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Ric Flair’s Legendary Party Lifestyle Revisited By WWE Legend

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Ric Flair’s Legendary Party Lifestyle Revisited By WWE Legend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AEW Launches New “This Is Sportscenter” Style Commercial Campaign

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AEW Launches New “This Is Sportscenter” Style Commercial Campaign

AEW has officially shifted its branding message, moving away from its long-standing “Where the best wrestle” tagline. The company has debuted a brand new television commercial that introduces a new slogan for the promotion: “Where Wrestlers Work.”

The new commercial, which has been compared to the iconic “This is Sportscenter” ads from ESPN, features a fresh, comedic tone. The spot includes AEW stars Powerhouse Hobbs, Ricochet, Orange Cassidy, and Thekla, highlighting their personalities outside the ring.

The new “Where Wrestlers Work” tagline ends the commercial in large, block letters, signaling a new marketing direction for the company. The slogan is seen as both a continuation of its identity as an in-ring focused product and a “slight shot” at its competitor, WWE, implying that AEW is the place for serious, professional wrestlers.

The company’s original “Where the best wrestle” tagline was a foundational part of its identity, built on the reputations of its original stars like Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho and “Hangman” Adam Page, as well as their women’s division. Today, AEW’s roster remains an “embarrassment of riches” with top-tier international talent like Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay, and Swerve Strickland. The women’s division has also expanded significantly with the addition of major stars like Mercedes Mone, “Timeless” Toni Storm, and Jamie Hayter.

AEW is currently building toward its next pay-per-view event, Full Gear, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. As of now, only one match has been officially announced for the card: an AEW Women’s World Championship bout between the champion, Kris Statlander, and the AEW TBS Champion, Mercedes Mone. This match was set up after Mone issued a challenge at WrestleDream, which Statlander accepted on a subsequent episode of AEW Dynamite after attacking “The CEO” during her “12 Belts Celebration.”

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Jey Uso: “I’m Tired Of People Saying I’m Just An Entrance”

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Jey Uso: “I’m Tired Of People Saying I’m Just An Entrance”

“Main Event” Jey Uso has a new, serious attitude, and he’s putting the entire WWE Raw roster on notice. The former World Heavyweight Champion says he is tired of fans and critics claiming he is “just an entrance” and is adopting a more ruthless in-ring mentality to get back to the top of the mountain. This change in demeanor comes as he prepares for one of the biggest matches of his career: a showdown with CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.

Jey Uso lost his first World Heavyweight Championship to GUNTHER earlier this year, a setback that, combined with advice from his cousin Roman Reigns, has forced him to re-evaluate his fun-loving “YEET” persona. Speaking on the latest episode of the RAW Recap podcast, Jey explained his shift in focus.

“I mean, nothing really changed on me, uce. You know, I still have fun. I still throw a party every Monday. I still like the kids, man. I still YEET with them. It’s just, man, when the bell rings, I just got to switch modes now, man. If I’m trying to get to the top, get back to the top, I got big hitters in front of me. I got guys like, man, CM Punk, you know, the guy like Gunther, guys like you know, the Seth Rollins, get well loose, but like, I got a heavy list in front of me and I got to- I just can’t play. I just can’t play no more, man. I’m tired of like people saying I’m just I’m just an entrance or whatever. It was like, I ain’t got skills to hold it down up top, man. So I just, I just switched modes. It was like, I don’t know. I mean, it might be going back to the old ways thinking, you know, Bloodline ways, but man, that kind of mentality got the job done.”

Jey Uso will get his chance to prove his critics wrong at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1. He is scheduled to face CM Punk to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion after Seth Rollins was forced to vacate the title due to injury.

WWE Legend Makes Case For Jey Uso To Win World Title

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WWE Legend Makes Case For Jey Uso To Win World Title

WWE Hall of Famer Tommy Dreamer is advocating for Jey Uso to get a significant run with the World Heavyweight Championship. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Dreamer discussed the upcoming title match between Uso and CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Dreamer praised both competitors for building anticipation for their championship clash, which will crown a new champion following Seth Rollins’ injury. He argued that the match deserves the main event spot.

“Give this guy a run and let him settle in. Punk and Jay absolutely, 100%, got me so into this match because I know it’s going to be a good match, I know the fans are gonna be into it. I know it’s gonna be a top-level main event,” Dreamer said. “I probably would put this on last because you are guaranteed a new champion.”

Dreamer elaborated on why he believes a title reign for Jey Uso makes sense from a storytelling perspective, particularly with major events and potential family drama on the horizon.

“I’m really very much invested in this because where do you go with Jey and where do you with Punk for after. And if it’s Jey’s time again give this guy a run,” Dreamer urged. “Let him settle in because this can work, especially if you’ve got that guy named Roman Reigns in the background of all of this and you got Survivor Series, Rumble, Mania.”

During this past Monday’s Raw, Punk and Uso had a heated face-to-face confrontation. Uso declared his sole focus was regaining the World Heavyweight Championship. Punk acknowledged respecting Uso but questioned if he had the ruthlessness to secure the victory. Uso didn’t take kindly to Punk’s words, accusing him of twisting facts. Jey ended the segment by telling Punk, “Screw you, Punk,” and vowing to defeat him at Saturday Night’s Main Event to prove he is the true “Best in the World.”

Mickie James Reveals How She Sneaked Her Real Name Past Vince McMahon On WWE Debut

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Mickie James Reveals How She Sneaked Her Real Name Past Vince McMahon On WWE Debut

Mickie James has revealed how she was able to keep her real name in WWE.

The wrestling veteran recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. She talked about things such as her first WWE run getting cut short, the infamous Piggy James storyline with LayCool and more.

During the interview, Mickie James also told the story of how she was able to keep her real name upon her main roster debut back in October 2005. The former Divas Champion mentioned that her development name was Alexis Laree but Vince McMahon did not like the moniker:

“I was Alexis Laree in OVW. I just love the name Alexis and Laree is my legit middle name, so that’s how that name came about.

But I’m about to debut this crazy stalker character, and Vince is like, ‘What’s her name? Alexis Laree? I don’t like that name. It sounds like a stripper name.’ And I’m like, Oh, guess it does, doesn’t it? Yeah, okay.”

How Grateful I Am For That: Mickie James

When Mr. McMahon asked her for an alternative to the OVW name, Mickie James ended up pitching her own name. This led to the wrestling legend becoming one of the few people on the roster who was using her real identity on TV:

“He’s like, ‘Well, got anything else? Got any other names?’ And I was like, ‘Uh, Mickie James?’ [He said] ‘I love it.’ I didn’t say, Oh, it’s my real name. I was like, oh, okay, great.

So I was able, and probably one of the last few people, to actually be able to use their real name. I was able to use my real name. Wow, crazy. And how grateful I am for that.”

Mickie James also dived deep into her debut storyline with Trish Stratus. Originally debuting as a super fan of Stratus, James slowly turned into a stalker, leading to a big match at WrestleMania 22. You can check out what she said about a controversial gesture that happened during this bout here.

Mickie James Reveals Vince McMahon Reaction To Infamous WrestleMania 22 Spot

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Mickie James Reveals Vince McMahon Reaction To Infamous WrestleMania 22 Spot

Mickie James believes in asking for forgiveness rather than permission.

The wrestling legend recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. She talked about things such as getting to use her real name in WWE, being inducted in TNA Hall of Fame, and more.

During the interview, Mickie discussed her famous feud with Trish Stratus and their WrestleMania 22 match. The former Women’s Champion dived deep into the story behind her infamous gesture during the bout that has since been deleted from WWE history. James revealed that she had gotten permission for only part of it through their agent:

“Steve Keirn was our agent. I had asked Steve Keirn, ‘Can I lick my finger?’ Clearly, that’s not what I did. He was like, ‘Lick your finger?’ I was like, Well, yeah, I mean, I’m grabbing, wouldn’t I?

I’ve been trying to get my hands on her, you know, forever. This would be my dream come true, right? And he’s like, ‘I will see.’ I went away, and he comes back, and he goes, ‘Yeah, okay, I think you can lick your fingers.’ Fine, whatever. Sorry, Steve Keirn.”

I Had Never Received A High Five: Mickie James

Mickie James was placed in a storyline with Trish Stratus upon her main roster debut in October 2005. Originally posing as Trish’s biggest fan, James soon turned into an obsessed stalker. During their WrestleMania 22 Women’s title match, Mickie grabbed Stratus’ crotch during a spot and then proceeded to lick her finger.

The TNA Hall of Famer thought that the gesture would earn her a high five from Vince McMahon, who had never praised her performance like that before. The former WWE Chairman, however, was not as enthusiastic, and James actually was scolded by Mr. McMahon:

“I thought in my heart and in my soul, I honestly believed I was going to walk back through that curtain, and I had never received a high five. I’d seen other women get high fives from Vince and thumbs up and all these things. I got thumbs up before. I got a few thumbs up.

I thought I was going to get the biggest hug of a lifetime, and fist bumps, maybe even a hoist on a shoulder and out the door, something for being so brilliant. It’s not what happened at all.

Go back through the curtain and Vince is pissed. He’s like, ‘That was crass! Do you know what we’re gonna have to do? How much money it’s gonna cost to edit that and to pull it from everything? We’re a publicly traded company! What are you thinking?’”

James discussed how the scolding brought her down from the high of a lifetime. Though the former Divas champion noted that McMahon clearly did not hate her too much since she remained champion afterward. Mickie believes that deep down, he really loved the angle.

The storyline between Mickie James and Trish Stratus would continue for months after WrestleMania 22. It concluded at a Raw episode in June when James picked up a victory over her arch-rival in a Women’s title match.

Omos Pitches Floating Character For WWE TV Return

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Omos Pitches Floating Character For WWE TV Return

Omos has pitched an interesting character for himself.

The Wrestling Giant had made an offer to Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins after The Vision turned on the Architect during the October 13 episode of Raw. Rollins was written off TV with the angle due to a shoulder injury and was forced to relinquish the World title because of it.

During a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Omos explained why he offered his services to the WWE power couple. The 33-year-old claimed that Seth gave a home to all the members of the group and raised their status. So seeing Rollins getting stabbed in the back, did not sit right with him:

“To get abandoned and stabbed in the back like that didn’t sit right with me, and I just felt that I could offer my services and really do a great job at handling it.”

The Omos Protection Agency

The Nigerian star later pitched an interesting character idea for his return to WWE TV. Taking inspiration from the APA, Omos suggested that he could work as a bodyguard for hire, being available to anyone who is ready to pay the fees:

“I have what I call the OPA – the Omos Protection Agency and my services are available to everybody, not just Becky Lynch, but if she needs my services like I said, just hit up my line and I’ll be there fair and square. We talk business and I’ll handle the work for you. Simple and clean.”

Omos has made appearances for NOAH and AAA in 2025, but not for the main WWE brand. His recent NXT live event appearances also led to no change in his creative status despite fans hoping that it was precursor to his TV return.

Triple Threat Title Match Added To Saturday Night’s Main Event

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Triple Threat Title Match Added To Saturday Night’s Main Event

Dominik Mysterio has found himself in a difficult situation.

This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, featured a #1 Contenders match between Penta and Rusev to determine the next challenger for Dirty Dom’s IC title.

A backstage segment before the bout saw Mysterio calling someone for help. This came after his Judgment Day teammates brushed the IC Champion off when Dominik asked them to step up.

The help Mysterio called for turned out to be Rayo and Bravo Americano. They attacked both Penta and Rusev during the bout, leading to a No Contest finish.

This trick did not lead to the results Dom was hoping for, however, as General Manager Adam Pearce later confronted the current champion. The WWE Official announced that the IC title will now be defended in a triple threat, with both contenders getting a shot at the belt this Saturday.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Match Card

The upcoming edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will be taking place from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, this weekend on November 1. You can check out the updated match card for the show below:

  • World Heavyweight Championship Match For Vacant Title: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso
  • WWE Undisputed Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
  • WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill
  • Triple Threat Match For Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta vs. Rusev

WWE Legend Rikishi Grateful To Be Alive After Unexpected Surgery

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WWE Legend Rikishi Grateful To Be Alive After Unexpected Surgery

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi is grateful to be alive after a recent, unexpected surgery derailed the former champion’s plans. On Instagram, Rikishi shared a photo with his family, including The Usos, and shared his gratitude.

“God is amazing. Grateful to be alive. We share blessings today and forever more.”

This heartwarming message was met with support by fans in the comments. One notable comment came from Rikishi’s daughter-in-law Naomi, who shared that the men in the photo are “my guys.” Naomi is currently out of action due to pregnancy as Rikishi prepares to become a grandfather once again.

Rikishi’s post comes after the WWE Hall of Famer was forced to undergo an unexpected surgery. In October 2025, PW Insider reported that “a health issue that came up suddenly” which resulted in Rikishi pulling out of multiple planned events. In December 2024, Rikishi was supposed to appear at Nostalgia Con in Houston, Texas, but had to withdraw due to illness.

2025 has been a whirlwind year for Rikishi, whose KnokX Pro promotion is seeing an exodus of talent in the wake of the Raja Jackson controversy. Despite these setbacks though the former Intercontinental Champion is grateful to be alive and grateful for his family.

AJ Lee and Saraya Tease That Their WWE Rivalry Is Never Over

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AJ Lee and Saraya Tease That Their WWE Rivalry Is Never Over

Saraya made her WWE main-roster debut in shocking fashion in April 2014, when she captured the WWE Divas Championship from AJ Lee in her first match on Raw. What followed was a feud between the two for much of that year, and eleven years on, could a return match be in the works?

On Instagram, the USA Network account highlighted the eleven-year anniversary of Lee’s match with Saraya (then Paige) at WWE Hell in a Cell 2014. The bout was the final time the pair competed one-on-one on WWE programming. In her response to the match being called the end of their rivalry, Lee shared on her Instagram Stories that her feud with Saraya is “never over” and declared that she and the Brit are “frenemies for life.”

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This message from Lee caught the attention of Saraya. On X, Saraya agreed that their rivalry is “never over” and described AJ as her fairy godmother.

AJ returned to WWE in September 2025 and won her first match in over a decade that same month. As for Saraya, she has finished her time with AEW, and has made it clear that she is open to a WWE return.

Over a decade after their most recent match, the AJ Lee Vs. Paige feud is still heralded by WWE fans as one of the best women’s storylines the company has ever produced. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on both women, as fans can’t count out another match between the two former champions.

Chris Bey’s Girlfriend Calls Neck Injury The Worst Day Of Her Life

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Chris Bey’s Girlfriend Calls Neck Injury The Worst Day Of Her Life

October 27, 2024, will be a day Chris Bey will never forget, albeit for all the wrong reasons. During a taping for TNA Wrestling, Bey suffered fractured C1 and C6 vertebrae during a tag-team match that pitted himself and Ace Austin against Matt and Jeff Hardy.

This setback wasn’t just difficult for Chris, but also for his girlfriend, Brittnie Brooks. After Bey took to social media to reflect on the past year, Brooks shared a lengthy statement on her X page, calling the accident “the worst day of my life.”

“One year ago today, our lives changed forever when @DashingChrisBey suffered a severe spinal cord injury and broken neck during a match.

“By far the worst day of my life hearing the news and being so unsure about what was going on.

“Thanks to TNA, and their quick reaction time, i was able to make it to the hospital in Detroit literally about 12 hrs after the injury happened, despite living across the country in Arizona at the time. being by chris’s side and making sure he knew he wasn’t alone was the most important thing to me.

“Between getting the news that he probably will never walk again, and trying my best to be strong for him, the following two months of traveling back and forth to visit him in the hospital and also still tend to my knee (which i was rehabbing from my ACL tear) was very difficult.

“Everyday them coming in and telling him to move his toes ano just not being able to was so hard to see. when you love someone, it’s so heartbreaking to see them in so much pain and uncertainty. but still, he persisted and defied every single thing they told him he wouldn’t be able to do.

“By time he was discharged in december, he was able to move his legs, by our 2nd week of being home in vegas he was out the wheelchair, able to walk with a walker, and 2 weeks later he was on crutches, and 2 weeks after, walking with no assistance.

“Chris is one of the strongest-willed and physically strongest person i’ve ever met. To add onto that, when you go thru a spinal cord injury it’s so much more than not being able to walk. his first week in the hospital he couldn’t move his arms, couldn’t hold his phone, couldn’t feed himself, let alone internally digest the food. so many of his body systems were and still are changed forever.

“I will never understand the pain he went thru, (and continues to go thru daily) but his drive and dedication inspires me daily to constantly be better.

“I’M so honored to be by his side and be able to call him mine. i love you so much @DashingChrisBey and proud is an understatement.

“This is the greatest story ever told, and i’m so happy to be apart of every chapter.”

Bey has been able to make literal strides in his recovery, including standing tall in April 2025 at the fittingly-named TNA Unbreakable. The show was Bey’s first appearance at a TNA event since the injury and was able to appreciate the moment with his ABC ally Ace Austin by his side.

Chris Bey won’t count out a return to the ring, a testament to his ongoing determination. Whether that happens remains to be seen, but Bey continues to prove he is a fighter in and out of the ring.

WWE 2K26 Development Underway As Talent Record Voice Lines

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WWE 2K26 Development Underway As Talent Record Voice Lines

Work is officially underway on WWE 2K26, the next game in the hit franchise, with Superstars already getting involved in the game’s production. According to PWInsider Elite, several WWE Superstars have already started recording voice lines for WWE 2K26. While the report doesn’t state which Superstars have shared their voices, fans can expect the very top of WWE’s roster to be involved.

In May 2025, Take-Two Interactive officially confirmed the development of WWE 2K26 during an earnings call. The game is set for release during Take-Two’s fiscal year 2026 (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026).

WWE 2K26 isn’t the only WWE video game fans can expect in the near future. Earlier this year, it was announced that WWE 2K Mobile would be coming to Netflix Games. While the announcement teased that WWE 2K Mobile would drop in Fall 2025, there has been no updates or teases of the project.

WWE 2K26 will have a tough act to follow after the success of WWE 2K25. The latest installment in WWE’s gaming collection, 2K25 released in March 2025 and boasts the biggest roster of any WWE video game. In addition to the Standard Edition, fans have been able to purchase the Bloodline and Deadman Editions, highlighting the Samoan faction and the WWE Hall of Famer.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for all your latest from WWE 2K26, as well as all the latest news from the world of wrestling video games.

Ex-WWE Superstar Set For First Singles Match In Over 2 Years

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Ex-WWE Superstar Set For First Singles Match In Over 2 Years

A former WWE Superstar will compete in their first singles match in over two years, and will be able to show their skills in Berwyn, Illinois. On X, AAW Wrestling confirmed that Scarlett Bordeax will compete at Smokeshow on November 22 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Illinois, where she’ll face former AAW Women’s Champion Sierra.

This match will be Scarlett’s first match of 2025, and her first singles match since June 2023. Her previous singles match saw her lose to Lyra Valkyria at a WWE live event in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

Scarlett has plenty of history with AAW, and competed for the promotion for two years. Her most recent match for the company saw her victorious in a six-person tag-team match during AAW Windy City Classic XIV in December 2018. During her time with AAW, Scarlett would share the ring with fellow future WWE signings including Kylie Rae and Shotzi Blackheart.

It remains to be seen if Scarlett is victorious in her long-awaited return to singles action. After having just 13 matches during her most recent run with WWE, of which only two made it to TV, Bordeaux is ready to prove she’s got the brawn to match her beauty.


Meaning Behind Cryptic WWE Videos Seemingly Revealed On Raw

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Meaning Behind Cryptic WWE Videos Seemingly Revealed On Raw

The meaning behind WWE’s cryptic vignettes has seemingly been revealed.

The company had fans buzzing with excitement with multiple mysterious videos on social media throughout Monday, which showed various unidentified people wearing different kind of boots.

PWinsider had provided an update on the matter before Raw, revealing that names such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Brock Lesnar had visited the WWE Headquarters over the last week.

The site noted that these stars were likely called in to film promotional material for WrestleMania 42. Now, some latest developments seem to have confirmed this explanation of the mystery packages.

The latest episode of Monday Night Raw from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, featured three more of these videos. The first two were similar in nature to the social media posts as they showed a man pouring whiskey into glasses, and the hand of someone wearing a Hall of Fame ring.

The third vignette, however, provided a little more information. It saw a casino chip being thrown into a table with the year 2026 marked on it:

WWE will be returning to Las Vegas for the Show of Shows next year. This latest segment seems to have confirmed that the promotion of the 2026 PPV is the intention behind these cryptic teasers and we should get more details on it soon.

AEW Star Reveals He Has About A Year Left On His Contract

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AEW Star Reveals He Has About A Year Left On His Contract

AEW wrestler Ortiz has expressed his desire to remain with the company for the foreseeable future, despite having limited time left on his current contract. He also revealed that he has taken on backstage responsibilities within the promotion.

Speaking in an interview with Wombreezy, Ortiz confirmed his current contract situation and his preference to stay with AEW. “As of right now, I have about a year left with the company, give or take…I would love to stay there,” he said. “I love working at AEW.”

Ortiz elaborated on his current activities within the company, highlighting his transition into a backstage role while still valuing his in-ring career.

“I’ve actually been coaching, doing producing basically, which is learning a different skill in wrestling and will give you longevity in wrestling,” Ortiz explained. “And it’s also selfishly making me be a better wrestler because now I’m helping people call matches and I’m analyzing it from a different lens and I’m really enjoying that.”

He seems content with this dual role, seeing it as beneficial for his long-term career in wrestling.

“It’s something I wanted to do anyways, and now I’m getting the opportunity to do it there,” he added. “So even if I stay on purely just to do coaching and producing, and I can still wrestle, for me, I’m happy, that’s the best of both worlds, I’m still getting to perform. If they keep me, I would stay, for sure.”

Ortiz’s last appearance on AEW television was in January 2024, when he teamed with Eddie Kingston against Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli on an episode of Collision. After some time away, he returned to wrestling on the independent circuit in March 2025, competing for promotions such as Beyond Wrestling and C4.

TNA Champion’s Contract Reportedly Expiring Soon

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TNA Champion’s Contract Reportedly Expiring Soon

The contract status of another TNA Wrestling star has come out. Following reports on various TNA talents working under different types of deals, the status of a current champion has been revealed.

According to a report from Fightful Select, the contract for TNA International Champion Steve Maclin is set to expire at the end of 2025. This means his current deal is up in approximately two months.

The report notes that Maclin re-signed with TNA on a one-year agreement when his previous contract expired last year. Maclin originally joined TNA over four years ago following a nearly seven-year stint with WWE. During his time in TNA, he has achieved success, holding both the TNA World Championship and the TNA International Championship.

Maclin recently regained the TNA International Championship by defeating Frankie Kazarian at the TNA Bound For Glory event. Fightful Select also mentioned that Maclin is often seen as a positive influence backstage and is considered a student of the wrestling business. More updates are expected as information becomes available.

Chris Bey Marks One-Year Anniversary of Career-Threatening Neck Injury

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Chris Bey Marks One-Year Anniversary of Career-Threatening Neck Injury

Chris Bey is reflecting on one of the darkest periods of his professional wrestling career as he marks the one-year anniversary of his broken neck.

On January 19, 2024, Bey suffered fractured C1 and C6 vertebrae during a match against Ace Austin at TNA Hard To Kill. The injury threatened to end his career and launched him into a grueling recovery process that tested him both physically and mentally.

Taking to social media on the anniversary, Bey opened up about the emotional toll of his recovery journey.

“A year ago today, I broke my neck in what was supposed to be one of the biggest matches of my career. What followed was one of the hardest times of my life,” Bey wrote. “I thought about giving up. I thought about walking away. But I didn’t. Because quitting isn’t in my DNA.”

The TNA star expressed gratitude to those who supported him through his rehabilitation.

“To everyone who checked on me, prayed for me, and believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself… thank you. You reminded me why I do this,” he continued.

Bey concluded his message with an optimistic declaration about his future: “The Liger Bomb is back. I’m back. And I’m just getting started.”

Darby Allin on the Big AEW Spot That Tony Khan Said ‘No’ To: “I Can’t Fake It”

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Darby Allin on the Big AEW Spot That Tony Khan Said ‘No’ To: “I Can’t Fake It”

Darby Allin is known for insane spots that have both captivated many worldwide with some of his efforts coming off as polarizing to many. But there was one suggested stunt that was seen as being a tad too much for AEW figurehead Tony Khan. This was expressed during a conversation with RJ City as the former TNT Champion covered several subjectsfore heading over to take part in the television show.ic element underpinning many of the topics.

Appearing on Hey! [EW], Allin was asked what has been the one big ‘no’ from AEW in terms of something he always wanted to do but TK said, ‘Absolutely not’, Allin said,

“During the pandemic, I wanted to get ran over by a car, and he said, “The roster is already so f***ing short.” [laughs]. We can’t be having you get hit by a car.”

When RJ City responded by saying that Allin could just lie about getting hit by a car like his infamous sex story involving bees which landed him on TLC’s ‘Sex Sent Me to the ER’ show which ended up being a ruse to get a spot on the show, Allin responded,

“Nah, dude. I can’t. I can’t fake, I can’t fake it… No, dude. Even with all my crazy s**t in AEW, I try not to have a lot of like safety.”

Darby Allin provides more info on his infamous TLC appearance

In wrestling parlance, TLC usually refers to tables, ladders, and chairs but for Darby Allin, it represented a chance to spotlight himself with a salacious but ultimately imagination-driven tale.

The former AEW tag team champion mentioned that he was paid $600 for his ‘Sex Sent Me To The ER’ role. The details of his curated story on the show involved having intimate relations with someone in a porta-potty before Allin claimed he was stung by an abundance of bees before he had to go to the emergency room.

On the same episode of Hey! [EW] embedded above, Allin mentioned how the woman who appeared on the show with him was someone he met on Craigslist and they met in a coffee shop prior to the shoot to get their story straight before heading over to take part in the television show.

The Rock Joins Cast Of Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

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The Rock Joins Cast Of Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to add another major Disney property to his filmography. On Monday, October 27, Disney revealed in its final international trailer for Zootopia 2 that the former WWE Champion has officially joined the cast of the animated sequel. The film, which follows the 2016 Oscar-winning original, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 26. Johnson’s casting continues his long and lucrative partnership with Disney, which includes the Jungle Cruise and Moana franchises.

According to the studio, Johnson will be voicing the character of Zeke, described as an “accident-prone dik-dik who meets with a musical mishap as a result of Judy and Nick’s high-speed pursuit gone awry.” Johnson will be joined by his Moana castmates Auli?i Cravalho, Rachel House, and David Fane, who also have cameos in the film, alongside voice actors from other Disney hits like Frozen, The Princess and the Frog, and Encanto.

Jared Bush, the head of Disney Animation and the writer-director of Zootopia 2, commented on the star-studded additions to the cast.

“From the beginning, Easter eggs and winks to our favorite films and characters have been a hallmark of the world of Zootopia. We are ecstatic that Zootopia 2 expands our Zootopia family to include even more members of our extended Disney family, filled with dear friends and true Disney Legends.”

The film’s official synopsis reads: “In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.”

This is one of several major projects Johnson has in the pipeline. He is currently filming the live-action remake of Moana for Disney, which is scheduled for a 2026 release, and is also attached to a project titled Lizard Music, where he is set to play an eccentric character known as “Chicken Man.”

MVP Reveals He’s Been Wrestling With Nagging Injuries

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MVP Reveals He’s Been Wrestling With Nagging Injuries

MVP has opened up about the physical toll his recent in-ring work has taken on his body. At 51 years old, the veteran performer is still competing in highly physical matches against AEW’s younger stars, but that grind comes at a significant price.

Speaking on a recent episode of his Marking Out podcast, MVP discussed his pre-show routine and gave high praise to the AEW medical staff, including head doctor Michael Sampson, for keeping the roster healthy and functional. He then revealed that he has been dealing with injuries from his last two matches.

The first injury, he noted, came from the chaotic Street Fight on the October 7 episode of AEW Dynamite, which pitted The Hurt Syndicate against their new rivals, The Demand. “My neck’s been bothering me since the street fight. Got a little whiplash from thatRicochet dive.”

MVP also revealed that he suffered a separate injury just a week later, slicing his wrist on the debris from a broken table during another segment. He detailed how these nagging injuries make the AEW trainers a necessary stop before every show.

“Usually, you stop in for the trainers, sign up on the list to get a designated time to come in and get whatever work you need — stretch, electronic stim, whatever you need, they got you. I’m gonna go get my bandage changed in a little bit and get my neck worked on before showtime.”

He added that the subsequent AEW World Trios Championship match against the hard-hitting faction The Opps on the October 22 episode of Dynamite only “piled on even more damage.”

Latest On Plans For WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Weekend

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Latest On Plans For WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 Weekend

Fans can expect a packed week of WWE action when the promotion hosts its Elimination Chamber PLE in February 2026. According to PWInsider, WWE is preparing to stack the 2026 week with multiple events. In addition to Elimination Champion, plan includes hosting SmackDown the night before from the Windy City.

There has also been discussions about other events to take place in Chicago, the report adds. Other shows under discussion include an event from WWE NXT, as well as a potential event from AAA.

Sources note that the Elimination Chamber date isn’t 100% locked in and could shift a week earlier or later, likely due to whether AEW books an event around the same time. WWE and AEW have often gone head-to-head in the battle for viewers, and it remains to be seen if WWE holds on to its proposed February 28, date.

WWE will have to do something big to out-do Elimination Chamber 2025, which saw John Cena shock the world with his heel turn. Other highlights of the 2025 event saw Jade Cargill return from injury while Trish Stratus was victorious in her native Toronto in tag-team action.

Elimination Chamber 2026 will be the 16th event under its name after the match type got its own event in 2010. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on WWE Elimination Chamber 2026.

WWE Reportedly Pushing To Re-Sign Raw Star

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WWE Reportedly Pushing To Re-Sign Raw Star

WWE World Tag Team Champion Dragon Lee is currently on a major hot streak, and WWE officials are taking notice—even when he’s not in a WWE ring. According to a new report from PWInsider.com, officials were “very impressed” by Lee’s performance at the recent AAA Héroes Inmortales event, where he challenged Dominik Mysterio for the AAA Mega Championship.

Even though Lee lost the match, his performance has reportedly accelerated WWE’s desire to secure his long-term future. The report states that WWE is now pushing to lock Lee into a new contract well before his current deal expires next year.

Lee, who signed with WWE in 2022, has seen his momentum skyrocket recently. Just last week on the October 20 episode of Monday Night Raw, he and AJ Styles captured the World Tag Team Championships from The Judgment Day, marking Lee’s first title victory on the main roster. This recent success, combined with his standout performance at the AAA show, has solidified his value in the eyes of management.

Sources within WWE reportedly believe that Dragon Lee is “becoming an essential part of regular programming.” The push to get a new deal done now is seen as a strategic move to secure the 30-year-old star before outside offers can start “rolling in” as his contract expiration date approaches.

While Dragon Lee didn’t walk away from Héroes Inmortales with another championship, he may have secured himself a more lucrative, long-term future in WWE.

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