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Cora Jade Returns To Take Out Lyra Valkyria At WWE NXT Deadline

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WWE brought their final premium live event of the year with Deadline, and there were a few surprises. Fans expected to see Cora Jade end her long absence from the ring, and that is exactly what happened.

Blair Davenport won the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match, and that means she is next in line to face Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Title. After that big win, Lyra came out to stare her new challenger down.

Suddenly, Cora Jade showed up and clocked Lyra Valkyria from behind. She laid out the NXT Women’s Champion, and she picked up her title for good measure.

After Cora Jade posed with the NXT Women’s Title for a bit, they made it very clear on commentary that Cora Jade is back. This ends a very long hiatus from the ring.

Cora Jade was spotted backstage at NXT Deadline. It was expected that she would end her hiatus from the ring tonight, and that is exactly what happened. Now, she is back, and gunning for the NXT Women’s Title once again.

Cora Jade’s last match took place on July 25, 2023, where she faced Dana Brooke in a Kendo Stick match. Dana Brooke won that match, and Jade walked out of the locker room a short time later. Dana Brooke was later released by WWE. Cora Jade isn’t getting that win back against Dana Brooke, but she may have her sights on a larger prize. 

We will have to see what is next for Cora Jade after her surprising return. Keep it tuned with us at SE Scoops for more updates.

What’s your take on Cora Jade making her way back to NXT at Deadline? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Freelance Wrestling 3 Counts At Freelance Results: Miracle Generation vs. Bang & Matthews, Storm Grayson vs. Sandra Moone

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On December 9, Freelance Wrestling held their last event of 2023 with four championship matches. One of the featured matches on the card had IWTV Independent Tag Team Champions Miracle Generation (Kylon King & Dustin Waller) defending their titles against Davey Bang and August Matthews. 

The tag champions were looking to hold their gold heading into 2024. They’ve had a challenging ten months, having successfully defended their titles 19 times. Miracle Generation’s last championship match victory was against Swipe Right (Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes) at Beyond Wrestling’s Wrestling Open on November 30. 

Freelance Wrestling Three Counts At Freelance Miracle Generation vs. Bang & Mathews

King and Waller aimed to reach 20 title defenses and were successful. Bang and Matthews presented a formidable challenge as both teams wrestled at a fast pace. Ultimately, the champions were able to outmaneuver their opponents to get the win. 

Another match on the card featured Freelance World Champion Storm Grayson putting his title on the line against Sandra Moone. The challenger tried to become the second female to win the title. However, Grayson proved to be too much. 

The champion had control for most of the match, but Moone had moments where it looked like she could pull off the upset. The finish came when Grayson landed the V Trigger on Moone against the ropes for the pin. 

 Freelance 3 Counts At Freelance occurred at the Logan Square Auditorium in  Chicago, Illinois. The event went live on Independent Wrestling TV. To watch the event, you must pay $10 for a subscription.

Freelance 3 Counts At Freelance Match Card Results

  1. Darius Latrell def. Alfonso Gonzalez, Danni Bee, Laynie Luck, Wind Dragon & Robbie Reeves-Six-Person Scramble Match
  2. (C) Shane Mercer with James Russo def. Dan The Dad to retain the Freelance Underground Championship

  3. Allie Katch def. GPA 

  4. (C) Miracle Generation (Kylon King & Dustin Waller) def. Davey Bang & August Matthews to retain the IWTV Independent Tag Team Championship 

  5. Koda Hernandez def. Koko Lane 

  6. (C) Darin Corbin def. Chico Suave to retain the Freelance Legacy Championship 

  7. (C) Storm Grayson def. Sandra Moone to retain the Freelance World Championship 

Dragon Lee Beats Dominik Mysterio For NXT North American Title At Deadline

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Dominik Mysterio has held the NXT North American Title since October 3rd, when he beat Trick Williams. He carried the North American Title proudly, as a member of Judgment Day, on every WWE brand. That reign came to an end at NXT Deadline.

Dragon Lee took on Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Title as the first match of NXT Deadline. This went down after CM Punk surprised fans and opened up the show with Shawn Michaels.

With Rey Mysterio at ringside on commentary, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee gave it their all. In the end, Dragon Lee picked up the big win over Dirty Dom.

It should be noted that Judgment Day members were not around ringside for this match. They called attention to that on commentary as well. Odds are, Dominik Mysterio will figure out some way to excuse this loss.

This win is interesting, because Dragon Lee was called up to the SmackDown brand already. The NXT North American Champion is still a main roster Superstar, but it is no longer Dirty Dom.

After Dragon Lee won the NXT North American Title, he celebrated with Rey Mysterio at ringside. Mr. 6-1-9 was very happy by the result of this match, even if it meant his son had to lose.

Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more on this story, and so many more. NXT Deadline certainly kicked off with a bang.

What’s your take on this title change at NXT Deadline? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

CM Punk Opens WWE NXT Deadline With Surprise Appearance

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CM Punk shocked the WWE Universe when he returned at Survivor Series. He was on the December 8th episode of SmackDown, where he made an interesting remark about linking up with Shawn Michaels before he made his way to RAW next week. Fans didn’t have to wait long to see him on Deadline.

It was previously reported that CM Punk missed his flight, so he was in town for Deadline. That appearance was certainly a notable one.

Shawn Michaels opened the NXT Deadline premium live event, and he took the ring with a lot of energy. Then he asked fans if they are ready, and that is when CM Punk’s music hit.

CM Punk joined Shawn Michaels in the ring, and it was quite an experience. The two took a moment and even joked about the fact that Punk was wearing a Bret “Hitman” Hart hoodie. CM Punk said he forgot his HBK merch at home.

The two took a selfie together in the ring, because CM Punk said that people were taking pictures with him backstage all day, while they told him that he is their hero. Punk said it was only fitting that they snap that selfie in the ring with one of his own heroes.

CM Punk hyped his decision about which brand he will sign with on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW. Fans were very excited to see him open up Deadline, no matter which brand he ends up with on Monday.

Shawn Michaels and CM Punk were all smiles as they closed out the segment. This was a short opening for Deadline, but it certainly popped the crowd to see the Second City Savior and the Heartbreak Kid in the ring together.

What’s your take on CM Punk’s NXT Deadline appearance? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media! 

NXT Deadline Results: Ilja Dragunov vs. Baron Corbin, Men’s and Women’s Iron Survivor Challenges Commence, More

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WWE NXT’s latest premium live event in the form of ‘No Mercy’ went down (12/9/23) from the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut!

Ilja Dragunov knocked off Baron Corbin to retain the NXT Championship, Trick Williams and Blair Davenport won the Iron Survivor Challenges, and more!

Results

  • Ilja Dragunov (C) def. Baron Corbin — NXT Championship
  • Trick Williams def. Bron Breakker, Dijak, Tyler Bate, and Josh Briggs — Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge
  • Blair Davenport def. Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Kelani Jordan, and Fallon Henley — Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge
  • Dragon Lee (with Rey Mysterio) def. Dominik Mysterio (C) (with Rhea Ripley) — NXT North American Championship
  • Kiana James (with Izzi Dame) def. Roxanne Perez — Steel Cage Match
  • Carmelo Hayes def. Lexis King
  • Axiom def. Nathan Frazer

Highlights

Spoiler On Superstar Return Expected For WWE NXT Deadline

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WWE NXT Deadline is scheduled exclusively for wrestlers from the NXT brand division and is set to occur on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We will have full coverage, and this article may contain a big spoiler for the show.

CM Punk already teased an appearance at NXT Deadline tonight. We will have to see if the Second City Savior shows up, but he did make a remark about talking to Shawn Michaels before he makes his brand decision on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW.

Fightful Select reports that a return was discussed for tonight’s show. Specifically, Cora Jade was planned to make an appearance after the Iron Survivor Women’s match as of this evening. 

Cora Jade has been absent from NXT TV for several months, and it was reported that her titantron and music were both tested at the venue today. This will be exciting for fans who missed her on NXT television.

During Cora Jade’s absence from NXT, she missed significant events, including Becky Lynch’s reign as NXT Women’s Champion and the Iron Survivor Challenge match. As she returns, Cora Jade aims to catch up on the happenings she missed during her time away from NXT television.

It was previously reported that Cora Jade’s WWE NXT was expected. It appears that she will be around for Deadline. It will be interesting to see how they work her into the show, because she is not booked for a match.

Cora Jade’s last match took place on July 25, 2023, where she faced Dana Brooke in a Kendo Stick match. Dana Brooke won that match, and Jade walked out of the locker room a short time later. Dana Brooke was later released by WWE, so it looks like Cora Jade isn’t getting that win back. 

What’s your take on Cora Jade’s impending return? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media. 

Dreamwave Wrestling Good As Gold Results: El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Jack Cartwheel vs. Stephen Wolf vs. Gringo Loco, More

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Independent wrestling promotion Dreamwave Wrestling held their Good As Gold event on December 9, featuring four title matches. One of the matches had El Hijo Del Vikingo put the Dreamwave Alternative Championship on the line in a 4 Man Scramble Match. 

After a few months of no defense, Vikingo was motivated to retain his championship for the final Dreamwave card of the year. His last successful defense was in a Four Way Match against Alex Shelley, Flamita, and Gringo Loco at Dreamwave Those Summer Nights on August 5. On the card, Vikingo found himself facing three opponents again with Jack Cartwheel, Stephen Wolf, and Gringo Loco for the title. 

In what could be the best match of the night, Vikingo was able to successfully defend his title. The finish came when the champion landed a 630 Senton to pin Wolf. 

Dreamwave Wrestling Good As Gold Brittnie Brooks vs. Zamaya

Another exciting match on the card had Dreamwave Women’s Champion Brittnie Brooks defending her title against Zamaya. Brooks was coming off a tough matchup against Masha Slamovich at Dreamwave Uprising on December 8. After retaining her title, Brooks was attacked by Zayda Steel and Maggie Lee. As the “heels” stood over the champion with her title, Zamaya also appeared to pose with the Dreamwave Women’s Championship. 

Looking to make a statement, Brooks had a decisive win over Zamaya. After the match, Lee came out to confront the champion, which could set up a match at the next Dreamwave event. 

Sreamwave Good As Gold occurred at Knights Of Columbus Hall in LaSalle, Illinois. It went live on Independent Wrestling TV. To watch the event, you must pay $10 for a subscription.

Dreamwave Wrestling Good As Gold 4 Man Scramble

Dreamwave Good As Gold Match Card Results

(Match Card Is Subject To Change)

  1.  Connor Hopkins wins Good As Gold Rumble Match
  2. J-Rod def. Hyan
  3. (C) Wasted Youth (Dyln McKay & Marcus Mathers) def. Zeke Zshe Enterprises LLC (J Fowler & Victor Iniestra) to retain the Interim Dreamwave Tag Team Championship 
  4. Miyu Yamashita & Emi Sakura def. Zayda Steel & Maggie Lee
  5. (C) El Hijo Del Vikingo def. Jack Cartwheel,  Stephen Wolf & Gringo Loco to retain the Alternative Championship 
  6. (C) Brittnie Brooks def. Zamaya to retain the Dreamwave Women’s Championship 
  7. Hartenbower def. (C) Christian Rose by DQ- Dreamwave Championship 
  8. (C) Christian Rose def. Hartenbowerto retain the Dreamwave Championship 

CM Punk Teasing An Appearance at Tonight’s WWE NXT Deadline

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Could CM Punk make an appearance at tonight’s WWE NXT Deadline event? It’s possible according to the Best in the World. 

WWE NXT Deadline will take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT, and will be NXT’s final major event of the year. This will be the second-annual NXT Deadline event and like last year’s show, will feature the Iron Survivor Challenge. 

CM Punk at WWE NXT Deadline? 

WWE NXT Deadline is set to feature some of the very top talent from the gold brand, and could also feature CM Punk. On Instagram, Punk said that a missed flight meant he’s currently in Bridgeport and asked if fans have any idea what he should do. To hammer the point home, WWE’s free agent posed in front of a giant Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. 

Punk’s last appearance at an NXT event came following an episode of the gold brand in August 2012. In a dark match, Punk (the WWE Champion at the time) teamed with then-NXT Champion Seth Rollins to defeat Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno, who teamed for years prior to WWE as the Kings of Wrestling. You can check out Punk’s most recent NXT appearance below. 

WWE NXT Deadline

Here is the card for WWE NXT Deadline as it currently stands:

  • Axiom vs. Nathan Frazer (Kick-Off Show)
  • Dijak vs. Trick Williams vs. Josh Briggs vs. Bron Breakker vs. Tyler Bate (Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge)
  • Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend vs. Blair Davenport vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Fallon Henley (Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge)
  • “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio (c) (with Rhea Ripley) vs. Dragon Lee (with Rey Mysterio) (WWE NXT North American Championship)
  • Roxanne Perez vs. Kiana James
  • Carmelo Hayes vs. Lexis King
  • Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Baron Corbin (WWE NXT Championship)

Wes Lee was supposed to compete at NXT Deadline, but that is no longer the case. Click here to find out why. 

Latest On Charlotte Flair’s Injury Situation After 12/8 WWE SmackDown

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Charlotte Flair faced Asuka during the December 8th edition of WWE SmackDown. After contending with Damage CTRL’s presence, The lost her singles match, but she may have paid an even bigger price.

We also provided the video of an unseen angle of Charlotte Flair’s apparent injury. This was not a good situation for Charlotte Flair. 

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that Charlotte Flair’s injury on SmackDown was legit. She needed to be helped to the back after her match, but no injury prognosis was given.

Unfortunately, we’ve confirmed that Charlotte Flair’s injury is legit. She had to be helped to the back and appeared to be in pain.

It looked like Charlotte Flair hurt her knee during that match with Asuka. There were a couple of spots that could have done the damage. In the end, The Queen needed to be escorted to the back after the match.

We’re hoping that Charlotte Flair was not seriously injured during that match, but many fans are concerned. Keep checking back with us at SE Scoops for updates on this story.

What’s your take on Charlotte Flair suffering an injury during the December 8th episode of WWE SmackDown? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media! 

Austin Theory Breaks Out Spot-On Steve Austin Impression To Take Shots At Kevin Owens’ Injury

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WWE paired up Grayson Waller and Austin Theory to form A-Town Down Under, and that heel team is making a lot of noise. They are also responsible for Kevin Owens’ recent injury, and they are not afraid to rub salt in the wound.

Kevin Owens will take on Austin Theory on the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown in the current United States Title #1 contender tournament. That match could be a rough one for Theory, but he’s not making it any better for himself.

Grayson Waller and Austin Theory appeared in a backstage promo that was released online after the December 9th episode of SmackDown. 

During the video, Austin Theory broke out his uncanny “Stone Cold” Steve Austin impression, as he cut a promo on Kevin Owens while showing off a t-shirt that said “Grayson 3:16” on the front and “I Just Broke Your Hand” on the back.

“Grayson 3:16 son, why don’t you turn around and show ’em! Look at that, ‘I just broke your hand,’ son! Kevin Owens, we broke ya hand, ya ain’t got one no more! WHAT?! Grayson Waller’s gonna beat ya? WHAT?!  Austin Theory’s gonna beat ya? WHAT?! We broke ya hand! WHAT?!”

Austin Theory walked off as he busted out in a Steve Austin laugh, which caused Grayson Waller to shout, “What?!” as his partner exited the frame. The two are certainly taking digs at Kevin Owens, but they might need to be careful about invoking Steve Austin’s name like that.

What’s next for Steve Austin in WWE

WWE is not currently talking about bringing Steve Austin in for a CM Punk dream match at this time. Although that rumor hit the Internet Wrestling Community in a big way, it’s not being discussed. Although fans may not see Steve Austin actually return at this time, it’s still good to hear his voice via Austin Theory’s spot-on impression.

You can watch Austin Theory and Grayson Waller’s little backstage promo in the video below. 

Kevin Owens might not be able to utilize his KO punch right now due to his affliction, but there are still other ways that he is a very dangerous opponent. It will be interesting to see how Owens does in the United States Title tournament, as he has already teased having beef with Logan Paul.

You may check out the card for the December 15th episode of WWE SmackDown below. Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more!

December 15th, 2023 WWE SmackDown 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

Will Kevin Owens beat Logan Paul for the United States Title after winning this tournament? Are you impressed by Austin Theory’s Steve Austin impression? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Jey Uso Yeets, LA Knight Reacts to ‘Wedding’, Rollins on Roman Reigns & More

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Jey Uso & The Return of Yeet

Earlier this month, WWE abandoned ‘Yeet’ because the term is owned by independent wrestler Kasey Huffman. It was later reported that WWE hasn’t completely given up on the term just yet and that the promotion’s legal team is working on it. Taking to Twitter, Jey didn’t clarify if he can still use Yeet on TV, but gave tweeted one for good measure. 

LA Knight Gets Married?

Fans were overjoyed this week to learn that WWE Superstar LA Knight recently tied the knot. In a tweet, Knight made it clear that he didn’t get married this week despite what’s being shared online. 

Knight is married to fitness instructor Michelle Yavulla and has been since 2018. 

JBL Reacts to SmackDown

This week’s episode of SmackDown was the annual Tribute to the Troops show, so it was fitting that JBL was present at the show. It was the former WWE Champion who came up with the idea in 2003. In a tweet, JBL shared his appreciation for being back on SmackDown for one night. W

Seth Rollins on Roman Reigns

Seth Rollins has faced plenty of WWE Superstars as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion but hasn’t shown interest in Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Speaking on the SI Media podcast, Rollins explained why he hasn’t had the Tribal Chief in his sights. 

“He’s been so absent, I don’t think it’s been a topic of conversation amongst fans, let alone the locker room. I think it’s one of those things where it’s an opportunity, but it’s such a glass-ceiling opportunity. It feels like one of those things where it may never happen.”

Reigns’ next match is expected to happen at the WWE Royal Rumble PLE on January 27.

CM Punk Appearance Creates Ticket Sales Boom For 12/11 WWE RAW

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WWE fans are very interested in CM Punk’s next move, as he carves out a new place for himself in the company’s storylines. The WWE Universe wants to see what CM Punk is going to do next in WWE, and they won’t have to wait long until his next big move. Tickets are also moving fast, because fans want to see him make that decision live.

CM Punk’s WWE comeback has made a notable impact on ticket sales. Punk’s surprise return at Survivor Series set the stage for an anticipated feud with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. This was a feud that Punk strongly hinted at during the November 8th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Despite criticism that WWE cut CM Punk’s promo time during his last RAW appearance, fans are still very excited to see what he has to say next week. He will be on RAW next week to declare his new brand home, signing with either RAW or SmackDown. Punk also made a quip about how he is going to speak with Shawn Michaels about NXT.

For the upcoming December 11th episode of RAW, WWE has already advertised matches like Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, with more expected. Of course, CM Punk’s big decision will highlight the night.

WrestleTix reports that the December 11th episode of WWE RAW has already sold 8,283 tickets, with 916 still available for a setup of 9,199. Notably, in the last six days since WWE announced Punk’s appearance, 1,511 tickets were sold.

WWE Monday Night Raw, Mon Dec 11 at 7:30pm, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, OH

Available Tickets => 916

Current Setup => 9,199

Tickets Distributed => 8,283

+1,511 since the last update (6 days ago). Big movement here. The upper decks have been opened up.

It was also noted that the last time WWE played the Rocket Mortgage Field House, on June 19th, 2023, they drew 10,495 fans. We will have to see if they are able to beat that number. That being said, their current setup for this time around doesn’t seem to be higher than their previous number.

CM Punk’s return has reignited fan interest and boosted ticket sales, confirming his influence in professional wrestling. Unlike in Albany for the December 4th RAW, where they moved a ton of tickets after Punk’s return, and he didn’t appear, the Second City Savior has been announced for the December 11th show.

Which WWE brand do you think CM Punk will sign with? Let us know what his decision should be by engaging with us on social media! 

Baron Corbin Shares Emotional Post His Beloved Dog, Xander, Passes Away

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WWE Superstars give their all in the ring, but they all have a personal life at home. Sadly, Baron Corbin didn’t have a great update to share recently, as he just suffered a great personal loss.

Baron Corbin is known for sharing glimpses of his personal life, whether it be his grilling exploits, or sharing a good cigar. He lives quite a good life after years of work in WWE, but the Lone Wolf’d most recent post was not a happy one.

Baron Corbin recently shared sad news on his Instagram. He posted about the passing of his cherished dog, Xander. He also included a caption that explained how Xander was not just a pet but a best friend, companion, and protector to Corbin and his family.

”Big man Xander left us yesterday and it has crushed our world. He was a best friend, companion, protector, pain in the butt, supportive, bed hog,funny, and so many more things but most of all he gave you unconditional love 24/7. Him and my children shared a bond like no other. We will all miss everything about him even his horrible breath when he liked your face. Hopefully where ever his spirit has gone they serve a5 steak bc he can be a little bougie. I could write and write and turn this into a novel about him, but I will just say thank you for being the best dog to us for nearly 10 yrs!!!! There will never be Another Xander!!”

The WWE free agent also included photos of Xander, resting, and getting lots of love as well. This was certainly an emotional post for Baron Corbin to share, especially on the eve of such an important match in his career.

Baron Corbin will face Ilja Dragunov for the NXT Championship at the NXT Deadline Premium Live Event on December 9th. Corbin plans to dedicate the match to his dog, Xander. We will have to see if he pulls down the big win for his old friend. 

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We’re sending out our best to Baron Corbin, and his entire family. This must be a difficult time for Corbin, but he has a ton of memories of Xander to cherish for the rest of his life.

What’s your take on this sad update from Baron Corbin? Can you relate to his loss? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Andrade Returning to CMLL for First Time Since 2015

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AEW star Andrade El Idolo heading back to CMLL for the first time in years. 

Idolo is currently signed to AEW but as it seems, he’s decided to head back to CMLL. The Mexican superstar has not made an appearance in CMLL since 2015. Back in the day, he performed under the name La Sombra. 

Ahead of signing with WWE, he endured a defeat in a Mask vs. Mask match against Atlantis at CMLL’s 82nd Anniversary show. He is a former IWGP Intercontinental Champion which he won during his run with the company as part of an agreement between CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling back in the day.

Andrade is returning to CMLL

On CMLL’s show at Arena Mexico on Friday, a vignette aired that featured Andrade El Idolo. He announced that he is coming home to CMLL, and will make his comeback next Friday night, December 15.

Notably, it was only last week that CMLL teased a star would be returning soon and this led to tons of speculation that Idolo might be making a return. Now we know he is indeed returning. 

Andrade himself sent out a Tweet and confirmed his appearance. Check it out below:

Andrade El Idolo is currently embroiled in a storyline with CJ Perry and Miro on AEW Collision. The development in the relationship of Perry and Miro has grabbed the attention of the fans. It would be quite interesting to see how it pans out with Andrade being in the mix.

Andrade is also participating in the Continental Classic tournament, where he has acquired 3 points. As the speculation of his departure from AEW fuels, Andrade is set to face Bryan Danielson on AEW Collision this Saturday.

Seth Rollins Has Not Watched Becky Lynch’s Celebrity Jeopardy Episode: “She Wouldn’t Allow Me”

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Seth Rollins has not watched Becky Lynch’s Celebrity Jeopardy appearance because he’s a loyal husband, and also because she wouldn’t let him.

The Man is no stranger to making headlines and being in the center of social media trends. She recently found herself going viral for an unlikely reason, however, as she became the worst contender to ever compete in Celebrity Jeopardy. The former Women’s Champion became the first contestant to not give a single correct answer through 60 clues.

During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, Seth Rollins was asked about his wife’s Jeopardy appearance. Rollins defended Becky mentioning that she never watched the show growing up. He also touted the huge rating Becky Lynch pulled for the show after the WWE superstar went viral:

“She never watched it. She’s from Ireland. She didn’t have Jeopardy growing up. I don’t think she fully grasps it. When we were younger especially, it’s just massive. Our parents, grandparents everybody watched it. The buzzer’s tricky, the way you have to answer the questions is tricky,

But hey! top rated episode of season. The repeat actually did more viewers, we found out yesterday, than the original airing of the episode. So the buzz that she got, Celebrity Jeopardy people gotta be thrilled.”

Seth Rollins Is A Loyal Husband

Seth Rollins was then asked what he was feeling while going through the appearance. The World Champion revealed that he never actually watched the episode featuring Lynch because she wouldn’t allow it:

“I didn’t watch the episode. She wouldn’t allow me to watch the episode. She said ‘You can’t watch the episode. No way. Can’t do it. Don’t watch it.’ [So] I didn’t do it. I’m a loyal man. I wouldn’t do that to her. If she didn’t want me to watch something. I wouldn’t watch it.”

Though when prompted about potentially making an appearance on the show himself, Seth Rollins claimed that he would make an excellent contestant:

“Absolutely. I would crush some bodies on Celebrity Jeopardy. I am the king of, not useless information, but I do a lot of crossword puzzles. So I know lots of weird stuff. I know lots of stuff that I got no business knowing. I think that would come quite in handy on Jeopardy. I’m pretty decent at trivia.”

You can check out Seth Rollins’ interview below:

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JD McDonagh Reflects On The Jaw-dropping RKO Spot At WarGames

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The Judgment Day member JD McDonagh recently recalled being on the wrong end of things as Randy Orton RKO’d off the top of the cage at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023.

RKO remains to be one of the most effective and ever-popular finishers in WWE. Orton refers to it as the three most destructive letters and indeed it has won him several titles during his illustrious career.

Over the years he has hit some picture-perfect RKOs on his opponents. Recently, JD McDonagh got the taste of it when Orton hit the RKO ‘outta nowhere.’

Randy Orton was recently involved in the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. ‘The Apex Predator’ returned from injury at the event and guided his team comprising Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn to a win over The Judgment Day and Drew McIntyre. 

‘The Viper’ showed up when it was nearing the end of the epic clash. However, he made a huge impact and soon changed the complexion of the match. During the match, Rollins and Zayn launched McDonagh off the top of the steel cage. In a breathtaking moment, Randy Orton hit The Judgment Day member with a spectacular RKO.

While speaking with Alex McCarthy of Daily Mail, McDonagh shared his thoughts on the high-risk spot during the WarGames Match. He said that he had other ideas in mind instead of the RKO spot. However, he did want to create the ‘moment of the match.’ 

“I knew I was going to be involved in the moment of the match, I was going to make something happen. I am that kind of person. So I came out on the wrong side of it, you know, ideally, I think I would have liked to moon sault off the top and wipe out everybody and stand in the middle, triumphant, but the Viper got me. He’s quick, you know, he is quick, he is quick.”

On this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, JD McDonagh teamed up with Judgment Day stablemate Dominik Mysterio and faced The Creed Brothers in a losing effort.

MJF Gives Intro to Smoke DZA’s Album: “His Joints Are Bigger Than Your Mom’s T*ts!”

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AEW World Champion MJF has continued to make his name outside of the ring by providing the intro for Smoke DZA’s ‘Beyond Spiritual’.

In the intro, MJF puts over Smoke for having better flows, rhymes, clothes, and weed than you. MJF also makes it clear that Smoke’s joints are better than a certain part of your mother’s body. 

MJF Outside of the Ring

MJF’s role with this track isn’t the first time that the AEW World Champion has stretched his entertainment muscles outside of the ring. MJF is set to appear as Lance Von Erich in the upcoming The Iron Claw biopic, detailing the lives, careers, and tragedies of the famed family of wrestlers. While MJF is in the new film, fans may struggle to see him, as Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer explained this week. 

“From what we understand, the way the “Iron Claw” movie was edited, the MJF role of playing Lance Von Erich based on people who have seen the latest version was pretty much dropped. The latest version has maybe 10 seconds and they never go into the Lance story and he has no speaking lines and unless you were looking for him, you’d never know he was in it.”

MJF (or at least) his voice, has a much bigger role in the animated film Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen Part Two.  MJF voices Killer Croc/Waylon Jones in the film based on the popular characters of Rooster Teeth’s RWBY meeting the iconic team from DC Comics. 

Woman Allegedly Attacked By BJ Whitmer Speaks About Ex-AEW Producer

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Jamie Hawn, the woman allegedly attacked by former AEW producer BJ Whitmer, has spoken about the challenges she and other victims have faced. 

In June, Whitmer was arrested over a reported case of domestic violence. He was charged with one count of strangulation in the first degree and one count of burglary in the second degree. AEW quickly terminated its contract with Whitmer and offered support to those impacted by this situation.  

Jamie Hawn Speaks

Sitting down with FOX 19, Hawn spoke about the alleged incident with Whitmer, who was her boyfriend at the time. 

“He approached me and began strangling me and threatened my life.”

Hawn also understands why so many survivors stay silent. 

“It’s physically altering when you’re having to make sure that your voice is being heard and if you don’t attend (court) and you put yourself in this vulnerable environment, it’s very possible that things won’t get mentioned to get that justice.”

She added that while she is cooperating fully, it has been challenging to have her character questioned in legal proceedings. 

“Whether I feel safe or not – the ability to move forward from this? I can’t move forward because now I’m going backward about things that have nothing to do with what happened that day.”

Whitmer appeared in Boone County Court this week, where his pre-trial date was scheduled for January 3. There are multiple resources available for survivors of domestic violence. They include: 

Jey Uso Warns Roman Reigns: Solo Sikoa Could Be Our Next Tribal Chief

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WWE Raw Superstar Jey Uso is expecting big things from Solo Sikoa, including potentially replacing Roman Reigns as the Tribal Chief. 

Sikoa has made an impact ever since his main roster call-up saw him cost Drew McIntyre the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle. Since then, Sikoa has been a featured Superstar on TV and has worked with some top names. At WWE Crown Jewel, Sikoa got perhaps the biggest win of his career with a clean victory over John Cena. 

Solo Sikoa: The Next Tribal Chief?

While Jey and Solo Sikoa are no longer allies, Uso has been impressed by his younger brother. Speaking with Mail Sport’s Alex McCarthy, Jey mentioned Sikoa when asked who could bring an end to Roman Reigns. 

“I’d like to keep it in the family. I think Solo could be the next tribal chief but he’s got a little growing to do.”

Later in the interview, Uso shared some words of wisdom for Sikoa and once again praised the former NXT North American Champion. 

“I say it to Solo sometimes, when you go out there just embrace what’s going on. I mean, being in Maddison Square Garden with everyone throwing the one’s up – I appreciate it, man.

“Solo is a top performer. He’s like a sponge, he gets it. All you got to do is tell him one time, it clicks with him. He’s going to go real far in the business, like I said he’s got a little growing to do though.”

Sikoa have faced off against each other on three separate occasions in WWE with their first encounter being as part of the Bloodline Civil War at Money in the Bank 2023. At this time, Main Event Jey is 3-0 against his younger brother. 

Jey Uso isn’t the only one who sees big things in Sikoa’s future. In August, it was reported that WWE sees Solo and WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER as potential main event heels for the next decade. 

Coyote Vs. Acme Starring John Cena Could Be Released After All

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Movie-goers may still see Coyote Vs. Acme, a film starring John Cena, on the big screen, despite the best efforts of Warner Bros. Entertainment. 

In November, it was announced that Warner Bros. had canned the film, over a year after wrapping up filming on the project. The film, based on a humor article published by The New Yorker in 1990, would have seen Wile E. Coyote of Looney Tunes fame sue the Acme Corporation due to their products often blowing up (literally) in Coyote’s face. Cena was set to star as the CEO of the ACME Corporation.

Coyote Vs. Acme Could Be Released

When the decision was made to cancel the film, there was considerable backlash online. It was later reported that Warner Bros. was willing to shop the project around to another distributor. Deadline reports that Coyote Vs. Acme is having no problem finding a new distributor with several major parties interested in the film. 

Netflix has already made a bid for the film, while representatives from Paramount, Apple, and Amazon have also seen the movie. Of those, Paramount has made a bid and despite already having a streaming service, a theatrical release remains a possibility. 

Amazon is yet to make a formal bid but is said to be “mulling” the idea over. Deadline’s report noted that it takes longer for Amazon to conduct business and get decisions made through the proper channels. Marketing execs are trying to decide whether the film can be profitable for Amazon. 

Warner Bos. wants the buyer to cover the $70 million production and then some. Coyote Vs. Acme is the latest major project canceled by Warner Bros. late in the game. In August 2022, Warner Bros. announced that despite entering post-production, they had canceled the Batgirl movie The move was widely described as “unprecedented” in Hollywood history for a big-budget film production. 

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Bryan Danielson Wishes Kenny Omega Was Part of the AEW Continental Classic

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The ongoing AEW Continental Classic will allow Bryan Danielson the chance to face some of the promotion’s top stars, but not Kenny Omega. 

Danielson is part of the Blue League in the round-robin tournament, meaning everyone from each league faces everyone in their league. Danielson has already faced Eddie Kingston, Andrade El Idolo, and Daniel Garcia and has accumulated six points so far. He has yet to face Brody King and his Blackpool Combat Club ally Claudio Castagnoli. 

Danielson Wanted Omega in the Continental Classic

A dozen of AEW’s most exciting Superstars are part of the AEW Continental Classic, but Kenny Omega isn’t among them. Speaking with Mail Sport’s Alex McCarthy, Danielson spoke about wanting to face the Cleaner. 

‘I really wanted Kenya Omega in it and I don’t know. People think I do a lot more than I do. I don’t know what happened or why he’s not in the tournament.”

Danielson added that the idea of being in the tournament was presented to Omega, and gave a reason for why the former AEW World Champion isn’t competing. 

“I know it was at least brought up to him and I don’t know if he didn’t want to do it or I know that he and Chris Jericho are the number one contenders for the Tag team championship. So maybe that’s why, you know.”

Danielson is one of three wrestlers in the Blue League to be on six points, with Brody King and Andrade El Idolo sharing the same score. Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston have three points, while Daniel Garcia has been eliminated without scoring a single point. 

Bryan Danielson had an injury scare during his match with Andrade which will air tonight. Click here to find out the latest update. 

Watch Unaired Spot Where Charlotte Flair Seemingly Got Injured on SmackDown

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More has come to light about Charlotte Flair’s situation and potential injury during this week’s episode on SmackDown. 

This week’s show was WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops show and saw some of WWE’s top Superstar appear on the broadcast. Raw’s Cody Rhodes thanked the troops in attendance and around the world while CM Punk made reference to his AEW firing in an explosive promo. In the main event of the show, Randy Orton teamed with LA Knight to defeat The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.

Update on Charlotte Flair

During the latter part of her match with Asuka, Flair was obviously hurt and was seen being tended to by WWE’s medical crew after the match. PW Insider reports that Flair was setting up for a move but slipped and got caught on the ropes, wrenching her knee and striking her head. The move was not shown on TV as it took place during a commercial break. When WWE returned to the live broadcast, the commentary team said that Asuka had taken Flair out. 

While the incident was not broadcast, fans at the show in Providence, RI caught the incident, which you can see above. 

Flair was walked out by officials after the match and was seen telling senior WWE referee Charles Robinson about her knee. It’s been reported that “there was absolutely some concern among others talents about her knee specifically.” At this time, WWE has not given an update on Flair’s situation and it is unclear if she will miss any time. 

Brackets Revealed for U.S. Championship Number One Contenders Tournament

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The tournament brackets have been revealed to determine the next challenger for United States Champion Logan Paul. 

On last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Paul announced the tournament to determine his first challenger. The Maverick said that while he would love to give Rey Mysterio a rematch but is unable to due to Mysterio’s injury. Paul captured the title from the WWE Hall of Famer at Crown Jewel 2023, giving the YouTuber his first taste of championship gold in WWE. 

The U.S. Championship Tournament Brackets

On this week’s SmackDown, WWE gave the first-round tournament brackets for the United States Championship Contenders Tournament. The brackets are as follows: 

  • Santos Escobar Vs. Dragon Lee
  • Bobby Lashley Vs. Karrion Kross
  • Austin Theory Vs. Kevin Owens
  • Grayson Waller Vs. An NXT Superstar to be announced

Two of the first-round matches took place on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. Bobby Lashley defeated Karrion Kross to advance to the semi-finals, while Santos Escobar defeated Dragon Lee. Lashley and Escobar will face off in the next round. 

Who is the Eighth Man? 

WWE has given no clues as to who will be the NXT Superstar added to this tournament, but some notable names could fill the spot. Following the announcement of the tournament, Carmelo Hayes shared a photo of himself holding the John Cena’s ‘Spinner’ version of the U.S. Championship. It was reported this week that WWE is considering calling up Tyler Bate soon, so it can’t be ruled out that the former NXT UK Champion could be part of the tournament. 

Dragon Lee won’t be challenging for the U.S. Title, but could he soon be holding another championship? Click here to find more. 

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