AEW has a loaded roster, which means not every name associated with the promotion gets the chance to be a regular force on TV. Now, one of AEW’s most legitimate competitors has made their in-ring return after over a year out of the squared circle, but not for AEW.
At Josh Barnett’s latest Bloodsport event, Anthony Ogogo made his return to the ring. The Olympic Bronze Medalist proved his skills in his Bloodsport debut by defeating Brett Semtex in London, England. This marked a return to action for Ogogo, who last competed at the August 31, 2024, taping of ROH Honor Club, where he defeated Kit Sackett.
Ogogo signed with AEW in 2019 and was trained within the promotion by Dustin Rhodes and Q.T. Marshall. In March 2021, Ogogo made his AEW Dynamite debut and was placed in a high-profile feud with Cody Rhodes. Since that feud ended, however, Ogogo has been seldom used by AEW. In 2024, he joined Shane Taylor Promotions.
Questions remain as to what Ogogo’s future in AEW looks like, but his match at Bloodsport shows he’s far from finished in the ring. With Ogogo re-signing with AEW in January 2024, the boxer-turned-wrestler plans on proving why he should be doing much more for Tony Khan.
Nia Jax has faced plenty of criticism throughout her career, with some fans labeling her as dangerous in the ring. Now, Jax’s colleagues—both past and present—are speaking up in her defense following a recent SmackDown match.
On the September 26 episode of WWE SmackDown, Jax teamed with Jade Cargill to challenge WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton. The match ended with a botched finish and also saw Cargill suffer a nasty cut that left her bleeding.
On X, one fan claimed that Jax intentionally injured Cargill and called for her to lose every match going forward or be fired. The post drew a fiery response from Tom Pestock (fka Baron Corbin), who said the fan had no idea what they were talking about.
Chelsea Green also came to Jax’s defense, calling her one of the best in the division and describing it as a “travesty” that fans don’t recognize this. Green went on to praise Jax as a locker room leader and emphasized how lucky WWE’s women’s division is to have her.
The internet not knowing that Nia is one of the best is the biggest travesty. We’re lucky to have her as a locker room leader.
Jax has been part of WWE’s main roster since 2016 and has been involved in a handful of in-ring injuries. Most notably, in 2018, she accidentally busted open Becky Lynch—a moment that ultimately helped launch Lynch’s rise as “The Man.”
There is no evidence that Jade Cargill’s injury was intentional. Despite ongoing criticism, Jax continues to earn respect from her peers, who value her contributions in the ring and her leadership behind the scenes.
Former WWE Superstar Priscilla Kelly was robbed of her own merchandise during a recent meet and greet with fans. On X, Kelly shared that fans in Arizona “helped themselves to all of my 8x10s while I was away.” This is the second time in under a month Kelly has been robbed and she asked fans to “please, do better.
Welp, to the fans in AZ that helped themselves to all of my 8x10s while I was away, you fucking suck. This is the second time in less than a month I’ve had merch stolen from my table. Please, do better guys, and hold eachother more accountable or something. This is my livelihood.
Kelly later added that due to a red-eye flight, she was unable to meet every single person who wanted to meet her. Nevertheless, stealing from her was completely unacceptable.
I had a red eye flight that I had to rush and pack up and leave for. I’m sorry that I couldn’t come back out and take photos with people but to take my stuff just because you’re upset is unacceptable. https://t.co/US7CMVXdY3
Formerly known as Gigi Dolin in WWE, Kelly was among those released from WWE earlier this year. In WWE, she was a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion and had been aligned with Tatum Paxley and Shotzi before her departure.
The stolen 8x10s weren’t signed, Kelly shared in a later comment, meaning that they’ll be worth far less if the thieves try to sell them. With many independent wrestlers relying on merchandise sales as part of their income, this is hopefully the last time Kelly has to deal with being robbed.
As a WWE referee, Vicky D’Errico usually works to stay out of the spotlight during matches. But at a recent bodybuilding competition, the official proved impossible to ignore.
D’Errico revealed on her Instagram Stories that she captured multiple first-place awards at the NPC IFBB Daytona Pro/AM Championships. She secured the top spot in the Novice category, claimed victory in Open Class C, and went on to earn Overall honors for the event.
Celebrating her wins, D’Errico posted a photo and message to fans with the caption: “Hard work pays off.”
D’Errico’s competitive spirit is nothing new. Before joining WWE NXT as a referee, she competed as a professional boxer for the Rough N’ Rowdy promotion. Making her debut at Rough N’ Rowdy 10 in November 2019, she returned at Rough N’ Rowdy 20 to capture the Women’s Middleweight Championship.
Currently, D’Errico is one of only a handful of female referees in WWE, joining the likes of Jessika Carr and Daphanie LaShaunn. Whether she ever transitions into the squared circle as an in-ring competitor remains to be seen, but her latest accomplishments make one thing clear: she already has the physique to rival the superstars she officiates.
WWE referee Aja Smith responded to criticism and discussion surrounding her botched pin call during the recent SmackDown match involving Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton by stating on her Instagram:
“I see all the love. I’m just human, but I can promise that I strive to always be better. Which will forever be my goal as long as I’m on this journey. I love this just like y’all. That I can swear to you.”
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What Happened
The controversy unfolded when Smith, officiating the match, stopped her three-count on a pin attempt by Tiffany Stratton on Nia Jax without an apparent kick out from Jax, leading to confusion and an awkward moment.
WWE later edited the mistake out of their official YouTube replays, but the incident drew notable attention on social media over the weekend.
Fans and colleagues have shown support for Smith, acknowledging that mistakes happen and applauding by her professionalism in addressing the situation candidly.
WWE has filed a new trademark for the name “PJ Vasa” with the US Patent & Trademark office. The application covers usage related to entertainment services, including wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer, both live and broadcast via television, radio, and digital media platforms.
This move likely signals WWE’s intention to introduce a new character, persona, or talent under this name in future programming. WWE commonly files trademarks for new ring names prior to talent debuts or repackaging existing wrestlers, suggesting “PJ Vasa” may soon appear in NXT, Raw, or SmackDown.
The first-ever Women’s Blood and Guts match may finally be happening after a challenge was made during AEW Collision. During the main event of the show, Jamie Hayter defeated Julia Hart, only to be attacked by Skye Blue after the match. Queen Aminata would make the save for Hayter.
Thekla joined her Triangle of Madness teammates outside of the ring. Grabbing a mic, Hayter had three words for the faction: Blood and Guts!
AEW hosted its first Blood and Guts match in 2021 after plans for a 2020 event were shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, four Blood and Guts matches have occurred, all of which featured male wrestlers only. In 2024, Tony Khan said there was no policy preventing a Women’s Blood and Guts match.
One of AEW’s fastest rising stars is expected to miss the remainder of 2025 due to an injury. During the September 27, edition of AEW Collision, Hologram was attacked by TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher following a cryptic video message from Hologram’s storyline rival, Clon.
On X, Tony Khan shared that Hologram will likely miss the remainder of the year. While Khan didn’t go into specifics, he shared that Hologram has “significant injuries.” Hologram had been set to challenge Fletcher on Dynamite, but that match will have to be changed.
Since debuting in July 2024, AEW has built Hologram, who remains undefeated in singles and tag team matches. This is his latest significant injury for Hologram in AEW, as he previously suffered an ankle injury at WrestleDream in October 2023.
This injury also raises questions as to what’s next for Clon, who will now either need to find a new storyline, or wait until Hologram is recovered. Hologram is the latest high-profile name to be on the injury list, joining the likes of Dustin Rhodes, Buddy Matthews, Nick Wayne, and Wardlow.
Whatever comes next, it won’t be until Hologram is fully healed. We here at SEScoops would like to send Hologram all the best on his recovery.
“100% I would. It was a really hard decision for me and I didn’t want my experience to end. I loved wrestling and had so much fun training and learning for [from] the best.”
Nyx turned down a contract offer from WWE, according to PW Insider. Prior to her exit, she had been a regular on programming as part fo Fatal Influence alongside Fallon Henley and NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne. While Nyx hasn’t shared details on her WWE contract, she has insinuated that she was making below $80,000 a year on her previous deal.
Whether Nyx returns to WWE, time will tell, but fans know to never count out a return to WWE. From Cody Rhodes in 2022 to CM Punk at Survivor Series 2023, WWE has hosted its fair share of stunning returns in recent years.
As for Nyx, her final match for WWE came at the NXT Homecoming, where Fatal Influence lost to Lyra Valkyrie, Rhea Ripley, and Stephanie Vaquer. It remains to be seen if Nyx will ever step within a WWE ring once more, but she won’t rule the idea out.
Ricky Saints is ready to usher in an ‘Absolute Era’ following his NXT Championship victory at NXT No Mercy. In the main event, Saints countered Oba’s signature Fall From Grace twice—finishing the match with back-to-back DDTs for the win.
Backstage, Saints reflected on his journey to this moment. The new WWE NXT Champion was grateful for all those who’ve supported him before declaring the start of a new era.
“What a wild ride so far. And I’m not one to be a loss for words, but tonight’s different. It’s very, very special. Tonight is a culmination of things that I didn’t think was possible, but I made it so. And not just me. People supported me. People believed in me. Fans, everybody. And now the absolute era truly begins.”
"Tonight is a culmination of things I didn't think was possible."
Saints’ journey saw him spend close to five years with AEW before debuting for WWE in February of this year. Saints’ final year with AEW saw him go unused on TV, with his final match for the promotion occurring in March 2024.
Femi’s reign ends at 263 days, making him the seventh-longest reigning WWE NXT Champion in the history of the brand. Now, all eyes are now on Saints, who must prove this win is truly the start of a new era for his career.
A major title change took place during the September 27, tapings of TNA Impact which took place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. During the taping, The IInspiration (Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay) won the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles from The Elegance Brand (Heather By Elegance & M By Elegance).
This kicks off the second reign for The IInspiration, who competed as The IIconics in WWE. The Australian duo first won the gold at Bound For Glory 2021 and held the titles for 133 days before losing to The Influence (Madison Rayne & Tenille Dashwood) at Sacrifice in March 2022.
With The IInspiration being part of TNA’s recent invasion of WWE NXT, fans may soon see the Knockouts Tag Team Titles on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from TNA and NXT as both sides continue to build to their InVasion event.
A WWE NXT Superstar who competed as part of the latest tapings of TNA Impact is believed to have suffered an injury during his match. During the September 27, tapings in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Ridge Holland battled Moose in a meeting of two of the biggest powerhouses of their respective brands.
During the match, Holland landed awkwardly on his leg, according to fans in attendance. The match was called off by the referee and Moose was awarded the victory. Moose and the referee helped Holland to the back and the former NXT Tag Team Champion was unable to put any weight on his foot.
@Fightful Ridge Holland injured at Impact Taping in Edmonton Canada. Match stopped and Moose his opponent helped him to the back. pic.twitter.com/9sqU0OMmbB
If Holland is injured, it won’t be his first time on the shelf. In October 2020, Holland suffered a left ankle fracture-dislocation and a left patellar tendon rupture with patellar dislocation during a match with Danny Burch. After a nine-month absence, Holland would return in July 2021.
Holland’s injury will take him out of WWE NXT, as well as any future plans as part of the TNA-NXT Invasion storyline. Holland has also been competing on WWE Evolve, meaning the promotion’s newest brand would also lose one of its biggest names.
Holland’s setback demonstrates how injuries can happen at any time when a wrestler sets foot in the ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on his situation.
Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to win the NXT Championship at No Mercy 2025, ending Femi’s lengthy reign as champion in a high-intensity main event.
Oba Femi dominated early with his power offense, including multiple chokeslams and counters to Ricky Saints’ known spear attack. Saints showed resilience, mounting several comebacks including a Samoan Drop, various DDTs, and several nearfalls that almost secured him the win.
The climax came after Ricky Saints countered Femi’s second “Fall from Grace” powerbomb, landing a fourth DDT and scoring a clean pin to capture the NXT Championship.
This win marks a major shift in the NXT landscape, as Femi’s dominant run was considered one of the strongest in recent history.
The match headlined a stacked card and was pivotal to the ongoing storyline rivalry between NXT and TNA stars featured in recent programming. Ricky Saints’ NXT Championship win at No Mercy 2025 was the central moment of the night’s event.
WWE NXT No Mercy 2025 took place September 27 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, featuring multiple championship matches and a notable TNA invasion storyline.
Je’Von Evans defeated Josh Briggs in a singles match.
Sol Ruca retained the WWE Speed Championship against Jaida Parker.
Jordynne Grace defeated Blake Monroe in a weaponized cage match, a bout involving creative use of weapons and dramatic finish.
Oba Femi retained the NXT Championship by defeating Ricky Saints in the main event.
Jacy Jayne defended her NXT Women’s Championship against Lola Vice.
Ethan Page retained the NXT North American Championship by defeating Tavion Heights.
Ricky Saints defeated Oba Femi to capture the NXT Championship.
The aftermath of recent TNA involvement was addressed, with NXT GM Ava announcing a special NXT Invasion event for October 7 featuring NXT vs TNA Survivor Series–style matches and The Hardy Boys vs DarkState (Winner Takes All for both tag titles).
Lainey Reed, intended for a Speed Championship match, was pulled due to injury, with Jaida Parker taking her place.
This event continues the growing NXT–TNA storyline, setting the stage for future cross-promotional matches and significant title feuds.????????????????
Ava has announced that NXT Invasion will take place on Tuesday, October 7th, airing live on The CW, and will feature two major Survivor Series-style elimination matches pitting NXT talents against TNA Wrestling in both men’s and women’s divisions.
This special crossover episode follows recent storyline chaos between NXT and TNA, and the decision was reached through discussions between NXT General Manager Ava and TNA’s Director of Authority, Santino Marella.
The Invasion event was announced after multiple TNA wrestlers interrupted a title-for-title match between NXT Champion Trick Williams and TNA World Champion Oba Femi on September 24, resulting in a no-contest and a huge brawl.
Ava addressed the story at the No Mercy premium live event, confirming the Survivor Series-style theme and a winner-take-all championship match as solutions to the escalating faction warfare.
Team selections for both the men’s and women’s matches will be revealed on the next NXT broadcast by Ava and Santino Marella.
Match Card Preview
Men’s Survivor Series: NXT vs TNA – Elimination tag format
Women’s Survivor Series: NXT vs TNA – Elimination tag format
Tag Team Championship Match: Dark State vs Hardy Boys – Title for title, both championships at stake
Oba Femi vs Trick Williams Rematch – Everyone banned from ringside for clear finish
Look for further team announcements and build-up during NXT and social media in the lead-up to the event.????????????????
The show coincides with AEW Dynamite’s Title Tuesday, making this one of the most competitive crossover nights in recent North American wrestling history.
A new report from FightfulSelect.comhas confirmed the contract status of one of the top free agents in professional wrestling. According to the report, former WWE Cruiserweight and Tag Team Champion Cedric Alexander is officially under contract with TNA Wrestling.
The news solidifies his position with the company, where he has been prominently featured for the past several months. While Alexander has been a regular on TNA programming since July, his official contract status was previously unconfirmed, as TNA has a history of utilizing both contracted and non-contracted talent on its shows.
Alexander became a highly sought-after free agent after his WWE contract expired in February of this year. He made his debut for TNA in July and was immediately inserted into a storyline in the X-Division.
For months, fans had speculated that Alexander might eventually join his former Hurt Business stablemates (MVP, Bobby Lashley, and Shelton Benjamin) in AEW, but the Fightful report notes that is not happening at this time, and his future is with TNA. The length of his new contract has not been disclosed.
Last night at the TNA Victory Road special event, Alexander challenged Leon Slater for the TNA X-Division Championship in one of the featured matches of the night.
Several matches have been announced for WWE’s upcoming return to Japan next month. The company will be holding two Supershow live events at the legendary Ry?goku Sumo Hall in Tokyo on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18.
The cards for the two shows were revealed during the Japanese broadcast of Friday Night SmackDown on the ABEMA platform, and they feature a host of WWE’s top stars, championship matches, and the return of Japanese superstar Shinsuke Nakamura.
The tour will mark the official return to action for Shinsuke Nakamura, who has been absent from the ring since competing in the opening round of the King of the Ring tournament back in June. Also featured on the tour will be the reigning NXT Women’s Champion, GIULIA, who will be defending her championship on the first night in a major triple threat match against two of the top stars from the main roster. The announced cards for the two events are below:
Friday, October 17
NXT Women’s Championship Three-Way Match: GIULIA (champion) vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Seth Rollins (champion) vs. CM Punk
Shinsuke Nakamura & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Saturday, October 18
GIULIA vs. Kairi Sane (with Asuka)
Six-Man Tag Team Match: Shinsuke Nakamura, CM Punk & Jey Uso vs. The Vision (Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed)
Olympic Gold Medalist and former amateur wrestling standout Gable Steveson is set to venture into yet another combat sport, as he is now scheduled to make his professional boxing debut on Thursday, October 30. The announcement comes just weeks after Steveson made a successful transition to mixed martial arts, where he secured a dominant first-round TKO victory in his debut for the Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Steveson’s debut will take place at an event for the “Dirty Boxing Championship” promotion in Nashville, Tennessee. He is scheduled to face Billy Swanson in the heavyweight contest. Swanson has a professional combat sports record of 4-3 in MMA and has had one previous professional boxing match, which he lost.
The decision to take a boxing match is an interesting one, as Steveson has recently stated in interviews that his primary focus is on building a career in mixed martial arts with the ultimate goal of becoming a UFC Champion.
This move into boxing suggests he is keeping all of his options open as he continues to find his path after parting ways with WWE earlier this year.
On October 30th, Music City becomes Fight City as Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson debuts against the heavy-handed Billy Swanson in the DBX4 main event at The Pinnacle ??
MLW Fury Road 2025 airs as a free two-hour special tonight, Saturday, September 27 at 10 p.m. ET on both beIN SPORTS and MLW’s official YouTube channel.
The event features the newly crowned MLW World Heavyweight Champion Mads Krule Krugger clashing with Bishop Dyer, the start of the 2025 Opera Cup, and several high-profile singles and trios bouts.
Broadcast & How to Watch
Air time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET
Mads Krule Krugger (World Heavyweight Champion) vs. Bishop Dyer (Non-title match): This is Krugger’s first match since winning the title, and anticipation is high for how he’ll fare against another dominant powerhouse.
Alex Hammerstone Breaks Silence: After attacking Krugger with a steel chair, Hammerstone’s first public comments add intrigue to the night.
Opera Cup 2025 Opening Rounds
Austin Aries vs. KUSHIDA: First-ever meeting between the veteran Aries and Japan’s acclaimed junior heavyweight, KUSHIDA.
Titan vs. Volador Jr.: Two top CMLL luchadores go head-to-head in a showcase of Mexican wrestling.
Paul London vs. Okumura: Paul London faces the crafty CMLL veteran in a bout of unpredictable styles.
Additional Matches & Features
Shotzi Blackheart vs. Alejandra Quintanilla: Spotlight for MLW’s women’s division.
Atlantis, Blue Panther, & Diego Hill vs. El Galeón Fantasma (Zandokan Jr., Difunto, Barboza): Generational trios clash, featuring legends and rising stars.
Lightning Match: Satoshi Kojima vs. Mr. Thomas: A fast-paced bout featuring the Japanese legend and MLW’s hard-hitting heavyweight.
Additional Notes
CONTRA Unit is expected to unveil a new target.
MLW President Cesar Duran and Salina de la Renta will reveal future plans for the promotion, along with the mysterious Don Gato.
MLW Fury Road ‘25 is positioned as another strong card, combining international stars, legends, and plenty of chaos.
MLW FURY ROAD IS THIS SATURDAY, and with this lineup, it's can't-miss! Tune in at 10 pm ET on our official YouTube channel, or watch on @beINSPORTSUSA! pic.twitter.com/pgPJnJoP3E
Bishop Dyer remains motivated as ever to prove he can hang with the best pro wrestling has to offer. The former WWE superstar known to fans as Baron Corbin for 13 years works to reinvent himself in the next chapter of his career. He didn’t waste any time making his presence felt in Major League Wrestling starting at Battle Riot VII.
“I’m doing it backwards,” Dyer said of his journey. “I think for the most WWE talent, at least a vast majority of it, they did the independent scene prior to coming to WWE. That’s how they built their name. That’s how they built equity in their character and social media to get the attention of WWE. Whereas I was lucky and fortunate to get a tryout and made it that way.
“So, I never got to experience the wild west, if you will, of the independent scene. For me, when my career ended, I know I missed a lot in that aspect. I wanted to wrestle in some of these bigger independent companies because there is a ton of talent on these rosters, especially when you look at an MLW roster. The list of talent they have is amazing. It’s up-and-comers, it’s guys that are independently established, and true legends like [Satoshi] Kojima.”
The veteran considers himself lucky to be able to control where he works. This includes dates on the independent scene. His criteria for taking bookings comes down to how a particular promotion treats their talent and takes care of them. Dyer decided to work for MLW due to the way the company tells stories across continuous programming rather than just one-off matches. Controlling his schedule has also helped the dedicated husband and dad be home more.
“My wife works full-time. She owns her own company, so she is very busy as well,” Dyer explained. “When I was on the road with WWE, she would work five days a week. Then she’d come home to be a mom because I would be gone. A lot of times too I’d be gone on the weekends, which really sucked for her. When we’re doing full tours, I’m leaving the house Thursday, and coming home Monday or Tuesday. She works all week and has to keep the kids entertained Saturday and Sunday. They are young, 3 and 6, so they are busy bodies. For me to be home, I’m taking two shows a month, relatively. I told myself I would really enjoy this year and pump the brakes on things and be a part of it all. I’m very good at home at being that family man and being with my kids because that’s all that matters to me at the end of the day.”
He continued, “So, now I’m getting to take my kids to school every day, picking them up every day. It’s elevating a lot of stress from her. It’s also giving me a lot of joy because I get to be here and a part of everything. I’m not missing birthdays, school functions, and school events. Those kinds of things. I really do it as a blessing. Having the ability to go and wrestle twice a month, it doesn’t bother them like it used to when I was leaving every single weekend. They are excited for me. They are excited when I’m telling them who I’m working and where I’m working. I’ll show them videos of the guys because they are so used to the WWE thing and just know the main names. My daughter asked about John Cena all the time like they’re friends, which is hilarious. I think they are excited. I think with that too, if I’m doing shows in fun places, I can bring them and stay a few days. Like my wife’s favorite thing to say now is we can plan things.”
Outside the ring Dyer has also been able to explore his other interests. Whether it’s providing cook tips on TikTok or winning 14 gold medals through ju-jitsu, the performer is living his best life. Adding to his other business ventures along with working as an analyst and host for Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Sirius XM is a budding coffee business.
“It’s called Open Air Coffee where we sell through ecommerce, but I’m building a facility in Tampa,” Dyer said. “I have 8,000 sq. ft. and I’m building a coffee roastery, a community roastery for all the coffee shops in the area, even Orlando…We’re doing something cool here. With that, not having that WWE paycheck consistently, it can add some stress when you’re financially building a company and things like that. It can be stressful, but I have the time to do that now. Also, exploring new things..
“We’re also getting to go to more concerts now, which I love so much because we can plan stuff again. Having that freedom to do my thing is really fun and allows me to be creative again. When you’re in that cog of WWE, the creativity of the talent gets lost a little bit. Someone else is writing the stories and helping you evolve your characters where as now, especially in the wrestling world I can do it all myself. I’m building the ‘Nomad’ Bishop Dyer. I can wear what I want to wear. I’m not wearing weird suit vests and stuff like that. I’m really getting to do me and be creative from social media to food to coffee to jiu jitsu to planning activities with the kids.”
Dyer has enjoyed his time in MLW, reconnecting with Dominik Dijak to form The Skyscrapers. Together the two imposing figures won the MLW Tag Team Championship alongside their savvy manager Saint Laurent.
“Working with Dijak is great because we were sharing the ring before in NXT,” said. “We were both grinding and always trying to better ourselves. When I got the email about the plan and that they were going to put me and Dijak together as a team as The Skyscrapers, instantly I smiled because what a really cool ode to the past. They do a great job of incorporating things from the past.
“Pairing me with him and giving us The Skyscrapers name, I was worried at first. But it has gotten a great reception. People love it because we have the same type of aura if you will. We’re big dudes who can move. We’re very athletic. We can be very violent and physical with our opponents. It’s a really cool thing. Having Saint Laurent as our manager, it’s extra heat poured on. I’ll take as much as I can get. We do a great job with that. It’s fun and exciting, but it’s nice too at MLW because you’re not pigeonholed to just that tag team. I’m also competing in the Opera Cup where I’m facing Kojima. I’m getting to do multiple things with one company with 95 percent of the roster I’ve never worked with.”
Dyer still remains a fan, watching pro wrestling across the board weekly. Not only to stay on top of things for his “Busted Open” work. He is proud to see his former tag team partner Bron Breakker continue his ascent to the top in WWE.
“I like him in The Vision, but I don’t like him in The Vision,” Dyer explained. “I think he is such a star. He carries so much personality, athletic ability, and with what he can do in the ring he is truly special. Obviously, I’m partial to him because we created The Wolf Dogs, and that woke a lot of people up to how good I am as well. We were doing some pretty incredible matches, and I think I did a good job bringing a little bit of personality out. Not just being the tough angry guy, but having fun with it. I think it helped him evolve. We bettered each other. So, when I see him in the background of a group because you have [Paul] Heyman, Seth [Rollins], Becky [Lynch], and then Bronson [Reed] and Bron are a step behind them.
“He is not a background player. I know it’s buying time and getting him reps, but you kind of just put him in another tag team. He is a singles star all the way through. The day he turns on Seth I’m going to be so happy whenever that happens because I think he is going to headline a WrestleMania at some point. I love supporting him and what he is doing and the stuff he is putting out there. He is out of his mind, and I love it. He does these crazy things, and I’m just like just be safe. It’s exciting. It’s fun to support guys.”
Despite WWE deciding to part ways with Dyer, he still has love for his former employer. The 41-year-old is grateful for the opportunities given. He stays in touch with colleagues there to catch up and share news like getting to wrestle the legendary former MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima coming up at Slaughterhouse on October 4. The Long Beach event will air on YouTube and beIN Sports.
“When I found out I was wrestling Kojima, I’m texting [CM] Punk, I’m texting Finn Balor,” Dyer said. “Guys who appreciate it. It was really cool to get that response from them of how cool that is that I get to do this now.”
The talent is looking forward to stepping up against Kojima. Wrestling in Japan is also on Dyer’s to-do list because he finds his style likens to theirs.
“For me, it’s a test of am I as good as I think I am and I feel like I would have a lot of success over there,” Dyer said. “This will be a test to say yeah you will or keep working. It’s one of those things. I’m always under the mindset I can get better every day. I was training at Nattie’s gym Wednesday continuing to get better. I’m always bouncing ideas off of TJ [Wilson] because I want to make sure I give him the best opponent I can give him being the legendary he is. I think it’s definitely a place to plant my flag and say I’m for real. I respect him and look up to Kojima as a superstar and the things he has done and the physicality he brings.
“He has beaten countless people by a clothesline. That’s as old school and rough as it gets. For me, it’s an honor to step in the ring with him, but when the bell rings, I’m going to set all of that aside and we’re going to fight. This is to continue to the next level of the Opera Cup. That’s the ultimate goal, to walk away with that. If I have to put Kojima down in the process, I will. And I will give him his respect afterward and prior to. But between those bells, this is what we do. We’re prize fighters in a sense and will go to war. For me too, I think it will open people’s eyes that Bishop Dyer is for real. That I’m just not some WWE guy. He is out here making a name for himself, accomplishing big things, and continuing to further his career between those ropes.”
NXT No Mercy 2025 airs live Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET from the FTL War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with streaming available on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally.
Match Card
NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Ricky Saints
NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Lola Vice
NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Tavion Heights
Weaponized Steel Cage Match: Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe
WWE Women’s Speed Championship: Sol Ruca (c) vs. Lainey Reid
Singles Match: Je’Von Evans vs. Josh Briggs
How to Watch
In the United States, stream NXT No Mercy 2025 live on Peacock (desktop, mobile, and TV app).
Outside the U.S., watch live on Netflix (check local app for event availability).
The event begins at 8 p.m. ET, with Countdown coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET on WWE’s YouTube and social media channels.
Additional Streaming Details
If using Peacock, create an account and download the app to stream on supported devices.
International users with Netflix can access the event through their subscription; connection via VPN may be required if traveling.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news throughout NXT No Mercy weekend.
The updated card for TNA Bound For Glory 2025, following the events of Victory Road and the latest news, is as follows:
Bound For Glory 2025 Match Card
TNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Mike Santana
TNA World Tag Team Championship Tables Match: The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) (c) vs. Team 3D (Bully Ray & Devon)
TNA X-Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Je’Von Evans
TNA Knockouts World Championship: Kelani Jordan vs. Indi Hartwell
Hardcore War: The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, JDC, Alisha Edwards) vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, John Skyler, Jason Hotch, Agent Zero, Tasha Steelz)
Call Your Shot Gauntlet Match: Features Mance Warner (#20), Léi Y?ng Lee (#1), plus other entrants to be announced. Winner gets a title shot at any championship, any time, within a year.
Bound for Glory, TNA’s biggest show of the year, takes place October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, and will air live on pay-per-view and TNA+.
Kelani Jordan, a WWE NXT Superstar, won the vacant TNA Knockouts World Championship at TNA Victory Road on September 26, 2025. The title had been relinquished earlier in the event by Ash by Elegance, who announced she was stepping away from in-ring competition.
After a battle royal, Jordan and Lei Ying Lee became the final two competitors, and Jordan ultimately defeated Lee in a match officiated by special referee Indi Hartwell to claim her first TNA Knockouts title.
Kelani Jordan will now defend the TNA Knockouts Championship against Indi Hartwell at the upcoming Bound for Glory pay-per-view.
Alexa Bliss and WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker are coming to the world of Call of Duty: Mobile as part of a new cross-promotional campaign with WWE. On social media, Call of Duty: Mobile shared that the duo will take center stage in the game on Wednesday, October 1.
Lights down. Arena full. CODM x @WWE is about to take center stage.
This isn’t the first time WWE has allowed its talent in non-WWE video games. In 2023, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair were added to Fortnite, a game that has also seen John Cena and The Rock involved. A year earlier, The Undertaker, Asuka, and Xavier Woods were all in-game costumes in Fall Guys.
— ? Krxnky – Fall Guys Leaks (@KrxnkyFG) July 14, 2022
Back in the world of WWE gaming, Bliss and The Undertaker continue to be regulars in the WWE 2K franchise. Including the Deadman Edition of WWE 2K25, The Undertaker has been on the cover of 18 WWE video games, an honor Bliss has yet to reach.
Now, fans and gamers alike can look forward to Bliss and the Phenom being part of the world of Call of Duty: Mobile. Their role in the game proves how the popularity of the pair is able to extend far beyond the squared circle.
Naomi won’t be competing in WWE for several more months, but that hasn’t stopped the Raw Superstar from taking a kicking. The former WWE Women’s World Champion took to social media to update fans on her pregnancy, posting a sonogram video. Naomi appreciated the irony of her active child-to-be, adding that “Being out of in-ring action and still getting kicked is crazy.”
Naomi plans on returning to the very top of WWE when she can come back, and also has eyes on working with AJ Lee again. For now, the former Women’s World Champion’s child is proving that they can throw kicks like so many members of their wrestling family.
