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Bryan Danielson on AEW Authority Role, Latest on Rebel, Kyle O’Reilly Update & More

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Bryan Danielson On His AEW Authority Role

Bryan Danielson has been tasked with ensuring rules are followed within AEW, but this new responsibility doesn’t come with a bigger paycheck. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Danielson addressed her new role.

“It’s not something I get paid for. I’m just like the other wrestlers in the sense of I don’t have a contract outside of being a wrestler contract. But I was honored to take on more when they asked me to take on more roles backstage.”

Latest on Rebel’s status in AEW

The last time Rebel competed for AEW was in August of last year, and after Britt Baker turned face earlier this year, fans have seen nothing from the Dentist’s former ally. Fightful Select reports that Rebel remains under contract, and there has been talks of her being brought back to TV. With that said, there aren’t any working plans for her to wrestle. 

Kyle O’Reilly Gives An Update

It’s been over a year since Kyle O’Reilly last competed for AEW as he continues to recover from neck fusion surgery. After previously losing all feeling in his arm, O’Reilly took to social media this week to share his progress. 

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Samoa Joe Returns as Sweet Tooth

Samoa Joe will return as franchise mascot Sweet Tooth in the second season of Peacock’s Heavy Metal series. The show is based on the hit vehicular combat series. In a trailer announcing the second season, Joe was featured and the AEW star reacted to the news with a single emoji. 

Mark Henry Announces New Documentary Capturing His Life

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WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has announced that the A&E Network will air a brand new documentary on his life. He revealed that the fans will be able to watch it when it drops in January 2024.

For the past few years, WWE has been putting out Superstar-based Biography episodes on A&E and one of those features WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle as well. The ‘World Strongest Man’ has also appeared in WWE-related A&E content prior to joining AEW.

As an athlete, Mark Henry has had a decorated career. He was known for being the strongest man in the world and was considered to be one of the most formidable opponents to face back in the day. Mark Henry is a former World Champion in WWE and was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. 

Apart from his accomplishments in WWE, he is a two-time Olympian and Henry also had a very successful Strongman career. He was WDFPF World Champion (1995) and a two-time U.S. National Champion (1995 and 1997) and once held an American record in the deadlift.’

New documentary on A&E

Speaking on the Kurt Angle Show podcast, Henry revealed that there will be a documentary on his life that will be released in January 2024. The former WWE star added that the documentary will be almost 3-hour long. He said:

“There’s a documentary on my life being released in January. There’s a documentary on A&E about my life. People are going to find out a lot more about me than they’d ever heard. I don’t want to give nothing away, so just keep your ears open. It’s going to be big. It’s going to be one of the bigger ones they’ve ever done. There’s a lot of ground to cover, almost 3 hours.”

Notably, Kurt Angle will be a part of the documentary as well as he was interviewed for it. Fans will certainly be eager to watch the new documentary on Mark Henry. 

Mark Briscoe Apologizes After Calling Out Triple H

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AEW star Mark Briscoe recently apologized for calling out WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H following WWE’s attention-grabbing Tweet which dropped a reference to his late brother.

Mark Briscoe recently tweeted about how Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits were referred to as “DEM BOYZ!” by the official WWE account on FOX. Mark and his late brother Jay Briscoe were regarded as “Dem Boys” for years and Mark made his displeasure known.  

The tag-team legend became enraged and tagged Triple H, telling him that the person who created the post should be fired for lacking knowledge and fired for lack of reverence. He wrote:

“For real?? This s*** is hilarious. @TripleH , whoever runs this twitter should probably be fired for lack of knowledge. Or they need the taste slapped out of their mouth for lack of reverence.”

The Tweet started to get a lot of attention from the fans and wrestlers on social media. Eventually, Mark Briscoe tagged Triple H yet again. In the follow-up tweet, Briscoe apologized for his earlier Tweet and said he misses his brother and got carried away in feelings. He wrote:

“Oh yea, thatsss why I quit posting on Twitter lol. Just logged back on…woww. Some of y’all are wild lol. I just miss my brother, that’s all, and I got a little in my feelings when I seen the Fox post. @tripleh, you ain’t gotta fire nobody, times is tough. Love y’all..take it light people #DemBoysForever.”

Mark Briscoe’s brother Jay Briscoe passed away in a tragic car accident earlier this year. Jay was only 38 years old at the time of his death and the whole pro wrestling community paid tribute to the star. The Briscoe Brothers will go down as one of the most successful tag teams in pro wrestling. In their last match, Dem Boyz defeated FTR at Final Battle last year and secured the ROH Tag Team Championship.

Meanwhile, Mark Briscoe is currently competing as a singles wrestler and participating in the inaugural AEW Continental Classic tournament where he has yet to score points.

Ricochet Fires Back at Critical Fan Dragging His WWE Promo Skills

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Ricochet is still a featured star for WWE, but no matter how hard he tries, he can’t make everyone happy. It’s a good thing that he has a positive outlook and is able to handle critics like a true professional.

One fan responded to a question on X asking whether Ricochet has a WWE World Title shot in his future. This critical fan simply said, “He needs a lot of work on the mic.”

Ricochet saw this fan’s critique on his performance. That caused him to throw out a very short reply, one where he also corrected this fan’s point.

I think you mean “opportunity” on the mic.

Ricochet will keep going, and he’s not going to let a critical fan keep him down. At this point, he is going to take every opportunity he can, especially if that means he gets to cut a promo.

What’s next for Ricochet in WWE?

After recovering from a recent concussion issue, Ricochet is cleared to compete once again. He will close out 2023 as an active competitor, but next year could be important for him.

Fightful reported that Ricochet’s WWE contract is up in 2024. At this time, we have not heard that he has inked a new deal. WWE has a lot of contracts running up in the next twelve months, so working out a new deal for Ricochet is one contract that they need to negotiate along the way.

WWE hasn’t given Ricochet a ton of time on the microphone, but he did get to cut some promos as he faced Logan Paul in their recent program through SummerSlam. It will be interesting to see what is next for him, but the One And Only is more than ready for any challenge ahead of him.

What’s your take on Ricochet’s response to this critical fan? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Madi Wrenkowski Vacates Indie Title Amid WWE Rumors

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Madi Wrenkowski is no longer one-half of the Mission Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions, in possibly a sign of bigger things to come. 

Wrenkowski vacated the title at the recent MPW Silver Bells 3 event which took place at the Salvation Army Mission Corps in San Antonio, Texas. Wrenkowski said that she was “moving onto bigger and better things” hence her decision to voluntarily give up the gold. It is unclear what this decision means for her tag team partner Rache Chanel. 

Heading to WWE? 

In September, Wrenkowski was part of a WWE tryout that included Richard Holliday and “HollyHood” Haley J. Not long after, it was reported that she had signed with WWE but later confirmed that a deal had not been reached at that time. 

Wrenkowski vacating the MPW Tag Team Championships will no doubt lead to speculation that she has finally reached a deal with WWE. A report from late November stated that a deal had not been reached, but things may have changed since then. 

Madi Wrenkowski in the Ring

Wrenkowski had held the MPW Tag Team Championships with Chanel since May of 2022, with their reign being the longest in the short history of the promotion. Wrenkowski was also NWA Women’s Tag Team Champion from February to August of this year and held the titles with Missa Kate. The pair lost the titles at the NWA 75th Anniversary show on August 27 in St. Louis, MO.

Wrenkowski has also competed on AEW Dark and AEW Dark: Elevation, where she was often used as an enhancement talent. 

Carmelo Hayes Calls Attention To AEW Merchandise Using His WWE NXT Catchphrase

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WWE has a lot of things going on, and Logan Paul needs a new challenger for the US Title. A single-elimination tournament was started to decide just that, and now we know which Superstar from NXT will fight for that honor, as Carmelo Hayes is set to get that spotlight. He also has his eye on some AEW merchandise.

AEW has a Devil gimmick going on right now. They also have some merchandise ready for whoever is under that mask.

All Elite Wrestling dropped some new merchandise for The Devil. Carmelo Hayes certainly noticed. He chimed in on social media how much he wants one of those new pieces of merchandise. Of course, that new Devil merchandise also stole his, “I am Him” slogan, which he was calling attention to as well.

WWE SmackDown’s Plan for December 15th

WWE has outlined their plans for the upcoming December 15th SmackDown episode. In the recent show’s conclusion, several details for the next episode on FOX were confirmed. Roman Reigns is set to make a return to the blue brand, which is anticipated to attract significant attention. Whether he responds to CM Punk’s call-out from the previous week remains uncertain.

Additionally, fans can expect a match between Grayson Waller and an unspecified NXT Superstar in the first round of the United States Championship tournament. The chosen Superstar for this shot was to be selected by Shawn Michaels. Another first-round match will feature Kevin Owens facing off against Austin Theory during the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Which NXT Superstar will wrestle for the US Title

Shawn Michaels logged onto social media in order to make that big announcement. He appeared in a very short online video where he said that, after a line of Superstars gathered at his door for that spot, he was finally able to narrow it down to one Superstar.

Carmelo Hayes will be the NXT Superstar in this year’s US Title #1 contender tournament. That means Melo will wrestle on SmackDown’s December 15th episode against Grayson Waller.

We will have to see how Carmelo Hayes does in this tournament. This may be the big break he needs to get that WWE main roster call-up.

Carmelo Hayes is ready for the WWE main roster

There aren’t many things that Carmelo Hayes hasn’t done in NXT at this point. After winning titles, and carving out a mark for himself, he very well could be main roster ready at this point.

Shawn Michaels is certainly hopeful in Carmelo Hayes’ abilities. Only time will tell how he does on the main roster at this point, but he will get a big shot during the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Carmelo Hayes went on to comment on this decision, proclaiming that they can’t “lil bro us anymore.”

WWE SmackDown December 15th card

Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown

Kevin Owens vs Austin Theory – 1st Round United States Title #1 Contender Tournament Match

Grayson Waller vs NXT Superstar – 1st Round United States Title #1 Contender Tournament Match

What’s your take on Carmelo Hayes getting a spot in the US Title #1 contender tournament? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media!

Carmelo Hayes Set For US Title Tournament On WWE SmackDown

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Carmelo Hayes will represent WWE NXT in the ongoing United States Championship contenders tournament, it has been confirmed. 

Earlier this month, United States Champion Logan Paul announced an eight-man tournament to determine his first challenger. In his announcement, the Maverick said that he’d love to offer Rey Mysterio a rematch, but can’t due to the WWE Hall of Famer’s injury. Paul captured the title from Mysterio at WWE Crown Jewel in his first taste of gold since signing with WWE. 

Shawn Michaels says there was a line of NXT stars outside his door wanting to be part of the US Championship Contenders Tournament, but in his view, nobody deserves the spot more than Carmelo Hayes.

Melo had previously teased being a part of the tournament and has been universally praised for his work in NXT. He’s viewed as having breakout potential as much as anybody in developmental and will be right at home amongst SmackDown’s most talented stars:

Carmelo Hayes Road to SmackDown

With the tournament brackets being revealed last week, it is clear what path Hayes has toward the United States Championship. Hayes will face Grayson Waller in the first round, somebody whom Hayes has experience competing against in NXT. Should he win, Melo will face the winner of the Austin Theory Vs. Kevin Owens quarter-final match. If Hayes wins that bout, he will face either Bobby Lashley or Santos Escobar in the finals. 

While not confirmed, many expect the title match to take place at the Royal Rumble next year. The WWE Royal Rumble will take place on January 27, from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Hayes recently called out All Elite Wrestling for merchandise he sees as very similar to his “Melo is Him” catchphrase:

Original Plans for MJF in The Iron Claw Before Role Was Significantly Cut

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MJF had a much bigger role in the upcoming A24 biopic ‘The Iron Claw‘ before his scenes were almost entirely cut from the final edit. 

The Iron Claw delves into the lives and numerous tragedies of the Von Erich wrestling family. The wrestling lineage began with Fritz Von Erich (real name Jack Adkisson,) and his sons would also find success in the squared circle. The Von Erichs are still a force in wrestling today with Marshall & Ross Von Erich competing to this day.

MJF’s Role in The Iron Claw

AEW World Champion MJF plays Lance Von Erich in The Iron Claw, a kayfabe relation of the famed wrestling family. While much has been said about his role, MJF reportedly only appears for a handful of seconds, has no lines, and will go unnoticed if you’re not actively looking for him. 

MJF’s role in The Iron Claw may not be the leading role some had hoped for, but he originally had a much bigger role. Mike Johnson of PW Insider reports that in an earlier draft, MJF had three scenes as Lance Von Erich. The first sees Lance being introduced by Fritz as the newest family member, with Kevin Von Erich being unhappy with the idea of a fake family member. Kevin ultimately does what his father wants. 

The second scene sees Lance training with his ‘brothers’ in the ring, and it is clear that the fake Von Erich is not in sync with the others. The third scene sees Lance demand more money from Fritz, who tells him no and fires him. 

The Iron Claw isn’t MJF’s on ly film role. Click here to find out about the AEW star’s dive into the world of DC Comics. 

Logan Paul: ‘I’m the Greatest WWE U.S. Champion in Years’

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Logan Paul is well on his way to becoming the greatest U.S. Champion of all time, at least according to the Maverick himself. 

At WWE Crown Jewel, Paul captured the United States Championship from Rey Mysterio in a match that marked the first time a U.S. title reign had begun & ended outside the United States. Taking to Twitter this week, Paul confirmed that he will be part of next February’s Premium Live Event in Australia.

Logan Paul on his U.S. Championship Reign

Logan Paul has only been WWE’s U.S. Champion for five weeks, but he already believes his reign is the best title reign we’ve seen in a very long time. Speaking on Jazzy’s World, Paul spoke about his WWE career and had a high opinion of his United States Championship reign thus far. 

“I think it’s fun for me people seem to enjoy it and truthfully Jazzy I think at age 27 I found my calling. I gotta say I’m good at it. Jazzy you’re looking at the US champ, the best WWE has seen in a while so I’m gonna be at it for a minute.”

What’s Next? 

Logan Paul has yet to defend the United States Champion but he will soon learn who’ll he step into the ring with next. Paul’s first challenger will be decided in an ongoing eight-man tournament featuring seven SmackDown Superstars and one mystery name from WWE NXT. So far, Santos Escobar and Bobby Lashley have advanced to the second round. While not confirmed, many expect the title match to take place at the Royal Rumble next year. The WWE Royal Rumble will take place on January 27, from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Paul has already confirmed his role at a major WWE event that will take place this year. Click here to find out more.  

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Baron Corbin Hangs With Taylor Swift at Kansas City Chiefs NFL Game

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Baron Corbin didn’t leave WWE NXT Deadline as the new NXT Champion, but the Lone Wolf is looking to ‘Shake it Off’ with Taylor Swift. 

The pop sensation continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the music scene and has been spotted in recent months supporting her boyfriend Kansas City Chief Travis Kelce. During the Chiefs’ most recent game, Corbin was part of a selfie that included Swift. 

Taylor Swift & Pro-Wrestling

While Taylor Swift has yet to step foot in the ring, the music icon has had her name tied to wrestling over the years. In 2014, Swift was one of several celebrities to wish those who serve the best via a video message during that year’s Tribute to the Troops. More recently, Grayson Waller has found himself feuding with Swift’s fans after rating the Grammy Award-winner a “six.” Waller has even dared Travis Kelce to defend Swift’s honor at WrestleMania 40. 

During the post-Fastlane press conference, WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY was asked about Swift in a question that divided fans. While many saw it as a harmless bit of fun, some took issue with this question and SKY was visibly confused as to why she was being asked about a non-wrestler. 

It’s not just WWE that has its eye on Taylor Swift. Recently, Tony Khan revealed that Wembley asked him to have a quick set-up for All In 2024 in order to allow more dates for Taylor Swift’s tour. When AEW’s Claudio Castagnoli was asked about Swift possibly appearing at the August 2024 event, the Swiss wrestler said “I wouldn’t put it past her!” 

AEW already has an ‘in’ with Taylor Swift in the form of their Director of Business Development Jeff Jarrett. In interviews, Jeff has revealed that Swift used to babysit his kids and has often said that Swift was a kind, genuine person to the Jarrett family. 

Grayson Waller Trolls Lexis King With Tiger King Comparison

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Grayson Waller embodies the role of a heel on and off screen in WWE. Not only does Kevin Owens want to knock him out, but Lexis King may want to hit him as well.

Grayson Waller’s inclination towards trolling extends to fans and peers, with Lexis King being the recent target of his focus. The fact that his last name is King, and he has a mullet, set Waller up for a slam dunk troll.

Brian Pillman Jr., left AEW earlier this year, after his contract expired. He transitioned to the WWE Performance Center. He recently entered NXT, gradually carving out a presence and working towards stardom as Lexis King. 

Lexis King is now a notable figure in NXT, as he adopted a brand-new heel attitude. This transformation, particularly in the way he groomed his beard, has become a subject of mockery. 

Garyson Waller responded to a question on his Instagram story about which NXT Superstar would receive the “Grayson Waller rub” next, with Lexis King being his choice, illustrated with a photo of Tiger King star Joe Exotic.

Lexis King wrestled in an unsuccessful match against Carmelo Hayes at the NXT Deadline Premium Live Event. The upcoming weeks will reveal WWE’s plans for Lexis King and his trajectory in the promotion, but odds are they have big things in store for him.

Although Lexis King didn’t win at NXT Deadline, he still thanked Carmelo Hayes for the premium live event rub. He also admitted that he wasn’t the man who attacked Trick Williams, adding even more intrigue to that story.

What’s your take on Lexis King making his way up NXT’s ladder? Let us know what you think about his push by engaging with us on social media! 

Goldberg Unleashes Signature Spear on Tom Brady Fan During NFL Game

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Goldberg is known for his spear, something he brought countless opponents down with over the years. Although he is a semi-retired WWE Hall of Famer, Goldberg can still break out the spear when the moment calls for it.

Goldberg is presently without a contract following the expiration of his WWE agreement. The topic of his retirement match continues to be a noteworthy discussion point. He wants a match in Israel to wrap up his career, something that was in the works several months ago.

Although Goldberg isn’t wrestling right now, he proved he can still get physical while at a recent NFL game. The WWE Hall of Famer put on quite a show on the gridiron.

Video footage circulating online captures Goldberg’s appearance at the Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, where he executed a spear on a Tom Brady supporter. Accompanied by his signature ‘Who’s next?’ catchphrase and theme music, he made a distinctive impact.

It remains uncertain whether Goldberg will secure his retirement match like he wants it. The possibility of Goldberg’s return to pro wrestling is uncertain, and only time will reveal the outcome in this situation. It’s good to see that he is still getting out there, even if it isn’t in a pro wrestling ring.

You can check out a video of Goldberg’s spear in the space below. Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more updates.

What’s your take on Goldberg’s big spear on the field? Do you want to see him do it again in the ring? Let us know what you’re thinking by engaging on social media! 

Dolph Ziggler’s Next Pro Wrestling Match Revealed Post WWE Release

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WWE fired over 100 employees for their corporate offices right after their TKO Group Holdings deal went through. That was followed by a string of roster releases, and Dolph Ziggler’s name was a part of that list. Now, we know where the Show-Off will land next.

While Dolph Ziggler is currently involved in comedy shows, as Mick Foley’s opening act on the road, that’s not the sole focus of his post-WWE activities. The official announcement reveals that Dolph Ziggler is set to join the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.

As reported by Lucha Libre Online, Ziggler will engage in a match against Puerto Rican wrestling veteran Ray Gonzalez at the promotion’s annual Euphoria event on January 6th, 2024. Ziggler will be using his real name, Nic Nemeth, for this upcoming bout.

The two-time World Heavyweight Champion in WWE, The Most Wanted Man, Nic Nemeth, will have his first fight in Puerto Rico. His selected opponent, The Greatest of all time in Puerto Rico, Ray González.

Will Mr. Rayting accept the challenge? WWC presents Three Kings Day, on Saturday, January 6 at 6:00 pm at the Mayagüez Sports and Recreation Palace. Euphoria, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:00 pm at Pepín Cestero in Bayamón. Tickets are on sale at Rayting Mini Market at the Bo. Mameyal in Dorado. If you buy your ticket at Rayting Mini Market you get a photo with Ray González 

Additionally, Dolph Ziggler’s participation in MCW Fan Jam 2 in February next year has been confirmed. The duration until The Showoff returns to a major pro wrestling promotion remains uncertain, but 2024 appears to be a significant year for the former WWE Superstar.

Dolph Ziggler is recognized for his skills in the wrestling ring during his tenure with WWE, faced a release from the company in September. It looks like he’s not going to let that get him down at all.

We will have to see what Dolph Ziggler does next. His WWE non-compete clause isn’t up yet, but it seems that he will do what he wants to at this point in his career.

Where do you think Dolph Ziggler will end up next? Do you believe he is on his way to AEW? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media!

Charlotte Flair Pulled From The Road After Injury During 12/8 WWE SmackDown

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WWE Superstars put their bodies on the line every time they step in the ring. Sadly, now a top Superstar seems to be out of action, but it’s unknown how long that hiatus will last for Charlotte Flair.

On the December 8th episode of WWE SmackDown, Charlotte Flair faced Asuka in a singles showdown. With Damage CTRL ringside, the battle was intense, but in the end, The Queen fell short against The Empress of Tomorrow.

What followed raised concerns among fans and WWE talent alike. Reports started circulating that Charlotte Flair might have sustained an injury during the match. In a distressing moment, she was seen clutching her knee and crying out, “My knee!” Medical personnel rushed to her side after the match, adding to the apprehension surrounding her condition.

The latest update, as reported by PW Insider, is that Charlotte Flair has been pulled from WWE’s live events scheduled for this week, events for which she was originally slated to appear. The extent of her knee injury remains uncertain at this point, leaving many in the wrestling community worried about the severity of the issue.

There is video of the spot where it is believed Charlotte Flair suffered her injury. It’s hard to watch, especially knowing that it took The Queen out of action.

Now, Charlotte Flair is off the road, but there is also no public injury report on her status. We are hoping for the best, because WWE is gearing up for the road to WrestleMania very soon.

We’re sending our best to Charlotte Flair as she hopefully makes a speedy road to recovery. For more updates, please keep checking back with SE Scoops.

AEW Discussing Plan To Bring Absent Star Back To Television

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AEW has a few people who are out of action for one reason or another. Right now, Rebel is on the verge of breaking a huge streak in her career, because she hasn’t been seen on television in a very long time.

Rebel hasn’t been on AEW television in quite some time, but she’s still been under contract with the company. Now, we have a bit of an update about her current status. 

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that Rebel hasn’t been backstage much during her absence from AEW television. She is open to make a television return, and there are currently some internal talks to make that happen. 

When asking around, we’re told that Rebel hasn’t been backstage much during her absence from All Elite Wrestling, but has been open to returning to TV if asked. When we followed up on that, we were told there were some internal talks about her possibly being back on television, but specifics or a likelihood of that happening wasn’t revealed. We were told there weren’t working plans for her to wrestle. She has publicly expressed her desire to wrestle on the indies next year.

Rebel has been on television every year since 2014 as part of some pro wrestling company. This might change this year if she doesn’t wrestle, because she hasn’t been seen in 2023. 

Rebel used to appear on a regular basis, as she worked alongside Britt Baker. However, she hasn’t been on television since Britt Baker turned babyface. It was also noted that Rebel also quit her job in the makeup department at AEW.

We will have to see if Rebel makes a return to television any time soon. Right now, there are a lot more questions than answers about her current absence.

What’s your take on Rebel’s absence from AEW television? Do you miss seeing her around? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Kazuchika Okada Set For An Exciting Match At Snake Eyes

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Kazuchika Okada is set to make his return to TNA Wrestling and his returning match has been announced.

Impact Wrestling is reverting back to TNA Wrestling once again next month. The promotion will usher in a new era with TNA Hard To Kill on Saturday, January 13 from The Palms in Las Vegas.

It has been announced that the following night, TNA will host another show ‘Snake Eyes’ from the same venue. They also recently announced the huge news that NJPW/AEW star Will Ospreay will wrestle in a TNA ring at Snake Eyes. Well, Ospreay is not the only one to make a huge mark on the show. 

A blockbuster announcement was made regarding Okada’s return to the promotion for the first time since 2011. It has now been announced that he will team up with Motor City Machine Guns in his returning match. Motor City Machine Guns recently teamed up with El Hijo del Vikingo and defeated Los Vipers (Abismo Negro Jr. & Latigo) & Trey Miguel.

On December 9, at IMPACT Final Resolution, it was revealed that Okada would make his long-awaited TNA comeback by teaming up with Motor City Machine Guns to face Moose, Brian Myers, and Eddie Edwards in a six-man tag match. 

Okada is currently one-third of the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii. There have been a buzz about Okada becoming a free agent at the end of January. Though he is making his return to TNA Wrestling, the possibilities of signing with a different promotion still remains intact.

Seth Rollins Doesn’t Want You To Lose Faith In Humanity Due To Airport Collectors

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Celebrities being harassed by people at airports and other public places is a glaring issue. Many wrestling stars have spoken up about this and names such as The Undertaker, Rhea Ripley, and Kris Statlander have all called out the so-called fans for disrespectful behavior. Being one of the most well-known wrestlers of our time, Seth Rollins has also faced these issues, but he is not losing his faith in humanity over it.

The WWE World Heavyweight Champion discussed this topic in his new interview with Sports Illustrated Media podcast. He was asked about his experience at a recent Disneyland trip with his daughter. Seth Rollins explained that while he did encounter some people who don’t know how to react, most who approached him were very respectful knowing that he was with family:

“You know, it’s funny in a big place like that we often get…like people aren’t expecting to see you so they’re not even really paying attention. You get a fair share of folks coming up asking for photos or just wanting to say hello but I do find that because we’re with our daughter. Most people are super respectful about it. They’ll come up and whisper, give you a little nudge.

You get some people who just like don’t know how to act in public, which, you know, whatever. That’s fine. I’ve been accustomed to dealing with them for long enough but yeah, I would say most people, and this gives me faith in the human race. Most people see us with our three-year-old daughter, and they’re pretty chill about it.”

Seth Rollins Is Not Losing Hope

Seth Rollins then talked about the issue of airport collectors which has been condemned by fans and talents alike. The Architect mentioned how some people use their kids to get things signed, but he explained that it’s more of an exception:

“We get a lot of pseudo-collectors at the airports that are a little funky and a little aggressive sometimes. Again, because we have our daughter people tend to stay away a little bit more but yeah, they’re a bit aggressive.

Sometimes they’ll use their kids, they’ll send their kids up with a figure to sign it. And you’ll be like, ‘Oh, what’s your name? Let me sign it to you.’ They’re like, you can see them like, ‘Oh, no, oh no.’ So that’s not nice. That’s not a nice thing but I do find that that’s not the rule, it’s more the exception. So there’s still faith in humanity to be had man, don’t lose all hope just yet.”

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Jon Moxley Outlines How Fatherhood Changed His Life

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AEW star Jon Moxley is a proud father and recently stated that fatherhood changed his outlook on his life.

Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley are the proud parents of baby girl, Nora. Among the most beloved couples in pro wrestling are Mox and Paquette. Back in the day, Jon worked as a wrestler in WWE, while Renee was a host, interviewer, and commentator for the promotion. 

This is how the two initially got together and on April 9, 2017, the pair finally tied the knot in a private ceremony held at their residence. It was said to be an unplanned wedding. 

Paquette and Moxley would welcome their first child, Nora on June 15, 2021.

It is needless to mention that a person’s life might drastically alter for good after having a baby. After becoming parents, they would want to set an example for their kids and that’s how being a father, Jon Moxley’s outlook towards life changed. 

Jon Moxley talks about fatherhood

Speaking with
Bleacher Report, Moxley said that having a daughter with Renee Paquette gave him a greater appreciation for both life and pro wrestling. The former AEW World Champion is trying to set an example for her daughter in everything that he’s currently doing. Mox said:

“By the time I had a kid, I was already a veteran of this. I was already paying the price physically for a lot of the s–t I did in my younger years. I was already at the stage where I was telling younger kids ‘You might not have to do that move every single night because you’re going to pay for it in 10 years.’ I already became the kind of guy who was aware of my own mortality by the time I had a child, so it really didn’t change anything. If anything, it made me appreciate it more and want to do a better job.

“Now everything I’m doing, I’m setting an example. I have a lot of young people that I coach and people that I work with, and I got young kids in Cincinnati I teach wrestling to. I’ve got a lot of people that are looking at me, so if I go out there and don’t work hard or take anything for granted or don’t take the kind of advice I would give to my daughter, if whatever I would tell her doesn’t match up with what I did, there would be a problem there.

“If anything [fatherhood] just made me appreciate life more and made me want to do this for as long as I can. I don’t know if she will ever get to watch me do it live and in person. She’s two and a half. When I look at some of my main rivals like Chris Jericho and Minoru Suzuki, they’re still going hard and still at the top of their game, so I think I’ve got a lot of years left. I don’t plan on ever retiring. At some point, I will just get too old to do it.”

Jon Moxley is currently competing in the AEW Continental Classic where he has bagged 9 points and is aiming to win the tournament. You can check out below what he thinks of the brand-new tournament:

Yeet is Back: Jey Uso Confirms Return of Catchphrase at WWE Live Event

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Jey Uso is free to Yeet once again, as WWE has seemingly secured the rights to use the term for merchandise. 

Following Jey’s infamous appearance on the Fastlane post-show press conference, Yeet has been synonymous with the Monday Night Raw Superstar. Yeet has been a popular chant with fans and even made it onto merchandise for Main Event Jey. 

The Return of Yeet

Earlier this week, it was reported that WWE had abandoned usage of Yeet, as the term had been trademarked in 2021 by Kasey Huffman, an independent wrestler based in West Virginia. WWE event went as far as to blur the term in video packages featuring Jey. While WWE had abandoned Yeet, it was noted that WWE had not given up on the term and that their legal team was working on things. 

When Jey recently Yeet-ed on Twitter, speculation grew that perhaps some sort of deal had been struck to allow Yeet back in WWE. At a recent live event in Utica, New York, Jey was once again donned in a Yeet shirt and made it clear on social media that Yeet is back. 

While Jey has his catchphrase back, it wasn’t enough to secure him the win. At the Utica event, Drew McIntyre defeated his rival after a low-blow and a pinfall. This event also saw Seth Rollins have some choice words for fans chanting for CM Punk. 

Who does Jey Uso think could be the one to dethrone Roman Reigns and replace him as Tribal Chief? Click here to find out. 

Seth Rollins Shuts Down CM Punk Chants At WWE Live Event: “Who’s That?”

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WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins has made it clear who the best in the world is, and it isn’t CM Punk. 

Although many have been pleased to see Punk back in WWE, Seth Rollins is not among them. Rollins had an explosive reaction to Punk’s return at Survivor Series, and has made it clear on WWE programming that he takes issue with Punk’s comeback. This week, Rollins explained his beef with Punk, citing the many negative comments Punk made about Seth and WWE during his near-decade-long absence. 

Seth Rollins Shuts Down CM Punk Chant

Despite Rollin’s points about Punk, fans have gravitated to the Chicago-Made wrestler. At last night’s WWE live event in Utica, New York, Rollins had some comments for the fans who were chanting Punk’s name. 

“Excuse me, who’s that? Who’s that? Serious question, was that guy on the show here tonight? Yeah, no. Hey, maybe, one of these days he’ll grow a set and he’ll come up here to Utica, New York. And look, he’s the best in the world, right? In all seriousness, *raises World Heavyweight Championship* I’m the friggin’ best in the world. Because every single town, every single night, no matter the opponent, I show up and I show out!”

Punk and Rollins are expected to feud in due time, with some pointing at a possible collision at WrestleMania 40. WWE also has plans for Punk to feud with Roman Reigns and some in WWE are optimistic that a match between Punk and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin could happen. 

CM Punk made a cheeky reference to his AEW firing on this week’s SmackDown. Click here to find out more. 

Dragon Lee Vows to Be a Fighting Champion, AEW Stars React to Title Win

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Dragon Lee will be a fighting champion now that he holds the NXT North American Title, and his win has caught the attention of some stars outside of WWE. 

Lee captured the title from ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio at the final NXT PLE of 2023 after being a last-minute addition to the show. Mysterio was originally set to defend the North American Title against Wes Lee until a severe back injury made this match impossible. 

Dragon Lee on his Title Win

This victory marks Lee’s first taste of WWE gold since joining the promotion in late 2022. Speaking in an NXT Digital Exclusive, the new champion was asked how he feels. 

“How do I feel? I feel very happy. You know, I don’t even know if I can find the exact words to explain to you how I feel. Me siento como un campeón (I feel like a champion.) I’m ready for the next challenge. Whoever [is next, I’m ready].”

Lee was also asked about Rey Mysterio, who announced the match during the go-home WWE NXT before Deadline. 

“Rey Mysterio supports me. That means the world. That means a lot. My superhero… Thank you Rey, this is for all my people.”

 AEW Stars React

Dragon Lee is the new NXT North American Champion but he isn’t the only member of his family to wrestle. On Twitter, AEW’s Rush made it clear that he is immensely proud of his brother. 

Dralistico, also a brother to Dragon Lee who was recently made All Elite, also reacted to the title change. 

“Congratulations brother @dragonlee95 You deserve it, that and much more. I’m proud of you.”

Dragon Lee is very happy to be the new NXT North American Champion, but Dominik Mysterio isn’t happy. Click here to check out the ex-Champion’s reaction. 

Watch CM Punk & Cora Jade Reunite Years After Emotional Fan Encounter

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NXT Superstar Cora Jade has reunited with CM Punk, years after the pair met for the first time back when Jade was just a fan. 

Punk helped kick off last night’s NXT Deadline event with an in-ring segment with NXT head Shawn Michaels. Punk grabbed a selfie with the Showstopper and teased signing with NXT instead of Raw or SmackDown on the main roster. 

Cora Jade and CM Punk Reunite

WWE NXT Deadline also saw the return of Cora Jade, who appeared during the show to attack reigning NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria. Recently, a video went viral of a young Jade, years before she joined WWE, being overcome with emotion at meeting CM Punk. During a backstage interview with Jade, Punk made sure that the former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion knows he is proud of how far she has come. 

Here is the clip of Jade meeting Punk back before she became a WWE NXT Superstar. 

While Punk didn’t mention Jade by name during his WWE NXT Deadline appearance, the former AEW & WWE World Champion did say that there had been some wrestlers backstage who spoke about growing up watching Punk in the ring. 

What’s Next? 

Based on what happened at Deadline, it’s clear that Jade has her sights set on Lyra Valkyria and the NXT Women’s Championship. With that said Blair Davenport has a guaranteed shot at the champion due to winning the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge. As for CM Punk, he will announce on next week’s Raw which brand he will be signing with. 

What did those backstage make to CM Punk being at WWE NXT Deadline? Click here to find out. 

Dirty Dom On His NXT North American Title Loss: “Where Was The Judgment Day?!”

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‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio was far from pleased with the lack of The Judgment Day’s help at last night’s NXT Deadline event. 

At last night’s event, Mysterio lost the NXT North American Championship to Dragon Lee while Dominik’s father Rey was on commentary. This match gives Lee his first taste of WWE championship gold, and he and Rey celebrated after the match. 

Dominik Reacts to His Title Loss

In a rarity, Dominik was by his lonesome at last night’s Deadline show and had none of his Judgment Day allies. Speaking in an NXT Digital Exclusive after the match, Mysterio questioned why he had no help at ringside. 

“You all saw what happened to me out there. I am the greatest NXT North American Champion that’s ever been. Dragon Lee. My deadbeat dad. Where’s Judgment Day? Where’s Finn? Where’s Damian? JD? Mami? You know what? I’m going to go home to Mami because Judgment Day runs all and this shouldn’t be happening!”

Dirty Dom in WWE NXT

This loss presumably marks the end of Dominik Mysterio’s time as part of WWE NXT. Mysterio leaves the gold brand a two-time North American Champion with a combined 141 days with the title. Lee is one of three men to have held the title more than once, the others being two-time Champion Carmelo Hayes and three-time Champion Johnny Gargano. During his run in NXT, Mysterio made history by headlining Raw, SmackDown, and NXT in the same week. 

Wes Lee was supposed to challenge Dominik Mysterio at NXT Deadline, but that didn’t happen. Click here to find out why. 

Backstage Reaction to CM Punk at WWE NXT Deadline Event

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CM Punk made quite the impact at last night’s WWE NXT Deadline event and had quite the reaction from those backstage. 

The Best in the World appeared in the opening moments of the show and was part of a segment with Shawn Michaels. Punk, donned in a Bret Hart hoodie, shared a fun segment with Michaels, and took a selfie with the two-time WWE Hall of Famer. 

Shawn Michaels & ‘Suck It’

Michaels kicked off Deadline with a DX-esque promo, before Punk interrupted the NXT creative head. Punk asked Michaels if he was going to say ‘Suck It’ and Punk later asked if that was something he could no longer say. 

This interaction between the two has raised questions as to whether WWE can use those words for D-Generation X members moving forward. Haus of Wrestling reports that Michaels is allowed to say ‘Suck It’ on WWE TV, but it likely just did not fit the moment. It was also pointed out that ‘Suck It’ is usually kept for the end of a DX promo and that Punk and Michaels were just getting started.  

CM Punk’s Backstage Reaction

Punk was at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT for most of the day and was described as being “great around everyone”. Triple H was also at the event and the pair had “legit” very good reactions. Sources have indicated that Punk has continued to talk about how happy he is and that he’s looking to keep riding this wave he’s on. Punk’s appearance on the show caught many off guard. Despite him teasing an appearance at Deadline in the hours before the show, it seems like his presence at the event was not well-known by some at Deadline before they saw him backstage. 

NJPW World Tag League 2023 Day 16 Results & Highlights: Bishamon vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny, Ten Man Tag Team Match

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On December 10, New Japan Pro Wrestling concluded the final day of their annual tag tournament. In the main event, IWGP Tag Team Champions Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) faced Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo & Hikuleo). 

It was an interesting road to the finals for the tag champions, who had two losses in the early stages of the tournament. Their first match was a loss to Guerrillas Of Destiny, which made fans wonder how far they would go in the World Tag League. However, Bishamon turned it around, won four matches, and had a time-limit draw to reach the semi-finals. They went on to defeat BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Alex Coughlin & Gabe Kidd) to get the finals which gave them extra confidence.

NJPW World Tag League 2023 Day 16 Bishamon vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny

To make their comeback in the tournament complete, they avenged their loss to G.O.D in the finals. 

Another match on the card had Tetsuya Naito teaming with his faction Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi & Yota Tsuji) and Zandokan Jr. to defeat Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku & Yuya Uemura). 

NJPW World Tag League 2023 Day 16 occurred at the Grand Messe Kumamoto in  Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. To watch the event, you must subscribe to NJPW World, which costs around $10.

NJPW World Tag League 2023 Day 16 Match Card Results

Pre-Show

  1. Oleg Boltin & Ryusuke Taguchi def. Asosan & Kodai Nozaki- Frontier Zone Tag Team Match

Main Card

  1. Atlantis Jr., Master Wato & Soberano Jr. def. TMDK (Kosei Fujita, Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste)-Six-Man Tag Team Match
  2. Monstersauce (Alex Zayne & Lance Archer), Minoru Suzuki & Yuji Nagata def. BULLET CLUB (Alex Coughlin, Bad Luck Fale, Gabe Kidd & Jack Bonza)-Eight-Man Tag Team Match
  3. United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE & Jeff Cobb) def. CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano), Oskar Leube & Yuto Nakashima-Eight-Man Tag Team Match
  4. House Of Torture (Dick Togo & SHO) def. Shota Umino & Tiger Mask
  5. House Of Torture (EVIL, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) def. Kaito Kiyomiya, Ryohei Oiwa & Tomoaki Honma-Six-Man Tag Team Match
  6. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Kazuchika Okada def. Gates Of Agony (Bishop Kaun & Toa Liona)
  7. Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito & Yota Tsuji) & Zandokan Jr. def. Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku & Yuya Uemura)-Ten-Man Tag Team Match
  8. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) def. Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo & Hikuleo) in the finals of the World Tag League 2023 

NJPW World Tag League 2023 Day 16 Highlights

Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) def. Guerrillas Of Destiny (El Phantasmo & Hikuleo)

Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito & Yota Tsuji) & Zandokan Jr. def. Just 5 Guys (DOUKI, SANADA, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku & Yuya Uemura)

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