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WWE Signs Mike Cunningham, Jha’Quan McNair & Eli Knight

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WWE Signs Mike Cunningham, Jha’Quan McNair & Eli Knight

WWE has signed three new recruits to its ID program. The announcement was made on October 29 via the Evolve stream on Tubi.

Mike Cunningham, Jha’Quan McNair, and Eli Knight all participated in WWE tryouts during SummerSlam week in New Jersey. Each brings a unique wrestling background to WWE.

  • Cunningham trained at the Nightmare Factory, where he impressed Cody Rhodes. Rhodes referred to Cunningham as “one of the school’s top students.”

  • McNair honed his skills at Team Fearless Training Academy, run by former WCW star ‘Lodi’ Brad Cain.

  • Knight trained at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, Ace Steel’s Harley Race Foundation School of Wrestling, and The Dungeon, overseen by Natalya and TJ Wilson.

The WWE ID program focuses on identifying and developing the next generation of WWE Superstars. The program has seen recent departures, but consistently adds new talent on an annual cycle.

Bobby Fish on Infamous CM Punk GTS Kick Out From Big 2021 AEW Match

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Bobby Fish on Infamous CM Punk GTS Kick Out From Big 2021 AEW Match

Bobby Fish and CM Punk shared a bit of an infamous moment with one another during their AEW match from years ago with the former giving his side of the story regarding that situation. Fish posted a video addressing the matchup he had with the controversial figure as CM Punk stepped into the ring against Bobby Fish for the October 27, 2021 episode of AEW Dynamite.

The moment being referenced here came during the finishing sequence as Punk hit his GTS with Fish looking like he kicked out right at three or something representing a millisecond or two after the three-count was authored by the referee.

It became a moment that many still discuss on and off to this day with Fish just dropping a video on his YouTube channel pulling back the curtain a bit on that. First though, Fish touched on when he broke into the industry and how he saw CM Punk as a decent wrestler, a marginal athlete, but then also criticizing Punk’s UFC run where he felt like the former AEW Champion dropped the ball and represented pro wrestling poorly during his MMA efforts.

Bobby Fish on CM Punk miscommunication: “There was not a lot of time to think”

Touching on the situation with Punk on Dynamite in 2021, Fish received a lot of flak from many online who felt like he was going into business for himself or trying to shoehorn in something that would make him look good in that matchup. Addressing what happened in that situation from his perspective, Fish mentioned that Phil Brooks gave him an ‘iggy,’ which refers to a certain squeeze wrestlers utilize to subtly draw attention to something within the performance. Fish said [h/t f4w online]:

“There’s different kinds of iggies, as crazy as that sounds. But the iggy I got in that moment was as if he was trying to get my attention.”

“There was not a lot of time to think about this. So it was like do or don’t do, and I did, and what I did was kick out, knowing, okay, if this wasn’t what the intention was, pick me up and hit your move again, or whatever you want to do.”

The former ROH TV champion stated he approached Punk in his locker room after the match to see if there were any grievances. Bobby Fish mentioned that the former WWE champion stated how things were fine, but Fish got the sense that things were not, in fact, fine. Fish wrestled in AEW up until August 2022 when his contractual agreement came to an end with All Elite Wrestling.

Mercedes Mone States History Will Repeat Itself vs. Kris Statlander in Big AEW Full Gear 2025

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Mercedes Mone States History Will Repeat Itself vs. Kris Statlander in Big AEW Full Gear 2025

Mercedes Mone is confident that she can get it done again against Kris Statlander at this year’s AEW Full Gear and referenced their match at last year’s tentpole event to underscore her point. On her personal X page, Mone posted a video clip of her match with the current AEW women’s champion from their showdown at Full Gear 2024. The reigning TBS champion mentioned in a tweet how history will repeat itself with the corresponding full match YouTube link that saw Mone best Statlander last year.

That was one of two victories that Mone was able to get over Statlander in 2024 with ‘Ultimo Mone’ thwarting the intergalactic talent’s pair of bids for the TBS championship. This year’s Full Gear match comes with even bigger stakes and atmosphere as this contest is a champ vs champ clash with Mone and Statlander bringing in the TBS and AEW championships, respectively. The matchup takes place in Newark, New Jersey on November 22 at the Prudential Center.

Mercedes Mone vs. Kris Statlander AEW Full Gear 2025 matchup overview

The matchup was initially set on the October 22nd episode of AEW Dynamite when Kris Statlander responded in a game way to the gauntlet that Mercedes Mone had laid down for this massive matchup. With Mone collecting new hardware seemingly on a weekly basis and consistently authoring new chapters in her story, the AEW title is one that has eluded her so far. The motivation would presumably be compounded by Mone’s failed AEW title bid against Toni Storm at AEW All In during the Summer.

For Statlander, the motivation to keep the title is obviously there but the adage of third time’s the charm could ring true if Statlander gets her ideal outcome in the weeks to come. Can Mone claim an unprecedented 13th concurrent championship or will the Galaxy’s Greatest Alien punctuate her long awaited, history making AEW title reign with a win over one of the biggest names among this generation of wrestlers?

Mike Rotunda’s Daughter Clarifies His Health Status: “My Father Is Not In Hospice”

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Mike Rotunda’s Daughter Clarifies His Health Status: “My Father Is Not In Hospice”

Mika Rotunda, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda (Irwin R. Schyster), has issued a public statement clarifying her father’s health status, correcting a recent report that he was in hospice care. The wrestling world was shaken earlier this week when Rotunda’s long-time tag team partner and brother-in-law, Barry Windham, stated in an interview that Rotunda was in hospice.

Mika’s statement, posted to her Instagram Stories on October 29, 2025, confirms her father is facing a serious health battle but clarifies that he is in a rehabilitation center and recovering after suffering a massive heart attack last month. Mika Rotunda began her statement by addressing her uncle’s comments, which were made while he was answering a question about her late brother, Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt).

“Our family would like to take a moment to clarify some information currently circulating online regarding my father, Mike Rotunda. Yes, my uncle Barry did make a comment mentioning that my father is in hospice care while answering a question about my late brother, Windham, whom we lost two years ago.”

She then provided the correct details on her father’s condition, revealing the severity of the situation. “My father is not in hospice, but rather in a rehabilitation center. He suffered a massive heart attack September 20th, was in a coma for a week, and spent over a month hospitalized. By the grace of God, he has now transitioned to a rehabilitation center, where our family remains present, hopeful, and focused on his recovery.”

The statement continued with a message of optimism and faith in her father’s strength. “It has already been a long road, and we know there is still a long road ahead — but our faith in God remains strong. Anyone who knows my dad knows that it’s his strength, work ethic, and athleticism that have carried him through not just this, but every challenge life has thrown his way. If there’s one person I have faith in, it’s Captain Mike.”

Mika concluded by thanking the public for their support and asking for privacy as the family focuses on his recovery.

“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the wrestling world and our local communities. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we continue walking this journey together — but we warmly welcome continued prayers, good energy, and healing thoughts for his recovery.”

Mike Rotunda was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024 alongside Barry Windham as part of their tag team, The U.S. Express. We wish him a speedy recovery.

WWE Star Wrestled Through Illness On Raw

Andrew Ravens
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WWE Star Wrestled Through Illness On Raw

A WWE star recently wrestled while sick and has received praise for showing up and putting on a quality match. Maxxine Dupri challenged Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship during the October 20th episode of RAW. While Dupri won the match, it was via disqualification, which means Lynch retained her championship. It was the 28-year-old’s second consecutive victory over the champion; she won their previous bout via countout.

WWE legend Natalya, who has been featured alongside Maxxine Dupri, revealed that the Alpha Academy star never asked to be pulled from the show despite being unwell. During a recent appearance on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, Natalya praised Dupri for her commitment.

“She had a match against Becky on Raw—her most recent match with Becky—she had lost her voice. She was really sick. And she didn’t tell anyone. She was pushing through, but she sent me a little voice note during the day like, ‘I’m doing great, everything’s going great—I just lost my voice. I can’t talk.’”

Natalya continued, explaining the pressure of the high-profile opportunity. “If you’re sick and you’re getting an opportunity to wrestle Becky Lynch—a woman who main-evented WrestleMania—on Monday Night Raw on Netflix? You can’t go up to our bosses, you can’t go up to Triple H and say, ‘Hey, I don’t feel good today. I’ve got laryngitis.”

After the match, Maxxine Dupri was shown backstage, none too pleased with how the match ended. She then said that she would continue to challenge for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

Backstage News On Ex-WWE Star’s AEW Status After Debut

Andrew Ravens
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Backstage News On Ex-WWE Star’s AEW Status After Debut

AEW has featured several former WWE stars on its roster. Earlier in 2025, Isla Dawn made her debut for the promotion in her hometown of Glasgow, Scotland, following her release from WWE.

Now, another former WWE star has appeared on AEW programming. Tegan Nox, using her non-WWE name Nixon Newell, appeared on a recent episode of Collision alongside Miranda Alize. The two confronted Anna Jay and Tay Melo, who are involved in the tournament to crown the inaugural AEW Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer gave an update on Newell’s status and noted he does not believe she is officially signed with AEW.

“I didn’t get the impression that they’re signed to a deal, as much as they’re being brought in for a tag team match. Kind of like ‘If you do good…’ whatever. I don’t know. I haven’t heard that they’re signed or anything. But we’ll see.”

Newell’s appearance comes as the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship Tournament is moving forward. A quarterfinal match was recently announced for ‘Fright Night Dynamite’ featuring Queen Aminata and Jamie Hayter against Julia Hart and Skye Blue.

AJ Styles Makes Surprising Admission About His Rivalry With John Cena

Andrew Ravens
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AJ Styles Makes Surprising Admission About His Rivalry With John Cena

When AJ Styles made his blockbuster debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, a dream match with John Cena seemed inevitable. The two men, who were the faces of TNA and WWE, went on to have a legendary trilogy of matches. However, “The Phenomenal One” recently revealed that when their feud began, he was genuinely unsure if Cena even knew who he was or was familiar with his extensive career outside of WWE.

Styles, who came to WWE after iconic runs in both TNA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, discussed the “WWE bubble” and his initial uncertainty about Cena’s knowledge of his work. Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s “Undisputed,” Styles explained his mindset heading into their first match.

“When you’re in the WWE bubble, it’s very difficult to keep up with anything else, so I wondered how familiar he was with it. My thinking is that, over time, he heard more and did more research. Before our first match, he told me that he was trying to find stuff on me to cut a promo, but he couldn’t really find much. I’m assuming a lot of his research came from the Bullet Club, and that’s what he knew about it.”

This reflection comes just weeks after the two men had their final one-on-one encounter at the WWE Crown Jewel on October 11. During that match, Cena paid a special tribute to Styles’s history, having the ring announcer introduce him as “The definition of Total Nonstop Action” and “The ace and total boss of the Bullet Club.” Styles has since stated that the custom introduction was a complete surprise to him.

Tyler Breeze Says The Fashion Police Gimmick Was Killed By Accident

Anutosh Bajpai
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Tyler Breeze Says The Fashion Police Gimmick Was Killed By Accident

Tyler Breeze believes one of his most popular gimmicks was killed by accident.

Prince Pretty was recently a guest on In The Weeds podcast. Among other things, he told the origin story of the Fashion Files skits with his former partner Fandango, that became widely popular at one point before being pulled off the air abruptly.

According to the former NXT star, the gimmick was not something that was pitched by writers. The whole thing was born out of the duo’s desire to do something to get back on TV. They used spare cameras available in the social media department to film some early vignettes they released online.

Fandango and Breeze got their wish as the duo were put back on SmackDown when the skits went viral. Though, despite the big numbers on social media, Vince McMahon was seemingly never a fan of the whole thing:

“To this day, I think it got cancelled by accident because there was a pay-per-view coming up, and we weren’t booked on it, but they had a Fashion Files. So Vince said, ‘Why do we have one?

Like, why are we doing this? Because they don’t have a match on the pay-per-view, so why are we doing it?’”

That Was The End Of It: Tyler Breeze

Tyler Breeze explained that it was the SmackDown head writer at the time who put them on the show. McMahon originally questioned their presence on the episode, but decided to keep the skits going upon learning that it was their best-performing social media video of the week.

After the incident of the PPV, however, the members of the creative team freaked out. They misinterpreted the boss’ directions and killed the whole thing:

“And I think all the writers freaked out, and they went, oh God, he hates it. Never do it again. Then we never did another one after that. And that was the end of it.

And I was pretty sure it was just a mistake. I’m pretty sure he just said don’t do it before a pay-per-view where they’re not wrestling.”

Overall, the Fashion Police gimmick lasted about eight months before being retired quietly. You can check out their first SmackDown vignette below:

Jey Uso Believes He And Roman Reigns Are ‘Equals Now’

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Jey Uso Believes He And Roman Reigns Are ‘Equals Now’

Jey Uso has commented on the relationship between him and Roman Reigns.

The Yeet Man has been showing a more serious side of him in recent weeks. The former world champion seems to be drifting away from his brother Jimmy more and more in pursuit of reclaiming his ‘Main Event’ status.

At the same time, fans have found him acting more like The Head of The Table as Jey tries to prove that he can stand among the other main eventers on his own.

The 40-year-old talked about his complicated relationship with his multi-time world champion cousin during the latest Raw recap. Fresh off his confrontation with CM Punk, Jey Uso claimed that Roman Reigns sees him as his equal now:

“He see me now, you know what I’m saying, Uce, we equals now, you know, he did teach me the game, man. I was a student to him, I sat under the learning tree all of COVID.

I was there. Like front row, man. I had my ticket, just learning the game, man, learning from Big Uce, learning from The Wiseman.”

Still My Tribal Chief: Jey Uso

Though despite his ambitions, Jey Uso doesn’t seem to be challenging the Big Dog’s Status in their Family. He proclaimed that Roman remains the one and only Tribal Chief for him:

“Me and Roman got a love-hate relationship, like y’all can tell, man, but respect between us is there now. So, he’s still big uce, he’s still my Tribal Chief, man. There’ll never be another Tribal Chief to Jey Uso but Roman Reigns.”

Jey Uso will get the chance to prove himself when he faces CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1. It’d be interesting to see how his character evolves if he fails to capture the belt.

Sting Shares Remaining Dates Of ‘Now or Never’ Facepaint Tour

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Sting Shares Remaining Dates Of ‘Now or Never’ Facepaint Tour

Sting will don his iconic face paint for the last time in 2025, and time is running out for fans wanting to meet him in the black and white. On Instagram, Sting shared an updated list of dates for his remaining appearances in the paint that run until the end of 2025.

After years as ‘Surfer Sting’, the WWE Hall of Fame adopted his iconic black and white look during the mid-late 1990s. The on-screen change was explained as being the result of WCW’s roster not trusting Sting during the company’s war with the New World Order. The design is heavily influenced by the comic book character The Crow.

Sting recently resurfaced on AEW programming in his iconic facepaint. During AEW WrestleDream, Sting aided Darby Allin in his violent I-Quit match with Jon Moxley. The match, which included a controversial spot involving an attempted drowning, saw Allin get the win after Sting ran off the Death Riders.

Sting’s Now or Never tour marks the end of one of pro wrestling’s most iconic looks, proving that nothing lasts forever. For fans of The Icon, the clock is ticking to get their photos with the popular wrestler in the black and white.

Last Man Standing Title Match Set For WWE NXT Gold Rush

Thomas Lowson
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Last Man Standing Title Match Set For WWE NXT Gold Rush

The WWE NXT Championship will be on the line in a Last Man Standing match as part of the upcoming two-night NXT Gold Rush event. During the October 28, edition of WWE NXT, Ricky Saints and Trick Williams brawled around the ringside area. WWE NXT GM Ava then confirmed that Saints will put the gold on the line against Williams in a Last Man Standing match.

Saints and Williams faced-off at WWE NXT Halloween Havoc on October 25, where Saints was able to retain the title. Trick is already a two-time WWE NXT Champion, and a third title reign would tie him with Samoa Joe for the most reigns.

This announcement wasn’t the only major title announcement from the latest episode of WWE NXT. During the show, Sol Ruca vacated the WWE Speed Women’s Championship due to injuries. Ava announced that a tournament will crown the next champion, who will be the third in the title’s history.

Williams and Saints have been at each other’s throats, but their story will seemingly end with their Last Man Standing match. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE NXT Gold Rush on November 18 and November 25.

Drew McIntyre Reveals Terrible Gimmick Pitched To Him In First Run

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Drew McIntyre Reveals Terrible Gimmick Pitched To Him In First Run

Drew McIntyre’s first WWE run could have looked very different.

The former World Champion recently appeared on the No Contest Wrestling podcast. He talked about things such as his upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event match with Cody Rhodes, having a world title run during the pandemic and more.

During the talk, McIntyre was also asked about his ‘Chosen One’ gimmick and if the company had any other plans for him before that. Drew revealed that there were multiple ideas floated around. One of them was for the Scottish star to debut as ‘The Runway Man’, pitched by the then talent relations head John Laurinaitis:

“I was listening to him describe the character and thought, ‘oh no, oh no, oh no.’ Then he went ‘the name, the Runway Man, you’re going to have your own model runway and you’re going to walk down like a model.’ And you’re like, oh my goodness.

I was picturing in my head, basically all my dreams were going to hell. The life’s work of a Scotsman, it was all going down the toilet.”

I Think He Read Me: Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre originally made his WWE debut in October 2007. He wrestled a few matches on the main roster before being sent down to FCW. The wrestling veteran reappeared on SmackDown a couple years later in August 2009. A month later, then WWE Chairman Vince McMahon promoted him on-screen as a future main eventer, which was the origin of his Chosen One gimmick.

Explaining how he managed to avoid becoming The Runway Man instead, McIntyre claimed that Mr. McMahon had seen the trepidation on his face when they went in to pitch the gimmick:

“The next meeting after Johnny was to go to Vince himself and pitch this idea, and I kind of sat silent and Johnny pitched it to Vince, and I think Vince saw my face the whole time.

He just said, ‘what do you think?’ (I was like) ‘Whatever you need me to do; I’ll make it work.’ But I had my head down the whole time. and I think he read me like he doesn’t want to do this.”

Apart from this, Drew McIntyre discussed being released from WWE in 2014 and revealed what he was planning before the company brought him back in 2017. You can check out his remarks here.

WWE Footsteps Mystery Ends With WrestleMania 42 Poster Reveal

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WWE Footsteps Mystery Ends With WrestleMania 42 Poster Reveal

The WWE mystery regarding recent videos of foosteps is seemingly over with the reveal of a poster for WrestleMania 42. On X, Roman Reigns shared the poster, which includes himself, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, and Triple H.

This poster was revealed after a series of videos of people walking. While fans speculated that these videos were teasing the likes of GUNTHER or a returning Chris Jericho, it appears they were building up this poster reveal.

The most recent video shared on Monday Night Raw featured a poker chip with ‘2026’ on it, a nod to WrestleMania 42 in April of next year which will be in Las Vegas, Nevada. One set of foosteps in the teaser videos featured cowboy boots and denim pants, which led fans to speculate that Brock Lesnar would be involved in the reveal.

WrestleMania 42 will be the second WrestleMania in a row to take place from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on WrestleMania 42.

Drew McIntyre Reveals What He Was Planning Before 2017 WWE Return

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Drew McIntyre Reveals What He Was Planning Before 2017 WWE Return

Drew McIntyre was ready to go to Japan before his 2017 WWE return.

The Scottish Psychopath recently appeared on the No Contest Wrestling podcast. He talked about things such as his WWE debut as The Chosen One, winning the tag team titles with Cody Rhodes during his first run with the company and more.

The former World Champion also talked about his time away from WWE between 2014 to 2017. Drew McIntyre revealed that after ending his 2-year long TNA stint, he was ready to make the move to NJPW. A conversation with William Regal, however, changed his direction:

“In 2017, when I returned to WWE, I was ready to go to New Japan at that point. That’s where my head was at. I spoke to the right people to start having the serious conversations,

And Regal told me ‘You’ve got to talk to him, talk to Hunter first, go talk to Paul first’, and it was one minute into the conversation, I knew it was time to come back.”

As things stand, Drew McIntyre has wrestled for promotions such as ICW, PWG and more, but he has never made an appearance for New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Since returning to WWE in 2017, Drew McIntyre has had multiple world title runs. He’ll get the chance to extend this record further this weekend when he challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed title at Saturday Night’s Main Event. You can check out the updated card for the show here.

Retired Marko Stunt Set for Big Announcement at Memphis Wrestling

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Retired Marko Stunt Set for Big Announcement at Memphis Wrestling

Marko Stunt recently revealed his new career outside of wrestling, but now the former AEW star has something big to share. Memphis Wrestling has confimed that Stunt will be a part of their November 2, show, which will also feature Scorpio Sky. Hyping up the event, Memphis Wrestling shared that “Marko Stunt has a big announcement!”

PW Insider reports that Stunt’s announcement will be about his professional wrestling career. Stunt retired from wrestling in late 2024, saying at the time that he made the decision to prioritize his long-term health. Stunt added at the time that leaving wrestling would also give him more time to spend with his family and daughter.

Stunt recently shared that he is now working as a car salesman, where he works under his real name Noah Nelms. The former wrestler works at the Homer Skelton Ford dealership and shared in a video on TikTok that he loves what he does.

@funsizedeals A little bit about me! #funsizedeals #mrfunsize #markostunt #homerskeltonford ? original sound – Noah “ Mr. Fun Size” Nelms

A VIP package costing $19.59 will allow fans the chance to meet Stunt, AEW’s Scorpio Sky, and Famos Amos at the event. Fans wanting the ultimate experience can pay $31.30 for ringside seats as well as the VIP package.

It remains to be seen what Marko Stunt has to share in Memphis Wrestling. While he is now retired from wrestling, fans can’t count out a return just yet.

Abdullah the Butcher Recovering, In Great Spirits Amid Latest Health Issues

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Abdullah the Butcher Recovering, In Great Spirits Amid Latest Health Issues

Pro wrestling legend Abdullah the Butcher is doing better after recently being hospitalized due to serious health issues. On October 23, the Book Pro Wrestlers account on X shared that Abdullah was battling “serious health issues,” which had led him to a hospital bed.

In an update, the Book Pro Wrestlers account shared a photo of Abdullah smiling, sharing that it was taken that same day. They added that ‘Abby’ is awake, recovering, smiling, and in great spirits. The account asked fans to continue to pray for Abdullah’s recovery.

This update is great news for fans of Abdullah the Butcher, who has had more than his fair share of health issues. In July 2024, he was hospitalized due to intestinal issues. At the time, a GoFundMe was launched by his godchild Esa, who hoped to help with medical costs. Earlier this year, Abdullah shared that he was receiving help from ‘Diamond’ Dallas Page and Chris Jericho, and was grateful for all they had done.

Abdullah was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 and is well-regarded for his brutal, violent style and matches. We at SEScoops are continuing to send our best wishes to him amid his recovery.

Chelsea Green Signed Lengthy WWE Contract This Year (Report)

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Chelsea Green Signed Lengthy WWE Contract This Year (Report)

Chelsea Green is not going anywhere anytime soon.

The former Women’s US Champion has been a featured face on WWE TV in recent times and a mainstay of the women’s mid-card title picture.

Fightful Select recently provided an update on her contractual status with the company, confirming that the Canadian star signed a new contract with the organization this year.

Chelsea had signed a three-year deal with the promotion towards the end of 2022, before making her surprise return during the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble.

The contract would have originally expired towards the end of this year, but the officials approached her about an extension well in advance.

According to the report, Chelsea Green officially signed a new contract back in January this year. This new deal is of 5 years in length and it will keep the former Knockouts champion with the company atleast until 2030.

This extension was signed very differently from the company’s recent approach, where stars such as Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar have been offered underwhelming deals with very little time for consideration.

Kross ended up leaving the company in August this year after being given only 24 hours to sign the new deal, while Escobar signed a new contract this month, when he was offered a better deal a day after his original one expired.

Wrestling Legend Blue Demon Jr Stable After Car Accident

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Wrestling Legend Blue Demon Jr Stable After Car Accident

Wrestling legend Blue Demon Jr. is in stable condition following an unfortunate car accident earlier this week.

International Wrestling Revolution Group was first to reveal the news. The 59-year-old was originally expected to compete at their October 30th Castle of Terror event.

Blue Jr. was scheduled to compete in a casket match for the promotion’s World Heavyweight Championship. The company announced on Facebook, however, that the Mexican star will be missing the show due to a car accident.

The representatives of the wrestling veteran provided an update on his health through his official Instagram page after this revelation. They noted that Blue Demon Jr. was involved in a car accident on Monday evening.

Fortunately for the fans, the update confirmed that the former NWA champion is stable and out of danger. He remains in intensive therapy at the moment:

Making his wrestling debut in 1985, Blue Demon Jr. has wrestled for many notable promotions during his long and illustrious wrestling career.

He became the first Mexican wrestler as well as the first masked luchador to win the NWA World Title when he defeated current Raw General Manager Adam Pearce for the championship back in October 2008.

The masked star has reduced his workload in recent times but he continues to be active in the indie circuit across Mexico.

SEScoops wishes a speedy recovery to Blue Demon Jr.

NXT Title Relinquished, Tournament Announced

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NXT Title Relinquished, Tournament Announced

Sol Ruca has lost both her titles in just a few days.

The NXT star who held both the Women’s North American Title and Women’s Speed Title has been out of action for a few weeks due to an undisclosed injury.

Ruca had allowed her tag team partner Zaria to step in and defend the NA title against Blake Monroe at the Halloween Havoc event this past weekend due to her health issues.

The decision, unfortunately, backfired for the high-flying star. Zaria ended up losing her title at the PPV, and the loss seems to have driven a wedge between the two.

Sol Ruca Relinquishes Speed Title

On this week’s episode of NXT, Ava caught up with Sol Ruca and Zaria backstage. She told the Women’s Speed Champion that she wanted her to focus on her recovery but also emphasized that there was no set date for her return to the ring.

When Ava asked if Ruca wanted someone to defend the Speed title for her too, Sol simply decided to relinquish the championship instead, leading to a frustrated Zaria walking out of the frame.

The NXT GM then announced that a tournament to crown the new champion will begin next week, though the participants of it have not been revealed.

Not many details are available about Sol Ruca’s injury, so it’s hard to say how long she will be out of action. In a recent social media post she had said that she was doing everything possible to be back in time for the December 6 Deadline PLE.

Vince McMahon Doctor Withdraws Opposition Motion in Janel Grant Lawsuit

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Vince McMahon Doctor Withdraws Opposition Motion in Janel Grant Lawsuit

Attorneys for Dr. Carlon Colker and Peak Wellness withdrew a motion asking to re-open or clarify a “judgment without trial” in Janel Grant’s lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court.

Colker was the physician for Vince McMahon. Colker and Peak Wellness are accused of withholding discovery in Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon in federal court. An employee of Peak Wellness was accused of assaulting Grant on company grounds. Colker is accused of refusing to provide medical records and refusing to tell Grant what she was being treated with.

Colker’s attorney Frank Silvestri withdrew his motion to clarify the court’s decision during a livestream hearing on Monday.

Judge David Bothwell ordered the judgement without trial on Aug. 12. Colker filed the motion to re-open judgement on Sept. 10. A judgement without trial would allow for a decision to be rendered before the case makes the courtroom.

Grant’s federal lawsuit against McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment was stayed on July 1 while the court decides whether to allow discovery prior to an arbitration motion hearing. McMahon and WWE claim the non-disclosure agreement Grant signed after she was fired from WWE would require her to fight her complaint against the company and McMahon in front of an arbitrator and not in court.

Drew McIntyre Reveals Incident With Samoa Joe After Stiff Spot

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Drew McIntyre Reveals Incident With Samoa Joe After Stiff Spot

Drew McIntyre’s Claymore Kick is one of the most impactful finishing moves in WWE, but executing it carries risks. McIntyre recently recalled an instance where the move didn’t go quite as planned, resulting in him connecting stiffly with Samoa Joe.

Speaking on the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast, McIntyre detailed the incident which occurred during a Royal Rumble match. He praised Joe’s professional reaction to the hard-hitting move.

“I caught Samoa Joe real bad one time in a Royal Rumble, and to be fair, he didn’t say anything. He’s like a man’s man,” McIntyre explained. “He just pulled me aside and let me know, ‘Hey, brother, you really caught me bad.’”

McIntyre shared remorse over the incident due to his close friendship with Joe, contrasting it with other times he may have hit opponents hard.

“I felt so guilty because Joe’s my boy. He’s my brother,” McIntyre stated. “There are a few guys I’ve caught real hard that I didn’t feel so guilty about. But most of the time, people were good. But I felt really bad about the one to Joe.”

Ric Flair’s Legendary Party Lifestyle Revisited By WWE Legend

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Ric Flair’s Legendary Party Lifestyle Revisited By WWE Legend

Ric Flair’s reputation as a “party animal” during his heyday is well-earned, according to fellow former wrestler Barry Darsow. Speaking on The A2theK Wrestling Show, Darsow—known to fans as Demolition Smash and Repo Man—recalled what a typical night out with The Nature Boy was like.

“Oh my gosh! It’s not an easy night, let’s put it that way. When you go into a bar, you better be ready to drink some beer. And it didn’t matter how many people were in there, Ric was the party.”

Flair was never one to hold back when it came to spending money to make the night unforgettable. While many wrestlers on the road tried to save their earnings, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer was known to spend freely—often on complete strangers.

“It’d be nothing for him to spend 3-4-5,000 dollars and buy the bar everything. I don’t know how he did it. I hung around him a lot and he was a character.”

According to Darsow, Flair’s presence could turn any bar into a full-blown celebration, especially when he was back home in North Carolina.

“Especially where he was from down in North Carolina where we lived. Everyone knew him and everything. So it was just a party everywhere you went.”

Now 76 years old and long removed from his days as NWA World Champion, Flair’s wild nights are behind him. Still, the memories—and the legend of The Nature Boy’s larger-than-life lifestyle—remain unforgettable to those who were there.

WWE Hall of Famer Mike ‘IRS’ Rotunda Living In Hospice Care

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WWE Hall of Famer Mike ‘IRS’ Rotunda Living In Hospice Care

Mike Rotunda, also known to wrestling fans as IRS, is living in hospice care according to those closest to the WWE Hall of Famer. Speaking to Bill Apter, Barry Windham opened up about his brother-in-law’s situation and the death of Mike’s son Windham ‘Bray Wyatt’ Rotunda.

“Mike is in hospice right now. That family, I love that family, but, you know, just so tragic.”

Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Leilani Kai also shared that Rotunda is living in hospice care. On X, Kai asked fans to keep Mike and the Rotunda family in their prayers.

Rotunda is best known for his time in WWE as IRS, but also wrestled as part of The U.S. Express in WWE and other promotions. The tag team was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024. Rotunda is also a five-time WWE Tag Team Champion, with two reigns coming with Windham and three alongside Ted DiBiase as Money Inc.

Mike’s life has seen ups and downs, with arguably the worst being the death of his son Windham in August 2023 at the age of 36. We at SEScoops would like to share our support to Mike Rotunda.

Killer Kross vs. Matt Riddle Set for MLW’s November 20 Charleston Event

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Killer Kross vs. Matt Riddle Set for MLW’s November 20 Charleston Event

Major League Wrestling has announced a match between former training partners Killer Kross and Matt Riddle for the MLW x Don Gato Tequila Live Special on Thursday, November 20 at the Charleston Music Hall in Charleston, South Carolina.

The bout marks Kross’ first MLW appearance in three years. The imposing fighter enters with significant momentum in 2025, having released a critically acclaimed book while becoming one of wrestling’s top merchandise sellers and most sought-after free agents. Kross will be accompanied by Scarlett Bordeaux.

His opponent, current MLW World Heavyweight Champion Matt Riddle, has undergone a dramatic transformation this year. Despite capturing the title early in 2025, Riddle’s year has been marked by controversy and a complete character shift. The once easygoing fighter has rebranded himself as the “Rude Dude,” embracing a darker, more unpredictable persona as his popularity has declined.

Both competitors share a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background from their training days together in Orlando gyms, setting up a technical showcase between two of the sport’s most dangerous fighters.

MLW President Cesar Duran called it “a fight that blurs the line between respect and rivalry. Once friends, will they still be after Charleston? Not that I care!”

The event will air live on MLW’s YouTube channel and beIN SPORTS at 7:30 PM ET, marking professional wrestling’s return to downtown Charleston for the first time in 32 years. Tickets start at $15 at Ticketmaster.

Shotzi Talks Wanting To Be Face of a Pro Wrestling Company & Future of MLW Women’s Division

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Shotzi Talks Wanting To Be Face of a Pro Wrestling Company & Future of MLW Women’s Division

Shotzi has been booked and busy ever since her exit from WWE. Pro wrestling’s queen of Halloween could be found virtually all over working for some of the most notable independent companies. On top of those dates, she also enjoyed her time at Major League Wrestling. 

“They just get the ballsy bad ass,” she said.  “MLW just completely understands me.  I had no idea they would get me this much and bring in my character. Just promos, matches, and the ‘Graveyard Shift,’ and I can tell they brought me in knowing who I am and really appreciating my character work and giving me the most ballsy creative stuff.”

On the “Graveyard Shift”, Shotzi looks to make this segment more than just an October time offering. She has plans to expand on it. “I’m going to push that it is on more shows and not just for the spooky season,” she said. 

Shotzi is excited for MLW x Don Gato Tequila live special on November 20. The event broadcasting on YouTube and BeIN Sports will feature the MLW return of Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux. Having her friends there is bittersweet. 

“I wish they were killing it on WWE and wish they were just champions, but selfishly I’m happy to have them on the indies with me,” Shotzi said.  “It’s crazy because we’ve had so many parallels in our wrestling careers. We all got signed together. Me and Scarlett were the only two to get signed on the same day. We became really friends because we were put together. We started doing the drives together, and that’s how we got close. It’s how we both found out we like the paranormal stuff and then Kross got signed. Then we got fired-ish around the same time. It’s these weird parallels. We even got called to the main roster at the same time together. So, to have them at MLW is another ordeal. I just love having my friends with me.”

One other familiar face she may not enjoy seeing is Priscilla Kelly, a fellow alum who has been making her own waves on the scene. 

“That’s always been my girl. She brings out the best and worst of me. She has been calling me out. I don’t mind that. I like a girl that knows what she wants,” Shotzi said. “I think she wants my spot in MLW, but it’s going to be hard for her to get it because I’m having a lot of fun in MLW and am not going to let her take my spot for sure. She is going to have to bring her A-game in November if she wants my spot.”

With so much star power coming into MLW’s women’s division, Shotzi is excited to be a part of it. She teased this is only the beginning in terms of what’s to come. 

“I can definitely tell you it is going to grow, and there are going to be some huge names coming into MLW in the women’s division,” she said. “Not that I was the start of that, but I think them bringing me in for multiple dates is kind of the start of them bringing in more and more people who fans will be excited to see coming into MLW. I know there is some stuff abrewing, and I can’t wait for everyone to see how the women’s division develops in MLW.” 

Outside goals for herself, she has also set up goals for herself in MLW. Perhaps, the dedicated performer eyes the Featherweight Championship held by Shoko Nakajuma? 

“I always used to say titles never used to matter to me, but I’m at a point now that I want to be the face of a company,” Shotzi said. “I want the challenge to not just have crazy matches or just be this wild character on a show. I want to be the face of a company. I want that challenge. I want to lead the charge. I want to be at the top of the division. That’s what I want to develop in my career right now. I want to be a leader.” 

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