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Stephanie Vaquer Explains What’s Really at Stake Against Giulia

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Stephanie Vaquer Explains What’s Really at Stake Against Giulia

At WWE NXT Roadblock, NXT Women’s Champion Giulia will go head-to-head with NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer in a highly anticipated matchup. This marks their first singles encounter since joining WWE, with the winner poised to solidify their place as the top star in NXT’s women’s division.

Speaking with Bully Ray on Busted Open, Vaquer shared her mindset ahead of the showdown. While titles are significant, she emphasized that her primary goal is proving she is the best.

“Maybe it’s weird, but for me, it’s different. I [don’t] think in championships and titles, where [it’s] more bigger or no. I just want to be the best,” Vaquer said.

“If [to] be the best, title, more title, more big title, it’s okay. But I want to be the best. My focus is being the best. I know that Giulia’s title is so important. My title, too. But I try to focus on match [with] Giulia and win. Not just about the title. It’s about who it’s the best.”

With both champions determined to prove their dominance, their clash at NXT Roadblock is set to be a defining moment in the brand’s women’s division.

AEW Collision Undergoing Interesting Experiment Next Week

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AEW Collision Undergoing Interesting Experiment Next Week

AEW Collision will be undergoing an interesting experiment for the week of March 17-23, varying from its usual format.

The 2-hour Saturday night show usually airs at 8 PM ET on TNT. For next week, however, the slot will be taken up by the NCAA ‘March Madness’ games.

The broadcast network usually just bumps the full wrestling show up in such cases, and it airs whenever the program taking its place concludes.

Though for next week, the official WBD website is listing two 1-hour episodes of Collisions for both Saturday, March 22, and Sunday March 23 instead. Both the shows are listed to start at 11 p.m. ET, after the conclusion of the NCAA games.

According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, this is an experiment on TNT’s part. By breaking up the usual 2-hour show into two separate hour-long episodes, the Network is giving Collision two lead-ins from the March Madness games instead of one.

The Collision episode is set to be taped in advance from the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Nebraska, alongside the live March 19th episode of Wednesday Night Dynamite.

No matches or segments have been confirmed for the upcoming show just yet, but we can expect to see some top stars on the episode to take advantage of the lead in.

AJ Styles Challenges Logan Paul: Prove You Belong in WWE or Leave

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AJ Styles isn’t convinced Logan Paul belongs in WWE and is ready to put him to the test. After recent tensions between the two, things escalated on WWE Raw when Styles attacked Paul, forcing him to retreat.

Speaking on Raw Recap, Styles made it clear that he’s not just fighting for himself—he’s fighting for everyone who questions Paul’s place in WWE.

“I feel like it’s me and the rest of the country wanting to hurt Logan Paul. So I’m just trying to do everyone a favor and get it done as quick as possible—get him out of our ring,” Styles said.

When asked if he thought Paul respected wrestling, Styles didn’t hold back, likening him to a spoiled child who hasn’t paid his dues.

“It’s like giving your kids everything they want before they even work for anything. They’re spoiled, right? And I would say it’s kind of the same thing with Logan Paul.

He thinks he can just come to a WWE ring. Not an independent wrestling ring like the rest of us had, or maybe at least the PC to train a little bit. He has done none of that, and thinks he belongs in our ring?”

While Styles acknowledged Paul’s athletic ability, he argued that being an athlete doesn’t automatically make someone a WWE superstar.

“There are tons of athletes out there that don’t belong in our ring. We had to sacrifice something to get here—time, pain, all of it. Logan Paul hasn’t given anything. That’s the problem. You gotta give something to get something.”

Styles made his intentions clear—he’s not backing down until Paul proves he belongs.

“I didn’t start this. Logan did. I’m just gonna finish it. If he wants to be in a WWE ring, let’s see how bad he wants it. Let’s take him to a point where he might break. If he doesn’t, maybe he belongs. I don’t have to like him, but I can respect him. Maybe this needs to be a match. I don’t care where. Let’s do it.”

AJ Styles isn’t interested in shortcuts or handouts—if Logan Paul wants respect in WWE, he’s going to have to fight for it. The question is, can he handle it when things get real?

WWE NXT Roadblock Preview: March 11, 2025

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WWE NXT Roadblock Preview: March 11, 2025

Here’s the preview for tonight’s WWE NXT Roadblock, broadcasting live on The CW at 8/7c from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

History will be made tonight as two of NXT’s biggest international signings clash in a Winner Takes All match. NXT Women’s Champion Giulia faces NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer with both titles on the line in what’s being promoted as one of the biggest matches in NXT history.

WWE Roadblock 2025

Match Card

  • Winner Takes All: NXT Women’s Champion Giulia vs. NXT Women’s North American Champion Stephanie Vaquer
  • NXT Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. TNA X-Division Champion Moose
  • TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Hardy Boyz (c) vs. Nathan Frazer and Axiom
  • New York City Street Fight: Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page
  • Jordynne Grace vs. Roxanne Perez

Storyline Highlights

The main event features a historic clash between Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, former rivals from New Japan Pro-Wrestling who now hold NXT’s top women’s titles. This dream match will determine who truly is the face of NXT’s women’s division.

NXT Champion Oba Femi defends against Moose in a champion vs. champion match that showcases the official WWE-TNA partnership. Moose is looking to become a dual-company champion while Femi aims to continue his dominant reign.

The Hardy Boyz put their TNA World Tag Team Championships on the line against NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom in a dream match where wrestling eras collide. Frazer and Axiom have called the Hardys the greatest tag team of all time but believe they’re the best team in the world today.

Bron Breakker is a Paul Heyman Guy

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Bron Breakker’s rise in WWE continues and the reigning Intercontinental Champion has a legendary mentor to thank for his progress.

According to WWE executive Triple H, the “Wise Man” Paul Heyman has been playing an intricate role in Breakker’s development, potentially paving the way for a future on-screen alliance.

“I have Heyman spend a lot of time with [Bron Breakker] to help develop his promos, to help develop his character, to help push him in a direction,” Triple H told The Hollywood Reporter.

Following his title defense at Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, Breakker was asked about possibly teaming up with Heyman. The champion remained open to the idea.

“I definitely think that there’s a possibility of that happening at some point, maybe down the line,” Breakker said in the post-show press conference.

“The door is definitely open. We’ll just have to say ‘never say never’ on that.”

Breakker has already worked with Heyman in the past. In October 2023, the advocate was temporarily loaned by Roman Reigns to guide Breakker for a high-stakes WWE NXT match against Carmelo Hayes. The event, which saw NXT triumph over AEW Dynamite in ratings, ended with Breakker falling short despite Heyman’s presence.

Paul Heyman, a 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, has spoken highly of Breakker as a potential future star. He has also named other top talents like GUNTHER, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, and Liv Morgan as part of WWE’s strongest roster to date.

With Breakker’s rapid ascent, a partnership with Heyman could be the next step in solidifying his main event status.

‘He’s A Motherf*cker’: Scott Steiner Has Not Forgiven Hulk Hogan’s Past Deeds

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‘He’s A Motherf*cker’: Scott Steiner Has Not Forgiven Hulk Hogan’s Past Deeds

Scott Steiner has not forgotten Hulk Hogan’s transgressions.

The wrestling veteran recently spoke to Chris Van Vliet for a new interview. He talked about things such as his famous Steiner math promo, his son Brock signing a WWE NIL deal and more.

During the interview, Scott also talked about his WCW run in detail and the origins of his Big Poppa Pump character. He explained that the gimmick was born out of his real-life experiences in the pro wrestling world.

Steiner noted how he was a happy-go-lucky kid when he first joined the business but he soon learned about all the ‘bullsh*t of professional wrestling’ such as backstage politics played by top stars like Hulk Hogan:

“That was a real thing back then the older guys keeping the younger guys down. When I said that I got beat in my first match after turning heel, the call was made by Hulk Hogan to have me beat. So the reason I knew that because somebody that was in the vicinity of talking to him.

So it might piss me off, but you can overcome wins and losses. People can see your personality and what you do on camera. Wins and losses, you can overcome them. But when another wrestler decides he’s going to decide who wins, it is bullsh*t.”

A Piece Of Sh*t: Scott Steiner

After an earlier run, the Steiner Brothers rejoined WCW in 1996. They teamed together for a couple years before Scott turned heel by attacking his brother Rick and joining the nWo at the SuperBrawl VIII. The wrestling legend developed the Big Poppa Pump character he is most widely known for in the next few months, completely changing his look as well as his mannerisms.

When asked why does he thinks Hulk Hogan wanted to keep him down, Scott Steiner did not hold back on the Hulkster. The former WCW Champion claimed that the WWE Hall of Famer is ‘a piece of sh*t’:

“He’s a motherf*cker. There’s no other way I can say it, he’s a piece of sh*t. We did a Nitro in Buffalo and I knew who I had to wrestle, per se. But ten minutes before the show went on air at ten to eight, I didn’t know if it was going to happen or not. We had to wait until Hogan got to the building and say, clear it. Yeah, you could do what they had written down.”

The former TNA star was also questioned about his current relationship with Hogan, and he said that he has still not forgotten everything Hogan did to him. He told the story of how Hulk almost got him arrested on false accusations of attacking Hogan’s wife back in 2015 and said that there’s a reason the Hulkster got booed at the Raw Netflix premiere.

‘They Know He’s A Steiner’ – Scott Steiner Talks Bron Breakker’s Name

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‘They Know He’s A Steiner’ – Scott Steiner Talks Bron Breakker’s Name

Since arriving in WWE in 2021, Bron Breakker has made a name for himself in WWE and on the main roster. Despite the impressive record of the former NXT Champion and current Intercontinental Champion, many fans believe that Breakker should be using the Steiner name used by his father Rick and uncle Scott.

On the Insight podcast, Scott discussed his nephew’s name. While Bron may never use the Steiner name, Scott is pleased that WWE isn’t shying away from his lineage.

“Well they never shied away from that because he introduced us at the Hall of Fame. So for whatever reason they used Bron Breakker, but they know he’s a Steiner.”

Scott’s son Brock could be joining his cousin on WWE TV after recently signing an NIL contract. While Scott can’t guarantee the future, he believes the Steiner name will live on in WWE.

“Brock would probably use a Steiner name. I’m not sure if it would be Brock, but it would be Steiner.”

Whatever name Bron Breakker uses, his success in WWE in the four years since he arrived has proved undeniable. Already the Intercontinental Champion, many predict it is just a matter of time before Scott’s nephew enters the World Title picture. With WrestleMania 41 looming, fans can expect big things in Las Vegas for Bron Breakker, no matter what name fans know him for.

Scott Steiner: Harvard Professor Proved Math Promo Is Correct

Kamille Explains Real Meaning Of Controversial AEW Revolution Segment

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Kamille Explains Real Meaning Of Controversial AEW Revolution Segment

AEW star Kamille has defended her Queen of The Ring co-star Damaris Lewis after her controversial segment at the Revolution PPV.

The actress was one of the celebrities attending the PPV to promote the new movie. When asked about her experience of working in the pro wrestling-based film, she said “you all know you are going to win before everybody else does” and thanked wrestlers for teaching her that.

The awkward segment did not go over well with the wrestling fans and they targeted Lewis for exposing the business. The backstage reaction to her comments were not any better. Reports claimed that ‘audible groans’ were heard when she said this and her remarks were not well received.

Kamille who stars in the movie with Damaris, however, came to her defense with an Instagram video. She explained that her co-star respects the industry very much and her comments were not about the pre-determined nature of the business. According to Kamille who has done many rounds of press with Damaris Lewis, she was actually talking about the resolve of the talents to win a match:

“She’s not talking about who’s going to win. If you notice, she doesn’t say, ‘Y’all already know who’s going to win.’ She says, ‘Y’all already know YOU’RE going to win.’ What she meant by that is we are determined. We know that we are winners.

We know that we’re going to make it no matter what. We have it in our minds, predetermined, that we are going to win, That we’re going to get where we want to go, do what we want to do, what dream we set. That’s what she meant, guys.”

The former NWA Women’s Champion noted that the actress had only a few seconds to say something meaningful and her comments did not come across as she meant it. Kamille praised her friend as a very deep thinker and noted that she made her point very clear in longer interviews she did during the Queen of The Ring press tour.

The female wrestling star is signed to AEW but she has not been seen on Tony Khan’s promotion since November last year. Many people believed that she was just taking time off for this movie but a latest development suggests it’s not the case. You can check out more here.

Scott Steiner: Harvard Professor Proved Math Promo Is Correct

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Scott Steiner: Harvard Professor Proved Math Promo Is Correct

Of all of Scott Steiner’s many promos in wrestling, few stand out (for better or worse) than his ‘Steiner Math’ promo ahead of TNA Sacrifice 2008. On the Insight podcast, Steiner shared the origins of the infamous speech.

“I just thought about it. I knew maybe an hour before I start thinking about it, they told me I had to do an interview.”

A graduate of a highly educated university (the University of Michigan) Steiner claimed the promo, which guaranteed him a 141 2/3% chance of victory, made sense. Fans don’t just have to take Steiner’s word for it, as an alleged Harvard professor on X (fka Twitter) agrees.

“There’s a Harvard professor, I don’t know, because everything you read on Twitter is 100% true, right? So he checked the numbers said, yeah, they added up.”

Whoever this Harvard professor is, they may want to get their qualifications checked. Despite the math proving Steiner was guaranteed to win the triple-threat at TNA Sacrifice, he came up short against World Champion Samoa Joe in a match that included Frankie Kazarian.

Almost 17 years later, Steiner’s promo remains a hit with fans, showing the unpredictable and often hilarious side of the WWE Hall of Famer. To this day, Steiner continues to be a larger-than-life name in wrestling with a legacy that can’t be subtracted from.

‘A Special Gal’ – Francesca Eastwood On Portraying Mae Young in Queen of the Ring

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‘A Special Gal’ – Francesca Eastwood On Portraying Mae Young in Queen of the Ring

The Mildred Burke biopic Queen of the Ring is now in cinemas, promising fans an exciting look into the early days of women’s wrestling. Speaking to TNA Wrestling, Francesca Eastwood, who portrays a prime-of-her-career Mae Young, discussed being inspired by the WWE Hall of Famer.

“She was wrestling into her 70s and 80s. I find that to be the driving force of everything. To be that type of person, you’ve got to be a special gal.”

Eastwood, daughter of Clint Eastwood, had no wrestling experience prior to filming, and was “blessed” with the opportunity to learn stunts in Ohio Valley Wrestling. While Eastwood knew the role was going to be demanding, her mind couldn’t prepare her for how tough it’d be.

“This profession wrestling] is so physically challenging but, you know, that’s kinda why I’m an actress. I’m into that.”

Fortunately for Eastwood, the camraderie of those working on Queen of the Ring proved to be second to none. Summing up her experience shooting the movie and dipping her toe into the world of professional wrestling, Eastwood called it “a hell of a ride!”

Eastwood is part of an impressive cast for Queen of the Ring which stars Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) as Burke. Wrestling names involved in the film include ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm as Clara Mortensen, Trinity ‘Naomi’ Fatu as Ethel Johnson, Britt Baker as Debbie Nichols, and Kailey ‘Kamille’ Farmer as June Byers. Jim Cornette plays an NWA Commissioner.

‘Doesn’t Make Him A Good Person’: Seth Rollins Reveals Real Thoughts On Hulk Hogan’s Recent Troubles

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‘Doesn’t Make Him A Good Person’: Seth Rollins Reveals Real Thoughts On Hulk Hogan’s Recent Troubles

Seth Rollins knew that Hulk Hogan will not be welcomed by fans at the Raw Netflix premiere.

The former World Champion recently had an interview with WFAN. He talked about things such as at what age he plans to retire, how different the wrestling world is today compared to his early days, and more.

During the interview, Rollins was also asked about The Hulkster. The Architect noted that Hogan has always been kind to him, though he admitted that it doesn’t necessarily make him a good person:

“I was a Hogan fan growing up. I’ve said it a million times, the dude has been nothing but kind to me in my life and our interactions. Doesn’t make him a good person. Obviously, he’s run into some issues as of late. We’ll see if he clears those up. That’s his business though,”

I Was Not Surprised: Seth Rollins

Hulk Hogan has been in crosshairs of the wrestling fans since he made racially insensitive remarks in a leaked video. The WWE Hall of Fame’s recent political leanings have only added to the resentment of fans. All this resulted in Hogan getting booed out of the building when he made an appearance at Raw’s Netflix premiere from Los Angeles.

When asked if he was surprised by how the former face of WWE was treated when he showed up at the January 6 show, Seth Rollins said that he saw the fan reaction coming in advance:

“No, I was not surprised. I mean look, he hasn’t done a lot to harbor goodwill in his name over the past few years. So I just think with everything that’s going on with him, he came out, I saw it coming. I don’t know if anybody else did, but I did yes.”

Seth Rollins picked up an unwilling victory over CM Punk in the main event of this week’s Raw. This came after Roman Reigns interrupted their cage match and dragged Rollins out of the steel structure. Now it’d be interesting to see how Seth responds to his former teammate.

Raquel Rodriguez Predicts Double-Champion Status After WWE Raw Win

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Raquel Rodriguez Predicts Double-Champion Status After WWE Raw Win

During the March 10, edition of WWE Raw, Raquel Rodriguez defeated Bayley to become the number one contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Speaking in a WWE Raw Digital Exclusive, Rodriguez was confident in her chances against The Valkyrie.

“You know what’s gonna happen to Lyra? The same thing that happened to Bayley tonight. So, yeah, I am very excited because pretty soon I’m gonna have have two of these bad boys [gestures to her Women’s Tag Team Title belt.]”

Raquel isn’t the only Judgment Day member hoping to become a double champion. In the video, Liv Morgan said that both she and Raquel will soon be double champions. Morgan clearly has plans to regain the WWE Women’s World Championship, a title she lost back in January to Rhea Ripley.

More Gold for the Judgment Day?

The Judgment Day has held plenty of titles over the years, including the Women’s World Title, WWE Tag Team Titles, Women’s Tag Team Titles, NXT North American Championship and Money in the Bank. In addition to Rodriguez’s quest to win the Women’s Intercontinental Title, the Men’s title could also soon be with the group. On Raw, Dominik Mysterio shared that he had acquired a title match for Finn Balor against Bron Breakker for the March 17, Raw in Brussels, Belgium.

Whether The Judgment Day wins either Intercontinental Championship remains to be seen but the faction has gold in its sights. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Judgment Day and their pursuit of more championship titles in WWE.

Seth Rollins Reveals Tentative Retirement Age

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Seth Rollins Reveals Tentative Retirement Age

Seth Rollins has revealed his tentative retirement plan.

The Architect recently had an interview with WFAN. He talked about things such as how things have changed in the wrestling business since he debuted in WWE, Travis Scott’s involvement in John Cena’s heel turn and more.

Discussing the topic of athletes in different sports, Rollins noted how wrestlers are able to extend their careers because they’re storytellers and the wrestling audience is much more forgiving to lapses in physicality than other sports. Seth was then asked if he himself knows when he might retire from in-ring action. The former World Champion said that it’ll depend on how things develop in the next few years:

“No, I’ll be 39 in May. You know, 45 maybe really sounds all right to me, I think. It’s kind of going to depend on what I do in the next few years as far as outside of WWE or behind the scenes in WWE. Both of those things are appealing to me. So just got to figure out what that feels like. But like my body’s definitely…I feel good right now. I feel very good.”

I’m More Behind The Scenes Guy: Seth Rollins

The hosts brought up the possibility of Seth Rollins following the footsteps of someone like Jesse Venture and becoming a commentator after the end of his in-ring career. The former Shield member, however, said that he’d rather have a role behind the camera than in front of it once he hangs his boots:

“I think I’m more behind-the-scenes guy when it’s time for me to finish up. Like I’d like to be on the other side of it. I don’t want to be like a character in front of it anymore. Once I’m done in the ring, like let me go back, let me help, you know, the business. Let me help the young guys and girls, let me do something like that… Yeah, maybe something in the creative department. We’ll see.”

Seth Rollins has been testing the waters for an acting career in recent times. He even shot stuff for Captain America: Brave New World but his part was ultimately cut from the movie.

GUNTHER Calls WrestleMania A Mercy-Killing Ahead of Jey Uso Showdown

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GUNTHER Calls WrestleMania A Mercy-Killing Ahead of Jey Uso Showdown

During the March 10, edition of WWE Raw, Jey Uso defeated Grayson Waller and was able to fend off an attack by A-Town Down Under after the match. However, GUNTHER was able to get a surprise ambush on ‘Main Event Jey’ and the segment ended with the World Heavyweight Champion standing tall.

Speaking in a WWE Raw Digital Exclusive after the segment, GUNTHER was asked about Jey’s resiliency, a trait the Ring General believes his WrestleMania 41 adversary does not possess.

“Resiliency? The only one resilient here is me because I uphold the highest standard for myself and the World Heavyweight Championship.”

GUNTHER continued to berate Jey as the King of the Ring claimed he’s beaten stronger, better, wrestlers than Jey. While Hey may have enjoyed “promoting that stupid four-letter catchphrase,” GUNTHER had four letters in mind for Uso this April inside Allegiant Stadium.

“When you walk into Las Vegas, it’s not gonna be the highlight of a sad twenty-year, play the second fiddle career. It’s gonna be the mercy killing of the Jey Uso experiment. Four letters, one word. Hell.”

Jey earned a title match by winning the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match in one of the most shocking wins in the history of the match-type. While Jey is ready to bring the ‘Yeet Army’ to Las Vegas, GUNTHER is ready to spoil the fun of Uso and his fans this April at WrestleMania 41.

H/T – Fightful

Andrew Schulz Vows Payback On Logan Paul After WWE Raw In MSG

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Andrew Schulz Vows Payback On Logan Paul After WWE Raw In MSG

On the March 10, edition of WWE Raw from MSG, Logan Paul got physical with comedian and proud New Yorker Andrew Schulz. Things could’ve gone from bad for worse for Schulz had AJ Styles not made the save in the World’s Most Famous Arena.

Speaking in a WWE Raw Digital Exclusive after the show, Schulz recalled once being friends with Paul and talked about the pair appearing on one another’s podcasts. Despite this, Schulz believes his former friend isn’t right for wrestling, especially with full-time talent hungry for an oppoetunity.

“We’re not here to see Logan parade around as this part-time wrestler-slash-Pokémon card collector, whatever the hell he does. There are people who have dedicated their lives to this s***, and I want to see them.”

Schulz concluded by taking aim at Paul once more for being a part-timer. The comedian then claimed that he’ll cross paths with the former U.S. Champion once again.

“I’m gonna bump into Logan again, and this time, we’re gonna be a little bit more prepared, and it’s gonna be a little bit less cordial. That’s all I’m trying to say.”

Despite Schulz’s threat, all signs point towards Paul Vs. Styles at WrestleMania 41. While the part-time schedule and the attitude of Logan Paul continues to anger many, his skills in the ring have put the content-creator in line for a showdown against one of wrestling’s most ‘Phenomenal’ stars.

Logan Paul Suplexes Joe Weller, Scores Header Goal in Sidemen Charity Match

H/T – Fightful

The Rock Shares Unseen Footage From Elimination Chamber

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The Rock Shares Unseen Footage From Elimination Chamber

The Rock has shared a new point of view on the shocking events of Elimination Chamber.

The People’s Champion became the catalyst for one of the most shocking turns in the history of wrestling when he prompted John Cena to turn heel and attack the Undisputed WWE Champion. The wrestling world is still abuzz with the surprising turn of events at the latest WWE PPV.

The Rock rejoined this discussion on Monday when he shared some new backstage footage of the PPV night and claimed that he ‘loves playing the good guy’:

John Cena has not been seen on WWE TV since the March 1 event. Cody Rhodes has addressed his turn in Cena’s absence saying his aspiration to win the 17th world title is a delusion.

The Cenation Leader, however, is scheduled to return to TV for the first time since his heel turn at next week’s episode of the Red Branded Show from Brussels, Belgium.

The show which has a special start time of 3 pm ET/12 pm PT will also feature a number of big matches including an IC Championship match between Finn Balor and Bron Breakker.

It’s unknown when or if The Rock will join this storyline again but for now, he seems to be content watching things unfold from afar.

Cody Rhodes: John Cena’s 17th WWE World Title is a Delusion

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Cody Rhodes: John Cena’s 17th WWE World Title is a Delusion

Cody Rhodes isn’t backing down from John Cena, and he made that clear during his promo on the March 10 episode of WWE Raw. Kicking off the second hour of the show, Rhodes wasted no time calling out Cena, first informing the crowd that Cena wasn’t in the building. Addressing the WWE icon’s heel turn, Rhodes shared that he doesn’t have an issue with the turn, but Cena’s actions since then.

“I don’t begrudge Cena for siding with The Rock. What I take issue with are his positive messages on social media—like a clueless child who needs to be yelled at by a teacher.”

Rhodes didn’t stop there, calling John’s aspiration to a 17th WWE World Championship “One man’s fantasy and delusion.” Wrapping up, Rhodes told the fans in New York City, as well as Cena, that “I am now the captain of WWE.

The war of words between Rhodes and Cena is only intensifying, and with the two set to come face-to-face on the March 17 episode of WWE Raw, tensions could escalate even further. Cena and Rhodes will battle at WrestleMania 41 in one of the most anticipated title matches in years.

‘Then What?’ – Undertaker Questions John Cena Winning His 17th World Title



Watch: Mystery Masked Superstar Who Is Not Chad Gable Debuts On Raw

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Watch: Mystery Masked Superstar Who Is Not Chad Gable Debuts On Raw

A new masked superstar has joined the ranks of American Alpha and it’s definitely not Chad Gable.

The former Olympian had been on an expedition the last few weeks, trying to find a solution to his ‘Lucha problem.’ Last week’s episode of Raw saw Gable finally finding what he’s been looking for in the form of a mystery box.

This week’s episode of the Monday Night show then featured a tag team match between Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee of LWO and The New Day. The faces looked in control of the bout until a mysterious masked man showed up.

The masked star attacked Dragon Lee with a Frankensteiner and a jumping headbutt. When Rey Mysterio came out to confront him, the mystery star grabbed the WWE Hall of Famer and delivered a delayed German suplex.

This distraction allowed The New Day to capitalize and they won the match with an Up Up Down Down on Rey. The masked superstar on the other hand ran away as the security tried to apprehend him.

Cathy Kalley questioned Chad Gable about the attack later in the night but he denied being the one behind the mask. As she was pressing the issue, the security appeared behind them with the mystery star.

This development absolutely and completely absolves Chad Gable from the accusations. The big question after the show is who is behind the mask if not the American Alpha leader.

Roman Reigns Attacks Rollins & Punk in WWE Raw Return

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Roman Reigns Attacks Rollins & Punk in WWE Raw Return

Roman Reigns made a dominant return to Raw, taking out both Seth Rollins and CM Punk in a chaotic ending that all but confirms the rumored triple-threat match at WrestleMania.

During a steel cage match between Rollins and Punk, Rollins was on the verge of victory after delivering a stomp from the middle rope. However, just as he went for the pin, the cage door unexpectedly swung open—revealing Reigns on the outside.

Reigns pulled Rollins out of the cage, inadvertently handing him the win. Before Rollins could react, Reigns leveled him with a superman punch, a spear, and even a curb stomp of his own.

Reigns then turned his attention to Paul Heyman, who was inside the cage consoling Punk. Without hesitation, Reigns entered the ring, drove Punk into the steel, and followed up with a brutal spear. As Raw went off the air, Reigns stood tall over Punk while Heyman backed into a corner.

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This attack comes after Rollins, enraged over his Royal Rumble elimination, took out Reigns with a stomp on the steel steps in an effort to get at Punk. With all three men now locked in a heated rivalry, it appears WWE is moving forward with the long-rumored triple-threat match for WrestleMania.

How Paul Heyman Is Shaping WWE’s Next Generation on and off Camera

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Paul Heyman discusses WWE’s Netflix transition, its impact on storytelling, and how he’s mentoring future stars like Bron Breakker while shaping the industry’s next era.

WWE’s move to Netflix marks a turning point for the company, and Paul Heyman is ready to embrace the change. The first WWE Raw episode on the streaming platform featured a high-profile match between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, with Heyman playing a critical role in shaping the storyline. The company’s $5 billion, 10-year deal with Netflix signals a shift from a niche entertainment brand to a mainstream powerhouse. In an interview with Alex Weprin for The Hollywood Reporter, the professional wrestling mastermind touted today’s boom period.

“Before COVID, it was a boutique industry, it was niche, it was a guilty pleasure,” Heyman explains. “Now, with the distribution on Netflix, it’s no longer boutique, now it’s certified main street.”

The transition isn’t just about a new platform—it’s about evolving WWE’s storytelling. Heyman compares his role to a film composer, enhancing the emotional weight of each moment.

“Even if the scene is only with me, I’m there to advance the story and explain it to you in sound bites that hopefully go viral,” he says.

Roman Reigns’ “Tribal Chief” character exemplifies this evolution. Heyman, who played a key role in its development, drew inspiration from Apocalypse Now.

“When Roman Reigns and I came up with the character, I had Roman study Apocalypse Now, because the initial launch of the Tribal Chief to me was Colonel Kurtz,” Heyman reveals.

“The burden of leadership, the burden of the worship, the burden of the expectations… it’s so heavy on Kurtz that he resents everyone around him for relying on him.”

Heyman’s influence extends beyond the screen. Backstage, he mentors top talent like Reigns and rising stars such as Bron Breakker. WWE Chief Creative Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque praises Heyman’s ability to refine talent.

“I have Heyman spend a lot of time with [Breakker] to help develop his promos, to help develop his character, to help push him in a direction.”

With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, Heyman remains focused on WWE’s future, leveraging Netflix’s reach and the power of social media. He sees platforms like TikTok and YouTube as integral to the company’s storytelling.

“I openly invite easter eggs and conspiracy theories in every scene that we do, and we intentionally drop them in there,” he says.

As WWE enters its next phase, Heyman believes the challenge is to balance tradition with innovation. “In that regard, it’s still the same,” he says, comparing wrestling to live concerts.

“However, we now have to offer more. We now have to take those performances from the couch and bring that soap opera to play out.”

Cody Rhodes and John Cena Set for WWE Raw Showdown in Brussels

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Cody Rhodes and John Cena Set for WWE Raw Showdown in Brussels

WWE Raw heads to Brussels, Belgium next week (March 17), where Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena will be in the same arena for the first time since Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber.

Also set for the show, which airs at a special start time of 3 pm ET/12 pm PT:

  • Penta vs Ludwig Kaiser in a No Holds Barred Match
  • Bron Breakker vs Finn Bálor for the Intercontinental Championship
  • Dakota Kai vs Ivy Nile
  • Jey Uso vs Austin Theory

Cena’s First Appearance Since Stunning Betrayal

At Elimination Chamber, Cena stunned the WWE Universe by attacking Rhodes and aligning with The Rock and Travis Scott. Since then, he has remained silent, refusing to explain his actions. Meanwhile, Rhodes has openly criticized Cena, calling his betrayal unjustified. Their face-to-face encounter in Brussels is expected to be a pivotal moment on the Road to WrestleMania 41.

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WrestleMania 41 Stakes Rise

Cena is also set to appear on Raw in Glasgow on March 24 and London on March 31 before challenging Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas on April 19-20. With speculation swirling about a potential Cena title win, his return has turned what was once expected to be a retirement tour into one of WWE’s most compelling heel runs.

As Raw heads to Belgium, all eyes will be on Cena and Rhodes in a confrontation that could reshape the WrestleMania landscape.

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Seth Rollins: Travis Scott Doesn’t Need To Be In A Wrestling Ring With These Giants

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Seth Rollins: Travis Scott Doesn’t Need To Be In A Wrestling Ring With These Giants

Travis Scott played a key role in a pivotal moment at WWE Elimination Chamber, where John Cena turned heel on Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock. However, during the segment, Scott forcefully slapped Rhodes in the head, reportedly causing a ruptured eardrum. As a result, Rhodes now wears an earplug in his left ear when his entrance pyro goes off.

During an interview on WFAN, Seth Rollins was asked about Scott’s involvement and the slap, adding to the controversy. Scott has since started selling “Wrestling Is Real” merchandise. Rollins shared his thoughts on the situation, saying:

“I have mercy on Travis Scott. That is not a man that needs to be in a wrestling ring with these giant humans. No offense to him, but he’s a cruiserweight, brother. He can wrestle Rey Mysterio, maybe. He doesn’t know what he’s doing in there. He just whacked him in the side of the head, gave him a big ol’ bruise, busted him open—just awful. If Cody gets his hands on him, it’s done and dusted. Cody isn’t like Braun Strowman or Andre the Giant; he’s not a massive guy, but he dwarfs Travis Scott. If he can get through Travis’ team of people, it’s game over for him. Cody is a very nice guy—I won’t speak on his behalf—but he has an undercurrent of frustration, especially when he gets taken advantage of in a situation like that, absolutely.”

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that there is internal heat on Scott for the incident. Some within WWE have questioned why he was involved in the segment at all.

Andrew Schulz Gets Physical on WWE Raw After Logan Paul’s Attack

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Andrew Schulz Gets Physical on WWE Raw After Logan Paul’s Attack

Comedian Andrew Schulz got more than he bargained for on Monday’s WWE Raw after Logan Paul singled him out during his in-ring promo. Paul, who was met with loud boos from the New York crowd, mocked AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes before turning his attention to Schulz.

Paul claimed Schulz had only come to see the steel cage match between CM Punk and Seth Rollins, not him. Frustrated, Paul yanked Schulz over the barricade and tossed him into the ring. Just as Paul set up for a suplex, AJ Styles’ music hit, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Styles rushed the ring, immediately dropping Paul with a clothesline before delivering a Phenomenal Forearm. As Paul rolled out of the ring, Styles grabbed a microphone and challenged him to return. Instead, Paul retreated, leaving Schulz and Styles to celebrate in front of the electrified crowd.

Andrew Schulz’s new comedy special “LIFE” is now streaming on Netflix.

Bianca Belair Claps Back at Fans Accusing Her of Attacking Jade Cargill

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Bianca Belair Claps Back at Fans Accusing Her of Attacking Jade Cargill

Bianca Belair is shutting down speculation that she was behind the recent attack on Jade Cargill. In a fiery social media post, the EST of WWE made her frustration clear, flipping off the camera and hitting a signature DX crotch chop while delivering a strongly worded response to the accusations.

Belair expressed disbelief that fans seriously thought she had anything to do with the attack, calling out the “made-up evidence” and “think pieces” circulating online. She admitted the situation made her feel like she was “going crazy” and even tainted her Elimination Chamber victory.

“The switch up game is WILLLDDDD,” Belair wrote, acknowledging how things might have looked suspicious. However, she stood firm, saying that fans will one day realize she’s “a real one” and sarcastically telling doubters to “cue the video” if they still believe she was involved.

The former Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champion also opened up about how much the situation has affected her, calling it “some of the hardest ish” she’s ever dealt with. With WrestleMania approaching, she admitted she’s struggling to focus, ending her message with, “How the F am I supposed to focus on Mania?!!!!”

Belair’s response makes it clear—she’s not here for the rumors and just wants to move forward. However, with Cargill still searching for answers, the drama surrounding the attack is far from over.

Bianca Belair on a Heel Turn: ‘If I Do It, You Won’t Like Me’

WWE Raw Preview (3/10): CM Punk vs Seth Rollins Steel Cage Match at MSG

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WWE Raw Preview (3/10): CM Punk vs Seth Rollins Steel Cage Match at MSG

Here’s the preview for tonight’s WWE Raw, broadcasting live on Netflix at 8/7c from New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

The main event will feature CM Punk and Seth Rollins continuing their bitter rivalry inside a Steel Cage. After Rollins cost Punk his WrestleMania opportunity at Elimination Chamber, and following their chaotic brawl last week, General Manager Adam Pearce has ordered this match to contain their bedlam.

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WWE Raw Preview: March 10, 2025

  • CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage Match
  • Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) in a Tornado Tag Team Match
  • Jey Uso vs. Grayson Waller
  • AJ Styles to call out Logan Paul

This episode marks one of the final stops on the Road to WrestleMania 41, with WWE reporting that over 16,500 tickets have been distributed for tonight’s show at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

Following last week’s shocking title change, many fans will be watching to see what’s next for Rhea Ripley after she lost her Women’s World Championship to IYO SKY, potentially derailing her path to a dream match with Bianca Belair at WrestleMania.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE news on the road to WrestleMania 41.

What Happened Last Week?

Ahead of tonight’s WWE Raw, here’s a quick recap of last week’s show:

  • IYO SKY defeated Rhea Ripley to become the new Women’s World Champion
  • Jey Uso saved Alpha Academy from an attack by Gunther, only to be ambushed by A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory)
  • CM Punk and Seth Rollins engaged in an out-of-control brawl throughout the arena and backstage
  • AJ Styles had a backstage conversation that led to his decision to call out Logan Paul
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