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Mike Tyson Will be Roasting Ric Flair This Summer

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Ric Flair will soon be on the receiving end of a roast from boxing legend Mike Tyson.

STARRCAST is helping put together what is being billed as “The Nature Boy’s” swan song. Flair is set to have his final match on July 31 inside the Nashville Fairgrounds. The type of match and participants have not been revealed.

TMZ first reported that Mike Tyson will take part in the “Roast of Ric Flair” on July 29th. STARRCAST has since confirmed the news.

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Tyson has made many friends in the wrestling industry over the years. His shoving segment with Stone Cold Steve Austin back in the WWF Attitude Era days is an all-time classic. He also served as a guest host for Monday Night Raw and has made appearances on AEW TV.

Ric Flair Partners with Mike Tyson for New Cannabis Products

The Roast of Ric Flair

In a statement issued by STARRCAST, it was announced that the “Roast of Ric Flair” will feature some of Flair’s closest friends as well as comedians.

“The last weekend in July is going to be Ric’s swan song in a professional wrestling ring, so what better way to send him off before his final match than giving him a proper roast,” asked STARRCAST creator and organizer Conrad Thompson.

“Ric’s career has transcended professional wrestling and made him a pop culture icon. You’ve seen his influence everywhere from sports to hip hop. He’s done it all, except get roasted by some of his dearest friends and the most talented comedians in the world. That all changes on July 29th.”

WWE Raw Superstar Returns From Injury

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The wrestling industry has been hit hard with injuries but one WWE Raw talent has actually returned from injury.

WWE Raw was held inside the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas on June 13. The show featured two Money in the Bank qualifying matches.

Seth Rollins defeated AJ Styles to move on to the ladder match, while Alexa Bliss and Liv Morgan defeated Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop to earn their spots.

Shelton Benjamin Returns

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Shelton Benjamin had been out of action due to injury. Shelton has long had a reputation for staying healthy throughout his career.

His only major injury had been one he suffered in Pro Wrestling NOAH back in 2016, delaying his eventual WWE return. At that time, Shelton had to undergo shoulder surgery.

The injury bug recently bit Shelton but not for long. He returned for this week’s Main Event taping.

Shelton defeated Akira Tozawa on the show.

Roman Reigns Would Dominate the UFC “in a Heartbeat”

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This November will mark a decade since Roman Reigns debuted on WWE’s main roster, and the “Head of the Table” is no stranger to championship gold.

A former United States, Intercontinental, and Tag Team Champion, he is also the reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, now in his 653rd day of this reign.

Whether fans cheer him or boo him, Roman Reigns has proven to be a success in WWE and he could take his success to another industry.

Reigns in the UFC?

Speaking with The Philadelphia Inquirer, Roman Reigns’ special counsel Paul Heyman praised the “Tribal Chief,” saying that he would fit right in in the UFC.

“He has the agility and aptitude of a Division I athlete, and don’t ever lose sight that Roman Reigns could be the UFC heavyweight champion in a heartbeat.”

Roman Reigns

Heyman added that the mystique around Reigns as “The Tribal Chief” betrays what an extremely “tough man and athlete” he is.

Interestingly enough, Reigns’ next challenger for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship knows all about competing inside the Octagon.

Reigns Vs. Riddle

While Reigns could hold the UFC Heavyweight Championship, at least according to Heyman, the Tribal Chief’s focus will be on this Friday’s SmackDown.

On the show, Reigns will defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Riddle, a match that was originally scheduled for Money in the Bank 2022.

On Raw, it was announced that if Riddle loses, he will no longer be able to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship as long as Reigns is champion.

Quote: Paige Is Going To Be Back Inside The Squared Circle Very, Very Soon

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Paige has been promising an in-ring return after leaving WWE next month. Booker T believes that we will see the former Divas champion back in the ring very, very soon.

The WWE Hall of Famer talked about the female star on the latest episode of his podcast. He first discussed her career in the company.

Speaking about her future in the wrestling business, Booker T expressed the belief that Paige will be back in the ring sooner rather than later:

“I’m sure she’s going to be highly sought-after. Paige is a one of a kind. She really is, she really is one of a kind. Paige is going to be back inside the squared circle very, very soon.

I don’t have any inside information, I just know how much she loves the business,” said Booker T, “I know how much her family loves the business, and how connected they are to the love of this game,”

Paige announced earlier this month that she will be leaving WWE once her contract expires on July 7. She later revealed that the decision was made by the officials.

As far as her health goes, the former champion said that she felt the healthiest she has been in her whole career. While she hasn’t officially been cleared, the English star felt that she is ready to compete.

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Who was WWE’s Original Paul Heyman Guy Before Brock Lesnar?

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Brock Lesnar is perhaps the most successful WWE Superstar to be deemed a ‘Paul Heyman Guy,’ having won several World Championships alongside his advocate.

In March 2002, Heyman debuted Lesnar on WWE TV and it would be mere months later that the “Next Big Thing” captured the WWE Undisputed Championship.

While the two would split at that year’s Survivor Series, they would reunite upon Brock’s return to the company in 2012.

Lesnar’s career will always be tied to Heyman, who now serves as the special counsel to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, but there was someone else considered for Heyman.

The Other Paul Heyman Guy

Speaking to Inside The Ropes, Heyman said that while he eventually got to work with Lesnar, WWE at first wanted him to be the manager of Chris Benoit (via Sportskeeda)

“I was off-air, I was behind the scenes. I was supposed to come back on the air, in 2002, at WrestleMania, with Chris Benoit.”

Paul Heyman.

Heyman had last appeared on WWE TV on the Raw after Survivor Series 2001, where the WWF defeated the Alliance in a Winner Takes All match.

While McMahon had seemingly forgiven Heyman, this was a ruse, as the WWE Chairman fired Heyman and replaced him on commentary with the returning Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler.

Benoit had missed the entire Invasion storyline after a serious neck injury that occurred during a TLC match on the May 24, 2001, SmackDown.

Ex-WWE Superstar Wishes She Got her Day in Wrestler’s Court

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Former WWE Superstar Shelley Martinez regrets never getting the chance to go one-on-one with The Undertaker, albeit in a courtroom setting.

Working with WWE from 2006 to 2007 and while a trained wrestler, worked primarily as the valet of Kevin Thorn.

Shelley’s case

Speaking with Wrestling Shoot Interviews, Martinez spoke about having issues with Batista, though the pair eventually patched things up.

Martinez reportedly had heat backstage for confronting several top-tier Superstars at the time, but never got the chance to defend herself in Wrestler’s Court (via Wrestling Inc.)

“I used to think for a long time that he [Batista] was responsible for my firing, but then I remembered, ‘Dude, I told off Shawn Michaels, dude, I told off Randy Orton.’ Like, that was the last straw, and my reasoning behind telling all three of those guys off was all for me sticking up for myself, so I figured, ‘That’s just not the place for me if I get punished for sticking up for myself.’”

“How come if people had all these problems with me, I wasn’t allowed to go to Wrestler’s Court? I don’t get it and that still bothers me to this day.”

Shelley Martinez.

Wrestler’s Court

A staple of wrestling, Wrestler’s Court was reportedly the invention of Dutch Mantell (WWE’s Zeb Colter) and would see wrestlers settle disputes among themselves.

In WWE, cases would be presided over by The Undertaker acting as judge, with John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield serving as the prosecutor.

The Court has been fizzled out of WWE in recent years, and the process has faced criticism for the treatment of Superstars.

In 2006, a young Miz was banned from the locker room due to getting a few crumbs on a veteran Superstar’s bag, and legendary announcer Howard Finkel was reportedly left in tears after being humiliated in Wrestler’s Court for ‘not selling enough.’

AEW Star Feels Cesaro Will Fit ‘Very Well’ In Their Stable

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Many people believe Cesaro will end up in AEW sooner or later. Wheeler Yuta thinks that he will fit right in with the Blackpool Combat Club.

The AEW star recently took part in a virtual signing with K & S WrestleFest. He talked about a number of things including the former WWE star.

Yuta said that he would support Cesaro in any role he assumes. The young star then mentioned the Swiss Superman’s history with William Regal and discussed how he will fit well with the BCC:

“Cesaro’s awesome. I would support him in any role anywhere I can see him wrestle.” said Wheeler Yuta, “He’s incredible. But I think he would fit in very well with us, he’s got history with [William] Regal as well.”

The former US champion left WWE in February after his contract expired. At this point, all options seem to be open for his future including a potential WWE return.

Apart from this, Yuta also discussed his transition from Best Friends to the Blackpool Combat Club. He mentioned how both Chuck Taylor and Orange Cassidy are his real-life friends and he was comfortable with them.

Joining the BCC was a step out of his comfort zone and completely different then what he has done till now. Per the AEW star, he felt like he had to earn the respect of his teammates once again.

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Troy Donovan Reacts To WWE Release

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Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan was unexpectedly released from his NXT contract earlier this week, but he appears to be in good spirit despite it.

The now former WWE star reacted to his departure from the promotion on Twitter. He thanked the people who reached out to him and called his release ‘a bump in the road’ that doesn’t define him:

“Thank you to everyone who’s reached out.” wrote Troy Donovan, “Mistakes happen and lessons are learned. A bump in the road doesn’t define me though. I’ll be back.”

The young star previously known as Cole Karter in the independent circuit was signed by WWE in March. He had recently joined Tony D’Angelo’s stable in NXT alongside Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo.

After his unexpected WWE firing, it was reported that Donovan wasn’t let go because of budget cuts like many other in recent months. His release was instead attributed to an undisclosed policy issue.

Reports also suggested that the former NXT star could be brought back by the company in a year or so. The latest tweet from the young prospect also suggests that he hasn’t given up on his wrestling career after his release.

Though there aren’t enough details available about Troy’s WWE release to say whether or not we can expect him to be back in WWE.

Sonny Kiss Opens Up About Lack Of TV Time In AEW

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The recent spree of AEW signings has made it hard for the promotion to feature all stars in the limited TV time they have. This has left names such as Sonny Kiss desiring more from the promotion.

While she has been competing on Dark every now and then, the AEW original has not wrestled a televised match since October 2020.

Kiss opened up about this during a recent interview on FaceTurn. She mentioned how there’s been a petition going on to give her more opportunities. Sonny said that she would love to be used more in general:

“I think there was honestly like, essentially like a petition kind of going on, I would love to be used more in general. I feel like eventually, it’ll happen. I have been trying my best to be patient, wait my turn.”

Despite her lack of TV time, Sonny Kiss continues to inspire people as one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ names in the wrestling world. She discussed how people look up to her and how thankful she is for it:

“People come up to me and they cry and they tell you like, how much you mean to them, I will never get used to that, I can’t express in words how thankful I am to have the position I have despite the lack of representation.”

Sonny Kiss signed with AEW in February 2019. She made her debut for the promotion during their inaugural Double or Nothing PPV in May 2019. She has wrestled on Dynamite a number of times but never picked up a pinfall victory.

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AEW No Longer Promoting Jeff Hardy For Dynamite Match

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Jeff Hardy’s latest DUI arrest became the trending topic of discussion among fans yesterday. It also stemmed questions about his immediate future with AEW.

If the latest developments are any clue, we can expect the wrestling veteran to stay off the AEW programming at least for the foreseeable future.

The Hardy Boyz were originally scheduled to compete in a three-way ladder match against The Young Bucks and Jurassic Express on this week’s episode of Dynamite.

However, the latest tweet from AEW promoting the episode features no mention of this bout. It suggests that the ladder match has at least been put on hold for now:

AEW’s Latest Edict On Jeff Hardy

If that wasn’t enough, Dave Meltzer of F4wonline is reporting that AEW has asked WarnerMedia to stop all promotions related to Jeff Hardy including any commercials.

The wrestling promotion has not made any official comments about the former world champion’s arrest. Though these moves suggest that they are not happy with the latest developments.

Jeff Hardy was arrested early Monday morning in Volusia County, Florida. He was charged with being intoxicated while driving as well as driving without a license.

The Attitude Era star has since been bonded out of jail but it appears that this is only the beginning of his troubles. Hardy is slated to appear in court on Tuesday at 1:30 PM.

Seth Rollins Qualifies For Money in the Bank – WWE Raw Reactions (6/13/22): Getting Red Ep. 9

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Join us as we run down The Good, The Bad and What The Heck?! moments from this week’s Raw.

Plus, we’ll name the show’s MVE (Most Valuable Entertainer).

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Reby Hardy Jokes About Jeff Hardy’s DUI Arrest

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On a day when fans were disappointed with Jeff Hardy because he was arrested again for DUI, Reby Hardy decided to make light of the situation. 

Reby, who is married to Jeff’s brother Matt, made a Tik-Tok video of her praying with the caption of “praying my husband doesn’t get hurt in his ladder match Wednesday” before inserting a clip of Tiger King’s Joe Exotic saying, “guest what motherf**ker” with a Jeff Hardy caption on his chest. 

@rebyhardy it’s not funny, but I’m losing my mind #matthardy #househardy #wrestling #hardyboyz #darkhumour #tigerking ? F.N.F. (Let's Go) – Hitkidd & Glorilla

It appears that she won’t have to worry about Matt working the 3-way Ladder Match on Dynamite where The Hardys were scheduled to face The Young Bucks and Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express as AEW is no longer advertising the bout for the show. 

As previously reported, Hardy has been charged with Driving While License Canceled/Suspended/Revoked, Violation of Restrictions Placed on Drivers License, and DUI Alcohol/Drugs Third Offense within 10 Years.

His blood alcohol level read 0.294 while the second sample read 0.291, which the legal limit to drive in Florida is .08, which means that he was over 3-times the legal limit.

AEW has not yet made a statement on Hardy’s arrest but Dave Meltzer is reporting that WarnerMedia told the promotion to stop all promotion of Jeff immediately, which would include all commercials.

Elias Set to Appear on WWE Raw Next Week

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On the June 20 episode of WWE Raw, fans will once again walk with Elias.

During the June 13 episode of Raw, Kevin Owens took on Ezekiel, the “brother” of Elias. For weeks, Owens has been obsessed with proving Ezekiel is actually Elias.

Owens’ rage ended up costing him the match as he had an outburst on top of the commentary table as the referee counted him out.

Owens had already beaten Ezekiel at Hell in a Cell but he was goaded into giving Zeke a rematch after he “admitted” to being Elias. Once he got the match, Ezekiel revealed he lied about actually being his brother.

After winning the rematch, Ezekiel grabbed a mic and announced that Elias will be making his way back to Raw next week.

WWE has been playing up the Ezekiel character. The company has gone as far as to send Zeke on a journey to Elias’ stomping grounds such as the Performance Center.

Last year, WWE ran a vignette that saw Elias burn his guitar and claim that the character was dead.

It’ll be interesting to see how WWE plays this one out next week.

Triple H Appears With New WWE NIL Class (Photos)

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Triple H continues to make more public appearances for WWE after suffering a life-threatening medical situation last year as he recently was with the new WWE NIL class. 

On Monday, the company announced that 15 college athletes will be joining the “Next In Line” program. The second NIL class features athletes from 14 universities. The first NIL class was announced last year. 

Second WWE NIL Class

  • Ali Mattox of Ole Miss, a 5-foot-7 cheer & dance athlete from Little Rock, Ark.
  • Case Hatch of Arizona State, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound football player from Gilbert, Ariz.
  • Chandler Hayden of Tennessee, a 5-foot-11 track & field athlete from Pittsfield, Ill.
  • Cohlton Schultz of Arizona State, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound wrestler from Parker, Colo.
  • Derrian Gobourne of Auburn, a 5-foot-4 gymnast from Sarasota, Fla.
  • Ericka Link of Elon, a 5-foot-6 volleyball player from Hedgesville, W.Va.
  • Keshaun Moore of Hampton, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound football player from Suffolk, Va.
  • Luke Ford of Illinois, a 6-foot-6, 260-pound football player from Carterville, Ill.
  • Maliq Carr of Michigan State, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound football and basketball player from Inkster, Mich.
  • Mikala Hall of Central Michigan, a 5-foot-5 basketball player from Danville, Ill.
  • Rachel Glenn of South Carolina, a 6-foot track & field athlete from Long Beach, Calif.
  • Ruben Banks of Arkansas, a 6-foot-4, 270-pound track & field athlete from Binfield, England
  • Thunder Keck of Stanford, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound football player from Northfield, N.H.
  • Tyanna Omazic of Miami, a 6-foot-2 volleyball player from Kansas City, Mo.
  • Zachary Knighton-Ward of Hofstra, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound wrestler from Rosedale, N.Y.

Triple H is back full-time in the WWE office after he suffered a cardiac event last September where he was struggling with viral pneumonia and was at risk for heart failure.

Several AEW Stars Not Scheduled For Forbidden Door PPV

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Fans should expect to not see at least three AEW stars compete at the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door – Andrade El Idolo and The Lucha Bros 

Andrade had previously tweeted that he cannot work with NJPW and cited CMLL and AAA Lucha Libre as the reasons why which led to speculation about his status for the June 26th show. 

https://twitter.com/AndradeElIdolo/status/1536220228291645443

Lucha Blog reports that not only will Andrade be missing AEW’s crossover show with New Japan, but Penta Oscuro and Rey Fenix will be missing the show as well.

“I’ve since been told Andrade was booked on Forbidden Door and is no longer booked on Forbidden Door. Fenix & Penta will also not be appearing on Forbidden Door, as confirmed to me by multiple sources. Andrade’s tweet should be taken at face value. This is bad for everyone,” The blog stated.

Penta is one of the eight men in the AEW All-Atlantic Championship Tournament where if he beats Malakai Black then he would be going on to the pay-per-view to compete for the title. However, with him not being scheduled for the show, that’s a clear indication he won’t be going over in the bout to advance.

Jeff Hardy Bonds Out of Jail Following Latest DUI Arrest

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Jeff Hardy was arrested and charged with DUI for a third time on early Monday morning. 

Pwinsider.com reports the AEW star was bonded out of jail in Volusia County, Florida this evening at 7:07 PM paying a $3,500 bond. He is slated to appear in court on Tuesday at 1:30 PM.

Hardy has been charged with Driving While License Canceled/Suspended/Revoked, Violation of Restrictions Placed on Drivers License, and DUI Alcohol/Drugs Third Offense within 10 Years.

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi was able to get more information on Hardy’s arrest as a police officer observed a white car “swerving” and “running off” the roadway on Monday around 12:30 am. An officer made the traffic stop and noticed Hardy seemed to be “in a stupor and confused.”

As Hardy left his car, he was unsteady and smelled of alcohol and through conversations, the officer learned that Hardy had been drinking. Hardy was not able to complete the sobriety exercises successfully and his blood alcohol level read 0.294. While the second sample read 0.291. The legal limit to drive in Florida is .08, which means that he was over 3-times the legal limit.

It appears Jeff has been pulled from Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite where he and his brother Matt were scheduled to face The Young Bucks and Tag Team Champions Jurassic Express in a 3-way Ladder Match.

Jeff Hardy Arrested For DUI: Full Details & Latest Mugshot

WWE RAW Results (6/13/22): Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles, MITB Qualifiers, Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley

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WWE RAW aired live this week from the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Seth Rollins battled AJ Styles in a Money in the Bank Qualifier tonight. Liv Morgan & Alexa Bliss teamed up against Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H. in a double MITB qualifier and United States Champion Theory had a “pose-down” with Lashley in the main event.

RAW Results (6/13/22)

  • Jimmy Uso def. Montez Ford
  • Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan def. Nikki A.S.H. & Doudrop to qualify for the women’s MITB Ladder match
  • Ezekiel def. Kevin Owens via count-out
  • MVP def. Cedric Alexander
  • Seth Rollins def. AJ Styles to qualify for the men’s MITB Ladder match
  • Riddle def. Ciampa
  • Chad Gable def. Mustafa Ali
  • Veer Mahaan def. Rey Mystero

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of WWE RAW

Jimmy Uso def. Montez Ford

The Miz kicked off tonight’s show and welcomed his guest, Paul Heyman. Miz and Heyman complained about Kansas City before explaining to everyone how the rules of the Money in the Bank Ladder match. Riddle joined the party and vowed to take the title from Roman Reigns this Friday on SmackDown.

Heyman joked that Riddle can’t even beat his opponent tonight and announced that he’s arranged for a stipulation. If Riddle cannot defeat Roman Reigns on Friday night’s SmackDown, he will never receive another shot at the title. Heyman gave Riddle credit for having the balls to interrupt them.

When RAW returned, Jimmy Uso battled Montez Ford in a singles match. Uso took control of the match and knocked Montez out of the ring with a Dropkick. Jimmy followed it up with a Suplex on the ring apron as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Jimmy and Montez traded punches in the middle of the ring. Jimmy hit a Suplex but Ford battled back with a Suplex of his own. Montez connected with an Enziguri and then a Spinebuster for a near fall. Montez followed it up with a Hurricanrana and made his way to the top turnbuckle. Ford went for the Frog Splash but Jimmy caught him and countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Has No Remorse For His Attack On Cody Rhodes

Seth Rollins was interviewed tonight about his brutal attack on Cody Rhodes last week on RAW. Rollins pretended to smooth things over with Rhodes, and offered him a handshake after claiming that his dad would be proud of him. Seth then bashed Rhodes over the head with a sledgehammer on the entrance ramp.

Kevin Patrick interviewed Rollins backstage this week on RAW. Rollins was asked if he had any remorse and he did not. Seth claimed that Cody Rhodes is a virus that has been playing the WWE Universe since WrestleMania and he had to take matters into his own hands. Rollins claimed that Cody was becoming a danger to himself by suggesting that he could compete in the Money in the Bank Ladder match with a torn pectoral.

Seth added that he takes pride in his actions and that he is now shifting his focus to the ladder match. Rollins said he must defeat AJ Styles in a qualifying match tonight to get into the match but AJ isn’t on his level. Seth threatened to do the same to Styles tonight and cackled. AJ Styles rushed into the ring and knocked Seth on his ass. Styles said “that is for Cody” to end the segment.

Asuka & Becky Lynch MITB Qualifier Announced for Next Week

Becky Lynch moped her way down to the ring for a match against Dana Brooke. Lynch attacked Dana before the bell rang and launched her over the announce table.

Big Time Becks demanded a microphone and said she has a ton of anger built up about the disrespect she’s been shown. Lynch claimed that she has forged a path of greatness and was robbed the last time she was in a MITB match. Becky went to attack Dana some more but Asuka interrupted.

Asuka and Becky Lynch traded punches in the middle of the ring. Asuka leveled Lynch with a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a German Suplex. Alexa Bliss then made her entrance and stared at Becky as she retreated up the ramp.

Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan Qualified for Money in the Bank

Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan battled Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H. tonight in a double Money in the Bank Qualifying match. The match started off with Nikki and Alexa in the ring. Bliss hit a Dropkick and Doudrop tagged in. Doudrop overpowered Alexa and hit her with a Senton for a near fall.

Nikki tagged back in and applied a Headlock. Alexa escaped and tagged in Liv Morgan as Doudrop got back in the match at the same time. Liv connected with a Codebreaker and followed it up with a Dropkick off the middle turnbuckle for a near fall.

Bliss tagged in and Doudrop greeted her with a headbutt. Nikki tagged in and beat Alexa down with Doudrop. Liv Morgan attacked but Doudrop slammed her down to the floor outside the ring. Alexa caught Nikki with a DDT for the pinfall victory. Alexa Bliss & Liv Morgan have qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder match.

Ezekiel def. Owens via Count-Out, Elias Returns Next Week

Kevin Owens battled Ezekiel tonight in a Hell in a Cell rematch. Owens defeated Ezekiel at the premium live event. Owens dominated the action early and brought Ezekiel to the outside. Ezekiel battled back and sent Owens into the ring post before rolling him back into the ring.

Ezekiel planted Owens with a Spinebuster and went for the cover but Kevin powered out at two. The action spilled back to the outside and Ezekiel hit Owens with a Death Valley Driver on top of the steel steps as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Ezekiel launched Owens across the ring with a throw and followed it up with a knee to the face that knocked Kevin out of the ring. Ezekiel went for a Splash on the floor but Owens was able to get out of the way. Owens got distracted with arguing with the commentary team and got counted out to lose the match.

After the match, Ezekiel got on the microphone and said that he has gotten ahold of his older brother Elias and he’s coming to RAW next week for a concert.

MVP Picked Up A Win

MVP squared off against Cedric Alexander on tonight’s episode of RAW. Omos was in MVP’s corner for the match. Before the bell, MVP grabbed a microphone and joked that Cedric doesn’t handle rejection well. Alexander got in some offense early but was distracted by Omos. MVP capitalized and the the Play of the Day for the quick pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Qualified For Money in the Bank

AJ Styles battled Seth Rollins in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match tonight on RAW. Before the match, Rollins was interviewed backstage and vowed to dedicate his victory to Cody Rhodes. Styles was interviewed as well and said that MITB is an accolade that has eluded him during his career.

The action started off back and forth with neither superstar getting an advantage. Seth rolled to the outside to regroup and AJ followed him out there. Styles launched Rollins into the barricade and rolled him back inside. AJ connected with a Backbreaker and Seth got out of the ring again. AJ chased him around again and Rollins caught him with a Suicide Dive as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Styles connected with a knee to the midsection and then a slam for a two count. Rollins connected with a Superkick and went for the Stomp but AJ grabbed Seth’s leg and applied the Calf Crusher. Seth broke free by getting to the bottom rope and then turned around into a Pele Kick from AJ.

Rollins and Styles traded strikes from their knees and then battled to the corner. Seth went for the Buckle Bomb but AJ blocked it and sent Rollins into the turnbuckle with a Suplex. AJ went for the Phenomenal Forearm but Rollins escaped. Seth went for the Pedigree but AJ countered into an Ushigoroshi for a near fall.

AJ made his way to the top turnbuckle but took too long and Rollins caught him up there. Seth hit the Buckle Bomb and went for a Frog Splash but Styles dodged it. AJ went for the Styles Clash but Rollins countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins has qualified for the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match.

Riddle def. Ciampa

Riddle faced Tommaso Ciampa this week on RAW with The Miz on commentary for the match. Riddle controlled the match early and took Ciampa to the canvas. He applied a Triangle submission but Ciampa was able to escape. Ciampa stomped on Riddle’s bare foot and followed it up with a DDT for a two count.

Riddle responded with a Powerslam and then the draping DDT. Ciampa applied an Ankle Lock and followed it up with a running knee to the face for a near fall. Ciampa set up for the Fairy Tale Ending but Riddle escaped and hit the RKO for the pinfall victory.

Rhea Ripley Warned Bianca Belair

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair was interviewed by Kevin Patrick in the ring tonight. Bianca claimed to be looking forward to battling Rhea Ripley at Money in the Bank because they represent the new generation of women in WWE. Belair added that Judgement Day is supposed to be intimidating but she cannot be intimidated. The Judgement Day appeared on the screen and Ripley stated that they speak through their actions.

Finn Balor added that they are tired of taking orders and that is why they got rid of Edge. Damian Priest said that Edge had the right idea when he started the group but now that he’s been removed, everyone in the group is equal. Ripley told Belair that she doesn’t need to tell people that she is intimidating, she just is. Rhea vowed to leave Money in the Bank as the two-time WWE RAW Women’s Champion.

Chad Gable def. Mustafa Ali

Chad Gable battled Mustafa Ali tonight on RAW and Otis was ringside for the match. Before the match began, WWE aired the following video to hype up Cena’s upcoming return on June 27. United States Champion Theory was interviewed backstage and poked fun at John Cena.

Gable controlled the match early and kept Ali grounded with submission holds. Chad climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for a Moonsault but Ali dodged it. Mustafa connected with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Tornado DDT. Ali climbed to the top rope but Otis provided a distraction. Gable capitalized with Chaos Theory for the pinfall victory.

Veer Mahaan Demolished Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio faced Veer Mahaan towards the end of this week’s RAW. Dominik Mysterio was ringside for the match. Veer quickly demolished the legendary Mysterio and locked in the Cervical Clutch in the middle of the ring and Rey had no choice but to tap out. Veer also sent Dominik flying over the barricade with a Clothesline.

Theory & Lashley Closed The Show

United States Champion Theory made his entrance and then Lashley made his way to the ring as RAW went to a final commercial break. When RAW returned, Theory and Lashley started posing like bodybuilders in the ring.

WWE official Adam Pearce announced that Lashley was the winner based on crowd reaction. Theory asked for one more pose but squirted baby oil in Lashley’s eyes. Theory then posed on the podium some more and took a few selfies as RAW went off the air.

Big E No Longer Wearing His Neck Brace, Tosses It In The Trash (Video)

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Big E recently took a step further to make his return to in-ring action after suffering a broken neck as he shared a video on Instagram of him tossing his neck brace in the trash can, an indication he isn’t required to wear it anymore. 

Last month, the former WWE Champion shared a photo on Instagram of himself where he was not wearing a neck brace because he was using an Exogen device that is an ultrasound bone healing system, which helps by sending waves to amplify your body’s natural bone repair processes. 

Big E suffered the neck injury this past March when he landed awkwardly on the top of his head after taking a suplex from Ridge Holland on an episode of SmackDown. 

He fractured the C1 and C6, but didn’t suffer a non-displacement. He also didn’t damage his spinal cord nor suffer any ligament damage and didn’t need surgery.

Although Big E previously stated on Twitter that his C1 wasn’t healing optimally and had to be in the brace for another 4-6 weeks to avoid getting fusion surgery, the fact that he isn’t wearing the neck brace anymore is great sign. 

Ronda Rousey’s Opinion of WWE Locker Room is Wild

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Ronda Rousey has quite the viewpoint of WWE’s locker room.

Rousey is a big star for WWE. She is the reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion.

A lot has been said about Rousey over the years. She was praised for quickly getting a grasp on the wrestling business but rubbed a lot of people the wrong way with her prior disdain for the fans as well as calling the industry “fake.”

Still, Rousey is fully back in the swing of things and is seemingly enjoying herself more these days.

Ronda Rousey’s Explicit Outlook

During an appearance on The Kurt Angle Show, Ronda Rousey shared her wild outlook on the WWE locker room.

“Heyman was telling me if there was like a pitbull in the room and you don’t know about this dog, you know? You don’t know this dog and it could probably kill you, you’re not going to do anything crazy while the pit bull is in the room. You’re going to wait until the pitbull leaves the room and then you get crazy.

“So as far as I know, it’s just sunshine and lollipops in the locker room. It’s a bunch of cupcakes and handjobs. Everyone’s having a great time.”

Rousey has been feuding with Natalya. During a recent episode of SmackDown, Natalya attacked “Rowdy” from behind, which has led to WWE running a storyline injury where Rousey’s Money in the Bank status is in question.

Quote via Wrestling Inc.

Vince McMahon Has Had Conversations About WWE’s Next Biggest Star

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WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has had talks with one superstar on potentially becoming the face of the company.

It’s no secret that Roman Reigns is the top star in WWE. With that said, the “Tribal Chief” isn’t getting any younger. Reigns recently turned 37 years old and he inked a new deal with the company for fewer dates.

Next is Cody Rhodes, who has brought some new life into the Monday Night Raw brand but he’s currently sidelined due to an injury. Upon his return, he’ll also be 37 years old.

WWE has to get younger at some point and one current champion may spearhead that movement.

Is Theory The Next Face of WWE?

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At the age of 24 and with momentum behind him, Theory looks poised to be a top star in the near future. He’s the current WWE United States Champion.

On TV, Vince McMahon has called him the new “Chosen One” but it isn’t just for show. Reports have suggested that Vince sees Theory as the next John Cena.

During an appearance on Ryan Satin’s Out of Character podcast, Theory revealed he’s had conversations with Vince about being the next face of WWE.

“Yeah, because I wanted him to know that this was never a second choice for me. This was always the only thing. Nothing against college or stuff like that, you can do that at any time. For me, I never had a plan B. It was this or nothing.

“I was so heavy believing in myself at a very young age that, when these guys are at parties in high school, I’m in the gym and I’m training. I finish a job in a warehouse, working 8 pm to 8 am, I’m tired as hell, but I have to get up and workout because if I don’t, I’m gonna fall off. I’m gonna keep pushing until the next day.

“It’s that mentality and those little things. Everything that happens in life, happens for a reason. The build-up of all these huge moments that have been happening. Could this be the big build-up to get me ready for someone like John Cena?

“I’m gonna be honest, there are a lot of huge attractions, but I don’t think it gets any bigger than John Cena. Whether you’re a fan or not, you can’t deny his work ethic and what he’s done for WWE.

“To me, being in that position where I could possibly be the face, just thinking of how much work there is, it’s insane. My hats off to that. It takes a hell of a human, a man, an anomaly, somebody who can pull that off. It’s insane.

“I feel like my brain will go crazy if I try to think of all this stuff to get there. If I just enjoy every moment and give it my best, it should be a good ride.

“I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but I definitely keep my head on straight and keep moving forward.”

Both Theory and John Cena have hinted at facing off at SummerSlam on July 30. It’s been reported by Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer that this is indeed WWE’s plan in an effort to elevate Theory.

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Top WWE Raw Superstars Scheduled for SmackDown Taping

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Two top WWE Raw talents are set to make their way to the destination of this week’s SmackDown show.

WWE has two main roster brands with split rosters. Despite this, some performers are often seen on both Raw and SmackDown, such as Riddle.

There will be two superstars from the Raw brand at the sight of SmackDown this Friday but whether or not they’ll be on TV remains to be seen.

AJ Styles & Finn Balor

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PWInsider is reporting that AJ Styles and Finn Balor are set to be in Minneapolis for the June 17 SmackDown taping.

As of now, there is no word on if they’ll appear on the FOX broadcast or if they’ll wrestle in a dark match.

Styles and Balor could be set to begin a feud. Balor had been aligned with AJ and Liv Morgan in the fight against The Judgment Day.

Balor ended up turning heel by aligning with Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley to kick Edge out of the faction.

Jeff Hardy Arrested For DUI: Full Details & Latest Mugshot

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Jeff Hardy was arrested once again early Monday morning in Volusia County, Florida.

According to Volusia County jail records, Hardy has been charged with Driving While License Canceled/Suspended/Revoked, Violation of Restrictions Placed on Drivers License, and DUI Alcohol/Drugs Third Offense within 10 Years.

The DUI is a third degree felony, while the canceled/suspended/revoked license charges are second degree misdemeanors.

Additional details on Jeff Hardy’s latest arrest can be find here at the “Inmate Information” section of the Volusia County corrections website.

Hardy is scheduled to appear in front of a judge for his first hearing tomorrow, June 14 at 1:30pm.

According to the arrest report (per Marc Raimondi of ESPN), Hardy’s car was seen swerving and running off the road. Hardy was said to be confused and “in a stupor.” Once he got out of his car for the field sobriety test, the officer on the scene notes that Hardy unsteady on his feet and smelled of alcohol.

Hardy admitted to drinking alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel and was unable to complete any of the field sobriety tests that were administered.

Hardy took a breathalyzer test and blew a 0.294. A second reading showed 0.291. The legal limit to drive in Florida is .08.

Ill-Fated Ladder Match

Jeff Hardy is schduled to compete on Wednesday’s “Road Rager” edition of AEW Dynamite.. The Hardys will challenge The Young Bucks and Jurassic Express in a 3-team Ladder Match for the AEW World Tag Team titles.

We’ll post an update when the Hardys are inevitably pulled from the match.

Josh Alexander on Being Impact World Champion, Slammiversary & More

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Josh Alexander puts the Impact World title on the line against Eric Young this weekend at Slammiversary. The event takes place from Nashville, Tennssee and airs live on pay-per-view.

Order Impact Slammiversary 2022 now from FITE ($39.99)

Ahead of the title defense, the Walking Weapon spoke with SEScoops correspondent Ella Jay about Impact’s return to Nashville, his favorite moments in company history and what it’s like to carry Impact on his shoulders as World champion.

Watch Ella Jay’s interview with Josh Alexander:

Here are some highlights of what Josh Alexander said about:

IMPACT Returning to Nashville:

Here’s what Josh Alexander had to say about Slammiversary taking place from Nashville, TN, the city where Impact launched 20 years ago:

“Well, I’m just psyched to be back here. We spent a lot of time in Nashville during the whole pandemic era and tapings and stuff, so I’m very familiar with the city. And then we had some crowds here before we ended up venturing out, starting at Bound for Glory last year. But we’ve been on the road like crazy.”

“It’s different coming back and being able to wrestle on the Nashville Fairgrounds, maybe not the same venue because they tore it down and built a new venue there. But to wrestle on the same hallowed ground where all these people that inspired me to become a pro wrestler made their names in the asylum era of TNA. It’s coming full circle and for me to do it as champion, it’s even sweeter.”

Favorite Memories in Nashville:

“I’ve had a lot of success with IMPACT Wrestling right here in Nashville. I’ve won pretty much every championship I’ve had here. I’ve become a Triple Crown champion in Nashville. I would say my fondest memory would be the Ironman match with TJP that we did in front of no crowd, because that just don’t come along on television that often.”

“I knew it was a huge opportunity for me to not only set myself apart, but kind of put the company on the map and show them what I could do in the ring. And the chemistry I have with TJP is something that doesn’t come along very often in wrestling. So I was very excited and happy for that opportunity and then we exceeded our own expectations with it.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfv1Ss6hB0
Full Match: Josh Alexander vs. TJP (Iron Man Match)

His Favorite Moments in Impact History:

“I always say my favorite moment, the most iconic moment that I can think of was when Kurt Angle headbutted Samoa Joe. And that Samoa Joe rose up behind him with his head bleeding and that just kicked off their feud.

Skipper doing the the run off the top of the cage, that made me jump off my sofa. But the one thing that really sticks out when you first said that was Gail Kim took a cutter off of the entrance ramp. And the way it was shot, it looked like she was just falling into oblivion, like she fell off the edge of the planet. And I remember standing up like, ‘oh, my God, she’s dead’. And then the camera cuts to just find the wreckage at the bottom beside the ring. Yeah, that that was one of the most memorable moments to me.”

Walking into Slammiversary as Impact World Champion:

“I actually was wrestling with my friend Isaac from high school on my trampoline right before he ran inside to order the very first pay per view. I had dinner with him maybe a month ago, and I was talking to him about how I just had to stop and pinch myself because not only did I never think this was possible, he certainly never thought it was possible back then that like this is where my life would have taken me. And I’m so blessed and privileged that I’m able to do what I love because this isn’t work to me. You know what I mean?”

His Favorite Stars from Impact’s 20-Year History:

“The very first episode, I remember the first match was Jerry Lynn and AJ Styles and Low Ki against the Flying Elvises. And I say it’s so often that when I saw Low Ki and AJ Styles for the first time just in that six and a half minute match they had, they completely blew my mind and just showed me this completely alternate style of pro wrestling than I ever thought possible. And that was really what got my wheels turning about, maybe getting involved with this myself and wanting to be a part of this business and pursue it as a dream. those two guys right off the bat, the entire X Division is one of the most innovative things.”

The Knockouts

“I think it’s changed the business across the entire world landscape right now. It’s all inspired by the stuff that those guys did between 2002 and 2010 and then the Knockouts Division especially, just seeing what they did like in 2007, when it really picked up steam with Awesome Kong, Gail, Kim, Tara, Mickie James, all these other people.

“It was something like you never saw before. You were used to bra and panties matches and then we were seeing kick ass wrestling coming out of the ladies like it’s carried forth to today where our entire Knockouts division was pretty much inspired by what those Knockouts did back then.”

The New Face of Impact Wrestling

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Holding a company’s World title comes with a great deal of responsibility. A champion represents the organization and serve as the defacto locker room leader. We asked Josh Alexander how he’s adjusting to his role as champion.

“I recognize the responsibility that I carry because being champion, being the face of IMPACT wrestling, sure, I’m the face of the brand. I’m the one that has to trumpet and rah rah for IMPACT all the time, which is so easy for me because I started as a fan. I love this place. I can rhyme off names left and right and talk about the history of this company all day long and and I enjoy it.”

“I take the role especially seriously because the respect of my peers matters to me a lot. And I love this locker room. I love the crew. I love everybody here so much. I think we’re all–as much as this is a singular pursuit and professional wrestling, I think we all look at this like a team and we all have a chip on my shoulder. We’re all the little engine that could fight back and show that we belong and that we are the best and to represent them as the face of IMPACT Wrestling. That’s the thing I take most serious.”

Who He Wants to See “Step Up”

“As in-ring competition goes, I followed Eddie Edwards since he was “Diehard” Eddie Edwards and Noah back in the day. And I think he’s amazing. And I think if we locked up, he could do something special. And the second name, once he works his way up the ladder and comes into contention, I really think that I could make magic and trap a bunch of lightning in a bottle with someone like Mike Bailey.”

“Speedball” Mike Bailey:

“He’s a natural born talent. Once in a million kind of guy, once in a lifetime. He’s a generational talent, as they say. And I recognize that. I think everybody else does. And now that he’s gotten his Visa, he signed with IMPACT and he’s in front of the world. Everybody’s finding out really fast.”

Catch Slammiversary this Sunday, Jun 19th live on pay-per-view:

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Trish Stratus is Ready to get Back in the Ring

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The WWE Universe may be feeling a new wave of ‘Stratusfaction’ very soon as Hall of Famer Trish Stratus seems eager to get back in the ring.

Often considered one of the greatest female wrestlers in WWE history, its no wonder why countless fans want to see one more match from the Canadian legend, and their wish may soon be granted.

Trish Vs. Lynch

Speaking with Bill Apter, the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion was asked about a possible return given that she remains in incredible shape.

Trish explained why she would return, and that she’d like to face off one-on-one with Becky Lynch.

“If someone’s out of line – Becky Lynch – I might… She’s a little out of sorts right now, got a lot on her mind and I think I could take advantage of that.”

Trish Stratus on her strategy for a match with Becky Lynch.

This is the latest escalation between the two wrestlers, who recently went back and forth on social media.

After tweeting that Lynch is a “bit off” at the moment, Lynch responded that she’s “off the charts” and warned Trish not to test her.

Stratus’ Other Returns

While Trish Stratus officially retired in 2006, defeating Lita in her native Canada to win her seventh Women’s Championship, that didn’t keep the WWE Hall of Famer away.

In December 2008, Trish returned as the mystery partner of John Cena, and the pair defeated Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix on Raw.

Stratus would also have a one-night return in September 2009, and had a handful of matches in 2011, including getting a victory at WrestleMania 27.

Returning to the ring for the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble in 2018, Trish would also wrestle at that year’s Evolution event.

Her most recent match came at Summerslam 2019, where she lost to Charlotte Flair.

Another opponent?

Sasha Banks and Trish Stratus
Trish Stratus has said she’d love to face Sasha Banks if given the opportunity against “The Boss.”

Trish may be ready to throw down with Becky Lynch, but that’s not the only opponent that Stratus is eyeing up.

Speaking with ET Canada in March, Stratus said she’d love to face Sasha Banks under the right circumstances.

Trish and Banks did collide in the 2018 Women’s Royal Rumble match but have never faced off one-on-one.

This match seems unlikely at this time though, given that Banks has been suspended after she and Naomi walked out of Raw last month.

WWE Announces Latest Class of NIL Athletes

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WWE’s NIL program continues to add new athletes looking to become breakout stars.

The company has announced that 15 college athletes will be joining the “Next In Line” program. The second NIL class features athletes from 14 universities.

These athletes have competed in a wide range of sports from football to collegiate wrestling, gymnastics, and more.

Here is the second WWE NIL class:

  • Ali Mattox of Ole Miss, a 5-foot-7 cheer & dance athlete from Little Rock, Ark.
  • Case Hatch of Arizona State, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound football player from Gilbert, Ariz.
  • Chandler Hayden of Tennessee, a 5-foot-11 track & field athlete from Pittsfield, Ill.
  • Cohlton Schultz of Arizona State, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound wrestler from Parker, Colo.
  • Derrian Gobourne of Auburn, a 5-foot-4 gymnast from Sarasota, Fla.
  • Ericka Link of Elon, a 5-foot-6 volleyball player from Hedgesville, W.Va.
  • Keshaun Moore of Hampton, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound football player from Suffolk, Va.
  • Luke Ford of Illinois, a 6-foot-6, 260-pound football player from Carterville, Ill.
  • Maliq Carr of Michigan State, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound football and basketball player from Inkster, Mich.
  • Mikala Hall of Central Michigan, a 5-foot-5 basketball player from Danville, Ill.
  • Rachel Glenn of South Carolina, a 6-foot track & field athlete from Long Beach, Calif.
  • Ruben Banks of Arkansas, a 6-foot-4, 270-pound track & field athlete from Binfield, England
  • Thunder Keck of Stanford, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound football player from Northfield, N.H.
  • Tyanna Omazic of Miami, a 6-foot-2 volleyball player from Kansas City, Mo.
  • Zachary Knighton-Ward of Hofstra, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound wrestler from Rosedale, N.Y.

WWE will be officially welcoming these athletes at the inaugural NIL summit tonight (June 13). It’ll be held inside the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

WWE’s inaugural NIL class was introduced back in late 2021.

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