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  • Kenny Omega Receives Concerning News As His Pro Wrestling Future Remains Up In The Air

    AEW star Kenny Omega is yet to have surgery and a concerning report has emerged regarding his health.

    \’The Cleaner\’ is currently out of action for an indefinite period after he was diagnosed with diverticulitis following his match with Ethan Page. The former AEW World Champion was hospitalized immediately after the match. Omega was set to team up with Chris Jericho at AEW Worlds End but that match had to be scrapped off due to Omega\’s absence.

    We had reported that Omega has a long road ahead for recovery. Now, it has come to light that his condition is bad enough that surgery could be risky at the time and a decision of the surgery is yet to be made.

    Update on Kenny Omega 

    Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio reported that the current plan is to monitor Omega’s condition for seven weeks before deciding on surgery. Meltzer has highlighted that during this period, Omega will receive no treatment, and after seven weeks, a decision will be made depending on his progress on recovery.

    Meltzer stated:

    “It’s going to be nothing for seven weeks and then in seven weeks, they are going to see how everything goes and, at that point, he’ll either need surgery or he… I don’t know how he won’t need surgery, but if he can heal. 

    Normally, you would have already done the surgery right away but his condition and everything was so bad that they could not risk the surgery at the time and now they are kind of just… it\’s going to be in seven weeks he\’ll either have the surgery or he won\’t and then at that point we\’ll see. He\’s in a tough situation, I feel very bad for him. Until that happens, it\’s a painful situation.\”

    It is certainly a tough time for Omega, given his future is up in the air. Fans are hopeful that he\’ll recover and get back inside the ring soon.

    We at SEScoops wish him a speedy recovery.

  • Nic Nemeth Comes Out To His WWE Song At Indie Show

    Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler in WWE) recently surprised the fans during an indie show.

    Nemeth has a decorated WWE career in the rearview mirror. He recently ended a 19-year run with the company as he was part of the first wave of releases after the launch of TKO Group Holdings. 

    Months after his shocking release from WWE, Nemeth arrived in New Japan Pro Wrestling where he introduced the fans to his \’Wanted Man gimmick\’ and most recently he made an appearance in TNA.

    Nic Nemeth uses his WWE theme song

    Nic Nemeth recently worked WWC Euphoria event in Puerto Rico. Fans noted an interesting thing which is that he used his WWE theme ‘Here To Show The World’ while making his entrance to the ring. Former WWE Superstar Primo Colon introduced Nemeth to the fans and hyped up his appearance. At the event, Nic Nemeth squared faced Ray Gonzalez in a singles match.

    https://twitter.com/FiteTV/status/1748894210491576642

    After his NJPW and TNA appearances, fans are hopeful that Nic Nemeth will show up in AEW eventually. It\’s worth noting that his brother Ryan Nemeth is also a part of the AEW roster. He had been trying to convince Nic for a decade that he should exit WWE. 

    But for now, it seems that Nic Nemeth made his goals in TNA clear during his first promo in the promotion. He is going after the ultimate prize of the promotion, TNA World Championship. Read more below:

  • CM Punk Left Hanging by Damage CTRL After Applying to Join: \”Haven’t heard anything yet\”

    Could CM Punk be a part of Damage CTRL?

    Damage CTRL led by Bayley has been a formidable faction in the women\’s division. The faction originally had Dakota Kai and IYO SKY and later Asuka and Kairi Sane joined the group. 

    Bayley recently posted a new photo with herself, Kairi Sane, Asuka, IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai. The former Women\’s Champion wrote the following in the caption:

    \”They said we won’t. I bet we will.\”

    CM Punk jokes about wanting to join Damage CTRL

    CM Punk took note of the photo and wrote an amusing comment. He joked that he applied to join Damage CTRL.

    \”I sent in my application to join but haven’t heard anything yet,\” he said.

    Bayley and CM Punk will compete in respective Royal Rumble 2024 matches 

    Royal Rumble 2024 WWE Premium Live Event which will emanate live from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida is less than a week away. The show takes place on January 27.

    Damage CTRL\’s Bayley is certainly among the
    favorites to win this year\’s women\’s Royal Rumble match. With Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley seemingly locked for a title bout for WrestleMania 40, \’The Role Model\’ could win the high-stakes match and go after IYO SKY\’s WWE Women\’s title, adding a new layer to their storyline. 

    Meanwhile, CM Punk who made a blockbuster return in November last year has made a major impact. He had been the talk of the town for quite some time and if he wins the Royal Rumble match, he could even go on to main event WrestleMania 40. 

  • \’The Bang Bang Scissor Gang\’: Bullet Club Gold and The Acclaimed Form Supergroup On AEW Collision

    Bang Bang Scissor Gang will go down in the history books alongside the handful of supergroups that the pro wrestling world has witnessed.

    The recently formed group of The Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Wardlow, Roderick Strong, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) had assaulted Jay White and The Acclaimed in the weeks leading up to the reveal of Adam Cole\’s identity as The Devil at AEW Worlds End. This certainly gave a reason to The Acclaimed and Bullet Club Gold to unite and form a supergroup.

    While the two factions haven\’t been on the same page in the past, they are united now and gave fans a reason to cheer about last night on AEW Collision.

    Bullet Club Gold and The Acclaimed unite to form The Bang Bang Scissor Gang

    On last night\’s edition of AEW Collision, the newly crowned Ring of Honor Six-Man Tag Team Champions, Bullet Club Gold\’s Jay White, Austin Gunn, and Colten Gunn had a segment to celebrate their victory over the Mogul Embassy on January 17\’s AEW Dynamite where they became the new champs.

    Soon, AEW Trios Champions The Acclaimed (\”Daddy Ass\” Billy Gunn, Anthony Bowens, and Max Caster) interrupted them. It has been teased for weeks that they will unite to form a supergroup, The Bang Bang Gang. The Acclaimed had been pursuing them to and this time around, they would not leave the ring until they got their answer.

    This led to The St Louis crowd chanting \”Bang Bang Scissor Gang.\” Colten and Austin Gunn were ready to shake hands with The Acclaimed and Billy Gunn but Jay White stopped them. 

    The Bullet Club Gold then had a little chat before turning around and do the \’scissoring gesture,\’ thus officially forming the Bang Bang Scissor Gang. 

    Check out the video clip of the segment below:

    The new faction has reunited Billy Gunn with his sons, Austin and Colten Gunn. They were previously known as Gunn Club. 

    We will now have to wait and see how this storyline pans out.

  • Charlotte Flair Receives Encouraging News on Her WWE Return Timeline

    Fans will be delighted to know that multi-time Women\’s Champion Charlotte Flair is \’crushing it\’ in the recovery process after she recently suffered a significant injury. 

    \’The Queen\’ sustained the injury in a singles match against Damage CTRL\’s Asuka on the Tribute to the Troops edition of SmackDown on December 8. 

    The injury occurred when Flair tried to hit her signature moonsault outside the ring.  Flair managed to finish the match despite the injury.

    It was later announced that Charlotte Flair suffered multiple knee injuries during the incident, including tears to her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. She was even spotted on crutches at the CMLL event ahead of her surgery.

    After undergoing surgery, The Queen is pushing herself to the limits to make her highly-anticipated return. She is expected to be out for at least 9 months but it seems Flair wants to make a comeback far sooner. Flair recently posted a video clip on social media to show off her progress. She is already on the treadmill and hopes to return sooner.

    Ric Flair shares an update on Charlotte Flair

    WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has shared an update on her recovery. He said:

    “I was speaking with Dr. Dugan. He’s been there 30 years. He said Ashley is one of the top three athletes that they have ever done surgery on. Think about that. We’re talking Bo Jackson. We’re talking, I mean, I can go down the list of people.“

    “The Tommy John’s. He said we consider her one of the top three athletes, not wrestlers, to ever come through the doors.”

    Ric Flair lauded Charlotte Flair\’s recuperation and that she\’s showcasing her extraordinary abilities. Considering it one of the greatest compliments one could receive, he said that she is recovering beyond expectations and is expected to return sooner than advised. Ric highlighted the special and distinctive attributes of Charlotte Flair and said:

    “Her recovery, she’s crushing it. She’s actually going to come back faster than they will ever recommend. That’s unbelievable. I thought that might be one of the biggest compliments.“

    “I mean, it’s unfortunate that it had to come from a doctor in a hospital, but I keep telling people, man, she’s a different kind of cat.”

    We will now have to wait and see if Charlotte Flair actually makes her return ahead of schedule.

  • Tama Tonga Bids Emotional Farewell To NJPW After Title Defeat at New Beginning

    Tama Tonga has bid emotional goodbye to his NJPW fans.

    Tonga had dethroned Shingo Takagi to regain the NJPW NEVER Openweight title at Wrestle Kingdom 18 but his title run was short-lived. That night, in a post-match press conference, Tonga had announced that January would be his final month with the promotion. He added that he wants to find work closer to home and that he misses his family.

    EVIL dethrones Tama Tonga

    At Saturday’s NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya event, EVIL defeated Tama Tonga in the headlining clash to win the NEVER Openweight Title. The main event originally resulted in a double disqualification after Bullet Club, Guerrillas of Destiny, and Hontai members got involved. 

    Tama went on to insist that the match should be restarted but this time as a lumberjack match. At the end, EVIL dethroned Tama in latter\’s farewell match.  

    Following the match, Tama Tonga, who was quite emotional, cut a promo and expressed his gratitude to the fans. He said:

    “Thank you for giving me a chance to know you. I love you.”

    Tama Tonga emerged as a significant force in the tag team division alongside his brother Tanga Loa. He tasted success as part of Guerrillas of Destiny and the Bullet Club. Tonga\’s journey in NJPW is marked by multiple IWGP Tag Team Championships. He has also held the NEVER Openweight Championship and NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship four times each. He has now decided to depart NJPW and it is needless to mention that the fans will miss him.

    Where is Tama Tonga headed? Well, WWE had been interested in signing him. Read more below:

  • Hiroshi Tanahashi Offers Insight into Kazuchika Okada\’s NJPW Departure: \”I hope he will spread his wings to the world\”

    NJPW legend Kazuchika Okada is departing the promotion and his rival Hiroshi Tanahashi has best wishes for him.

    \’The Rainmaker\’ is set to end a 16-year run with NJPW after his contract expires on January 31. Okada will still work on February 11 in Osaka, and February 23 and 24 in Sapporo as part of the New Beginning tour.

    Fans will be able to witness a clash between Okada and Tanahashi for one final time on February 11 at The New Beginning at the EDION Arena in Osaka. It was at this same venue where Okada faced Tanahashi at The New Beginning in 2012. Okada had secured a stunning win that night over Tanahashi and captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

    Hiroshi Tanahashi expresses gratitude to Kazuchika Okada

    Kazuchika Okada\’s last appearance under the NJPW contract will take place on January 24 in Korakuen Hall. Ahead of Okada\’s departure, Tanahashi spoke with Tokyo Sports and shared his thoughts on working with \’The Rainmaker.\’

    “I can only express my gratitude in the sense that I have contributed to New Japan for the past 12 years,” Tanahashi said (as translated by Fightful). “Speaking personally, I would have liked to have seen more matches with the new generation (Shota Umino, Ren Narita, Yota Tsuji, and Yuya Uemura).”

    He continued:

    “However, if I feel for Okada, I know that he has done enough in New Japan. I hope he will spread his wings to the world. If he is going overseas with what he has achieved at the top in New Japan, I hope that he will show (them) Kazuchika Okada. It’s the same feeling I had with Nakamura. I am very proud of him. I think things will get interesting from now on. We have an abundance of talent right now, and there are a lot of young fighters in the dojo. When the rain stops, there will be a rainbow. Who will light up the future of New Japan when the rain of money stops falling?”

    Okada\’s departure will certainly leave a void that the NJPW fans will feel. The memories of Okada\’s legendary matches with Tanahashi will be cherished by the fans for the times to come. 

  • Darby Allin Recalls Almost Suffering A Horrific Injury On Dynamite: \”We don’t play it safe\”

    AEW superstar Darby Allin recently talked about almost suffering a broken neck at AEW Dynamite \’Homecoming\’ edition at Daily\’s Place.

    Allin has made a name for himself with his breathtaking spots in his matches. He has captivated the fans with his high-risk maneuvers that thrill the fans. However, with it comes a line between a memorable moment and a career-threatening injury. He has managed to escape neck injury, which has put several stars on the shelf for good.

    The January 10th episode of AEW Dynamite saw a Texas Tornado Match in the main event, featuring Sting & Darby Allin against Konosuke Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs. The babyface pair secured the win but at the expense of some nasty bumps.

    A spot during that match saw Takeshita and Cage throw Allin across the ring by his hands and feet. The former TNT Champion hit the mat on the other side of the ring, catching his head under the bottom rope.

    Darby Allin comments on his risk moves

    Speaking on KSDK to promote AEW in St. Louis, Darby Allin recalled the incident and noted that AEW stars try to deliver the unexpected every week. He further revealed that he almost broke his neck due to the horrific spot.

    “The thing with AEW is, you can expect the unexpected. I mean that, I’m not just trying to sell anything. Every week, there is crazy shenanigans going on. Last week, I almost broke my neck. This week, we have so much crazy stuff. Literally, it’s something different every week. We don’t play it safe. I was in town, I saw this arch, and I kind of want to jump off of it.”

    Allin is a risk-taker and he looks far from stopping himself from showcasing his daredevillry whether it\’s inside or outside the squared circle.

  • Jim Ross Reveals His AEW Contract Renewal Is Pending

    AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross has disclosed that he is yet to ink a contract extension with the promotion.

    Good Ol\’ JR is certainly willing to stay with AEW for a long time to come and that is only possible if he pens a fresh deal. 

    Ross has been a part of AEW since 2019, which is years after his controversial firing from WWE. He has been a familiar voice in the world of pro wrestling and has called the action for AEW shows regularly. 

    Last years, rumors floated that Ross was looking to retire but the Oklahoma native shut down the claims. His contract expires on February 14 which is almost a month ahead of AEW icon Sting battles his final match on March 3 at AEW Revolution.

    Jim Ross wants to extend his contract with AEW

    Speaking on Grilling JR, Ross said that he’s happy the way the contract situation is developing and he\’d love to announce his contract extension to the fans before February 14.

    “It seems to be that it just makes sense that the original two guys that called the very first Sting-Flair match if they were available and could still carry their share of their water, would be a good opportunity,” Ross said.

    “I mentioned it to Tony Khan. He loved the idea. My problem is not that. My problem is my contract is up February 14th, which I’ve mentioned ad nauseam…that event is in March. So we gotta take care of some business and I’m sure that we will. I feel good about where I’m headed with Tony and AEW. I’d love to have something to announce before the 14th, if possible.”

    Ross has stated that the contract talks are still in the same place and believes that it would be apt if he and Tony Schiavone call Sting\’s last match. He said:

    “We’re still at the same place right,” Ross said about his contract talks. “I gotta get there contractually to be able to pull that off. I’m not using it as a leverage ploy. It just seemed like it makes sense.

    I think the best booking is booking this logically and having JR and Schiavone call the match to me seems logical. So we’ll see how it all works out. It’s going to work out the way it’s supposed to be and we’ll see how it goes from there, but I’m happy with the way things are moving along.”

    Recently, during the main event of AEW Dynamite ‘Homecoming’, Jim Ross made his return to the commentary booth and joined the regular team of Tony Schiavone and Excalibur. They went on to call the match which featured the team of Sting and Darby Allin facing  Konosuke Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs.

  • Mandy Rose Sets the Record Straight Amid WWE Return Rumors

    Former WWE superstar Mandy Rose recently addressed the rumors surrounding her potential return to WWE. 

    The former NXT Women\’s Champion had been a locker room leader in WWE\’s development brand. She had been the leader of Toxic Attraction. Shortly after her controversial split with WWE in late 2022, Rose decided to leave the pro wrestling industry and establish herself with independent endeavors. The former WWE star tasted massive success behind the initial paywall of FanTime before she eventually switched to the popular exclusive content platform, OnlyFans.

    Rumor has it that WWE would be open to bringing back The Golden Goddess if the opportunity allows. Will fans be able to see her back in WWE? Well, Mandy Rose has answered.

    Mandy Rose addresses the rumors

    Speaking on the Power Alphas Podcast, Mandy Rose stated that she\’s uncertain whether she\’ll ever be able to rejoin WWE. The former NXT Women\’s Champion is aware that her fans miss her so she isn\’t entirely ruling out a return to the ring. She said:

    “I don’t know if I’ll ever be back in WWE. I don’t know what the future holds. However, I’m enjoying my life a lot right now, and we’re getting married soon. We got a lot of big plans, a lot of trips, lot of exciting things in the works. So yeah, that’s your answer… You never shut doors. I will say, if I was to ever come back, it would be for my fans, for you guys. Because I know you guys miss me, and I miss you guys too,\” Rose said.

    https://twitter.com/mandysacs/status/1747716254734156028

    As the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is right around the corner, fans are speculating that Mandy Rose might make an appearance as a surprise entrant in the namesake match.

    We will have to wait and see if fans get to witness Mandy Rose back inside the WWE ring.

  • Kazuchika Okada Final Match Against Rival Booked for NJPW The New Beginning Tour

    NJPW legend Kazuchika Okada is set to face his rival Hiroshi Tanahashi in his farewell match.

    \’The Rainmaker\’ will soon end a 16-year run with the company after his contract expires on January 31. However, Okada will still work on February 11 in Osaka, and February 23 and 24 in Sapporo as part of the New Beginning tour.

    NJPW has shuffled the upcoming The New Beginning tour lineup in the wake of Okada\’s departure. 

    Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi in their last clash 

    Okada and Tanahashi will battle for one last time on February 11 at The New Beginning at the EDION Arena in Osaka. It was the same venue where Okada faced Tanahashi at The New Beginning in 2012. That night, Okada stunned the fans by defeating Tanahashi to capture the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. 

    Kazuchika Okada\’s last appearance under NJPW contract will take place on January 24 in Korakuen Hall. At the show, he will compete in the NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag team Championship match, previously scheduled for New Beginning in Osaka.   Okada will join forces with Tomohiro Ishii and Hiroshi Tanahashi to face TMDK’s Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls and Kosei Fujita.

    Okada will be making his final NJPW appearances in Sapporo on February 23 and 24. 

    Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada are certainly two of NJPW\’s biggest superstars, and their storied rivalry which began in 2012 remains to be one of the greatest chapters in pro wrestling. They have put on legendary matches over the years and it is quite a way for Okada to bid adieu to NJPW fans.

  • Sammy Guevara Sidelined With An Injury After Scary Bump

    Chris Jericho has revealed that Sammy Guevara has sustained an injury that is likely to keep him on the shelf.

    Guevara has been missing out on in-ring due to multiple injuries in the recent past. Last year, he suffered a concussion during WrestleDream pay-per-view event. During a trios tag match, Guevara joined forces with Konosuke Takeshita and Will Ospreay to face off Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi. This battle culminated with Guevara pinning Chris Jericho.

    Sammy Guevara injured

    The former TNT Champion has yet again suffered an injury on last week\’s AEW Battle of the Belts IX. Ricky Starks and Big Bill put their AEW World Tag Team Championship on the line against Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara in a Street Fight. 

    In the final moments of the match, Guevara dived off a lighting rig onto Starks. However, Powerhouse Hobbs pulled Starks out of the way to make the save and Guevara crashed onto the floor as Starks pinned him for the win. It seems that it was at this moment, \’The Spanish God\’ sustained an injury. Here\’s what Chris Jericho said:

    Sammy Guevara eyeing to be cautious in the ring

    Sammy Guevara has high-flying moves in his arsenal but they are quite risky to execute. A slight mistake could lead to injuries. Though he attempted a risky move this past week, Guevara had previously stated that he would be more cautious with his high-flying spots in the ring now that he and Tay Melo are parents. 

    The couple recently welcomed their first child, a baby girl Luna. Guevara could not be happier to be a dad but given his new role as a father, he needs to be more cautious.

    Speaking on the Insight podcast, Guevara spoke about how becoming a dad will likely change his wrestling style. He said:

    \”It\’s pretty cool for sure and now it\’s got me thinking differently just in wrestling. Because I\’m used to doing all the \’I\’m Crazy \’ stuff but now I\’m like, yeah, I guess I can\’t be that crazy anymore… I don\’t know if we\’re going to dial it back but I think we\’ll be more selective with how and when we do the crazy stuff.\” 

    The details of the injury are yet to be disclosed but fans are hoping that it won\’t keep him away from the squared circle much longer.

    We at SEScoops wish Sammy Guevara a speedy recovery.

  • Hook Apparently Fires Back At Jinder Mahal Ahead of AEW World Title Match

    AEW superstar Hook recently took a shot back at WWE star Jinder Mahal ahead of the biggest match of his career.

    Recently, AEW President Tony Khan attacked WWE for booking Jinder Mahal in a World Heavyweight Championship match on Raw. Khan argued that Mahal\’s dismal win/loss record means he shouldn\’t be competing for the title. Fans reacted negatively to this, citing Abadon\’s abrupt push in the TBS title picture and Hook\’s push in the AEW World Championship picture. 

    Tony Khan was enraged after seeing a tweet from the USA Network that made no mention of either Khan or AEW. The aforementioned post was a reaction to Raj Giri\’s Tweet about the NXT Championship bout between Mahal and Rollins in 2012. The USA Network questioned about the Cagematch rating for the match which Khan took as a dig at him. 

    Tony Khan made an argument in that post that Hook, who has a 28-1 record, is also deserving of a World Title shot.

    The Modern Day Maharaja took note of the Tweet by Tony Khan and acted like he didn\’t know who Hook was. 

    Hook responds

    FTW Champion Hook, who is inactive on social media, has responded to Jinder Mahal in a new promo hyping his AEW World Championship match against Samoa Joe on Dynamite this week.

    In the video clip, the 24-year-old addressed the pressure that comes with the title match against Joe. He also questioned his own identity which is apparently a dig at Jinder Mahal.

    “So who’s the pressure on tomorrow? I mean, is there really anything that I have to lose?
    And also (bites into a slice of pizza), I’m not big enough to compete with Samoa Joe. Eh, but I am getting some calories right now (holds up pizza), so who knows.
    Then again, who the f**k am I anyway?
    24 hours Joe, I’m coming for that world title.”Sa

    This will mark Samoa Joe\’s first AEW World title defense after winning the title at AEW Worlds End pay-per-view and we will have to see how this match pans out. 

  • Roxanne Perez Reveals What It Means To Secure NXT Women\’s Title Shot

    The rising NXT superstar Roxanne Perez has yet again secured a shot at the NXT Women\’s Championship and has explained what it means to her. 

    \’The Prodigy\’ is aiming to become a two-time NXT Women’s Champion when she takes on Lyra Valkyria at Vengeance Day next month. Though she had odds stacked against her, Perez outlasted 19 other women to earn a title.

    Last night on NXT, Roxanne Perez competed in the 20-woman battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Women\’s Championship. She made it to the final four which turned into a four-way match as previously announced. The bout also consisted Kelani Jordan, Fallon Henley and Kiana James. and Perez eventually won the match. 

    Perez is quite confident on her quest to dethrone the NXT Women\’s champion and reclaim the title.

    Roxanne Perez: I’m The Prodigy, and you can’t break me 

    In a WWE NXT Exclusive, Roxanne Perez shared her thoughts on her triumph last night and reiterated that she\’s the best woman in the locker room.

    “What does it mean to me? I just stood in the ring with 19 other women and prevailed. It was me against the world tonight. But did I doubt myself? No. But I’m pretty sure every single person out there did, just like they have been for the past year. When I said that I’m the best damn woman in this locker room, I wasn’t lying. I’ll say it once, I’ll say it twice. I’ll say it a third time. I’m The Prodigy, and you can’t break me,\” Perez said.

    Roxanne\’s last reign as champion lasted for 109 days. At last year\’s NXT Stand & Deliver Perez dropped the title to Indi Hartwell in a ladder match which also involved Gigi Dolin, Zoey Stark, Tiffany Stratton, and Lyra Valkyria.

    On next week\’s edition of NXT, Perez and Valkyria are set to have a contract-signing segment for the title match.

    We will have to wait and see if Roxanne Perez manages to dethrone Lyra Valkyria at Vengeance Day which takes place on February 4 at the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee.

  • Pac Nearing Return After Being Spotted Backstage at Recent AEW Show

    AEW star Pac is seemingly closing-in on his return to the squared circle. 

    The Brit hasn\’t competed inside the ring in over five months, but he was backstage at the Homecoming edition of AEW Dynamite on January 10. It has now come to light that he was also backstage at the latest edition of AEW Collision.

    The Death Triangle member\’s backstage presence at Daily’s Place has prompted some to assume that his return could be only around the corner. Pac was reportedly one of several names backstage during the performance who haven\’t been seen in a while.

    Pac was backstage at AEW Collision

    PWInsider has now reported that AEW\’s first Doube Champion also made his presence felt backstage on Saturday\’s AEW Collision. The outlet noted that he was working out in the squared circle before the show. This indicates his return is closer than ever.

    \”PAC was backstage at last night\’s AEW Collision taping and was working out in the ring before the taping, so he\’s back Stateside and will be back soon.\”

    PAC has been a part of AEW since its inception. However, his run at the promotion has been hindered by extended time offs, and the former AEW All-Atlantic Champion, who\’s based out of the UK, faced travel-related complications. In addition, he has been dealing with multiple injuries in recent years.

    PAC’s final match before the hiatus saw him win against Gravity on the July 26, 2023, edition of Dynamite. A few days prior, at Death Before Dishonor on July 21, Pac suffered a defeat to Claudio Castagnoli.

    We will now have to wait and see how AEW plans Pac\’s return.

  • Donald Trump Acknowledges the Iconic Duo Kane and The Undertaker During His Speech

    WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump recently mentioned WWE legends The Kane and The Undertaker during his recent speech.

    In WWE, Kane was billed as The Undertaker\’s brother and duo went on to have great tag team run as well as memorable storylines as rivals.

    After bringing down the curtain on his pro wrestling career, Kane (real name Glenn Jacobs) became the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. In the past, the former \’Big Red Machine\’ had backed the former President and showed his support for Trump in his attempt to get elected again.

    Donald Trump talks about Kane and The Undertaker

    During an event held on Sunday at the Iowa caucuses, the former Kane was one of the people who attended the show and also spoke before Donald Trump’s speech. Jacobs had nothing but praise for Donald Trump like always. 

    Trump also reciprocated the feelings. He lauded Glenn Jacobs for his physique and his time in WWE. During the speech, he also namedropped The Undertaker.

    Trump was slurring and fumbling over his words at times but didn\’t shy away from speaking about the iconic duo of Kane and The Undertaker.

    “And another man who’s a friend of mine. He’s another one I’m not going to mess around with. He’s Knox County, Tennessee, do you know Glenn Jacobs? Goes by the name, goes by the name of …. Kane. Kane. Where is Kane? Where’s the …. look at the size of this guy. Man o’ man – that’s – he’s all man. He’s all man. He’s good. How many years have you been doing that? You’ve been W, W …. Kane one of the great characters in uhm …. how many …. so how tall are you? You’re six what? 6’8 and weigh what – when you wrestle? Well that’s not bad – I’m not that far away either. That’s not good. You just ruined my day – 300 [pounds]!”

    \”When I see these guys, some of them like The Undertaker right? And I see him and walks around the ring lifting a 300-pound guy over his shoulders like this. It may be acting… then he throws him into the seats, it\’s pretty great.\”

    Jacobs last competed as Kane in WWE back in 2021 as part of the men\’s Royal Rumble match, while The Undertaker\’s last match was at WrestleMania 36 in 2020 when he faced AJ Styles in a cinematic match, \’Boneyard Match.\’ against AJ Styles.

  • Cora Jade Potentially Suffers Injury During NXT Live Event

    NXT superstar Cora Jade has apparently suffered an injury at a house show last night in Dade City, Florida.

    Jade has become of the promising talents in recent times in WWE\’s developmental brand but the apparent injury could keep her on the sidelines.

    Cora Jade injured

     Cora Jade and Lyra Valkyria squared off in the main event and unfortunately, Jade hit the mat at some point, and medical staff arrived to see how she was doing. Those in attendance shared pictures on social media of Jade being checked on by the referee and a trainer. In one of the pictures, she can be seen holding her head while lying on the mat. We are hoping that it\’s not something major.

    Later on, Cora Jade also took to her Twitter account and posted the following:

    Cora Jade returned at NXT Deadline

    Jade recently made her comeback at NXT Deadline and has been regular on TV.

    Jade has been eyeing to capture the NXT Women\’s title. At the Premium Live Event, Valkyria approached Blair Davenport after she emerged victorious in the Women\’s Iron Survivor Challenge and dropped hints at their upcoming bout. However, Jade had other ideas as she announced her intention to win the NXT Women\’s Championship.

    Since then, Jade has been appearing in the Title picture, and her last night\’s match against Valkyria is seemingly an indication that a major bout between the two is set to take place at a high-profile live event. However, if Jade gets hurt, things may need to change, depending on how serious the injury is.

    Deadline was a big night for Jade, as not only did she make her return to NXT TV but she also ran into her favorite wrestler CM Punk backstage. The two shared an awesome moment where Punk called back to their first meeting when Jade attended a fan event and had him sign something, and he told her how proud he was of what she\’s done and that she should also be proud of herself.

    We at SEScoops wish Cora Jade a speedy recovery.

  • Jim Ross Hopeful of Commentating Sting\’s Farewell Bout at AEW Revolution

    AEW veteran commentator Jim Ross recently expressed his desire to call \’The Icon\’ Sting’s final match at AEW Revolution in March.

    Good Ol\’ JR has been a familiar voice in the world of pro wrestling and has lent his voice to several iconic matches over the years. He wants to be a part of the history when Sting graces the squared circle one final time. 

    During the main event of AEW Dynamite ‘Homecoming’, Jim Ross made his return to the commentary booth and joined the regular team of Tony Schiavone and Excalibur. They called the match which featured the team of Sting and Darby Allin taking on Konosuke Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs.

    Jim Ross wants to be part of the history

    Speaking on Grilling J.R podcast, the veteran commentator shared his thoughts on the match which he called on Dynamite. Ross went on to state that he’d like to be a part of the commentary team call with Tony Schiavone for Sting’s final match at AEW Revolution. He revealed that he mentioned it to AEW President Tony Khan to which Khan agreed that it makes sense for that to happen. Here is what he said:

    \”Me too, me too (I’m hoping to be on the call with Tony Schiavone for Sting’s final match). I mentioned that to Tony Khan last night. He agreed. It’s only right, it makes sense. I said, you know, ‘God dang, mother nature’s gonna tag in somewhere along the way with two old timers like Schiavone and I.’ We’re both feeling good. I’m feeling better today than I’ve felt in a long time. I still got the wound on my ankle. I’m seeing my doctor on Friday to go over an M.R.I., just to double check I didn’t have any bone disease on my tibia. So, I have a doctor’s appointment on Friday morning to go over all that deal and so, I just had a great night. It was one of those really feel good nights.\”

    Sting in AEW

    Sting decided to join AEW back in 2020 and \’The Icon\’ has since participated at several high-profile events. The final run of his career has been nothing short of a fairytale for him. 

    After having a legendary career that spanned over four decades, Sting has decided to bring down the curtain on his decorated career and his final match in AEW will be at Revolution 2024. 

  • Dark Side of the Ring returning soon with Season 5

    Dark Side Of The Ring is reportedly making its comeback for another season.

    The show captures the dark chapters of professional wrestling and it has become quite a popular show for Vice TV since it was created in April 2019. Dark Side Of The Ring has documented stories of wrestlers such as Chris Benoit, Owen Hart, New Jack, and The Road Warriors, while also capturing topics such as Brawl For All, The Plane Ride From Hell, The Collision in Korea, and Bash at the Beach 2000.

    Dark Side of The Ring is back

    Vice TV has renewed the show for a fifth season. The current plan is to bring back the show in March 2024.

    Season four of the show premiered last year and consisted of 10 episodes and debuted on May 30. AEW’s Chris Jericho narrated the season while Evan Husney and Jason Eisener returned as the executive directors.

    Topics covered on the season included Chris Candido & Tammy Sytch, Magnum T.A, Adrian Adonis, Doink The Clown, Junkyard Dog, Marty Jannetty, Bam Bam Bigelow, Abdullah The Butcher, Bash at the Beach 2000, and The Graham Family.

    Dark Side of the Ring got a good reception from wrestling fans, but several concerns had been raised regarding its future. Some wrestling veterans including former WWE commentator Jim Ross had said they will no longer be featured on the show due to alleged examples of selective editing.

    The date of its return is yet to be revealed as pro wrestling fans eagerly wait for yet another jam-packed season.

  • Omos Unveils the Shift in His Training Journey from Basketball to Pro Wrestling

    WWE Superstar Omos recently talked about the changes to his workout regime which he has implemented over the years. 

    Standing 7 feet and 3 inches tall, and weighing 416 pounds, Omos remains to be one of the giants in the company. For those who are unaware, he played college basketball, before signing with WWE in January 2019. He is a former RAW Tag Team Champion with AJ Styles and has competed in three WrestleMania events. Well, he has improved over the years and continues to maintain a good shape.

    Omos outlines how his pro wrestling workout regime is different from Basketball days

    \’The Nigerian Giant\’ recently joined in for a conversation with Men\’s Health magazine and said that he kept his weight at around 315 pounds for college basketball. However, he reached over 400 pounds while continuing his pro wrestling career. In addition to this, he revealed trains his whole body with dedicated weekly workouts. 

    The 29-year-old said that there are particular training difficulties \”as a giant,\” entailing more concentrated mobility work and the replacement of barbell exercises with machine workouts. To appear his best in the ring, the Nigerian Giant is also committed to expanding the size of his thighs.

    Omos claimed that he started working out at the age of 14, concentrating on developing his quickness and agility for basketball. Omos has added more power-building exercises to his wrestling routines, but he still incorporates some of those ideas. He disclosed that his main workout objective was to look nice in the ring.

    \”In basketball, I always had to cut weight, and for what I do know, I also have to look jacked and look good for what I need to do in the ring,\” he said.

    Omos last competed at SummerSlam 2023, where he participated in the Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal, which was won by LA Knight. 

  • Oba Femi Becomes New NXT North American Champion After Cashing-In Breakout Tournament Contract

    NXT Breakout Tournament winner Oba Femi stole the spotlight in an epic fashion by becoming the new NXT North American Champion last night.

    Last night, fans were left stunned when Femi cashed in his breakout tournament contract on Dragon Lee to secure the gold. 

    Femi, who is a former track & field athlete at Alabama, was part of WWE\’s NIL program in 2021 and 2022. He officially signed with the company in August 2022 and made his debut in November 2022 on NXT Level Up. The promising talent Oba Femi has been on a metoric rise and recently won the NXT Breakout tournament to earn a shot at any title in NXT. His NXT North American title win came as a major surprise on the latest edition of show.

    Oba Femi captures NXT North American title

    Dragon Lee couldn\’t make it to last week\’s NXT due to Visa issues. However, he made his return last night and put his NXT North American Championship on the line. Earlier on the show, Lexis King stepped up to the champ and had him sign a contract for the title match. 

    Dragon Lee went on to successfully retain his title. However, in a shocking turn of events, Femi cashed in his Breakout Tournament Contract on Lee. In the final moments of the match, the Nigerian superstar hit his own version of Last Ride powerbomb on Lee to earn the three count, dethroning Lee in the process.

    It might come as a surprise that Femi is a champion on WWE\’s developmental brand after having just 21 career matches as per Cagematch. The title match marked his sixth match on NXT, where he remains undefeated at 6-0.

    It appears that the title victory may be a sign from WWE that they are grooming him to be a huge star in the future.

  • NXT Women\’s Title No. 1 Contender Battle Royal \’With a Twist\’ Announced For Next Week

    A 20-woman battle royal to determine the No.1 Contender for Lyra Valkyria\’s NXT Women\’s Championship is set to take place on next week\’s edition of NXT. It\’s worth mentioning that the match will see a twist.

    Lyra Valkyria captured the NXT Women\’s Championship after defeating Becky Lynch at Halloween Havoc. Since then she has defended her title against Xia Li and most recently against Blair Davenport at NXT Years Evil. Well, a new challenge is on the horizon for the Irish superstar.

    Lyra Valkyria announces the No.1 contender\’s battle royal

    Last night, Valkyria announced that a battle royal will be held and the twist is that once it is down to the final four competitors, the match will become a fatal four-way match. The winner of that match will become the No.1 contender and will face Valkyria for her title at Vengeance Day on Sunday, February 4.

    During the same segment, Lola Vice and Elektra Lopez had a confrontation and eventually attacked Valkyria until Tatum Paxley came to the rescue. As a result, a tag team match pitting Vice and Lopez against Valkyria and Paxley has been also booked for next week.

    Meanwhile, The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will continue on next week\’s show as a couple of quarterfinal bouts have been scheduled. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams will face Malik Blade & Edris Enofe in one quarterfinal match, while Chase U\’s Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne take on LWO\’s Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde in the other. 

    Here is the lineup for the next week\’s NXT episode:

    • NXT Women\’s Championship number one contender\’s battle royal
    • Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley vs. Lola Vice & Elektra Lopez
    • Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarterfinals: Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams vs. Malik Blade & Edris Enofe
    • Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic quarterfinals: Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne vs. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde

  • Rush Vows To \’Return Ready and Hungrier Than Ever\’ After Suffering Hamstring Injury

    AEW star Rush recently revealed that he competed through the majority of the AEW Continental Classic tournament while dealing with an injury.

    \’El Toro Blanco\’ competed in the Gold League of the AEW Continental Classic where he acquired six points by defeating Mark Briscoe and Jay Lethal while losing to Jay White, Jon Moxley, and Swerve Strickland.

    The tournament certainly took a toll on the wrestlers and it turns out Rush pushed himself to the limits by battling through the injury.

    Rush will be on the sidelines 

    In a social media post on Thursday, Rush revealed that he suffered a torn hamstring during his second Continental Classic match. He didn\’t reveal the degree of his hamstring tear but he vowed to recuperate and make a comeback when he\’s ready . He added the he will return hungrier than ever.

    \”In the #AEWContinentalClassic I tore my hamstring in the second match I had,\” Rush wrote. \”I will recover and return ready and hungrier than ever for a fight.\”

    The bout Rush is talking about was his victory over Mark Briscoe on AEW Dynamite on November 29. Since then, Rush has competed in four matches (three more on Dynamite as a Continental Classic match, and an eight-man showcase tag match at the Worlds End PPV on December 30). It is currently unclear how long Rush will be out of action.

    Rush inked a new deal with AEW in July and he\’s leading  Los Faccion Ingobernables, having Preston Vance, the former member of the Dark Order, and Rush\’s brother Dralistico in the faction.

    Meanwhile, at AEW Worlds End pay-per-view in December 2023, Rush teamed with Lethal, White & Brody King to face Briscoe, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli & Daniel Garcia in a losing effort.

    We at SEScoops wish Rush a swift recovery.

  • Nic Nemeth Addresses Wrestle Kingdom Brawl With David Finlay: \”I\’m standing up for the fans\”

    Nic Nemeth wouldn\’t tolerate any disrespect towards the fans.

    The former Dolph Ziggler kicked off the new year by surprising the fans with an appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 and went on to have a brawl with IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay.

    Nemeth, one of the top free agents in all of pro wrestling, arrived in New Japan Pro Wrestling months after his surprising release from WWE. The former World Champion  was included in the first wave of releases after the launch of TKO Group Holdings and he was among the list of Mustafa Ali, Shelton Benjamin, Matt Riddle, Emma, Riddick Moss, Aliyah, and other Superstars. 

    Nemeth\’s presence was kept a secret from virtually everybody. Nemeth watched David Finlay face Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay to crown the first IWGP Global Champion. Following the match, Finlay got in the face of Nemeth and had a heated exchange which led to the brawl.

    Nic Nemeth apologizes for losing his cool

    Following the incident, Nemeth spoke with NJPW interviewer Emily Mae and decided to explain his brawl with David Finlay. He said he was enjoying the show but Finlay messed it all up with his disrespectful gesture. Nemeth was apologetic for his actions:

    \”I don\’t even work here. I was enjoying the show. I haven\’t been to Japan in a really long time and I just wanted to see this big show, this beautiful show and see what it was like. I lost my cool and I completely apologize to the fans, New Japan Pro Wrestling. Finlay spit my face and shoved me and again I\’m a grown up and I should have turned my cheek and walked away. Those three athletes beat the hell out of each other and put on a display and I was very proud to be a fan and just enjoy that moment and Finlay took that away from me and all the fans and I felt like someone had to do something.\”

    Nemeth said that he was standing up for the fans and wouldn\’t tolerate disrespect towards the fans. He added:

    \”Ospreay and Moxley laid it all out there for that title just to show what that global championship means and I thought it was a spit in the face to the fans. Technically, I don\’t work here, I\’m an observer on the outside, he\’s attacking a fan, I feel like I\’m standing up for the fans and say, \’hey, if you\’re going to take the cheap shots someone\’s going to knock you on your ass\’ and again I am so, I\’m sorry, I was out of line and if there\’s anything I can do, I completely understand.\”

    \”I lost my cool because I felt that everything that was laid out there in that match was something special, it took me back to a time when I was a kid and you just know what these wrestlers go through on a day to day basis and to have a chance on a giant stage to prove that you are this brand new title holder, that title deserves better and that\’s all I should say, I think I apologize to the fans and New Japan Pro Wrestling, it\’s a beautiful show, I\’m so sorry, I lost my cool, I apologize\”.

    With the incident, NJPW is seemingly sowing the seeds of Nemeth facing Finlay for the IWGP Global Championship. There is a possibility that the match could take place at NJPW Battle in the Valley on January 13. 

  • \”He asked me if we were going to die\” – Ex-WWE Star Eve Torres recalls harrowing near-death experience

    Former WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres Gracie recently revealed that she went through a terrifying, potentially fatal incident. 

    Torres made it to WWE after she won the 2007 Diva Search competition. Eve had been arguably the greatest Diva Search wrestler ever due to her charm and strong in-ring abilities. It helped her rise to prominence in the Divas division rapidly. Furthermore, she consistently delivered excellent character work irrespective of being a babyface or a heel. Torres won the Divas Championship three times in her career. 

    Taking to social media, Eve Torres revealed a horrendous accident that could have taken her and her family members\’ lives. 

    Eve Torres talks about the incident

    She stated that she had gone to the beach with her father and kids, Renson and Raeven. The former WWE Diva said she defied her better judgment while on the beach, only to have her and her son Raeven unexpectedly carried away by the tide. Even worse, her father was struggling for his life and they ended up being apart.

    Holding hands and swimming together with her son, Eve Torres was part of what was a terrifying experience for her and her family. She made it to a rock for help, but to her dismay, she was unable to see her father. She further revealed that she cried out for help and declared that her father had been saved by a brave man.

    She and her son were left crying throughout the incident, but fortunately, nothing worse happened in the end, and her father was brought to the rocks.

    Eve Torres\’ post-WWE career

    Eve Torres parted ways with WWE in 2013 but she has been making sporadic appearances. She went to focus on marriage preparations with her husband, Rener Gracie, who belongs to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu royalty.

    Torres has taken up the role of an instructor, becoming a prominent figure in the Gracie Women Empowered Self-Defense program. 

    We will have to wait and see if she ever decides to make a comeback to WWE.