WWE is making a major shift in India as its programming moves exclusively to Netflix on April 1, 2025. This transition marks the end of WWE’s long-standing partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and introduces a new streaming era for Indian wrestling fans.
For over two decades, Sony aired WWE’s flagship shows—Raw, SmackDown, and NXT—along with major Premium Live Events (PLEs) like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble. However, with WWE’s contract with Sony expiring on March 31, Netflix will take over as the exclusive home of WWE content in India.
This move is part of a 10-year, $5 billion deal between WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, and Netflix. While Raw debuted on Netflix in multiple regions in January 2025, India’s transition was delayed due to Sony’s existing rights. Now, Indian fans will have live access to Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and all major PLEs, with the added feature of live Hindi commentary. Netflix will also provide on-demand access to WWE’s vast content library.
While this move excites many fans, questions remain about accessibility, as Netflix operates on a premium subscription model. However, with WWE embracing streaming and Netflix expanding into live sports, this partnership marks a new era for wrestling in India.
Carmella has explained how it’s possible for her to not know that her WWE contract was going to expire.
The female star appeared on the Barely Famous podcast for the first time since the news of her exit from WWE became public. She talked openly about the circumstances leading to her departure.
The former SmackDown Women’s Champion went on a hiatus in March 2013 due to her pregnancy. When asked how the company first reacted to the news, Carmella noted that they were very supportive at the time:
“A handful of women have gotten pregnant while under contract and basically, they freeze your contract while you’re pregnant. They pay you, which is so incredible. They don’t have to pay you when you’re pregnant, and they paid me, and they’ve paid every woman that’s been pregnant before under contract. I’m so grateful for that.”
The Princess of Staten Island then went into details of why and how it was possible for her to not know that her WWE contract was coming to an end until she got the call from the office. Carmella explained that the standard procedure is for a frozen contract to be reinstated after the star returns to action. In her case, however, the officials decided to reinstate her deal in January 2024, without notifying her:
“Basically when I got pregnant, they sent me a letter and they said that like, they gave me X amount of days off on my contract for being pregnant and then seven weeks postpartum. So basically, they anticipated how long it would take me to recover postpartum. I’m assuming they give this number to all the women who get pregnant, right? But they said in this letter like no matter what, when you return to wrestling, these dates will all change.
So basically, it’s just kind of like a placeholder date and number and period of time that you have off, but when you return to wrestle, that’s the date that we’re actually going to take. That contract would be frozen for that amount of time that you were out.
So like say I was out for 300 days and then like okay, we’re going to freeze your contract for 300 days. Or we’re going to freeze your contract for whatever amount of time, but I was out for 300 days then once I came back, they would add that 300 days back onto my contract. If that makes sense. So that was just the impression I was under because that’s how it’s worked for other women in the past and that’s how it’s worked if you’re injured or anything. “
Carmella also revealed that she had contact with the company during this period. She didn’t want to be sitting home just collecting her paycheck, so she pitched ideas to be involved in various non-wrestling capacities such as pre-show panelist or manager for a team. Though she was not informed of the change in her contract status even when she let the company know about her postpartum medical issues. She only became aware of it when she was called to inform that her deal will not be renewed earlier this year.
WWE & Topps have partnered once again to produce collectible trading cards which fans are already snatching up. While an incredibly-rare 1/1 triple-autographed card is already proving to be a highly-sought-after commodity, a different card in the set is raising attention for the wrong reasons.
One card in the latest wave celebrates ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and includes a biography about the Texas Rattlesnake. Unfortunately, a production error means that the card claims Austin teamed with Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. In reality, the two were adversaries on the night and Austin would defeat Owens in his first match in close to two decades.
This isn’t the first time a WWE trading card has been inaccurate. A few years ago, a card claimed that The Miz’s eight reigns as Intercontinental Champion were the most of any wrestler. In reality, AEW’s Chris Jericho holds the record at nine.
Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 41
Talk has grown in recent weeks about Austin potentially being a part of WrestleMania 41. The WWE Hall of Famer has previously confirmed that he will be in Las Vegas this weekend, but has claimed WWE has not contacted him for the Premium Live Event.
With John Cena turning heel and aligning with The Rock, some have predicted that Austin may back up Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. Cena recently teased doing something with Austin via an Instagram post, though as usual, gave no explanation. Whether Austin has a role to play this April or not, fans are eager to see the Rattlesnake, who fought Kevin Owens in 2022, despite what this card may claim.
Speaking after the match, Knight vowed to bring the title back to the light.
“Shinsuke Nakamura you had a nice little reign in the shadows.Hope you enjoyed it but now we’re bringing it out to the light like nobody else can.”
Knight’s words echo a common criticsm of Nakamura’s reign as champion as he very rarely defended the gold on TV. Nakamura’s defeat to Knight on SmackDown marked only the second televised title defense for the King of Strong Style. The issue of sporadic title defenses has also been a problem in previous reigns on the main roster including as U.S. Champion and Intercontinental Champion.
Knight is 42 years old, an age when many wrestlers would be looking at winding down in the ring. Reflecting on his long journey to the top, Knight acknowledged having doubts in the past.
“It was only a few years ago I thought my career was never going to go anywhere. I thought my career was kind of nearing its end and here I am all of a sudden, just taking off. All of a sudden, just with the United States Champion not once, but twice.”
Rather than nearing its end, LA Knight’s career continues to blossom with a second U.S. title reign to his name. With WrestleMania 41 approaching, fans can expect big things from the Megastar, including a potential title match at the Showcase of the Immortals.
Chelsea Green proved that she’s ‘hardcore’ by channeling Mick Foley during the March 7, edition of WWE SmackDown. Ahead of her Women’s United States Championship Street Fight with Michin, Green paid tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer. Not only did Green tape her fists like The Micker, but she wore his signature flannel and a Cactus Jack Dead or Alive shirt, albeit with a Chelsea twist.
On X, Green shared a clip of her match and gave herself a fun, new nickname.
Green retained her title against Michin, once again under controversial circumstances. Just as Michin appeared poised to win, a hooded figure pulled Green from the ring. This person was revealed to be Alba Fyre, who planted Michin with a Canadian Destroyer, allowing Green to get the win.
Fyre’s U.S. Flag pinned to her collar, as well as her post-match salute, certainly teases that she will be the next member of Green’s ‘cabinet.’ While there’s some irony that all three members of this American President-inspired group aren’t from the U.S., Green may be champion for a long time to come now she has another ally on her side.
Shinsuke Nakamura paid tribute to a fellow Japanese wrestling legend on this week’s episode of SmackDown from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The US Champion was defending his title against LA Knight in the main event of the show. The match originally set for last week was re-scheduled after the passing of Nakamura’s friend and veteran wrestler Osamu Nishimura.
The ending of the bout saw the King of Strong Style accidentally spitting the mist on the referee instead of Knight, which took the official out of the match.
Nakamura used the opportunity to take out his opponent with a kick. The wrestling veteran followed this with a tribute to fellow Japanese wrestler Meiko Satomura, using her finishing move Scorpio Rising on the challenger:
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The US Champion then grabbed the steel chair he had introduced in the match earlier to finish Knight once and for all. The challenger however, managed to kick the chair out of Nakamura’s hand, and he delivered a BFT on the chair itself to finally get the pin.
After a career spanning 3 decades, Meiko Satomura is set to retire from active competition later this month. Her final match will be taking place at the Sendai Girls event ‘Satomura The Final’ on April 29, 2025.
In her illustrious career, Satomura has wrestled for promotions such as WCW, Stardom, DDT and more. She also competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic and held the NXT UK Women’s Championship for 451 days.
LA Knight is now a two-time WWE United States Champion after regaining the gold on the March 7, edition of WWE SmackDown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the show’s main event, Knight dethroned Shinsuke Nakamura, who had attempted to use the red mist. Nakamura had taken the title from Knight at Survivor Series: WarGames in November 2024.
Knight won a one-night tournament during the previous episode of WWE SmackDown to earn a title match with Nakamura. During the February 28, episode, Knight defeated Santos Escobar in the first round before defeating Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu (who had also won qualifying matches) to become the number one contender. Interestingly, Knight Vs. Nakamura had been promoted before the February 28, episode before being pulled, suggesting WWE has been planning on this week’s title change for some time.
With WrestleMania 41 close, it’s possible that Knight will walk into the Showcase of the Immortals as the United States Champion. After fighting hard to regain the title, Knight is ready to take on all-comers on the road to Las Vegas. YEAH!
At WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto, John Cena shockingly turned heel and attacked Cody Rhodes, marking John’s first role as a villain since 2002. While neither Cena nor The Rock appeared on SmackDown, Rhodes was part of the show and was hungry for answers.
Cody was subdued during his entrance, even ignoring the ‘WHOA’ and wasted no time in addressing what happened inside Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Cody shared that when his daughter asked about his face, he told her that he’d ran into a wall.
This wasn’t entirely a lie, Rhodes added, as he said that he ran into a wall designed by the Final Boss, his associate, Travis Scott, and, of course, John Cena. The fans booed loudly at the mention of Cena. Cody said that one day, he’ll tell his daughter what actually happened, that a great man who did great things and said he’d never give up, gave up.
Rhodes is confident Cena will have a well-crafted response but argued that there was no justification for John Cena. Cody recalled Cena telling him that “it gets heavier every day” while referencing his title. Ending his promo, Rhodes screamed at Cena to “come and get some!” before throwing his mic down.
Rhodes and Cena will battle at WrestleMania 41, where John intends to become a 17-time WWE World Champion. With The Rock and Travis Scott on his side, Cena certainly has the numbers advantage, but Cody Rhodes won’t go down without a fight.
The Rock is already a major part of WWE 2K25, and now the Final Boss has arrived in the game in action figure form. This week, WWE 2K25 shared its first Locker Code. The code is “ELITEROCK2K25” and unlocks an Elite The Rock Persona Card! The code expires on March 16. This Code unlocks a special edition action figure version of the Final Boss to use as a playable character in the game.
How to Redeem WWE 2K25 Locker Codes
A WWE 2K25 Locker Code is a promotional code that players can redeem within the game’s MyFACTION mode. These codes can unlock various rewards, including in-game currency (VC), exclusive card packs, Persona Cards, and other bonuses. These codes are usually time-limited, meaning fans only have a limited window of opportunity to grab these exclusive additions.
To redeem a Locker Code, players should go to MyFACTION mode and select the Locker Codes section. After entering a code, press Start to redeem your reward. Go to Unopened Packs to open the packs and use your new items or characters.
The Rock will be a key part of WWE 2K25 as part of the Bloodline Showcase Mode. Now, fans will get much more Rock for their money if they use this Locker Code.
On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Naomi shocked the WWE Universe by admitting she was behind the attack that sidelined Jade Cargill for months. The revelation came during an in-ring confrontation with Bianca Belair, who directly questioned Naomi about the assault.
Naomi didn’t hesitate to confess, declaring, “I did it!” She justified her actions by stating that Cargill was ungrateful and that her loyalty to Belair had gone unappreciated. However, Belair rejected Naomi’s reasoning and made it clear she no longer wanted any affiliation with her.
As tensions escalated, Jade Cargill made her long-awaited return. Wasting no time, Cargill stormed the ring and unleashed an all-out assault on Naomi. She dominated her both inside and outside the ring before delivering her signature move, Jaded, and standing tall over her fallen rival.
The segment marked the climax of this long-running storyline, with Cargill getting her revenge and Naomi facing the consequences of her betrayal. With Bianca Belair distancing herself from Naomi and Cargill back in action, the SmackDown women’s division is more heated than ever.
Jade Cargill’s return to WWE has generated backstage buzz, particularly due to her recent promo where she declared, “there are wolves in the shape of women all around me.”
TNA Wrestling is gearing up for its Sacrifice pay-per-view, but the show will go on without a notable name. Taking to X, Hammerstone shared that he has finished his time with TNA and is a free agent available for bookings.
I wrestled my last match for TNA at the February tapings and am no longer under contract with the company. Grateful for the opportunities that came my way and excited for what’s next.
Hammerstone, a former MLW World Champion, signed with TNA in February 2024 but his time in the ring was hit hard by injuries. At November’s Turning Point event, Hammestone suffered a knee injury that would result in him undergoing surgery the next month. Hammerstone returned for the February 21, 2025, tapings of TNA iMPACT to face Joe Hendry, in what turned out to be his final match for the promotion.
With Hammerstone’s career in TNA Wrestling now over, the questions remains as to where he will go next. In 2024, Hammerstone appeared in WWE NXTto face Oba Femi, and its possible that he could appear in the silver brand again soon enough. With his impressive physique and accolades, work shouldn’t be hard to find for Hammerstone now his TNA tenure has ended.
John Cena’s unexpected heel turn at WWE’s Elimination Chamber event has become a significant talking point, extending its influence beyond the wrestling community. At the 2025 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, discussed the extensive cultural impact of Cena’s character transformation.
Levesque highlighted that within hours of the event, Cena’s heel turn amassed over 100 million views on social media platforms. The storyline was prominently featured on major sports networks, with analysts debating its implications. Comedian Jon Stewart even utilized the event as a metaphor to discuss political dynamics in Washington, D.C.
Emphasizing the storyline’s reach, Levesque shared that Linda McMahon, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Education, encountered the phenomenon firsthand. As she departed the State of the Union address, an attendee inquired about her thoughts on Cena’s heel turn.
“I think it’s no secret that my mother-in-law is the Secretary of Education,” he said. “She just had a moment the other day where she was walking out of the State Of The Union.
One question someone shouted at her was, ‘Ms. McMahon, as the new Secretary of Education, what do you think about John Cena turning heel?’ It resonated so massively, and when you talk about cross-promotion, in the background of that scene is Travis Scott. It transcended everything. It was water cooler talk around the globe and made headlines everywhere.”
This incident exemplifies how WWE storylines can transcend traditional boundaries, influencing conversations in diverse sectors beyond the realm of sports entertainment.
TRIPLE H SAYS THE MEDIA IS ASKING LINDA MCMAON WHAT SHE THINKS OF JOHN CENA HEEL TURN AT THE STATE OF THE UNION MEETINGS ?
Lex Luger, an iconic name who cemented his legacy in WWE and World Championship Wrestling, is officially heading to the WWE Hall of Fame. On X, WWE shared a video of Luger learning of his induction during a meeting with WWE Hall of Famer and friend ‘Diamond’ Dallas Page and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
Luger’s career is certainly worthy of the Hall of Fame. In WWE, Luger captivated fans as the heel ‘narcissist’ character before becoming an All-American babyface in 1993. Though Luger never won a World Championship in WWE, Lex won the WCW World Title from Hollywood Hogan in 1996, marking Hogan’s first title loss since forming the NWO.
Beyond the ring, Luger’s journey has been one of perseverance. After suffering a spinal stroke in 2007 that left him partially paralyzed, he has battled through adversity, becoming an inspirational figure for fans and fellow wrestlers alike. His induction is not just about his in-ring accomplishments—it’s a recognition of his resilience and personal triumphs.
WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Luger joins an already-stacked line-up, including Triple H and Michelle McCool. The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) have been reported for this year’s class, but yet to be confirmed. The Hall of Fame will take place over WrestleMania week, and while plans are yet to be announced as to where the show will take place, fans will be treated to an incredible night of legendary wrestlers.
WWE has announced its plans for Memorial Day weekend 2025, including the return of NXT Battleground on Sunday, May 25. The event will take place the same night as AEW’s Double or Nothing, marking another instance of the two promotions scheduling major events head-to-head.
WWE’s Memorial Day Weekend Events
WWE will host four consecutive nights of programming at Tampa’s Yuengling Center:
• Saturday, May 24: Saturday Night’s Main Event, featuring John Cena’s first Tampa appearance since December 2022.
• Sunday, May 25: NXT Battleground, making its return after a hiatus since 2017.
• Monday, May 26: Monday Night Raw.
• Tuesday, May 27: NXT television taping.
Presale access begins on Wednesday, March 12, with general ticket sales starting Friday, March 14.
AEW’s Double or Nothing 2025
AEW’s Double or Nothing, one of the promotion’s marquee events since 2019, is set for Sunday, May 25, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. This will be the first time the event is held outside the Las Vegas area, while still maintaining its casino-inspired branding.
With both WWE and AEW running major events on the same night once again, wrestling fans will have another high-profile showdown to look forward to during Memorial Day weekend.
The rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins has been one of WWE’s hottest issues in recent months. Things took a turn coming out of Elimination Chamber. Punk eliminated ‘The Visionary’ from the Chamber match, only for Rollins’s post-elimination attack to sabotage Punk’s chances at winning. The ‘Straight Edge Superstar’ cut a scathing promo two nights later on Raw that included name dropping Becky Lynch and saying she’d better come get her man.
The fact that Rollins and Punk have a Steel Cage Match lined up in Madison Square Garden may be enough to blow off most feuds. With WrestleMania around the corner, though, it’s doubtful they’re done. That’s not least of all because Becky Lynch dumped gasoline on the fire, taking to X (in a post since deleted) to suggest she’s not the one who should worry about her man. Rather, Lynch pointed out, with Punk and Roxanne Perez wearing matching ring gear at Elimination Chamber, maybe Punk’s wife AJ Lee is the one who ought to be concerned.
The most straightforward interpretation of Lynch deleting her post is that she realized she’d crossed a line, or someone in the company told to back off–if not Punk or Lee themselves. A more intriguing possibility, however, is that this whole scenario may set up Punk vs. Rollins to escalate to a Punk and Lee vs. Rollins and Lynch on-screen feud.
CM Punk Vs. Seth Rollins Is A Hot Feud, And This Dimension Could Add New Life To It
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CM Punk and Seth Rollins have cut tremendous promos against one another and the in-ring action between them, highlighted by a showdown on the Raw premiere Netflix, has been predictably excellent. Their cage match on Raw will surely note another important chapter, and a lot of fans predict a Triple Threat between them and Roman Reigns for WrestleMania.
The fact of the matter is that, particularly in the modern era of monthly PLEs, it’s very hard to sustain a feud’s heat for more than a few months. The insertion of Becky Lynch into the issue would surely elevate things to a new fever pitch, though, especially after she’s been absent from TV for quite some time. Factoring in AJ Lee, after her even longer absence, holds even more potential to drive WWE fans insane.
CM Punk’s Best Promos Are Worked Shoots
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CM Punk is an all-time great talker, but there’s little doubt the best of his best material comes when he toes the line between storyline and reality. His Pipe Bomb Promo a little over a decade ago was the singular moment that elevated him from perennial upper card talent to legitimate main event mainstay. He has tapped into that same ethos in WWE and AEW alike to generate buzz.
A husband-wife feud invites Punk to get personal and lean into the touchiest of real life matters. While, hopefully, everyone involved with this program would ensure they’re on the same page about what’s off limits, part of the fun for fans would be waiting to see just what lines are crossed and whether Punk might go off script.
Becky Lynch’s Social Media Game Is On Point
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In setting the Internet ablaze with her post to X about CM Punk and Roxanne Perez, Becky Lynch reminded the wrestling world that she’s one of the baddest wrestlers of all time when it comes to social media.
Indeed, leveraging X was a big part of Lynch’s evolution as The Man, generating a groundswell of organic fan support behind her and engaging in back and forths with Ronda Rousey. So it is that Lynch’s posting is the perfect reciprocal to Punk’s promo to keep the two power couples on level footing in this feud before it gets to the ring.
Roxanne Perez Could Serve As A Proxy For AJ Lee
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AJ Lee was a great talent for WWE and photos of her have demonstrated that she’s remained in incredible shape over the years to follow. The prospect of seeing her back in action would surely be one of the most exciting aspects of this hypothetical mixed tag team feud.
Even if Lee chooses not to step back into a WWE ring, though, Roxanne Perez is waiting. It does appear that she has a bond with Punk and, in getting called out by Lynch, it makes all the sense in the world that she could serve as a proxy for Lee in warring with Lynch and Rollins.
The feud would help ‘The Prodigy’ accelerate establishing herself with the main roster audience, not to mention that Lynch continuing to pick at the nature of her relationship with Punk could pour nuclear heat over this program. That’s all not to mention that Perez is an outstanding in-ring talent who’d more than hold her own among her star-studded dance partners for this feud.
Only time will tell if a mixed tag team feud is in the cards for Seth Rollins and CM Punk. Either way, it’s a fascinating possibility. The buzz around this issue underscores just how far WWE has come from the heatless Rollins and Becky Lynch vs. Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans feud from 2019, to a place where this combination of male and female talents really could become the hottest thing WWE has going.
The Young Bucks are expected to return to AEW television soon. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the duo was backstage at AEW’s show in Oceanside, CA, signaling that their comeback is approaching. While they have missed multiple California events, plans are in motion for their return.
Their most recent AEW Tag Team Championship reign ended on the October 4 episode of Dynamite, where they dropped the titles to Private Party. The Bucks had previously defended the belts against them at Wrestle Dynasty.
Following their AEW hiatus, they competed in NJPW, where they had a run as IWGP Tag Team Champions. Their last match took place on February 11, when they lost the titles. They have not been used by NJPW since.
During their time away from AEW, Matt Jackson and his wife, Dana Massie, launched a travel-centric YouTube channel, Never Not Jet Lagged, which will also feature wrestling-related content.
While creative discussions are underway for their return, the exact timeline remains unclear. However, once they’re back, they’ll find themselves in the midst of AEW’s stacked tag team division.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE initially planned for Cena to win the men’s Elimination Chamber match as a babyface. Instead of in Toronto, Cena’s heel turn would’ve come at WrestleMania 41, reminiscent of Austin shockingly aligning with McMahon, his sworn on-screen nemesis, at WrestleMania X-Seven.
Plans reportedly changed on the day of Elimination Chamber, leading to Cena’s turn happening earlier than expected. The initial script called for Rhodes to reject The Rock’s request for his ‘soul’ without Cena’s involvement in the segment.
Dave Meltzer reported that WWE insiders were told the shift was a “late change,” though it’s possible the company had always planned to keep the details under wraps. WWE worked hard to keep Cena’s heel turn a secret, including Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque overseeing the production of the segment on his own.
As Cena’s turn did not come at WrestleMania like Austin’s, his decision to align with the Rock has added an intriguing new layer on the road to WWE’s annual Supershow. With speculation growing of Austin having a role to play in this angle, all eyes turn to Las Vegas and an epic battle between the American Nightmare and WWE’s GOAT.
A backstage confrontation between Jade Cargill and Shayna Baszler occurred several months ago, prior to Cargill’s television hiatus in late 2024, according to multiple sources confirmed by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
The tension reportedly developed after Cargill’s behavior alienated some members of the RAW women’s division, prompting Baszler to confront her. WWE management stepped in before the situation could escalate.
This conflict coincided with the period when Baszler and Zoey Stark were competing against Cargill and Bianca Belair in tag team matches. While the specific cause remains undisclosed, reports suggest the friction stemmed from both in-ring interactions and personal dynamics.
One WWE talent also claimed that tensions on the SmackDown roster were purportedly even more severe than those on RAW, though no specifics were provided.
Travis Scott shacked fans at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto, where he attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes alongside The Rock and John Cena. Shortly after the event, reports surfaced claiming that Scott’s punches may have legitimately injured Rhodes, leaving him with a black eye and a ruptured eardrum. Rhodes has dismissed the claims, telling wrestling personality Conrad Thompson that Scott didn’t touch him, but he did sustain bruising.
Scott’s involvement in such a physical role raised questions, particularly given his lack of wrestling experience. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that there was ‘heat’ backstage over Scott’s moment with Rhodes. People backstage were left questioning why Scott was put into that position with the company’s top star.
During the post-show press conference, The Rock defended the decision to have Scott involved, revealing that he encouraged Scott to make his attack feel impactful. It’s been reported that most WWE personnel were unaware of Scott’s involvement until the segment unfolded, despite plans being in motion since January.
Travis Scott’s Future in WWE
Despite this incident, fans may be seeing Scott back in the ring soon enough. The rapper has reportedly begun training at a wrestling school and while there’s no official timeline for an in-ring debut, discussions are happening within WWE about potential matches. Scott himself has expressed a deep passion for the industry, telling Triple H that wrestling might be “better than performing.”
Speculation is running rife among fans about Scott competing, with some believing a match with Cena and The Rock against Cody and two allies is coming. Given WWE’s recent success with celebrity wrestlers like Bad Bunny and Logan Paul, Scott could follow a similar path.
Whether he competes or not, Scott’s role has been cemented in WWE. During Raw’s debut on Netflix, Scott appeared alongside Jey Uso and his track 4×4 is the show’s theme song. With his growing relationship with the company, Scott’s presence in WWE may be just beginning, despite some concerns backstage.
John Cena has once again sparked speculation with one of his signature cryptic Instagram posts. Taking to the platform, Cena shared an edited image of ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin with a Super Mario mystery block replacing the Rattlesnake’s head.
Cena’s post comes on the heels of his dramatic heel turn and attack on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber 2025, where he aligned himself with The Rock. With Cena now set to challenge Rhodes for the title at WrestleMania 41, fans are eager to see whether WWE’s newly-turned top heel can becomea 17-time World Champion.
John Cena’s Post: What Does It Mean?
As expected, Cena gave no caption to explain his post, a staple of his Instagram posts. Cena’s post could be an indication that Austin will play a key role in his pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Stone Cold At WrestleMania 41
Adding fuel to the speculation, Austin has confirmed that he will be in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend. However, he has stated that he has not had any formal discussions with WWE regarding an appearance at the event.
Austin has also weighed in on Cena’s heel turn, questioning whether it might actually make him even more popular with fans. With the Rattlesnake always earning a thunderous response from fans, could WWE bring in the Bionic Redneck to ensure Rhodes, not Cena, gets the bigger pop from the fans in Allegiant Stadium?
Austin has a long, documented history with The Rock which could make him an ideal addition to this already-compelling storyline. Revisiting their iconic rivalry would certainly be an act fitting of WrestleMania, as well as a potential face-off between Austin and Cena.
The Road to WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 will take place on April 19-20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Though questions remain over what role, if any, Austin will play, the involvement of The Rock, the heel turn of John Cena, and the fighting spirit of Cody Rhodes will make this one of the most exciting, unpredictable WrestleManias in recent history.
A&E’s WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats) is set to return for a second season, but with a significant coaching change. Michelle McCool will replace Mickie James on the show, which first premiered in February 2025.
The Undertaker, one of the show’s coaches and McCool’s husband, played a key role in securing McCool’s spot on the coaching staff. While there is no indication that he directly requested James’ removal, sources suggest his continued involvement in the show was linked to McCool’s inclusion.
Micke James’ Response
James, an established name in WWE and TNA Wrestling, has not directly addressed the situation. However, she posted a cryptic message on X, stating, “Nuff said… #NewProfilePic” shortly before news of the coaching change surfaced, fueling speculation that she was aware of the decision in advance.
Despite her departure from WWE LFG, James and her fellow Season 1 coaches are still scheduled to appear together at NXT Roadblock on March 11. Outside of WWE, James serves as Creative Director, Head of Female Talent, and Executive Producer for Ohio Valley Wrestling.
In recent months, James has teased a potential in-ring return. After Roxanne Perez named James as a dream opponent, the veteran responded to the NXT star saying “You gonna make me dust off my working boots?”
Should James wrestle again, fans are eager to see the former Women’s Champion revisit her 2006 feud with Trish Stratus. With this year marking 25 years since Stratus’ WWE debut, its possible that the Canadian will face James as part of her return to WWE. James has previously said she would choose Stratus to induct her into the WWE Hall of Fame, further fueling speculation about a reunion or potential feud.
Mickie James & Michelle McCool’s History
James and McCool feuded in 2009 and 2010 as part of the controversial ‘Piggy James’ angle. The storyline saw McCool and Layla mock James as ‘fat,’ at a time when James was reportedly facing criticism from higher-ups for what they perceived as weight issues. On the Insight podcast earlier this year, McCool expressed regret over the angle, stating that she apologized to James weekly.
McCool’s recent WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement as well as her role on WWE LFG, have reignited discussions about their past interactions. While there’s no reports of issues between the two over the change, fans remain eager to see what James does next in the wrestling world.
The Undertaker’s influence led to a big change in the second season of the WWE Legends & Future Greats series which fans have mixed reactions about.
The reception to renewal of the A&E show earlier this week was not all positive. Many fans were not happy with the news of the show’s only female coach Mickie James being replaced by Michelle McCool, while all three male coaches in The Undertaker, Bully Ray, and Booker T are being retained.
Fightful Select recently provided an update on this change and revealed how The Dead Man caused this change unintentionally.
According to the report, the showmakers wanted Undertaker to continue in his role in the new season, but his condition to do so was the involvement of his wife. So the decision was made to replace James with McCool.
It’s worth noting that the WWE Hall of Famer did not request Mickie to be taken off the show. He just wanted the involvement of Michelle, with the producers deciding to replace the wrestling veteran on their own.
The LFG series sees 16 aspiring WWE stars competing for an NXT contract. Each of the legends has 4 rookies in their teams, with the contestants selecting which coach they want to be associated with.
The shooting for season 2 is already underway so it doesn’t seem likely that the negative reaction could lead to James being brought back as a full-time coach atleast for this season.
John Cena shocked the world by turning heel at WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto, but one WWE Hall of Famer isn’t surprised by the GOAT’s dark side. Speaking to The Wrestling Time Machine, Teddy Long shared his delight at Cena’s heel turn.
“I think this was the best thing John Cena could’ve ever done. He’s gonna do a good job with that because that is exactly what he is. He is a heel in real life.”
Long clarified that this is just his opinion before adding that he’s “just speaking” from his perspective. Though Long didn’t give any example of real-life tendencies by John, he argued that his experiences with Cena are proof enough.
“I’m just speaking, so don’t go acting stupid and saying stuff. I’m just saying, I’ve been around him, I’ve worked with him.”
Long’s comments come in stark contrast to the view many have of John and his efforts both in and out of the ring. Not only has Cena (until recently) been one of of WWE’s most popular babyfaces ever, but he holds the record for the most Make-A-Wish wishes granted.
As a heel, Cena will challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, where Cena could become a 17-time WWE World Champion. As fans await for John to explain his actions, Teddy Long believes Cena is now in the role that matches the real-life individual.
The March 6, edition of TNA iMPACT saw plenty of crossover with WWE NXT ahead of some huge matches for both promotions. In a video vignette, WWE NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom hyped up their upcoming match with The Hardyz. Fraxiom will challenge the TNA World Tag Team Champions at NXT Roadblock, and said they plan on leaving Madison Square Garden with an extra set of gold.
Fraxiom aren’t the only names from WWE NXT hoping to hold TNA gold next week. At TNA Sacrifice, Cora Jade will challenge Masha Slamovich for the TNA Knockouts Title. On iMPACT, Jade and Tessa Blanchard launched an attack on Slamovich which was interrupted by Lei Ying Lee.
With NXT Champion Oba Femi also appearing on iMPACT, the show was another sign of the strong relationship between WWE and TNA Wrestling. The upcoming week could prove pivotal in this relationship, with talent from both sides hoping to take gold from the other.
