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AEW Star Returns From Injury (Spoilers)

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Finally, some good news for AEW in the midst of an injury wave.

AEW has been hammered with injuries over the past few months. The company is currently without its world champion CM Punk.

There are some other key injuries as well to the likes of Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Jungle Boy, Kyle O’Reilly, and more.

It doesn’t help that one of AEW’s biggest stars, Kenny Omega, has been out of action since Nov. 2021 to heal from multiple injuries.

There is some good news for the company to cling onto, however.

Bobby Fish Returns

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Taken off the mega-list of AEW injuries is now Bobby Fish. He returned to action at the tapings for the July 18 episode of AEW Dark: Elevation.

Fish defeated Blake Lee in his return to the ring. It’ll be interesting to see how AEW plays this one out as Cole and O’Reilly aren’t ready to perform yet.

The company had been running a storyline where Fish and O’Reilly weren’t on the same page with The Young Bucks but things had been getting better between the two teams.

Time will tell if Fish stays aligned with The Young Bucks or if he’ll be kept away until the rest of Undisputed Elite returns.

Regardless, this serves as a sliver of hope that things are looking up for AEW on the injury front.

We’ve updated our Wrestling Injuries Tracker to reflect Bobby Fish returning to action.

Update on Sasha Banks’ In-Ring Future

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Sasha Banks has been a hot topic over the last few months and there is some info on her in-ring status.

Back in May, Sasha and Naomi left an episode of Monday Night Raw. The two had been booked for a six-pack challenge that night. The winner would’ve received a shot at Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.

Reports claimed that Naomi was scheduled to win the number one contender match.

Sasha and Naomi ended up having creative differences with company officials and ultimately walked out, leaving their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles behind.

Latest on Sasha Banks

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Sasha Banks and Naomi were officially suspended by WWE back in May. Since that time, reports have surfaced claiming that Sasha has been released by the company.

Sasha was recently announced for this year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo under her real name, Mercedes Varnado. Other names such as Mick Foley, Lita, and Trish Stratus will also be attending and are advertised as WWE legends.

As for Sasha, she is being promoted separately from WWE.

In an update, Fightful is reporting that while Sasha Banks is taking non-wrestling bookings, she will not be doing anything wrestling-related for a while.

The report notes that all wrestling-related organizers who inquired have been told that Sasha will not be taking any bookings until Jan. 1, 2023.

Another Huge Sign that Sasha Banks has Left WWE

Killer Kross Says That Wrestling On The Ric Flair’s Last Match PPV Is Surreal

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During a recent discussion with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston, Killer Kross talked about his feelings and emotions around competing on the pay-per-view centered around Ric Flair’s Last Match.

Ric Flair’s Last Match PPV

Killer Kross will compete against Harry Smith, the British Bulldog’s son, on the Ric Flair’s Last Match card. Ric Flair’s Last Match takes place on Sunday, July 31th at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. This is just one of the live wrestling shows scheduled for Starrcast V during WWE SummerSlam weekend. However, it is set to headline the whole convention.

As of right now, the card is as follows:

  • Impact World Championship Match: Josh Alexander (c) vs Jacob Faty
  • Rachael Ellering vs Deonna Purrazzo vs Jordynne Grace
  • Clark Connors vs Ren Narita
  • Killer Kross (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) vs Harry Smith
  • The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
  • Rey Fenix vs Taurus vs Laredo Kid vs Bandido
  • The Von Erich (Marshall & Ross) vs The Briscoes

Kross Is Grateful

Killer Kross spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston prior to competing on the Ric Flair’s Last Match pay-per-view. Kross spoke about what it’s like to be a part of such a legendary event.

He said: 

“It’s pretty crazy man. You know when you’re a kid, you grow up watching these people on TV and to you they’re like the TV people. There’s all these people that you can run into when you’re a little kid at the park or toy store or school or something like that. You never see people in the TV, and then suddenly you grow up and you’re on their last show. You’re not really sure if you’re in the TV or if they’re out of the TV. 

So, it’s a really cool, surreal, type of thing. It’s very hard to put into words, but I am very flattered and grateful to be a part of this event. I’m looking forward to putting my best work forward as always.”

Is It Really Ric Flair’s Last Match?

Kross was then asked to speculate if he really believes that this will be Ric Flair’s last match or not. 

“Yeah, I mean it’s hard to believe and I don’t know he’s going to have to figure out what that is [an off day], unless he’s known this whole time and he’s working us. I hope he does, I hope he does some sort of podcast or some sort of television series or something because I think that he would still be incredibly entertaining especially as a television figure or something like a reality show. If that’s too invasive for the guy or too labourus or too much work or just not his cup of tea I think him doing a podcast would be awesome just to hear perhaps some of the stories that he’s never told.

There’s no way he could have told all the stories of going up and down the roads with all these guys. So, I would be personally interested in listening to something like that or watching something like that. Something episodic would be cool, something of that nature,” the former two-time NXT Champion said.

If you would like to know how and when to watch this pay-per-view, or any of the other Starrcast V events, you can click here.

AEW Rampage Spoilers: Airing July 15, 2022

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This week’s AEW Dynamite was the show’s annual Fyter Fest which aired live from the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.

After that show, AEW taped their weekly Rampage, which will air this Friday night.

AEW Rampage Spoilers (7/15/2022)

Here are spoilers for the July 15, episode of AEW Rampage.

  • Malakai Black and Brody King defeated Alex Reynolds & John Silver. After the match, Darby Allin dove off one of the tunnels and attacked King. Black was confronted by Sting while King and Allin brawled.
  • ROH Champion Jonathan Gresham defeated Lee Moriarty via submission in a match that saw Bobby Cruise as the ring announcer. Post-match, Gresham claimed to be the best wrestler in the world which brought out Claudio Castagnoli.
  • Athena and Kris Statlander defeated Charlotte & Robyn Renegade. Leila Grey, AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill and Kiera Hogan got involved after the match and laid out Athena and Statlander.
  • The Gunn Club and the Acclaimed brawled. After running off the Club, Max Caster rapped about them daring the Club to come back and fight.
  • The Lucha Bros defeated Private Party in the main event of the Rampage taping.

Goldberg on Bret Hart Injury: “He Will Never Forgive Me”

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At WCW Starrcade 1999, Bret Hart and Goldberg faced off in a match that would live on in infamy in the careers of both men.

During one part of the match, Hart bounces off the ropes and receives a stiff kick to the head by Goldberg, resulting in a severe concussion.

After decades in the industry, Hart would never fully recover, and his legendary career would end on a whimper.

Forgiveness

For years, Bret has blamed Goldberg for ending his in-ring career, and that attitude is unlikely to change.

Goldberg recently joined The Michael Kay Show with Peter Rosenberg to promote his upcoming ‘Biography: WWE Legends‘ and was sad to think the Canadian legend will always hold a grudge (via Sportskeeda.)

“When an accident happens and you tell your side of the story and nobody believes it, especially the person negatively affected by it, yeah it sucks. I will take it to my grave because I am sure that he will never forgive me. What else can I say? I said I was sorry and that it was unintentional, it was the furthest thing from my mind, I dont know, a million times?”

“I am sure that he will never forgive me.”

Bill Goldberg on Bret Hart.

Bret has shown no signs of forgiving Goldberg over what happened, and made that clear during an appearance on the Broken Skull Sessions.

On the show, Hart told ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin that Goldberg hurt everyone he worked with, and wrestling him was like fighting a gorilla.

Johnny Gargano Calls Two AEW Tag Teams Once in a Generation

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All Elite Wrestling is home to some of the most popular tag teams in current-day wrestling, with plenty of duos, trios, and stables in the company.

In October 2019, the promotion introduced the AEW World Tag Team Championships, allowing teams to compete with a specific goal in mind.

There are a lot of stand-out tag teams in AEW, but according to one former NXT Champion, two of the teams on the roster stand out above the rest.

One of a Kind

From 2015-2017, Johnny Gargano was part of DIY, a popular tag team in NXT alongside Tommaso Ciampa.

The pair had a run as NXT Tag Team Champions, but Gargano’s favorite teams right now are in AEW.

While on Good Karma Wrestling, Gargano has a lot of praise for FTR and the Young Bucks.

“FTR, Revival, whatever you want to call them, they’ve been one of the best tag teams for a very, very, very, very, very long time, and me and Tommaso were lucky enough to have that series with them where we did Takeover: Brooklyn and Takeover: Toronto and have those tag team matches with those two guys because, for my money, they are the best tag team in the world currently. And I always, I said for a very, very, long time and I still do believe this, FTR and Young Bucks are just once in a generation tag teams.”

Both FTR and the Bucks have had reigns as AEW World Tag Team Champions, with the latter currently in their second reign.

Johnny Gargano Not Ruling Out WWE Return

Watch What Happened With Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland After AEW Fyter Fest Went Off The Air

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The Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite week one has wrapped up and here’s what happened just before the Rampage tapings began.

This week’s episode of Dynamite was held inside Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA. The show got started with a TNT Championship match between titleholder Wardlow and Orange Cassidy.

There was also a non-title match between interim AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita.

Headlining this week’s episode of Dynamite was an AEW World Tag Team Title match between champions The Young Bucks, Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks, and Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland.

After The Show

Dynamite went off the air with new AEW World Tag Team Champions. Swerve in Our Glory defeated The Young Bucks, Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks to lay claim to the gold.

When the show went off the air, Lee and Hobbs continued to celebrate and were then congratulated by AEW President Tony Khan.

Before meeting with Khan, Keith Lee shared some words with the fans and had a heartfelt message for a close friend.

The July 15 edition of AEW Rampage is being taped right after Dynamite. The show will feature an ROH World Championship match between Jonathan Gresham and Lee Moriarty.

Stick with the SEScoops homepage for coverage of this week’s edition of Rampage.

New AEW World Tag Team Champions Crowned at Fyter Fest

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Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland have shocked the world.

Week one of AEW Fyter Fest began on the July 13 episode of Dynamite. The show was stacked and featured key matches. Championship gold was also at stake.

In the main event, The Young Bucks put the AEW World Tag Team Titles on the line against Swerve in Our Glory, Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks.

The action was intense but in the end, it was Strickland who scored the pinfall over Ricky Starks.

That’s right, we have now AEW World Tag Team Champions.

Many expected The Young Bucks to successfully retain the gold but that isn’t what transpired. AEW has been running a storyline where Lee and Strickland haven’t been on the same page but continue to win.

There was even a moment in the match where Strickland appeared to be looking to turn on his partner but thought better of it.

Here are video highlights of the big title win for Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland:

AEW Potentially Teasing Heel Turn

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Could another member of the AEW roster be turning heel?

AEW has begun its Fyter Fest event. It is a two-week special that started on the July 13 episode of Dynamite.

Week one featured two championship matches. Wardlow put the TNT Title on the line against Orange Cassidy. The Young Bucks defended their AEW World Tag Team Titles against Powerhouse Hobbs and Ricky Starks, and Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee.

Anna Jay was also in action and it was a special night for her. She was close to her hometown and went one-on-one with Serena Deeb.

While Anna lost the match, it may have been the best performance of her career to date.

Anna Jay Turning Heel?

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Backstage after the match, Tay Conti, who was once Anna Jay’s best friend on TV, sarcastically talked about feeling bad about her leg being hurt in the match.

Tay then offered an interesting proposal to Anna. Conti, who has aligned herself with the Jericho Appreciation Society, suggested that Anna should turn over to the dark side.

She urged Anna Jay to think it over before walking off.

Anna Jay is currently a member of The Dark Order. She was often seen with Tay Conti. Things changed when Tay and her boyfriend Sammy Guevara turned heel.

Chris Jericho Bringing Back Old Gimmick on AEW Dynamite Next Week

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Chris Jericho will be bringing back a fan favorite gimmick for his upcoming grudge match with Eddie Kingston.

On the July 20 episode of Fyter Fight week two for Dynamite, Jericho and Kingston will collide in a Barbed Wire Everywhere match. The Jericho Appreciation Society will be hanging above the ring in a Shark Cage.

This rivalry has been brewing for months and has been quite personal. Despite his team scoring a win over the Jericho Appreciation Society at Blood & Guts, Kingston wants to make Jericho bleed for all that he’s done to his friends such as Ruby Soho.

Painmaker Returns

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Chris Jericho has been presenting himself as a sports entertainer since going back to a heel role on AEW TV. He’s also been dubbing himself as a “wizard,” throwing fireballs in the face of his foes.

During a promo on the July 13 episode of Fyter Fest Dynamite, Jericho revealed that he wil be bringing back his Painamker gimmick for the Barbed Wire Everywhere match with Eddie Kingston.

During a backstage interview in response to Jericho, Kingston promised to hurt his fierce rival. Ruby Soho was seen in an arm sling after Tay Conti slammed a car door on her hand last week.

AEW Star Missing Fyter Fest Dynamite Tonight

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A key member of the AEW roster isn’t in the building for the Fyter Fest episode of Dynamite.

Tonight (July 13), a special edition of Dynamite will be held inside Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA. AEW has stacked this year’s Fyter Fest event with title matches and grudge matches.

This will be a two-week special.

Set for week one is an AEW World Tag Team Title match with champions The Young Bucks putting their gold on the line against Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs, as well as Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland.

There will also be a TNT Championship match between titleholder Wardlow and Orange Cassidy.

Interim AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will collide with Konosuke Takeshita in a non-title match. If Takeshita wins, he will get a future title opportunity.

Former tag team partners turned bitter rivals will also clash. It’ll be Claudio Castagnoli of Blackpool Combat Club vs. Jake Hager of the Jericho Appreciation Society.

Dustin Rhodes Missing Fyter Fest Week One

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One star who will not be in the backstage area for tonight’s kickoff to Fyter Fest will be Dustin Rhodes.

Rhodes took to his Twitter account to reveal that he is too sick to attend the show.

“Not at #AEWDynamite #FyterFest tonight as I am super sick at home. Y’all tune in to @TBSNetwork at 8/7 central.”

Dustin Rhodes on Missing AEW Dynamite

While Dustin isn’t always seen on TV, he is a crucial part of the AEW locker room and the backstage area in general.

His presence behind the scenes will be missed tonight.

Peep the SEScoops homepage for live coverage of AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest week one.

AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Week 1 Results (7/13/22): New Champions Crowned, Wardlow vs. Orange Cassidy

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AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Week 1 aired live from the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to the takeaways below, AEW All Out was announced for Sunday September 4th from the NOW Arena in Chicago.

AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Week 1 Results:

  • Wardlow def. Orange Cassidy to retain the TNT Championship
  • Jon Moxley def. Konosuke Takeshita via submission
  • Luchasaurus def. Griff Garrison via submission
  • Claudio Castagnoli def. Jake Hager
  • Serena Deeb def. Anna Jay via submission
  • Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland def. Young Bucks, Ricky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs to become the new AEW Tag Team Champions

Here are the takeaways from Week 1 of AEW Fyter Fest:

Wardlow Retained The TNT Championship

Wardlow defended the TNT Championship against Orange Cassidy in the first match of the night. Cassidy hit some lazy kicks before going for a Tornado DDT. Wardlow blocked it and went for a Powerbomb but Orange escaped. Orange hit a Hurricanrana but Wardlow showed off his agility and landed on his feet. Best Friends provided a distraction and Chuck slid a chainsaw into the ring. The referee then kicked them both out in a goofy sequence during the title match.

Cassidy went for a punch but Wardlow caught his hand. Cassidy retreated to the outside and Wardlow chased him around. Wardlow stopped and grabbed Danhausen from under the ring. Orange ran around the other side and caught Wardlow with the Orange Punch. Back in the ring, he went for another one but Wardlow caught him with a Belly to Belly Throw as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Wardlow went for the Powerbomb but Cassidy countered into a DDT. Orange followed it up with another one but Wardlow kicked out at one. Wardlow planted Cassidy with the F10 but Orange somehow kicked out at two. Wardlow went for the Powerbomb but Cassidy countered into a Hurricanrana.

Orange hit a Suicide Dive through the ropes and shoved the TNT Champion into the ring post. Cassidy went for a diving DDT off the top rope but Wardlow caught him. Orange hit the Stundog Millionaire and then Beach Break for a two count. Wardlow then planted Cassidy with a massive Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. Wardlow is still the TNT Champion. After the match, Cassidy and Wardlow fist-bumped in the ring.

Chris Jericho Warned Eddie Kingston

Chris Jericho made his way to the ring for a promo about Eddie Kingston. The two will battle each other in a Barbed Wire Everywhere match with JAS suspended above the ring in a shark cage next week. Jericho joked that being friends with Eddie Kingston is a worse curse than what Danhausen can do. Chris boasted about JAS injuring Santana, shaving Ortiz’s head, and taking out Bryan Danielson at Anarchy at the Arena.

Jericho added that Ruby Soho has a mangled hand because of Kingston and added “you need to take better care of your chicks, Eddie”. Chris wondered how many barbed wire matches Eddie has won in his career and noted that he won the “first barbed wire match in Canadian history at the tender age of 22”. Jericho claimed that this will be the final fight between the two and Eddie can go back to drinking and smoking after the match. The crowd broke out in a loud “Eddie!” chant. Jericho closed the promo by vowing to spill a lot of Eddie’s blood next week and called Kingston a loser.

Jon Moxley def. Konosuke Takeshita

Interim AEW Champion Jon Moxley faced Konosuke Takeshita tonight on Dynamite. If Konosuke won the match he would get a future title shot. Moxley and Takeshita traded shoulder tackles to start off the action but neither man would go down. Jon got Konosuke in a Headlock but he escaped and leveled the champion with a Dropkick.

Takeshita and Moxley then traded chops in the middle of the ring. Jon caught him with a Clothesline and paced around the ring. The two then battled to the ring apron and Konosuke connected with a release German Suplex. They traded punches on the floor before Jon caught Takeshita with a boot to the face as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

During the break, Moxley remained in control and hit a Superplex. When Dynamite returned, Takeshita was busted open and Moxley unloaded some kicks to the midsection. Konosuke bounced off the ropes and leveled Moxley with a Spear. Takeshita followed it up with a Brainbuster and went for the cover but Jon kicked out at the last moment.

Konosuke went for a Frog Splash but Moxley got his knees up. Jon applied a Headlock and transitioned into an Armbar in the middle of the ring. Takeshita battled through the pain and was able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold and the match continued.

Moxley and Takeshita traded forearms to the face in the middle of the ring. Konosuke sent the champ to the outside and hit him with a flip on the floor. Back in the ring, Takeshita connected with the Frog Splash but Jon kicked out at two.

They then traded forearms to the face once again in the middle of the ring. Moxley went for the Bulldog Choke but Takeshita countered into a Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Moxley went for the Deathrider but Takeshita escaped and hit a Northern Lights Suplex for another near fall. Jon unloaded a couple of headbutts before hitting the Deathrider. Moxley followed it up with a bunch of elbows to the face and then locked in the Bulldog Choke for the submission victory.

Christian Cage & Luchasaurus Destroyed The Varsity Blonds

Christian Cage made his way to the entrance ramp and waited for Luchasaurus. Cage brought up the Varsity Blonds waiting in the ring. Christian noted that Brian Pillman Jr.’s father was average at best but respects him for spilling his blood, sweat, and tears in that ring. Christian mocked Pillman Jr. and pointed out that Griff Garrison looks like Jungle Boy. Luchasaurus then had a singles match with Griff and beat the hell out of him.

Luchasaurus planted Garrison with a release German Suplex and Griff rolled out of the ring. The big man put Griff’s face against the ring post and kicked it. Back in the ring, Luchasaurus delivered two Chokeslams and applied a submission hold for the victory. After the match, Luchasaurus put Brian Pillman Jr. on the timekeeper’s table. He then gave Griff a third Chokeslam but the table didn’t break. Luchasaurus hit Garrison with another Chokeslam on top of Pillman and the table broke.

Claudio Castagnoli is 3-0

Claudio Castagnoli faced Jake Hager tonight on Dynamite. Castagnoli started off the match with an uppercut but Hager quickly battled back. Jake went for an Ankle Lock but Claudio broke it up. Claudio then hit a 619 for a near fall. Hager sent Claudio to the corner and unloaded a bunch of Clotheslines.

Castagnoli responded with a series of uppercuts and then a Bulldog for a two count. Claudio bounced Jake’s face off the top turnbuckle several times before climbing to the top turnbuckle. Hager tripped him up and slammed him to the canvas. Hager hit a Vader Bomb and went for the cover but Claudio kicked out at two as Dynamite went to a commercial break.

When Dynamite returned, Castagnoli sent Hager into the barricade and hit him with another uppercut. Back in the ring, Claudio followed it up with a Splash off the top rope for a near fall. Castagnoli signaled it was time and hit Hager with The Swing for several rotations. Claudio then locked in a Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring. Jake signaled for Ange and Daddy Magic to rush the ring. They did and provided a distraction for Hager to escape. Jake went for the Ankle Lock again but Claudio escaped. Castagnoli delivered a pop-up Uppercut and then the Ricola Bomb for the pinfall victory.

Mercedes Martinez Confronted Serena Deeb

Anna Jay battled Serena Deeb tonight on Dynamite. Serena controlled the action early and set up for a Piledriver. Anna revered it into a Back Body Drop but Deeb got the momentum right back with a submission hold. Deeb connected with a Dragon Screw and went for another submission hold but Anna countered into a choke hold in the middle of the ring.

Deeb escaped and connected with an Armdrag. Serena followed it up with a Half Crab for the submission victory. After the bell, Deeb wouldn’t let go and ROH Champion Mercedes Martinez made the save. Deeb and Martinez traded words after the match to end the segment. Tay Conti and Anna Jay then argued backstage.

Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland Captured The AEW Tag Titles

The Young Bucks defended the AEW Tag Team Championships against Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks, and Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee in the main event. Keith Lee and Matt Jackson started off the match. Matt avoided a couple of Clotheslines before retreating to the corner to tag in Nick.

Swerve Strickland tagged in and battled with Nick Jackson. Nick and Swerve battled out of the ring and both went for a Dropkick at the same time. Back in the ring, Nick took Swerve down and applied an Armbar. Swerve battled to his feet and Ricky Starks tagged in. Matt planted Starks with a few Northern Lights Suplexes. Matt then delivered a double Northern Lights Suplex to Strickland and Starks.

Keith Lee and Powerhouse Hobbs planted Matt with a double Suplex and a big brawl broke out. Keith and Swerve isolated Matt in the corner. Lee delivered a big chop to Matt’s chest and Swerve followed it up with a diving uppercut. Matt shoved Keith Lee to the corner and he accidentally knocked Swerve off the turnbuckle.

Powerhouse Hobbs tagged in and planted Strickland with a Backbreaker. Hobbs sent Swerve across the ring and Ricky delivered a Dropkick as Dynamite went to the final commercial break of the night.

When Dynamite returned, Keith Lee caught Nick and Powerbombed him onto Matt on the apron. Lee then went for another Powerbomb in the ring but Nick escaped. Powerhouse Hobbs tagged in and traded strikes with Keith Lee. Hobbs and Lee both collided with a Crossbody in the middle of the ring and fell to the canvas.

Lee was the first up and climbed to the middle turnbuckle. Keith set up for a Superplex but Hobbs knocked him down. Hobbs climbed to the top turnbuckle and connected with a massive Frog Splash for a near fall.

Ricky Starks and Nick Jackson tagged in. Nick battled out of the corner but Hobbs got Nick in the Electric Chair. Ricky walked across the top rope and connected with a Cutter for a near fall. Swerve and Matt then tagged in and Strickland hit a Backbreaker. Strickland followed it up with a big Clothesline but turned around into a Superkick from Nick.

Young Bucks hit Lee with a couple of Superkicks and then teamed up with Ricky Starks for a moment. Ricky joined in on the Superkick Party before the Young Bucks sent him down with a couple as well. They hit Powerhouse Hobbs with a double Superkick and he fell onto the referee. Young Bucks brought the titles into the ring and Swerve took them away. Strickland made it seem like he was going to hit Keith Lee but dropped them instead.

Matt hit Swerve with a low blow and then bashed him over the head with the title. Matt went for the cover but Swerve still managed to kick out. Young Bucks followed it up with the BTE Trigger but Starks broke it up. Young Bucks went for the Meltzer Driver but Keith broke it up. Strickland and Keith Lee delivered a Double Stomp Powerbomb combo but Hobbs broke it up.

Powerhouse hit everyone with a bunch of Spinebusters as the crowd popped. Starks tagged in and leveled Strickland with a Spear for a two count. Keith Lee knocked Young Bucks out of the ring and then sent Hobbs over the top rope as well. Ricky knocked Lee to the apron but Keith responded with a headbutt. Strickland used Keith Lee as a springboard to flip onto everyone below. Back in the ring, Lee hit a big shoulder tackle and then ridiculously flipped onto everyone below. Strickland then delivered a Double Stomp for the pinfall victory.

Former AEW Star Reveals What he Didn’t Like About Wrestling for the Company

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A former AEW star has unveiled the one thing that bothered him about working under the AEW banner.

Talents come and go in the wrestling business. Some become lifers with one organization but most do not.

Even longtime company stalwarts such as Chris Jericho and Paul Wight eventually left the company they had called home for many years.

In the case of one talent who had been working for AEW, a promising start didn’t exactly lead to the road he had hoped and now he’s seeking opportunities elsewhere.

Alan Angels Not a Fan of Wrestling in Mask

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In late June, it was revealed that Alan Angels’ AEW contract was up. It was said that Angels would be making per appearance dates for AEW but it seems that plan is no longer in place.

Angels recently surfaced for IMPACT Wrestling and it appears he’s embracing life outside of AEW.

During an appearance on the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, Alan Angels admitted that he did not enjoy wrestling in a mask during his time with The Dark Order faction.

“Personally, no, I didn’t like the mask. I think it was a good look. I think it looks cool. But, personally, I didn’t like wrestling in it.

Alan Angels on wrestling with a mask

“It’s just uncomfortable and I have to worry about it staying on all the time and making sure it doesn’t fall off. You got to fix it so you can see through the eye holes and stuff like that. I personally didn’t like it. But like I said, I did think it was kind of a cool look for sure.”

Quotes via WrestlingNews.co.

Tony Khan Gives Update On Keith Lee Following Lee’s Cryptic Tweet

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Keith Lee turned some heads last night when he posted a short statement on his Twitter account hinting that he may be leaving to deal with a potential family issue, adding that it was bad news.

The AEW superstar and former NXT champion has kept the situation pretty hush since tweeting it out last night, but he did promote his participation in this evening’s triple threat AEW tag title match at Fyter Fest. His full tweet reads:

“Got some very much less than stellar news today….No matter the results, tomorrow’s match belongs to my two brothers. It’s all I can do until I return. Love you boys.”

Tony Khan spoke was able to provide an update on Lee’s situation during “Tony Time” on today’s Busted Open Radio. The company president doesn’t reveal too much information other than Lee will still be competing tonight, and that he has AEW’s full support for his situation.

“I don’t want to get into Keith’s personal business. Keith is here, he is wrestling tonight. He had a family situation. It’s not my place to talk about it. Keith is here and here to wrestle, as I understand it. I can’t really comment on what is happening, but we’re going to support him through what is happening.”

Lee debuted for AEW back in February of this year. He has since been on their Revolution, Double or Nothing, and Forbidden Door pay-per-view cards as a featured act. Sescoops would like to wish him well on his situation.

(Quotes via WrestleTalk)

WWE NIL Signee Dismissed From College Wrestling Team

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One of WWE’s NIL, or Next In Line, recruits has been dismissed from their college wrestling team due to a report of sexual assault made against them.

Back in December 2021, AJ Ferrari was announced as part of the Inaugural NIL Class. AJ Ferrari was a member of the Oklahoma State wrestling team.

Report Filed & Athlete Dismissed

On Monday, according to The O’Colly, AJ Ferrari was dismissed from the Oklahoma State wrestling team. Oklahoma State University also confirmed the report to Pistols Firing.

On July 5, a woman from Stillwater, Oklahoma filed a restraining order against the former collegiate athlete. The investigation is still ongoing, and official records from the report have not been released.

The Stillwater Police Department announced that its Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a report of sexual assault made against the former Oklahoma State wrestling team member.

National Champion Let Go

Ferrari was 30-1 in his career at Oklahoma State. During his freshman season, he went 20-1 and won a national championship at 197 pounds. He was 10-0 as a sophomore before a car accident ended his season. As a result of the accident, he suffered internal damage to his shoulder.

In April, AJ said he was going to win more National Championships before getting the WWE Championship. 

WWE is set to hold its next round of collegiate tryouts during SummerSlam week

Alberto Del Rio Praises AEW’s Penta El Zero

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Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio recently spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston about his love for Penta El Zero.

“He’s a great kid someone that loves the business. I respect the business. It doesn’t matter how many years have passed and how these days he is one of the biggest stars in wrestling he’s still that same guy that I met 10 years ago and came to me and said oh hey how are you sir how are you and I was like don’t call me sir…. made me feel old…. I’m Alberto… how are you fantastic Penta?

Pentagon Jr

“I have always said that he is the next one in line you know? How there was Mil Mascaras and many others and many others and then many others, Alberto Del Rio, many others and I think Penta is the same, the next one in line to continue putting the Mexican luchadores out there for the wrestling world.”

Watch Steve Fall’s full conversation with Alberto Del Rio:

Paul Wight Assures Fans That Captain Insano Is Still Coming To AEW

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The legendary Paul Wight (fka The Big Show) recently joined Wrestling Inc. for an in-depth conversation about his current run in AEW, with Wight providing an interesting update on one of his oldest wrestling incarnations.

The former world champion stated last year that AEW and Tony Khan had secured the rights to Captain Insano, the fictional pro-wrestling character played by Wight in the hit Adam Sandler comedy, The Waterboy. During his interview Wight gave some more details as to where they are in the process.

“He’ll [Captain Insano] be back. The guy who wrote The Waterboy has approved. Tony Khan and I have secured the rights to Captain Insano. There’s already an outfit made, the whole nine yards. We’re doing a lot of prep work, and this will be my last hoorah so to speak.”

One question Wight would be asked is what type of presentation Captain Insano would have in AEW. He states that this is more for fun, and fans shouldn’t expect him to be a world champion anytime soon.

Let’s be honest – I don’t think this character is going to be a killer going out there trying to beat Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship. At this point, I think this character is just to have fun. We’ll see how it goes, but for me right now, this is just a chance to have fun with this character and be a bright spot on the show.”

Speaking of competing…Wight has not wrestled on AEW programming for months. However, he does plan on competing in the ring more.

“My whole reason for coming to AEW was to work on commentary and to compete more.”

You can check out the full interview here.

AEW Roster: Full List of Wrestlers, Factions, Executives & More

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SEScoops will keep a running list of the current members of the full AEW roster. This list will include confirmed signings, as well as people working without a full-time contract.

We plan to keep this page regularly maintained. If you notice anything that is outdated, please drop us a message by filling out our Contact Us form.

*: indicates that the wrestler has not been announced as ‘All Elite’

Table of Contents

Men’s Roster

  • Aaron Solo* (of The Factory)
  • Adam Cole (of The Undisputed Elite) *INJURED*
  • “Hangman” Adam Page
  • Alex Reynolds (of The Dark Order)
  • Andrade El Idolo (of Andrade & Rush) (w/ Jose Garcia)
  • Angelico
  • “Cool Hand” Angelo Parker (of 2Point0 and Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Anthony Bowens (of The Acclaimed) 
  • Anthony Ogogo (of The Factory)
  • Ari Daivari (of The Trustbusters)
  • Austin Gunn (of The Gunn Club)
  • Billy Gunn (of The Gunn Club)
  • Brian Cage
  • Blade (of Butcher & The Blade)
  • Bobby Fish (of Undisputed Elite) *INJURED*
  • Brandon Cutler (The Elite’s Young Boy)
  • Brian Pillman Jr. (of Varsity Blonds)
  • Brock Anderson* (of Nightmare Family)
  • Brody King (of House of Black)
  • Bryan Danielson (of Blackpool Combat Club) (w/ William Regal) — INJURED
  • Buddy Matthews (of House of Black) *INJURED*
  • Butcher (of Butcher & The Blade)
  • Cash Wheeler (of FTR)
  • Chris Jericho (of Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Christian Cage
  • Christopher Daniels
  • Chuck Taylor (of Best Friends & CHAOS)
  • Claudio Castagnoli (of Blackpool Combat Club) (w/ William Regal)
  • CM Punk *INJURED*
  • Colt Cabana (of Dark Order) *INACTIVE*
  • Colten Gunn (of Gunn Club)
  • Danhausen (of HOOKHausen)
  • Daniel Garcia (of Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Dante Martin (of Top Flight)
  • Darby Allin (of Darby Allin & Sting)
  • Darius Martin (of Top Flight)
  • Dax Harwood (of FTR)
  • Dustin Rhodes (of Nightmare Family)
  • Eddie Kingston (of Eddie Kingston and Santana & Ortiz)
  • Ethan Page (of Men of the Year) (w/ Dan Lambert)
  • Evil Uno (of Dark Order)
  • Frankie Kazarian
  • Fuego Del Sol
  • Griff Garrison (of Varsity Blonds)
  • Hook (of Team Taz & HOOKHausen)
  • Isiah Kassidy (of Private Party)
  • Jake Hager (of Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Jay Lethal (of Lethal, Satnam Sing, & Sonjay Dutt)
  • Jeff Hardy (of The Hardys) *INACTIVE*
  • John Silver (of The Dark Order)
  • Jon Moxley (of Blackpool Combat Club) (w/ William Regal)
  • Jungle Boy (of Jurassic Express + Christian)
  • Keith Lee (of Keith Lee & Swerve Strickland)
  • Kenny Omega (of The Elite) *INJURED*
  • Kip Sabian (w/ Penelope Ford) *INJURED*
  • Kyle O’Reilly (of reDRagon & Undisputed Elite) *INJURED*
  • Lance Archer
  • Lee Johnson (of The Nightmare Family) *INJURED*
  • Lee Moriarty
  • Luchasaurus (of Jurassic Express)
  • Luther (of Chaos Project) *INJURED*
  • Malakai Black (of House of Black)
  • Marq Quen (of Private Party)
  • Matt Hardy (of The Hardys)
  • Matt Jackson (of The Young Bucks & Undisputed Elite)
  • “Daddy Magic” Matt Menard (of 2Point0 and Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Matt Sydal (of Sydal Brothers) *INJURED*
  • Max Caster (of The Acclaimed)
  • Michael Nakazawa
  • Miro
  • MJF *INACTIVE*
  • Nick Comoroto (of The Factory)
  • Nick Jackson (of The Young Bucks & Undisputed Elite)
  • Orange Cassidy (of Best Friends + Orange)
  • Ortiz (of Proud N’ Powerful & Eddie Kingston)
  • “Tall” Paul Wight *INACTIVE*
  • PAC (of Death Triangle)
  • Parker Boudreaux (of The Trustbusters)
  • PENTA Oscuro (of Death Triangle) (w/ Alex Abrahantes)
  • Powerhouse Hobbs (of Team Taz) (w/ Taz)
  • Pres10 Vance (of the Dark Order)
  • Pretty Peter Avalon (of The Wingmen)
  • QT Marshall (of The Factory)
  • Rey Fenix (of Death Triangle) (w/ Alex Abrahantes)
  • Ricky Starks (of Team Taz) (w/ Taz)
  • Rush (of Rush & Andrade) (w/ Jose Garcia)
  • Ryan Nemeth* (of the Wingmen)
  • Sammy Guevara (of JAS) (w/ Tay Melo)
  • Santana (of Proud N’ Powerful & Eddie Kingston) *INJURED*
  • Satnam Singh (of Singh, Jay Lethal, & Sonjay Dutt)
  • Scorpio Sky (of Men of the Year) (w/ Dan Lambert)
  • Serpentico (of Chaos Project)
  • Shawn Dean
  • Shawn Spears
  • Slim J (of The Trustbusters)*
  • Sonny Kiss (of The Trustbusters)
  • Sting (of Darby Allin & Sting)
  • Swerve Strickland (of Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee)
  • Tony Nese (w/ Mark Sterling)
  • Trent Beretta (of Best Friends & CHAOS)
  • Wardlow
  • Wheeler Yuta (of Blackpool Combat Club) (w/ William Regal)

Women’s Roster

  • Abadon
  • “The Bunny” Allie (Manager of Butcher & Blade) *INJURED*
  • Anna Jay (of JAS)
  • Athena
  • AQA
  • Diamante*
  • Dr. Britt Baker DMD (w/ Reba & Jamie Hayter)
  • Emi Sakura
  • Hikaru Shida
  • Jade Cargill (of the Baddies) (w/ Stokely Hathaway)
  • Jamie Hayter (w/ Reba & Dr. Britt Baker DMD)
  • Julia Hart* (of House of Black)
  • Kiera Hogan* (of the Baddies) (w/ Stokely Hathaway)
  • Kris Statlander (w/ Best Friends & CHAOS)
  • Leva Bates
  • Leyla Hirsch *INJURED*
  • Madison Rayne
  • Mercedes Martinez
  • Nyla Rose (w/ Vickie Guerrero)
  • Paige VanZant (w/ Dan Lambert)
  • Penelope Ford (w/ Kip Sabian)
  • Rebel not Reba (w/ Dr. Britt Baker DMD)
  • Red Velvet (of the Baddies) (w/ Stokely Hathaway) *INJURED*
  • Riho
  • Ruby Soho
  • Serena Deeb
  • Tay Melo (of Jericho Appreciation Society)
  • Thunder Rosa (of ThunderStorm)
  • Toni Storm (of ThunderStorm)
  • Yuka Sakazaki

Front Office/Management

  • Tony Khan (President)
  • Nick Jackson (Executive VP)
  • Matt Jackson (Executive VP)
  • Kenny Omega (Executive VP)
  • Dana Massie (Chief Merchandising Officer)
  • Nik Sobic (VP, Business Operations)
  • Mark Caplan (Head of licensing and merchandising)
  • Margaret Stalvey (Legal coordinator)
  • Megha Parkh (Chief Legal Officer)
  • Kevin Sullivan (VP of post production)
  • Chad Glenn (Director of Finance)
  • Chris Harrington (VP, business strategy)
  • Rafael Morffi (Director of live events)
  • Amanda Huber (Community Outreach Team)

Backstage Personnel/Managers

  • Billy Gunn (Producer/Head Coach)
  • Jerry Lynn (Coach)
  • Mark Henry (Coach)
  • Madison Rayne (Head Coach of Women’s Division)
  • Serena Deeb (Coach/Producer)
  • Tony Schiavone (Senior Producer and Special Advisor to Talent)
  • Pat Buck (Vice President of Talent Development)
  • Dean Malenko (Senior Producer/Coach)
  • Sonjay Dutt (Vice President of Production and Creative Coordination)
  • Christopher Daniels (Producer/Manager of Talent Relations)
  • Dustin Rhodes (Producer/Coach)
  • Ari Davari (Producer/Coach)
  • QT Marshall (Vice President of Show and Creative Coordination)
  • Jeff Jones (Social Media)
  • BJ Whitmer (Producer/Travel Logistics)
  • Sandra Gray (Seamstress)
  • Rick Knox (Referee)
  • Bryce Remsburg (Referee)
  • Paul Turner (Referee)
  • Aubrey Edwards (Referee)
  • Frank Gastineau (Referee)
  • Shawn Dean (Extras Coordinator)

Managers/Non Wrestlers

  • Alex Abrahantes (Lucha Bros. Manager)
  • Arn Anderson (Brock Anderson’s Manager)
  • Dan Lambert (Men of the Year & Paige Van Zant’s manager)
  • Don Callis (Kenny Omega’s Manager) *INACTIVE*
  • Jake “The Snake” Roberts (Lance Archer’s Manager)
  • Jose “The Assistant” Garcia* (Andrade’s “Assistant”)
  • Mark Henry
  • Mark Sterling (Jade Cargill’s Manager)
  • Negative 1 (Dark Order’s Manager)
  • Sonjay Dutt (Jay Lethal & Satnam Singh’s Manager)
  • Stokely Hathaway (Jade Cargill & The Baddies’ “Publicist”)
  • Taz (Team Taz Manager)
  • Tully Blanchard (Tully Blanchard Enterprises’ Manager)
  • Vickie Guerrero (Nyla Rose’s Manager) *INACTIVE*
  • William Regal (Moxley, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio & Bryan Danielson’s Manager, Blackpool Combat Club leader)

Production/Broadcast Team

  • Jim Ross (Commentator)
  • Excalibur (Commentator)
  • Tony Schiavone (Commentator, Host)
  • Taz (Commentator)
  • Paul Wight (Commentator)
  • Justin Roberts (Ring Announcer)
  • Brandon Cutler (Executive Content Producer)
  • Alex Marvez (Interviewer)
  • Dasha Kuret (Spanish Language Commentator)
  • Günter Zapf (German Language Commentator)
  • Mike Ritter (German Language Commentator)
  • Norbert Feuillan (French Language Commentator)
  • Alain Mistrangélo (French Language Commentator)
  • Sunny Daze (Video Editor)
  • Mikey Rukus (Music Producer)

Tag Teams

  • 2Point0 of Jericho Appreciation Society (Angelo Parker & Matt Menard)
  • The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens)
  • Bear Country (Bear Boulder & Bear Bronson)*
  • Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent & Orange Cassidy)
  • Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley) (w/ William Regal)
  • Butcher & The Blade of AFO (w/ The Bunny)
  • Chaos Project (Luther & Serpentico)
  • Dark Order (John Silver & Alex Reynolds & Evil Uno)
  • Dark Order (5 & 10 & Colt Cabana)
  • The Factory (QT Marshall, Aaron Solo, Anthony Ogogo & Nick Comoroto)
  • FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood)
  • The Gunn Club/The Ass Boys (Austin, Colten & Billy Gunn)
  • HOOKHausen (HOOK & Danhausen)
  • Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy)
  • The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy)
  • House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King & Buddy Matthews)
  • Lee Moriarty & Matt Sydal
  • Lucha Bros. (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero M) (w/ Alex Abrahantes)
  • The Workhorsemen (JD Drake & Anthony Henry)*
  • Men Of The Year (Ethan Page & Scorpio Sky) (w/ Dan Lambert)
  • The Nightmare Family (Brock Anderson, Lee Johnson & Dustin Rhodes)
  • The Pretty Picture (Peter Avalon & Cezar Bononi) (of the Wingmen)
  • Proud N’ Powerful (Santana & Ortiz)
  • Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy)
  • reDRagon (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish)
  • Sting & Darby Allin
  • Team Taz (Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks) (w/ Taz)
  • Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin)
  • Varsity Blonds (Brian Pillman Jr. & Griff Garrison)
  • Wingmen (JD Drake, Ryan Nemeth & Pretty Picture)
  • Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) (of the Undisputed Elite)
  • ThunderStorm (Thunder Rosa & Toni Storm)
  • Marina Shafir & Nyla Rose
  • Roppongi Vice (Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero*)

Factions (4+ members)

  • Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley & Wheeler YUTA)
  • Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Evil Uno, John Silver, Pres10 Vance, & Anna Jay)
  • The Elite (Kenny Omega, Adam Cole, Young Bucks, Michael Nakazawa, Brandon Cutler, Don Callis)
  • The Best Friends (Orange Cassidy, Trent Beretta, Chuck Taylor, & Kris Statlander)
  • The Factory (QT Marshall, Nick Comoroto, Aaron Solo, Anthony Ogogo)
  • Undisputed Elite (Adam Cole, Young Bucks, reDRagon, Brandon Cutler)
  • Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, 2.0, Daniel Garcia)

Trios 

  • Best Friends
  • Blackpool Combat Club
  • Dark Order
  • Death Triangle
  • Eddie Kingston, Santana & Ortiz
  • The Elite
  • The Factory
  • Gunn Club
  • House of Black
  • Jericho Appreciation Society
  • Nightmare Family
  • Team Taz
  • Undisputed Elite
  • The Wingmen

Another Huge Sign that Sasha Banks has Left WWE

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This Saturday will mark two months to the day that Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of the May 16 edition of Monday Night Raw.

Since walking out over a creative difference with the planned main event, WWE has done all they can to distance themselves from the now-former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Neither Banks nor Naomi have appeared on WWE programming in weeks and it once again appears that Banks is finished for good.

The Signing

In recent weeks, there have been reports that Sasha Banks has been released by WWE, though neither side has publicly confirmed the news.

Now, there’s been a major sign that Banks is gone from WWE, as she is set for a meet and greet that is not affiliated with the company.

On Twitter, the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) announced that Banks will be appearing at their upcoming convention, which will run from August 5 to August 7.

The tweet referred to “The Boss” by her real name Mercedes Varnado, and referenced her role as Koska Reeves in Disney+ hit ‘The Mandalorian.’

Interestingly, C2E2 refers to other wrestlers appearing, as “WWE’s Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, and Lita” but references Banks by her real name.

https://twitter.com/c2e2/status/1547265837135970304

What about Naomi?

While Banks is seemingly already finished with WWE, her tag team partner’s situation is less clear.

Naomi was also suspended due to the now-infamous Raw walkout, but it doesn’t appear that she has been released just yet.

Responding to a tweet by ex-WWE Superstar Lince Dorado, who asked when they will be able to work together again, Naomi says she hopes to be able to work outside WWE as soon as possible.

Some have speculated that Naomi’s family, as she is married to The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso has saved her a harsher punishment by WWE.

WWE Superstars are Making Sure not to Mention Sasha Banks

WWE Roster: Full List of RAW, SmackDown & NXT Talent

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SEScoops will keep a running list of the current members of the full WWE roster. This list includes superstars from RAW, SmackDown, NXT, NXT UK, and free agents.

We plan to keep this page regularly maintained. If you notice anything that is outdated, please drop us a message by filling out our Contact Us form.

Table of Contents

WWE RAW

Men’s Roster 

  • AJ Styles
  • Akira Tozawa
  • Angelo Dawkins (of The Street Profits)
  • Apollo Crews (w/ Commander Azeez) (of Azeez & Apollo)
  • Bobby Roode (of Dirty Dawgs)
  • Bobby Lashley
  • Brock Lesnar *FREE AGENT*
  • Cedric Alexander
  • Chad Gable (of Alpha Academy)
  • Ciampa (of Ciampa & Miz)
  • Cody Rhodes *INJURED*
  • Commander Azeez (of Azeez & Apollo)
  • Damian Priest (of Judgment Day)
  • Dolph Ziggler (of Dirty Dawgs)
  • Dominik Mysterio (of Mysterio Family)
  • Edge
  • Ezekiel
  • Finn Balor (of Judgement Day)
  • Gable Steveson *IN COLLEGE*
  • Jey Uso (of the Bloodline’s Usos)
  • Jimmy Uso (of the Bloodline’s Usos)
  • Kevin Owens *INJURED*
  • The Miz (of Ciampa & Miz)
  • Montez Ford (of The Street Profits)
  • Mustafa Ali
  • MVP
  • Omos (w/ MVP)
  • Otis (of Alpha Academy)
  • R-Truth
  • Riddle (of RKBro)
  • Randy Orton (of RKBro) *INJURED*
  • Rey Mysterio (of Mysterio Family)
  • Reggie
  • Roman Reigns
  • Seth Rollins
  • Shelton Benjamin
  • Theory
  • T-Bar
  • Veer

Women’s Roster 

  • Alexa Bliss
  • Asuka
  • Bayley (of CONTROL)
  • Becky Lynch *INJURED*
  • Bianca Belair
  • Carmella
  • Dakota Kai (of CONTROL)
  • Dana Brooke
  • Doudrop (of Doudrop & Nikki ASH)
  • IYO SKY (of CONTROL)
  • Nikki ASH (of Nikki & Doudrop)
  • Rhea Ripley (of Judgment Day)
  • Tamina
  • “Queen” Zelina Vega

Tag Teams

  • Alpha Academy (Chad Gable & Otis)
  • Ciampa & Miz
  • Dirty Dawgs (Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler)
  • Judgment Day (Finn Balor & Damian Priest)
  • Mysterio Family (Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio)
  • Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
  • The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) of The Bloodline

Non-Wrestlfers

  • Adam Pearce
  • MVP (w/ Bobby Lashley)
  • Paul Heyman (of The Bloodline)

WWE SmackDown

Men’s Roster

  • Angel Garza (of Los Lotharios)
  • Ashante Thee Adonis (of Hit Row)
  • Big E (of New Day) *INJURED*
  • Brock Lesnar *FREE AGENT*
  • Butch (of The Brawling Brutes)
  • Drew Gulak
  • Drew McIntyre
  • Erik (of the Viking Raiders)
  • Gunther (of Imperium)
  • Happy Corbin
  • Humberto Carrillo (of Los Lotharios)
  • Ivar (of The Viking Raiders)
  • Killer Kross
  • Kofi Kingston (of New Day)
  • Jey Uso (of the Bloodine’s Usos)
  • Jimmy Uso (of the Bloodline’s Usos)
  • Jinder Mahal (of Team Mahal)
  • Ludwig Kaiser (of Imperium)
  • Mace
  • Madcap Moss
  • Mansoor
  • Max Dupri
  • Pat McAfee *Also Announcer*
  • Ricochet
  • Rick Boogs *INJURED*
  • Ridge Holland (of The Brawling Brutes)
  • Roman Reigns (of The Bloodline) (w/ Paul Heyman)
  • Sami Zayn
  • Shanky (of Team Mahal)
  • Sheamus (of The Brawling Brutes)
  • Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Top Dolla (of Hit Row)
  • Xavier Woods (of New Day)

Women’s Roster

  • Aaliyah
  • B-Fab
  • Charlotte Flair *INJURED*
  • Lacey Evans
  • Liv Morgan
  • Naomi (of Sasha & Naomi) *SUSPENDED*
  • Natalya
  • Raquel Rodriguez
  • Ronda Rousey
  • Sasha Banks (of Sasha & Naomi) *SUSPENDED*
  • Shayna Baszler
  • Shotzi
  • Xia Li

Tag Teams

  • The Brawling Brutes (Ridge Holland, Sheamus & Butch)
  • Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser
  • Los Lotharios (Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo)
  • The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Team Mahal (Jinder Mahal & Shanky)
  • Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)
  • Hit Row (Top Dolla & Ashante Thee Adonis)
  • Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) of The Bloodline

Non-Wrestlers

  • Adam Pearce
  • B-Fab
  • Scarlett
  • Maxxine Dupri
  • Paul Heyman

Men’s Unassigned

  • John Cena
  • Logan Paul

Former Wrestlers on the WWE Broadcast Team

  • Beth Phoenix (wrestled in January 2020)
  • Booker T (wrestled indie match in January 2019)
  • Byron Saxton (last wrestled August 2012)
  • Corey Graves (last wrestled in 2014, cleared for competition)
  • Funaki (last wrestled October 2015)
  • Jerry “The King” Lawler (wrestles independently)
  • Pat McAfee (scheduled for SummerSlam 2022 match)

Former Wrestlers Working Backstage On Raw/SD

  • Abyss (last wrestled April 2019)
  • Adam Pearce (last wrestled December 2014)
  • Jamie Noble (last wrestled June 2015)
  • Jason Jordan (medically ineligible)
  • Kenny Dykstra (last wrestled December 2019)
  • Molly Holly (last wrestled January 2022)
  • Petey Williams (last wrestled October 2021)
  • Shane Helms (last wrestled January 2021)
  • Shawn Daivari (last wrestled August 2021)
  • Steve Corino (last wrestled December 2016)
  • Tyson Kidd (medically retired)

NXT

Men’s Roster

  • Andre Chase (of Chase U)
  • Apollo Crews
  • Boa
  • Bodhi Hayward (of Chase U)
  • Bron Breakker
  • Brooks Jensen (of Jensen & Briggs) (w/ Fallon Henley)
  • Brutus Creed (of The Diamond Mine’s Creed Brothers)
  • Cameron Grimes
  • Carmelo Hayes (of Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes)
  • Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo (of D’Angelo, Stacks, & Two Dimes)
  • Cruz Del Toro (of Legado Del Fantasma)
  • Dante Chen
  • Duke Hudson
  • Edris Enofe
  • Elton Prince (of Pretty Deadly)
  • Fabian Aichner
  • Grayson Waller
  • Guru Raaj
  • Ikemen Jiro
  • James Drake (of Grizzled Young Vets)
  • oaquin Wilde (of Legado Del Fantasma)
  • Joe Gacy
  • Josh Briggs (of Jensen & Briggs) (w/ Fallon Henley)
  • Julius Creed (of The Diamond Mine’s Creed Brothers)
  • Kit Wilson (of Pretty Deadly)
  • Malik Blade
  • Nathan Frazer
  • Odyssey Jones *INJURED*
  • Roderick Strong (of Diamond Mine)
  • Ru Feng
  • Sanga
  • Santos Escobar (of Legado Del Fantasma)
  • Solo Sikoa
  • Tony D’Angelo (of D’Angelo, Stacks, & Two Dimes)
  • Trick Williams (of Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes)
  • Troy ‘Two Dimes’ Donovan (of D’Angelo, Stacks, & Two Dimes)
  • Von Wagner (w/ Robert Stone)
  • Wes Lee
  • Xyon Quinn
  • Zack Gibson (of Grizzled Young Vets)

Women’s Roster

  • Alba Fyre
  • Amari Miller
  • Cora Jade
  • Elektra Lopez (of Legado Del Fantasma)
  • Fallon Henley (w/ Brooks & Jensen)
  • Gigi Dolin (of Toxic Attraction)
  • Indi Hartwell
  • Io Shirai (of Io & Zoey) *INJURED*
  • Ivy Nile (of Diamond Mine)
  • Jacy Jane (of Toxic Attraction)
  • Katana Chance (of Katana & Kayden)
  • Kayden Carter (of Katana & Kayden)
  • Kiana James
  • Lash Legend
  • Mandy Rose (of Toxic Attraction)
  • Nikkita Lyons
  • Roxanne Perez
  • Sarray
  • Sloane Jacobs
  • Thea Hail
  • Tiffany Stratton
  • Valentina Feroz
  • Wendy Choo
  • Yulisa Leon
  • Zoey Stark (of Io & Zoey) *INJURED*

Tag Teams (NXT & NXT UK)

  • Briggs & Jensen
  • The Diamond Mine’s Creed Brothers
  • Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang)
  • Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson)
  • The Hunt (Primate & Wild Boar)
  • Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro)
  • Pretty Deadly (Lewis Howley & Sam Stoker)
  • Stacks & Two Dimes
  • Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes

Women’s Tag Teams

  • Io Shirai & Zoey Stark
  • Kayden Carter & Kacy Catanzaro
  • Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne & Mandy Rose)

NXT UK

Men’s Roster

  • A-Kid
  • Ashton Smith
  • Charlie Dempsey
  • Dave Mastiff
  • Eddie Dennis
  • Flash Morgan Webster
  • Ilja Dragunov *INJURED*
  • Jack Starz
  • Joe Coffey
  • Jordan Devlin
  • Kenny Willams
  • Mark Andrews
  • Mark Coffey (of Gallus)
  • Noam Dar
  • Oliver Carter
  • Primate (of The Hunt)
  • Rampage Brown
  • Rohan Raja
  • Sam Gradwell
  • Saxon Huxley
  • Sha Samuels
  • Teoman
  • Trent Seven
  • Tyler Bate
  • Tyson T-Bone
  • Wild Boar (of The Hunt)
  • Wolfgang (of Gallus)

Women’s Roster

  • Aleah James
  • Amale
  • Aoife Valkyrie
  • Blair Davenport
  • Dani Luna
  • Emilia McKenzie
  • Isla Dawn
  • Jinny
  • Meiko Satomura
  • Nina Samuels
  • Stevie Turner
  • Xia Brookside

Non-Wrestlers (NXT)

  • Robert Stone (of The Brand)

Tito Ortiz Discusses Shane McMahon Inviting Him To WWE Tryout In 2019

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz was once invited to tryout for WWE in 2019 by Shane McMahon.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Ortiz was asked about a potential run in professional wrestling. Ortiz detailed an opportunity he had back in 2000, when he was UFC champion, during an interview he did on WWE programming.

Initially, Tito Ortiz believed it would be a standard interview, but later found out the WWE were hoping to see his personality, or perhaps some theatrics from “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy.”

“I went to WrestleMania, they came through Anaheim, I was champion at the time. It was 2000. I went and did…I thought it was going to be a normal interview like this, sit down and talk, but they were looking to see what kind of personality and character I had.

“I didn’t know that. I wish I would have known that because I would have sold myself way better. I was too mellow [mild] mannered. They wanted to see the crazy Huntington Beach Boy, and no one told me anything or said a word to me. I went and was being polite and respectful. Never heard anything back.”

In 2019 he was again interviewed by WWE, but made the same mistake of not showcasing his personality. However, he was contacted by Shane McMahon to work out at the WWE Performance Center.

After some good in-ring work, Ortiz was optimistic about the possibility of doing something with WWE moving forward, but after the COVID 19 pandemic, he heard nothing back.

“2019, Shane McMahon reached out to me and said, ‘What do you think about coming in and trying out?’ I went and did it and, once again, I didn’t think about this, ‘that’s why they didn’t do it.’ I wasn’t over the top. They want someone over the top and be, not crazy, but be an eye-catcher.

“I went to [The Performance Center], and went and trained with Norman Smiley, an amazing teacher. I was learning stuff that it took some guys six months to learn. he was like, ‘Wow, you really got this.’ Then COVID came and I never heard anything.

“I would like to do some matches. I think I have what it takes. It would take a lot of hard work, I get it, but it’d be fun. It’s a lot of training, but I did it. I did the two weeks, training twice a day.

“I put myself through it and it was hard, but it was like being in college wrestling again. My body is subdued, no problem at all. I had no pain. After I was done, I thought I’d have neck problems, I’ve had four neck surgeries, but I didn’t have any problems. It was good.”

Jake Paul Open To Teaming With Logan In WWE

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Jake Paul is open to teaming up with his older brother, Logan, in WWE down the line if the opportunity presents itself.

The younger Paul brother was recently interviewed on “Carton & Roberts” over on WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM/66AM New York to promote his upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) clash with Hasim Rahman Jr.

During the interview, Paul was asked about potentially joining his older brother, Logan, in WWE. Jake said he’s open to the idea down the line, but not anytime soon as he’s focused on his boxing career.

“The Problem Child” doesn’t want to take the risk of getting injured while he’s still actively competing in boxing. He did, however, note that he believes it’ll be difficult for anyone to defeat a duo of himself and Logan.

“Maybe someday, I just can’t get injured right now going off the top rope…That could be interesting,” Paul said (via MMA News). “I think we could become the WWE Champions, I don’t think anyone would beat us.”

While Jake Paul might not be all-in for WWE at the moment, Logan certainly is. He recently signed a multi-year deal deal with WWE, keeping him around for the foreseeable future.

Logan made his WWE in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38 back in April. He teamed up with The Miz to defeat the team of Rey and Dominik Mysterio. After the match, however, Miz attacked Logan, leaving him in the ring after hitting him with the Skull-Crushing Finale.

Now, a potential matchup involving Miz and Logan Paul is being teased for SummerSlam later this month.

Alberto Del Rio: “I Deserve To Be In A Major Company”

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Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio recently spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston about the possibility of wrestling for AEW.

Del Rio is open to the idea, and says he deserves to be wrestling on a big stage.

“I would be interested in going to AEW, or any major company… I deserve to be in a major companY.”

– Alberto Del Rio

He continued, “Once it has been proven that I was always telling the truth about those things, I know, I don’t think…. I know I deserve to be out there to continue entertaining and to rebuild my legacy in the business that I love I would love to be in working for any major company.”

Alberto Del Rio talks AEW

Del Rio said he hasn’t been in touch with anybody from AEW, but has good friends who work there and would welcome the opportunity to be considered All Elite.

“They (AEW)….. I haven’t talked to any anyone in that company. I have talked to people in from other companies, but not from from AEW.”

“I have really good friends over there like Phil… CM Punk and he is one of my friends in the business and Chris Jericho he was always nice to me and we always had a good relationship while we were workin for WWE. I know all the others and we always got along with Daniel Bryan, Jack Swagger and many others from the indy circuit.”

Watch Steve Fall’s full conversation with Alberto Del Rio:

New WWE Role for Big E Revealed

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Big E may be out of action but the grind doesn’t stop for the former WWE Champion.

E has been on the shelf since March due to a serious neck injury suffered on an episode of SmackDown. The New Day member landed right on his head and neck off a belly-to-belly suplex from Ridge Holland outside the ring.

He suffered a broken neck but was able to avoid disaster as he didn’t suffer spinal damage or displacement. As of now, he does not need surgery.

With that said, Big E’s C1 vertebra is not ossifying, so he will have to check in with doctors one year after the injury to see the status of his neck and what his in-ring future holds.

Big E’s Sobering Experience

During an interview with ESPN, Big E admitted that being told by doctors that he could’ve died with the kind of fall he had was quite the eye-opener.

“It’s very sobering to hear that,” the 36-year-old said. “… I think to be great at something like [pro wrestling], or at least to be competent, you can’t spend all your time worrying about possibly fatal injuries or breaking your neck. You have to go out there and be free and in the moment. I think a lot of us as performers don’t spend a lot of time thinking about that stuff. I never thought I would be.”

Working With Tomorrow’s Stars

Later this month, Big E will be working with WWE in its search for the stars of the future at a talent tryout featuring college athletes.

Big E discussed wishing there was more that could be done for athletes at the collegiate level.

“I wish there was an exit program for college athletes, because you spend so much of your time on campus studying for your sport or participating for your sport or practicing for your sport,” Big E said.

“You devote so much of your life to it, and then when it’s gone, it is such a distinct drop-off. It’s so hard to prepare for that. That was something that was really hard for me mentally too.”

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Big E Reveals “Great News” About His Recovery from a Broken Neck

Former WWE Referee Reveals Key Rule for Officials

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One former WWE referee has reflected on a big “no-no” for officials.

Being a referee in the wrestling business can be a thankless job. Officials can often make or break a match.

You’re more likely to be chastised for a botch than praised for a job well done as a referee. There are exceptions such as NJPW’s Red Shoes Unno and AEW’s Aubrey Edwards.

Who could forget former WWE legend Earl Hebner?

Officials also have to follow some strict rules if they work under the WWE banner.

No Visible Tattoos for WWE Refs

During a new edition of his Monday Mailbag podcast, former WWE referee Mike Chioda revealed an important rule all WWE officials had to follow.

“That’s a no-no. Can’t be wearing sleeves, can’t have tats on the arms. I have one on my arm up here, but my sleeve always covered it.”

Mike Chioda on rule for WWE referees

There’s no word on whether or not this is still a rule for WWE officials today. Chioda was released from WWE back in April 2020.

Chioda went on to recall the time Vince McMahon asked him to drop some weight for presentation purposes.

“I remember him telling me, ‘drop a few pounds’ and stuff like that, and I’m like, ‘I’m working on it, sir!,’

“I mean, they’re working out more than they’re learning how to referee down there,” Chioda jokes. “These kids come in good shape nowadays, man. Vince has got on me about certain things and it’s exactly how he says it: ‘Hey, pal!’”

Quotes via Wrestling Inc.

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