas Page shared a video of his longtime friend, along with a touching message. The master of the Diamond Cutter doesn’t want anyone to forget about the incredible man we lost too soon.

Jim Ross re-tweeted this clip from Scott Hall’s memorable 2014 WWE Hall of Fame speech:

Memories of Scott Hall continue to surface, even years after his passing. His daughter recently shared an unseen piece of pro wrestling video history, one that showed Triple H and The Outsiders mingling at home during the Monday Night Wars era.

Scott Hall is remembered for so many reasons, and all of them are entertaining. He gave his body for the enjoyment of fans for decades, and he made a ton of memories along the way. On March 14th, fans wanted to make sure that nobody forgot about him.

Scott Hall’s Passing

Scott Hall’s health deteriorated drastically in March 2022 after he suffered a fall and broke his hip, necessitating hospitalization. He remained immobile on the floor for several days until his friend Diamond Dallas Page found him during a wellness check. Hall underwent hip replacement surgery, but complications arose when a blood clot dislodged, leading to three heart attacks on March 12, 2022. He was placed on life support at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

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With his family gathered at the hospital on March 14, 2022, the difficult decision was made to remove the WWE Hall of Famer from life support. He passed away approximately 4 to 6 hours later at the age of 63. WWE announced his death and paid tribute to him with a video during that day’s episode of RAW. While he will be deeply missed, his legacy will endure indefinitely.

SEScoops would like to preserve the legacy of Scott Hall however we can. His life had a huge spotlight on him, and he was taken from us far took soon. RIP Razor, and thanks for everything.

Remembering Scott Hall

Here are some WWE videos and playlists looking back on the life of Scott Hall:

Jackie Crockett, Stalwart Cameraman For JCP & WCW, Passes Away

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Jackie Crockett, the former lead cameraman for his family’s promotion, Jim Crockett Promotions, has passed away, PWInsider reports.

Charles J. “Jackie” Crockett had been hospitalized for a month before passing away on the evening of March 13. Jackie’s brother, David made the following comment regarding his passing:

“It has been a long journey for Jackie and he went out his way. Tonight Jackie’s breathing was very labored and when we thought he was gone, he would come back like a wrestling false finish.”

Jackie was one of the three brothers of the very popular promotion in the southeast and stayed on as a cameraman after JCP was bought out by Turner Broadcasting all the way up until the final WCW Monday Nitro. 

Jackie will be buried alongside his older brother, Jim Crockett Jr. and their parents in Bristol, VA..

Jackie Crockett’s Relationship With R-Truth

Jackie got later notoriety for being a major help in getting Ron Killings, aka R-Truth, on the straight and narrow by introducing him to pro wrestling. Truth went in-depth about Jackie Crockett’s influence back in 2020 on the Feel The Power podcast with New Day.

“I met Jack Crockett in a halfway house. Messing around with dudes in the street, man. Doing stuff I shouldn’t be doing, man. Back and forth to jail, back and forth to jail. Now you talking about a R-Truth that was street, just straight. All I knew is that I had one job in my life, man. That was it. So met Jack Crockett at a halfway house and he saw me being me…

“He saw all of that man and he said, ‘You don’t belong here. I think this is just one of your pit stops in life.’ And then again, I had somebody else instilling that knowledge in me, man. God has always put what I call ‘rams in the bush’ around me, you know what I’m saying? To protect me, to give me that whisper in my ear what I need to do.

At the time, Truth still had aspirations to be a rapper and it took two years for him to let Jackie help point him in the right direction.

“He took me to three WCW shows and the first person to come out was Ric Flair and when Ric Flair’s music hit and that crowd man came up. Bro, it was my first time being at a wrestling show and Crockett was beside me and he said, ‘You see Ric Flair?’ He said, ‘That’s you. You could be there rapping. Rapping all those raps you’ve rapping in jail and dancing and you get in the ring. You can fight, you can fight and you can dance and you mix it all together and you create this character, but be yourself because people like you as you. Be original, be authentic, just be yourself.”

We at SEScoops would like to extend our deepest prayers and condolences to David Crockett, and all of Jackie’s family and friends at this time.

Tenille Dashwood Is Disappointed With Her Last WWE Run

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WWE decided to make roster cuts in September 2023. Some notable names were on that list, and not all of them were happy about their run with the company.

While speaking to Chris Van Vliet’s Insight podcast, Tenille Dashwood was rather candid about the fact that she wasn’t happy about her last WWE run. It ended suddenly, and she didn’t get to do nearly as much.

Tenille Dashwood Speaks on her WWE Exit

On September 21, 2023, WWE made the decision to release several talents from their roster, among them Tenille Dashwood, also known as Emma, and her husband Mike Rallis, who wrestled under the name Riddick Moss. Despite being featured as an on-screen couple, their appearances on television were limited, with a notable exception being a brief storyline involving a feud with Karrion Kross and Scarlett.

Interestingly, the day of their release coincided with WWE’s announcement of the Elimination Chamber event in Australia, a development that Dashwood had eagerly anticipated and was actively promoting. However, her excitement quickly turned to dismay when she discovered just hours later that she had been let go by the company.

While thinking back on the emotions of that sad day, Dashwood shared that she was actually disappointed by the way that latest run with WWE turned out. She recounted how the news of the upcoming event in her home country had been a long-held aspiration during her time with WWE, and she had persistently inquired about the possibility of participating in tours there.

Despite facing challenges due to travel restrictions in previous years, Dashwood remained hopeful for the opportunity to wrestle in Australia. The sudden announcement on social media caught her off guard, as she had not received any prior indication from WWE about her involvement. As the day progressed and reports of releases circulated, Dashwood and her husband found themselves anticipating the inevitable, ultimately receiving the news they had feared.

“I will say, I was a little disappointed with that last run, and a little upset with how things went. I do think I have a lot more to contribute and I had very high hopes when I returned, it just didn’t turn out the way that I would have liked. In saying that, we did see it as a positive, we just weren’t being used, so it was, ‘Okay, let’s go do the things we want.’ That has been very exciting. At this point, we’re focusing on that. We do have a tour in Australia that we’ve committed to. Some autograph signings and a match. Past that, we’re focusing on other things right now. I can’t imagine ever fully stepping away from wrestling. It’s been my dream since I was a little girl and it’s the only thing I really wanted to do. I’m so glad I’ve gone after it and had the career that I’ve had. It would be hard for me to say, ‘I’m done with wrestling.’ In that same instance, I’m not actively pursuing anything or don’t have a plan moving forward at this point.”

What’s Next for Tenille Dashwood

Dashwood was released from WWE the first time in 2017, but then she was brought back in 2022. Sadly, that last run wasn’t as long.

It’s not all sad news for Tenille and Mike. On March 8, Dashwood and Rallis tied the knot in Hawaii. Their wedding was a very happy day, and they owe their relationship to WWE, because they met while with the company.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, if more updates are available. Keep checking back for more headlines on the stories you need.

Chris Jericho Issues A Challenge For 3/20 AEW Dynamite

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Chris Jericho is back to his Lionheart ways and has taken HOOK under his wing. After the duo picked up a victory on this week’s AEW Big Business special, All Elite Wrestling’s first World Champion laid down a challenge to his partner for a singles match next week on AEW Dynamite.

Jericho & Hook Victorious at Big Business

Jericho and HOOK seemed to compliment one another well in the ring and that was made clear in the finish as the two isolated Bishop Kaun. HOOK attempted to lock Kaun in the Red Rum and Jericho slid in to put him in the Walls of Jericho.

When Toa Loa went for the save, Jericho gave him a springboard dropkick and HOOK cinched in the Red Rum for the submission win.

LionHOOK Explodes Next Week

Paquette caught up with Jericho and Hook backstage after their hard-earned W. She dubbed them LionHOOK, which Jericho loved.

Jericho said the Gates of Agony were no joke, but Hook showed him he’s got ‘future world champion’ potential. He likes what he’s seen from hook when they’re on the same team, but wants to see what Hook is made of when they’re on opposite sides of the ring. 

HOOK fist-bumped Jericho and agreed to the challenge, which was made official later in the show. 

Chris Jericho vs. Hook will take place on the March 20 edition of AEW Dynamite from Toronto.

HOOK is no stranger to teaming with wrestling legends. Prior to his pairing with Jericho, the 24-year-old former lacrosse payer teamed with Rob Van Dam on several occasions.

Best in the World: Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin Make Bold Claim of Dominance

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WWE has plenty of options when it comes to their booking, but certain Superstars will always stand apart from the rest. Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin are quite a pair, and they’re not finished dominating yet.

The conversation can be had for years about who is the greatest tag team. If you ask Baron Corbin, he believes his tandem with Breakker is the greatest pairing in the business right now.

Baron Corbin’s Bold Claim

Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin swiftly ascended in NXT’s tag team ranks. Their partnership began during the 2024 Men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, culminating in victory at NXT Vengeance Day. Following their triumph, they secured the NXT Tag Team Championship by defeating Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo on the February 13 episode of NXT.

In a conversation on WWE’s The Bump, Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin reflected on their achievements. Breakker asserted their dominance, proclaiming themselves as the premier tag team globally.

Bron Breakker expressed his firm belief that they stand as the foremost team globally. He emphasized the depth of their partnership, highlighting its uniqueness. Drawing attention to their shared NFL background, he underscored the rarity of their collaboration in WWE. According to Breakker, their current performance and entertainment level surpasses expectations, showcasing their seamless synergy and maximum effort.

Baron Corbin Explains His Statement 

Corbin echoed Breakker’s sentiments, emphasizing their ability to switch gears in competition—a quality few possess. He expressed confidence in their capability to challenge any opponent, including the reigning Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Judgment Day.

He mentioned a recent statement made on television. Corbin highlighted their seamless transition from backstage camaraderie to intense competition when the bell rings. According to him, this ability to switch gears sets them apart, enabling them to escalate the intensity of their performances. Their dynamic encourages friendly competition, pushing each other to excel in every aspect of their matches. Despite the allure of competing on Raw and SmackDown, they remain focused on their current position as NXT Tag Team Champions.

We should get a shot at those. That should be something we can get. We can go and we can cut whoever in half that we need to Saturday morning at NXT, and then we can go on to WrestleMania, and I think we can take those titles off of Judgment Day.

I think we can handle anybody in the ring. He says best in the world, and that includes all those teams in WWE that are thinking that they’re on our level. We got eight weeks in the bank together, and we’re already tag champs. That speaks volumes to what we can accomplish.”

What’s Next For Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin

Bron Breakker was officially called up to the WWE main roster during the 2024 Royal Rumble match. He was a last-minute replacement for Brock Lesnar, who was pulled from the match when his name was connected to Janel Grant’s bombshell of a lawsuit.

Although Breakker’s call-up was official, and he later joined the SmackDown brand, he still had things to wrap up in NXT. Obviously, that called for an NXT Tag Team Title run, and he’s having a great time with Baron Corbin.

Only time will tell if that team transcends to the main roster, but they’re having quite a time in NXT.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as more information is known. As always, keep checking back for the updates and headlines that you need.

Kyle O’Reilly’s First AEW Match Since June 2022 Announced

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Kyle O’Reilly will be stepping back in the wrestling ring after there was a time he thought he’d never receive that opportunity again.

O’Reilly underwent neck fusion surgery in 2022 and he hadn’t been back until making an unexpected return at AEW Revolution. While it seemed he may align with the Undisputed Kingdom, Kyle made clear that he planned to take his return into his own hands.

On this Saturday’s episode of AEW Collision O’Reilly steps foot in the ring against All Elite newcomer “The Bounty Hunter” Bryan Keith in singles action.

Wildly enough, O’Reilly’s last match happened to be an AEW World Title match against then-champion Jon Moxley. O’Reilly competed in a Casino Battle Royal to earn his shot, but came up short against the champ. 

A lot has changed since O’Reilly has been away, including the exit of his ReDRagon partner, Bobby Fish, who just recently competed in Major League Wrestling against that promotion’s former World Champion in Alex Kane. Also, Kyle’s long-time friend Adam Cole is clearly out with injury, but did up becoming “The Devil” in the extensive storyline involving MJF in 2023 and now leads Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett and Wardlow.

Also On Tap For AEW Collision

Not only will Collision host Kyle O’Reilly’s in-ring return, but it also be the start of the AEW World Tag Team Title tournament. This is after Sting and Darby Allin defeated The Young Bucks to retain their tag gold, but being Sting’s retirement match, the titles were vacated.

Mercedes Mone’s First AEW Merch References Cousin Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records

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Mercedes Mone made AEW Big Business her business on Wednesday and the company made sure they tied her first piece of merchandise tied into her own history.

Mone is the new “CEO” of AEW and she was the one to kick off Big Business in her hometown of Boston, MA as the TD Garden went bonkers for the former Sasha Banks.

AEW decided to embrace Mone’s mogul identity as they unleashed a classic hip-hop design that is reflective of imagery used by the storied Death Row Records label.

Death Row Records was an independent record label consisting of Dr. Dre, the late 2Pac, The Dogg Pound and of course, Mone’s cousin Snoop Dogg.

Mercedes cut a “hero’s welcome” promo in front of the crowd and did get a little emotional in front of the crowd. She end-capped the evening as Willow Nightingale took on Riho in the main event of the program, but Mone made clear that she had unfinished business with Willow Nightingale.

Mercedes Mone & Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg and Mone are indeed tight as it was Dogg who introduced her to the ring for WrestleMania 32. Snoop may be the true locksmith to pro wrestling’s forbidden door as he’s not just a WWE Hall Of Famer, but also famously got physical on AEW Dynamite with a questionable top rope splash onto Serpentico. 

However, Dogg completely redeemed himself as he ended up defeated The Miz at WrestleMania 39 after Shane McMahon unexpectedly got injured after a surprise return. That moment got high praise from COO Triple H.

“I’ve known Snoop for years in this environment and what kind of a fan he is, but tonight he put himself on a different playing field and respect factor for me. I know a lot of guys that have been in business a long time; if that happened, they’d go, ‘what do we do?’ It was amazing.”

The Undertaker Says It Hasn’t Been Easy Adjusting To Life After WWE: ‘It Leaves A Huge Void’

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Wrestling is a tough business and you have to be really passionate about it to make a career in the sport. The same passion, however, also makes it hard for veterans to leave the ring when their bodies can’t handle the strain anymore. 

It’s especially hard for someone like The Undertaker who has spent over half his life as an active wrestler and according to the Dead Man, he still has trouble accepting that he won’t be competing again.

The former World Champion answered some fan questions on a new episode of his podcast on Patreon. When asked about his transition from wrestling to now a retired life, Taker mentioned how something like that leaves a void that many find hard to refill:

“My transition…I knew my time had come. But I wasn’t ready for it to come. I just knew that my body couldn’t deliver what my mind and my heart wanted to give the fans and it was kind of difficult. You have to remember that for over half of my life, being in the ring is what I did, and then it’s not there anymore.

That does, it leaves a huge void in you because you’re trying to fill that void, which was a passion. You’re trying to find out what that next passion is and what it is that you’re gonna sink your teeth into and there just may not be something that will ever refill that void.”

It’s Hard For Me Still To This Day: The Undertaker

The Undertaker officially retired from the ring after a Boneyard match with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. The Cinematic match saw Taker burying Styles in a grave and then riding off into the sunset.

The WWE Hall of Famer mentioned how it’s been 4 years since his final match but admitted that it’s still hard to visit any WWE shows in person for him because he gets the itch:

“I watch it’s hard for me to…it’s hard for me still to this day. When I retired, I retired in 2020 and here we are in 2024. I still find myself sometimes struggling, not so much at home. I’m more analytical and more of an analyst type while I’m watching it at home.

But if I’m like live in the venue, there’s a lot of times where I just have to leave because there’s that thing in me that saying ‘You should be getting ready to go to the ring.’ I hope it goes away at some point but as of now, it hasn’t.”

You can relive Undertaker’s last match below:

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Violated: Swerve Strickland Explains Shocking Reason For Hangman Page Home Invasion

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AEW has featured a few big angles to hype fans for pay-per-view confrontations. Adam “Hangman” Page and Swerve Strickland’s war may be over for now, but there were plenty of reasons to do battle.

Strickland recently opened up about the meaning behind breaking into Hangman Page’s house during his feud going into Full Gear, where the two tore each other apart in a Texas Death Match.

Swerve Speaks on Hangman’s House

Swerve Strickland reflected on his ongoing feud with ‘Hangman’ Adam Page. Over the past few months, Strickland and Page have been embroiled in a heated rivalry that has captivated the wrestling world.

In an interview with Fightful, Strickland discussed various aspects of his feud with Page, including its origins and development. He explained, “I honestly didn’t know where we were going to start, what was the baseline. Will Washington came up with the idea of, ‘Hey, we don’t know where you’re going following Wembley, but I have an idea of what I want to do with Swerve. I think you two right now, we need to get Hangman back in them singles—’ ‘Cause he was doing trios.” Strickland described Page as the main character of AEW and expressed his intention to challenge and disrupt Page’s purity.

Regarding his approach to the feud, Strickland likened it to adding iodine to pure water, gradually altering the character dynamics and storyline themes. He emphasized the importance of these elements in defining characters and shaping the narrative tone. Strickland also touched on the symbolism behind his entrance music, which he described as luring fans into a false sense of security before revealing darker undertones.

In particular, Strickland highlighted a symbolic reference to “Hangman’s house” in his actions, indicating a deliberate intrusion into Page’s personal and psychological space. Reflecting on his recent actions, Strickland acknowledged a period of introspection and contemplation about the consequences of his character’s evil deeds.

“It’s like a candy coated painting of things. Hangman is the elements of ‘I’m dragging you down to hell, we’ll see who comes out at the end of it.’ It seems like we both came out, but somebody came out differently. So I came out of it, ‘Oh, man. I think this evil, this resentment I’m holding inside of me is holding me back from achieving my goals.’ ‘Cause if you noticed, when I started doing that, the International title? I had it, lost it. The Continental Classic? I had it, I lost it. The TNT title opportunity. I had it and I lost it. The AEW World Title? I had it and I lost it. I was like, ‘Is this evil worth it?’ So now I’m kind of understanding, which goes back to the promo I cut this past week on TV. Am I supposed to play this role of the guy that gets close enough, but can’t get it done? Or maybe this is karma from all the bad I was doing. Maybe it’s what got me to there, but something more is gonna have to get me over the hump.”

Swerve & the AEW World Title

With two singles victories already under his belt, Strickland faced Page for the third time on the February 7 edition of Dynamite, resulting in a draw. Additionally, the duo, along with Samoa Joe, competed in a three-way match for the AEW World Championship at Revolution, which Joe emerged as World Champion once again.

We will have to see what Swerve Strickland is able to do in AEW. It stands to reason that he may be a future World Champion. If anything, you know that Tony Khan is booking him in a position where he has a ton of trust and attention.

SEScoops will have more on Swerve Strickland’s journey in AEW, and whatever happens next. Keep checking back for more updates and headlines that you need! 

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