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The Young Bucks Acknowledge The End Of The Elite Faction

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The Young Bucks Acknowledge The End Of The Elite Faction

On the latest episode of their “Being The Elite” YouTube series, The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) seemingly confirmed the end of The Elite as a faction, acknowledging that after a year of challenges, the group is now down to just the two of them.

Matt Jackson: “Who’s even in The Elite anymore? Is it? Like Okada is in Don Callis’ family and Jack just turned on us.”

Nick Jackson: “I think it’s just us.”

Matt: “Kenny’s not really around.. Hangman’s kinda doing his own thing.”

Nick: “Yeah it’s just us.”

With all of their former allies either injured, estranged, or having turned against them, The Young Bucks are now on their own for the first time in years.

The slow dissolution of the group has been a central story in AEW. Former members “Hangman” Adam Page and Kenny Omega became estranged after Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry were brought into the fold. Since then, it’s all been fractured. Kazuchika Okada has since aligned himself with the rival Don Callis Family.

Jack Perry made his surprise return at the All Out pay-per-view this past Saturday, where he viciously attacked both Matt and Nick. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega is currently out of action with a long-term injury, and “Hangman” Adam Page has been focused on his own successful run as the AEW World Champion.

Alberto El Patron Joins Reality TV Show After AAA Departure

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Alberto El Patron Joins Reality TV Show After AAA Departure

Former WWE Champion Alberto El Patron has landed in the world of reality TV after recently being exiled from AAA. TV Azteca announced on X that Alberto will be part of the La Granja VIP on Azteca Uno. The show will see celebrities live on a farm, where they must survive their new surroundings as well as one another.

From the squared circle to the farm… the champion is ready to take on a new challenge. Can he dominate the farm like he dominates the ring? Get ready, because “El Patrón” arrives with everything.

El Patron’s role on the show comes after he was forced to leave AAA after losing to El Mesias on the July 25 episode of AAA Alianzas. Prior to this loss, Alberto had lost the AAA Mega Championship and WWE had avoided referencing him after announcing their acquisition of AAA during WrestleMania week.

While Alberto is out of AAA, he may not be gone for good. Rey Mysterio has teased bringing El Patron back, while some believe a return to WWE could still happen. Former WWE commentator Hugo Savinovich has claimed that some of WWE’s very top stars, including Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre want Alberto back in the fold, though neither man has publicly responded to the claim.

Whatever the future may hold for Alberto El Patron, he is keeping busy in and out of the ring. La Granja VIP premieres on October 12.

Mexico City Fans Rally For Alberto El Patron At Live Event

CM Punk Eyes Marvel Dream Role As The Punisher

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CM Punk Eyes Marvel Dream Role As The Punisher

CM Punk is no stranger to the world of comic books, and now he’s ready to make a bloodied splash on the big screen. Appearing on GQ’s YouTube channel, Punk was asked about his dream superhero role, and had one name in mind: Marvel’s The Punisher.

“Frank Castle wants to be CM Punk. No, not really. I want to be Frank Castle, The Punisher.”

Punk’s choice may surprise some fans, given that his iconic “It’s Clobbering Time!” battle cry is borrowed from Marvel’s The Thing. Beyond those two characters, Punk has also contributed to Marvel Comics directly—writing a story for Thor Annual #1, co-writing a series featuring Drax the Destroyer, and penning a Master of Kung Fu one-shot starring Shang-Chi.

The worlds of WWE and Marvel have crossed paths many times. Dave Bautista’s Hollywood breakthrough came as Drax the Destroyer, years after his mentor Triple H appeared in 2004’s Blade: Trinity. More recently, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch both filmed scenes for Marvel projects, though their roles were ultimately cut.

Meanwhile, on WWE television, CM Punk is riding high after teaming with AJ Lee for a victory at Wrestlepalooza. While he may have a future behind the scenes in WWE, the idea of stepping into the role of Marvel’s iconic anti-hero remains an enticing prospect.

“Night Patrol” Movie Featuring CM Punk Receives Release Date

Natalya Poised For WWE Character Change, Claims Uncle Ross

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Natalya Poised For WWE Character Change, Claims Uncle Ross

Natalya is one of the longest-serving members of the WWE roster, having made her television debut on SmackDown in 2008. Now, 17 years later, a major change could be coming for the Queen of Harts, according to her uncle Ross.

Speaking on the Wrestling Life with Ben Veal podcast, Ross discussed the grittier “Nattie Neidhart” persona that the WWE veteran has used at non-WWE events. Ross—Stu and Helen Hart’s tenth of 12 children—suggested that WWE could soon be “reinventing” his niece, potentially even bringing her back under a different name.

Speculation about Natalya’s WWE future comes after she was honored with the Lou Thesz Award at the 59th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion. Becoming the first female recipient of the award, Natalya earned high praise from her uncle, who said it celebrates “grit and hardness and real wrestling ability.” Unlike flashy gimmicks, the award recognizes the hard worker who can endure and go the distance.

Natalya’s gritty character has already delivered results in the ring. At WWE Worlds Collide II, Nattie defeated Apache to become the #1 contender for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship. With more than eight years since her last singles title reign, a victory could finally break a difficult streak for the Canadian star.

On WWE programming, Natalya has recently been aligned with Maxxine Dupri. But with the possibility of a character reinvention on the horizon, her next chapter could mark a major turning point in an already storied career

Natalya: When Wrestling Gets Easy, I’ll Know It’s Time to Retire

Mickie James To Be Inducted Into This Year’s TNA Wrestling Hall Of Fame

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Mickie James To Be Inducted Into This Year’s TNA Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Wrestling legend and 11-time women’s world champion Mickie James will be the next inductee into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. The surprise announcement was made on Monday, September 22, during a live episode of “Notsam Wrestling Live!” on SiriusXM. While James was being interviewed on the show by Sam Roberts and TNA legend Tommy Dreamer, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva made a special appearance to officially inform her of the induction.

The official induction ceremony is scheduled to take place at TNA’s biggest pay-per-view event of the year, Bound For Glory, on Sunday, October 12, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Mickie James is the first announced member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 and will be the fourth woman to receive the honor, joining an elite group that includes Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, and Traci Brooks.

Throughout her career, which began in 1999, James has been a trailblazer in women’s wrestling, capturing multiple world championships in both WWE and TNA. Her 2021 match against Deonna Purrazzo at Bound For Glory was voted the TNA Knockouts Match of the Year.

Outside of the ring, she has had a successful career as a country music singer and is an inductee into the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame. Her induction will be a highlight of a star-studded Bound For Glory event, which is also set to feature the final match between The Hardys and Team 3D.

MLW Fury Road ’25 Preview: Krule Defends Against Dyer, Opera Cup Continues This Saturday

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MLW Fury Road ’25 Preview: Krule Defends Against Dyer, Opera Cup Continues This Saturday

Major League Wrestling presents MLW Fury Road ’25 this Saturday, September 27 at 10pm ET, featuring a two-hour special on beIN SPORTS and MLW’s YouTube channel.

Main Event: Champion vs. Destroyer

Newly crowned MLW World Heavyweight Champion Mads Krule Krugger faces Bishop Dyer in a non-title encounter. Both competitors have established themselves as dominant forces in MLW’s heavyweight division.

The broadcast will also feature Alex Hammerstone’s first comments since his chair attack on Krugger following the title change. Hammerstone is expected to address his actions and intentions moving forward.

Opera Cup 2025 Tournament Advances

Three opening round matches in the prestigious Opera Cup tournament are scheduled:

Austin Aries vs. KUSHIDA marks the first meeting between the veteran Aries and the Japanese technical specialist. Both competitors bring extensive international experience to the tournament.

Titan vs. Volador Jr. pits two established lucha libre stars against each other in what should showcase high-flying Mexican wrestling at its finest.

Paul London vs. Okumura rounds out the Opera Cup action, with the unpredictable London facing the two-time MLW World Tag Team Champion.

Additional Matches Set

The women’s division will be represented as Shotzi Blackheart meets Alejandra Quintanilla in singles competition.

A six-man tag team match features the legendary Atlantis and Blue Panther teaming with rookie Diego Hill to face El Galeón Fantasma’s trio of Zandokan Jr., Difunto, and Barboza.

Two-time MLW World Champion Satoshi Kojima returns for a lightning match against Mr. Thomas.

Developing Storylines

CONTRA Unit has reportedly identified a new target, with the reveal promised during the broadcast.

MLW President Cesar Duran and Salina de la Renta are scheduled to appear alongside Don Gato to discuss upcoming plans for the promotion.

MLW Fury Road ’25 airs Saturday, September 27 at 10pm ET on beIN SPORTS and streams free on MLW’s YouTube channel at Youtube.com/MLW.

WWE Wrestlepalooza Earns “C” Grade From ESPN

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WWE Wrestlepalooza Earns “C” Grade From ESPN

WWE’s much-anticipated debut on ESPN Unlimited didn’t quite hit the mark Saturday night, with ESPN correspondent Andreas Hale giving Wrestlepalooza an overall “C” grade.

The card featured Brock Lesnar’s dominant victory over John Cena in their seventh singles encounter, Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre, and the return of AJ Lee after a decade away from the ring, teaming with husband CM Punk to defeat Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.

However, Hale found most of the card underwhelming. The Lesnar-Cena opener lasted just 9 minutes with only about six total moves, earning a “C-” as it felt more like a setup for future d than a complete match. The main event between Rhodes and McIntyre surprisingly ran only 15 minutes and “never truly had time to get out of first gear,” according to Hale, who noted it felt more like a SmackDown main event than a premium live event headliner.

Stephanie Vaquer and Iyo Sky Shine at Wrestlepalooza

Stephanie Vaquer wins WWE Women's World Championship
Stephanie Vaquer wins WWE Women’s World Championship / WWE

The bright spot of the evening was Stephanie Vaquer’s Women’s World Championship victory over Iyo Sky, which earned a “B+” and was described as “exceptional work from two of the best women’s wrestlers in WWE.” Hale called it “a match you should go out of your way to see” and credited it with saving the show from being “truly average.”

The mixed tag match featuring Lee’s return stretched nearly 30 minutes but earned only a “C,” while The Vision’s victory over The Usos also received a “C” after a sluggish start and disjointed finish.

While WWE’s first premium live event on ESPN airwaves may have missed the mark with its promise of “epic moments,” one positive takeaway is clear: ESPN’s coverage appears committed to unbiased analysis, with Hale pulling no punches in his assessment of the company’s inaugural showing on the platform.

Stephanie Vaquer Thanks Shawn Michaels & More After World Title Win

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Stephanie Vaquer Thanks Shawn Michaels & More After World Title Win

Stephanie Vaquer captured the WWE Women’s World Championship at Wrestlepalooza, marking another major milestone for the Chilean star in 2025. Inside Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Vaquer defeated former champion IYO SKY to claim the vacant title.

After the match, Vaquer celebrated with her father, who had traveled from Chile to watch her perform. WWE NXT head Shawn Michaels later praised her victory on X, and Vaquer expressed gratitude to the family she found within WWE’s silver brand.

Michaels wasn’t the only name to acknowledge her achievement. On X, Vaquer also responded to congratulatory messages from Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the Bella Twins.

This win adds to an already remarkable rookie year for Vaquer, who signed with WWE in 2024. She made her NXT debut that September and quickly rose through the ranks, winning three championships in less than a year. In February 2025, she captured the NXT Women’s North American Championship, followed by the NXT Women’s Title just a month later.

Now, with the Women’s World Championship on her shoulder, Vaquer stands at the top of WWE Raw’s women’s division. With Crown Jewel on the horizon and a match for the Crown Jewel Women’s Title looming, it appears more gold could be in her future.

Triple H Reveals Secret Behind Stephanie Vaquer’s Recent Absence

Becky Lynch Blames Bee and Biased Ref for Wrestlepalooza Defeat

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Becky Lynch Blames Bee and Biased Ref for Wrestlepalooza Defeat

Becky Lynch isn’t taking her Wrestlepalooza loss lightly, but she insists it wasn’t her fault. After she and Seth Rollins fell to CM Punk and AJ Lee in Indianapolis, Lynch offered a surprising explanation: a rogue bee.

On social media, Lynch claimed that the insect appeared in the final moments of the match and made it look as if she submitted. To add to her case, she accused referee Jessika Carr of “blatant bias,” sharing old and new photos of Carr with CM Punk as ‘evidence’ to her claim.

Carr wasted no time firing back. Responding on X with an eye-roll emoji, she shut down Lynch’s excuse with a blunt reminder: “You tapped out.”

While the match wasn’t for any championship, the victory for Punk and AJ could open the door to future title opportunities. The match marked AJ Lee’s first in-ring performance since March 2015, and she and Punk went 3-0 as a tag-team.

According to Fightful Select, WWE sources were very happy with AJ’s performance, noting that she looked strong despite her decade-long absence. With a new deal in place, AJ is expected to wrestle more regularly moving forward.

As for Lynch, she remains WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion—and despite this defeat, she’s already made it clear she doesn’t consider Wrestlepalooza a legitimate loss.

Triple H Says AJ Lee Hasn’t Missed A Beat, Return Has Been An Idea For A Long Time

Update On Piper Niven’s Absence From WWE

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Update On Piper Niven’s Absence From WWE

Piper Niven hasn’t competed since the August 22, episode of WWE SmackDown, where she faced Charlotte Flair. According to Fightful Select, the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion is sidelined with an unspecified injury. With details about her injury unclear, Fightful added that “they don’t know how bad it is at this point.”

On the September 19, episode of WWE SmackDown, Chelsea Green teamed up with Alba Fyre, which is usually Piper’s role. The match saw Green and Fyre unsuccessfully challenge WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.

Green has shared that she is looking for temporary replacements for Niven. Instead of sharing that Niven is injured, however, the Canadian has said that Niven, aka ‘Slagent P’ is “out on a top-secret special assignment.”

With Niven out of action, it remains to be seen what’s next for the Secret Hervice, and whether Green will recruit a new member to the faction. We at SEScoops are wishing Piper Niven a speedy recovery.

WWE’s Piper Niven Hopes to Inspire ‘Bigger Kids’ to Stand Up For Themselves Against Bullying

WWE Women’s ID Champion Kylie Rae Reveals Pregnancy

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WWE Women’s ID Champion Kylie Rae Reveals Pregnancy

Kylie Rae, who made history by becoming the very first WWE Women’s ID Champion, won’t be competing for some time due to being pregnant. On X, a fan asked Rae why she recently vacate the title she had held with Relentless Wrestling. Rae responded by sharing the news about her pregnancy, and shared a selfie of herself and a small ‘baby bump.’

While Rae’s pregnancy resulted in her vacating the Relentless Wrestling title, there’s been no change to her status as WWE Women’s ID Champion as of writing. Rae won the gold on August 1, defeating Zara Zakher and Zayda Steel in the finals of a tournament at Game Changer Wrestling: The ID Showcase.

Rae has only competed once since becoming champion, which was as part of the September 3, episode of WWE Evolve where she beat Masyn Holiday. Outside of WWE, Rae has competed for STARDOM, House of Glory, TNA Wrestling, and Rev Pro, among others.

Naomi vacated the WWE Women’s World Champion due to pregnancy, and it appears that Rae may soon experience a similar fate. We hear at SEScoops would like to share our congratulations to Rae on this joyous occasion.

Kylie Rae Is Feeling Blessed As The Latest WWE ID Prospect

Raw Preview: Wrestlepalooza Fallout, Looking Ahead to Crown Jewel

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Raw Preview: Wrestlepalooza Fallout, Looking Ahead to Crown Jewel

Live from the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana at a special 7 PM ET start time on Netflix, tonight’s Raw delivers the explosive fallout from Wrestlepalooza 2025.

Key Developments:

  • All major Wrestlepalooza participants chart their course toward WWE’s next PLE, Crown Jewel in Perth.
  • GM Adam Pearce expected to address Brock Lesnar’s rampage at Wrestlepalooza and SmackDown, with potential disciplinary action looming
  • John Cena’s Crown Jewel challenger may be revealed, with AJ Styles emerging as the likely opponent

Featured Superstars Tonight: Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Becky Lynch, LA Knight, plus a special appearance by Nikki Bella. Lilian Garcia returns as guest ring announcer.

While no official matches have been announced, expect heated confrontations and major announcements as the road to Crown Jewel begins.

Crown Jewel: Perth will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The venue will also host Friday Night SmackDown on Friday, October 10, and Monday Night Raw on Monday, October 13.

Crown Jewel: Perth will pit Champion against Champion in both the men’s and the women’s divisions, with last year’s event seeing Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan triumph to become the inaugural Crown Jewel Champions.

The event will also feature one of the final stops on the John Cena Farewell Tour, and his final in-ring appearance “down under.”

Bret Hart: Millionaire Goldberg Never Compensated Me for Injury

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Bret Hart: Millionaire Goldberg Never Compensated Me for Injury

Bret Hart has spent decades resenting Bill Goldberg and the infamous kick from their WCW Starrcade 1999 match, a move Hart argues ended his wrestling career. More than 25 years after suffering a concussion at Starrcade, the WWE Hall of Famer still hasn’t forgiven Goldberg for what he believes the former Universal Champion cost him.

Speaking to Inside the Ropes, Hart vented his frustration over how Goldberg was able to continue enjoying a lengthy career, securing high-profile, lucrative matches in Saudi Arabia while offering Bret nothing in return.

“When I hear about Bill Goldberg going to Saudi Arabia, making $3 million for a 10-minute match… you think he would have called me up and said, ‘Here, I’m going to send you something for it.’”

Goldberg has apologized multiple times for the kick, though in 2022 he stated that he was finished saying sorry. For Hart, however, no apology can undo the damage.

“He never once called me after it happened… he cost me, honestly, cost me $16 million in like two seconds and ended my career.”

While Hart did wrestle nine more times for WCW after the Starrcade match—including bouts with Kevin Nash, Sid Vicious, and Terry Funk—he maintains that Goldberg was ultimately responsible for the end of his career. While Goldberg was able to retire from the ring at the time he decided, Bret believes some financial compensation is in order.

Gage Goldberg Comments On Bret Hart’s Long Grudge Against His Father


Josh Barnett: Wrestlers Come To Me Asking For Bloodsport Spots

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Josh Barnett: Wrestlers Come To Me Asking For Bloodsport Spots

Josh Barnett doesn’t need to chase wrestlers to fill a Bloodsport card—according to the UFC veteran, they come to him. Over the years, stars like Jon Moxley, MVP, Pete Dunne, and Natalya Neidhart have stepped into the unique Bloodsport environment.

Speaking to The A2theK Wrestling Show, Barnett explained that wrestlers frequently approach him about competing, even when it means working for far less than they’d earn elsewhere.

“The reason why they’re there is because they literally came to me saying, ‘I want to be a part of this.’ People that are paid massive amounts of money under contract from major organizations say, ‘Yeah, we’ll come and do this for substantially less to be a part of this because we think this is incredible. This is something that we desire and it’s not some it’s not an itch we can get scratched somewhere else.'”

Barnett called these wrestlers “the strongest example” of how Bloodsport has built credibility among both fans and talent. With participants from WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and beyond, Barnett stressed that the event is not tied to any single company.

“It’s not full of WWE or AEW talent or it’s not about any one organization. I have handpicked every single one of these these these wrestlers and matched them myself based on what I think is going to make the most interesting and most exciting matchups.”

Originally created by Matt Riddle, Bloodsport has staged 14 shows as of August 2025. Its 15th installment is set for September 28 at London’s Electric Ballroom. With demand from wrestlers higher than ever, Barnett’s challenge is not finding talent—but deciding how to put together the most compelling fights.

WWE Superstars Dominate At Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

Watch: Trailer For New Braun Strowman Series Set To Air After SmackDown

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Watch: Trailer For New Braun Strowman Series Set To Air After SmackDown

The trailer for a new Braun Strowman show is here.

The show dubbed Everything On The Menu was originally announced back in May, only days after The Monster Among Men was released from his WWE contract.

The official YouTube channel of USA Network finally dropped the trailer for the series this week. It features Braun Strowman touring around the country to try different restaurants and ordering everything that’s available on the menu.

The trailer features some footage of the former Universal Champion’s time in WWE. It notes that the show will start airing every week after SmackDown, starting October 24:

Braun Strowman’s second run with WWE came to an abrupt end when the company informed him that his contract will not be renewed in May this year.

The former Wyatt Family member had rejoined the promotion back in September, 2022. His second run with the company was riddled with injury and he did not win any titles during this time. He did have a notable feud with Bronson Reed which ended with Braun picking up the victory.

The former World Champion has been working on various projects since his WWE departure. He unfortunately suffered an injury earlier this month which required surgery. You can check out more details of the same here.

Backstage Reason Behind Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre Main Eventing WrestlePalooza

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Backstage Reason Behind Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre Main Eventing WrestlePalooza

The WrestlePalooza match order was not based on what fans wanted.

There had been a lot of discussion on which match will main event the first WWE PPV on ESPN. A lot of people believed that Brock Lesnar’s in-ring return featuring one of John Cena’s final wrestling appearances should close the show.

Fans complained about the match order after the event as well. Many online believed that AJ Lee’s return bout would have been a better choice over the Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre match, if Lesnar and Cena were not main eventing.

Fightful Select provided some update on this situation and they noted that match between the Beast Incarnate and the Cenation Leader was indeed slated as the main event of the show at one point.

While the bout ended up being the opening match of the night, the site noted that the change was not dictated by Lesnar despite the fact that Brock does like to leave the arena early if he can.

As for the reason behind the Undisputed WWE championship match going last over other contenders, the report says it was done because ESPN officials wanted a bout with the ‘pomp and circumstance’ of a big title defence headlining the show.

Though the rumors of this match being a last-minute addition to the card are untrue as WWE knew all along that Cody Rhodes will complete his Street Fighter filming schedule before the PPV and that he will be available to compete at the show.

The American Nightmare managed to beat Drew McIntyre to retain his title at the show. He couldn’t celebrate for long, however, as his next opponent found him during the WrestlePalooza post show. You can check out more about it here.

Hangman Page Asked About AEW Locker Room Reaction To WWE Counter Programming

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Hangman Page Asked About AEW Locker Room Reaction To WWE Counter Programming

Hangman Page says they don’t care about the competition.

The AEW World Champion took part in the All Out-post show after defeating Kyle Fletcher in the main event of the PPV. He talked about things such as the pressure of being the champion, if Fletcher is ready for the main event, and more.

When asked about how the locker room feels about WWE counter-programming AEW PPVs, Page claimed that people within the promotion are focused on putting on the best show possible:

“The assumption would be it’s what we’re talking about, what we’re worried about it, but the honest truth is that it’s not. It’s something that we see coming,

When it does happen, it’s like, OK, yeah, I figured. We’re so focused on what we do here, we’ve got how many people here today? Over 13,000 people in the building today to see us.

We’ve got, God knows, hundred, two hundred, three hundred, I don’t know how many people who buy PPV, all those people buy those PPVs, they are here to watch us, that’s what we’re focused on.”

Adam Page has recently been referring to himself as the AEW Men’s World Champion and there have been questions on if the company will officially rename the belt to reflect this change.

The AEW President Tony Khan was asked about the same during his own press conference appearance and he said that he respects Hangman’s choice. You can check out Khan’s full comment here.

Paul Heyman: Brock Lesnar Is In WWE To Make Children Cry

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Paul Heyman: Brock Lesnar Is In WWE To Make Children Cry

Brock Lesnar demolished John Cena in the opening match of WWE Wrestlepalooza, then added insult to injury with a post-match assault. WWE cameras caught young fans in tears as Cena was left battered in his final match in Indianapolis—a reaction Lesnar and Paul Heyman aimed to provoke.

Heyman made a surprise appearance before the match, personally introducing Lesnar ahead of the bout. In a post-show message, Heyman reiterated a point that the pair made over eleven years ago after Lesnar became the first man to beat The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

“Here’s what I’ll say about Brock. I said it the night after Brock Lesnar conquered The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania: Brock Lesnar is not here to put smiles on people’s faces. Brock Lesnar is here to put tears in the eyes of children.”

Wrestlepalooza marked Lesnar’s first WWE match since SummerSlam 2023, where he lost to Cody Rhodes. In early 2024, he was pulled from creative plans, leading to his removal from the Men’s Royal Rumble and the cancellation of a reported feud with GUNTHER.

Lesnar’s two-year absence was tied to Janel Grant’s lawsuit, which repeatedly referenced the former UFC Champion. During Wrestlepalooza, one fan held up a sign reading, “he shouldn’t be here and we all know why,” a direct nod to the ongoing allegations against WWE and Vince McMahon.

Regardless of what fans may think, Lesnar is back, and his reunion with Heyman reunites one of the most successful pairings of all time. Now, Lesnar can look ahead to doing more in the ring, and making many more children tear up.

Scott D’Amore Confirms Brock Lesnar Was Interested In Signing With TNA In 2007

Triple H Says More Talent From Rival Promotion Have Contacted Him For WWE Return

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Triple H Says More Talent From Rival Promotion Have Contacted Him For WWE Return

Triple H says more and more talent want to return home.

With WWE’s recent increase in popularity, many former talents have made their return to the company. The list includes current wrestlers such as Aleister Black or Rusev, who worked for other promotions since leaving the company, as well as legends such as Nikki Bella and AJ Lee who took a break from wrestling altogether when they stepped away from the organization.

During his appearance on the WrestlePalooza pre-show, Triple H talked about the recent influx of talents. The WWE Creative Head claimed that there are even more people who want to make the move, and he gets messages from them every day:

“There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get a text or a voicemail from somebody saying either, ‘I want to come home,’

Or ‘I’ve never been there, is there an opportunity for me there? I’m overseas right now. I have this time left on my deal. Hey, I would love to explore WWE and come into the Performance Center. NXT, whatever that is.’”

While Triple H did not name anyone in particular, one big wrestler that has recently been rumored for a potential comeback is former AEW Champion Chris Jericho.

The wrestling veteran has not appeared on AEW TV in a while and reports suggest his current contract is set to expire sometimes soon. You can check out what Jericho himself said about these rumors here.

Tony Khan Comments On Potentially Changing Name of AEW World Title

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Tony Khan Comments On Potentially Changing Name of AEW World Title

Tony Khan has been asked about a potential change to the AEW World Title.

When the titles for the male and female divisions share a name in the wrestling world, it’s usually the latter that is referenced as the Women’s Championship. In recent weeks however, Hangman Adam Page has been referring himself as the Men’s AEW World Champion.

During his appearance on the All Out post-show, Tony Khan was asked about this and whether there is a possibility of them officially renaming the belt as the Men’s title. The AEW President said that he supports Page making the distinction, and that he’ll continue to be referenced as the same during his reign:

“It’s gotten great traction, it’s something to consider, for the official record keeping, it’s as it has been, but for Hangman, for his graphics, for describing what it is, that’s something that is important to him and if that’s something that he believes in, and that’s his authentic self and that’s how he wants the title presented,

That’s something I support and believe in. I think it works great both ways so it’s a great question but definitely with Hangman as the World Champion, he asked me about that, with Hangman Page for the foreseeable future is the World Champion, no end in sight, it is the Men’s World Championship right now.”

Hangman Page defended his World title against Kyle Fletcher at All Out. With the Don Callis Family being banned from the ringside, the defending champion picked up a clean victory in this main event.

It’s unknown what the company is planning for the Cowboy next but we should get an idea about his next challenger on Dynamite this week.

Triple H Reveals Secret Behind Stephanie Vaquer’s Recent Absence

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Triple H Reveals Secret Behind Stephanie Vaquer’s Recent Absence

Triple H has explained the reason for the odd build to a WrestlePalooza match.

The Game made an appearance on the WrestlePalooza post-show. He talked about things such as AJ Lee’s return to the ring, surprising Stephanie McMahon with the announcement of her HOF induction, and more.

While talking about Stephanie Vaquer’s performance at the PPV, Triple H revealed some behind-the-scene details about her recent absence. He mentioned that the female star had been very sick the past few weeks and it was the reason for the odd build to her match with IYO SKY at the PPV:

“I’ll let everybody in on a behind-the-scenes secret to Stephanie. In the last few weeks, Stephanie has been very sick. she had a, I don’t know the details of what the flu type thing going on, but she was very sick. It was why she missed the TV; it was why there was some odd build to it.

And she was able to feel well enough and get cleared medically to compete tonight. So for her to be able to do that against IYO, who I consider one of the greatest women of all time in this industry, for her to have a win like that tonight to become the women’s world champion is incredible.”

Stephanie Vauqer faced IYO SKY for the Women’s title that was vacated by Naomi who recently revealed her pregnancy. Vaquer won the bout to win her first championship in the main roster.

Though the new champion has no time to rest. WWE has already announced her next challenge for the Crown Jewel: Perth event next month. You can check out more about it here.

AJ Lee Reacts To Her First Match In 10 Years

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AJ Lee Reacts To Her First Match In 10 Years

AJ Lee has commented on making her in-ring return after a decade.

The former Divas Champion made an appearance on the WrestlePalooza post-show. This came after she teamed up with her husband CM Punk to pick up a big victory over Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at the show.

Lee, who originally retired from wrestling back in 2015 was asked how she felt competing in her first match in 10 years. The wrestling veteran said that the whole thing felt surreal:

“The match? It felt amazing, it was really surreal. It’s been a minute. Everything hurts way more than I remember, but that was a lot of fun. “

They Deserve It Even More: AJ Lee

CM Punk has talked a lot about the changes in WWE locker room culture since his return to the company in 2023. When asked if she has felt the same in the short time since her return earlier this month, AJ Lee replied positively:

“Definitely. I mean, everyone was so welcoming and so kind and so complimentary in a way that made me feel like, ‘Oh, I did something and that it meant something to these wonderfully talented women.’

To be any tiny piece of their journey is so humbling. I’m so proud of them like a mama, and they’re wonderful. I just, I’m happy to be in their presence in the locker room.

The evolution of the women has been the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. They deserved it 10 years ago; they deserve it now. They deserve even more in the next 10 years.”

Watch: Stephanie McMahon Backstage Reaction To Hall of Fame Announcement

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Watch: Stephanie McMahon Backstage Reaction To Hall of Fame Announcement

Stephanie McMahon was genuinely surprised at her Hall of Fame announcement.

The Undertaker made an unannounced appearance at the WrestlePalooza PPV tonight. The Dead Man came out in his American Badass gimmick right before the main event of the show.

Instead of going to the ring, however, he stopped at the ringside where Stephanie McMahon was sitting in the crowd. The WWE legend then announced the female star as the first inductee in the 2026 class of WWE Hall of Fame.

Her reaction at the news showed that Stephanie was genuinely surprised by the reveal. Triple H later posted a backstage video of his interaction with his wife after this segment, where McMahon can be seen getting emotional:

The whole segment was reminiscent of the announcement of Triple H’s induction into the 2025 Hall of Fame. Both Undertaker and Shawn Michaels surprised The Game with it during a town hall meeting before this year’s Royal Rumble.

In the build-up to the induction, the WWE Creative Head had noted how he wished he had more time to savor the moment instead of being busy with the preparations for WrestleMania 41. This is likely the reason they announced the induction of Stephanie so far out in advance.

Stephanie McMahon made her WWE debut in 1999, and she has been involved with the company in various on-screen and backstage roles since then. She is credited as one of the leading voices of the Women’s Revolution among other things.

Big Champion vs. Champion Matches Confirmed For Crown Jewel: Perth

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Big Champion vs. Champion Matches Confirmed For Crown Jewel: Perth

Two big clashes have been confirmed for the Crown Jewel: Perth event.

WWE presented the first PPV of their new ESPN deal in WrestlePalooza from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, tonight. One of the matches on the card was IYO SKY facing Stephanie Vaquer for the vacant Women’s World Championship.

Right before this bout, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton was shown in the crowd. Michael Cole mentioned during this spot that she has a vested interest in the title match, because both women’s champions will face each other for the Crown Jewel Championship at the company’s next PPV event from Perth, Australia.

This wasn’t the only big announcement during the night. World Champion Seth Rollins confronted WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in the WrestlePalooza post-show, confirming that they will also square off at the Crown Jewel event set for October 11:

Cody picked up a victory over Drew McIntyre to retain his title at tonight’s PPV. Seth Rollins, on the other hand, competed in a mixed tag match where his title was not on the line. So the clash between the two is confirmed after tonight.

Tiffany Stratton however, has a scheduled title defence against Nia Jax and Jade Cargill at next Friday’s episode of SmackDown. She will have to overcome this challenge before her match with the new Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer can be considered official.

Watch: Cody Rhodes Confronted By Seth Rollins At WrestlePalooza Post Show

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Watch: Cody Rhodes Confronted By Seth Rollins At WrestlePalooza Post Show

A big confrontation after WrestlePalooza.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes picked up a big victory at WWE’s first ESPN PPV tonight. He defeated Drew McIntyre to retain his title in the main event of the show.

The World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, on the other hand, did not defend his title at the event. He instead teamed up with his wife, Becky Lynch, to take on a returning AJ Lee and CM Punk. The Architect ended up suffering a loss in this bout.

The American Nightmare appeared on the WrestlePalooza post-show after his victory. Interestingly, he was interrupted by The Visionary. The two champions came face to face and raised their titles before Rollins retreated.

This confrontation came after WWE announced that Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes will face each other for the Crown Jewel Championship at the event of the same name from Perth, Australia, on October 11.

The two world champions have a lot of history together. Rollins was Cody’s first opponent upon his big WWE return at WrestleMania 38, leading to a series of matches. The former Shield member then also helped the AEW co-founder to end Roman Reigns’ historic title reign at WrestleMania 40.

Michael Cole confirmed on commentary earlier in the night that the two Women’s World Champions will also face each other at the next WWE PPV.

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