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Author: Mike Reichlin

  • Matt Riddle Shoves Fan at Boca Raton Wrestling Event

    Matt Riddle was involved in a physical altercation with a fan at a Boca Raton Championship Wrestling event on Sunday night, with video of the incident circulating on Instagram.

    Footage posted by James Michael Oja, Jr. shows Riddle approaching Oja near the barricade during his match with Stallion Rogers, smiling, exchanging words, and then shoving him in the face. Oja remained on his feet.

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    Prior to the event, Riddle had responded to Oja\’s online challenges — in which Oja had called out several wrestlers — by posting on Instagram, \”I\’m showing up to your job site bro.\”

    Oja attended the show and filmed a promo with independent wrestler Big Ben Bishop mocking the crowd and promotion.

    The video was shared on Instagram by James Michael Oja, Jr., who refers to himself as a “bad-*ss construction worker.” Oja had previously issued online challenges to several wrestlers, including Riddle.

    The incident occurred during Riddle\’s match with Stallion Rogers. Oja was standing near the barricade when Riddle approached him, smiled, said something, and then shoved him in the face. Oja remained on his feet throughout the incident.

    Riddle\’s Indie Wrestling Run

    Riddle has been active on the independent circuit since his September 2023 WWE release, which followed an incident at JFK International Airport. He returned to the ring in February 2024 at Adrenaline Championship Wrestling and quickly picked up steam, also capturing the Combat 1 World Championship that same month.

    He re-signed with Major League Wrestling, where he worked prior to joining WWE, and won his first major post-WWE title when he defeated Satoshi Kojima for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship in January 2025 in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,400 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

    He subsequently retained the title by winning the 40-man MLW Battle Riot in April 2025, last eliminating RVD.

    During his MLW run, he also competed for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, TNA, and Lucha Libre AAA.

    Controversy

    Riddle\’s indie run has not been without controversy. In August 2025, he allegedly no-showed a UK charity event — Al Snow\’s Global Wrestling Kingdom — advertised since May, forcing the promotion to issue meet-and-greet refunds, and reportedly never returned his deposit.

    He also allegedly no-showed another indie booking in October 2025 at the last minute.

  • Judgment Day Reacts to Dominik Mysterio\’s Title Loss on Raw

    Dominik Mysterio lost the Intercontinental Championship to Penta on the March 2, 2026, episode of WWE Raw. The reaction from Judgment Day indicates possible friction within the group.

    Finn Balor prevented JD McDonagh from interfering in the match, stopping him from handing Dominik Mysterio the Bellhammer. Penta won the match with a Mexican Destroyer after taking out JD McDonagh and Finn Balor.

    Dominik Mysterio\’s second WWE Intercontinental Championship reign ended at 94 days. He remains the AAA Mega Champion.

    Judgment Day Clubhouse Mood

    Judgment Day members Finn Balor and Raquel Rodriguez have both issued brief reactions to this rare setback for their faction.

    On the Raw Recap after-show, Raquel Rodriguez essentially deflected a question about Dom\’s loss, and redirected the conversation about her plan to bring gold back home next week.

    “The clubhouse wishes to not speak on the subject at this moment in time. Thank you very much for your consideration on that. I would like to just focus on maybe what’s gonna happen next week and how la familia’s gonna bring it back next week.”

    Next week on WWE Raw, Rodriguez will compete in a gauntlet match along with Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka, IYO SKY and Ivy Nile to determine the #1 contender for AJ Lee’s Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

  • John Cena Acknowledges Danhausen

    John Cena has acknowledged Danhausen. Following the \”Very Nice, Very Evil\” one\’s debut at Elimination Chamber and subsequent appearance on last night\’s Raw, the 17-time World Champion reacted on social media.

    In classic Cena style, his Instagram post was an image of Danhausen with no caption attached.

    Danhausen Responds

    Danhausen responded to Cena’s post by writing, \”Danhausen sees you John. Hustle. Loyalty. Respecthausen. \"?\"\”

    On Raw, Danhausen appeared in a backstage segment with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and The Judgment Day, putting a curse on Dominik Mysterio. Mysterio then lost his Intercontinental Championship to Penta in the main event.

  • WWE NXT Tonight (3/3/26): Start Time, Card & How to Watch

    WWE NXT airs tonight (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, live on The CW Network starting at 8 PM ET.

    Tonight\’s show is the go-home episode before NXT Vengeance Day this Saturday. The card features an NXT Women\’s Championship match, a special concert from Ricky Saints, and several final face-offs between Vengeance Day opponents. Here\’s everything you need to know including start times, how to watch, and the full card.

    How to Watch WWE NXT Tonight

    Date Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    Venue WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida
    Channel/Stream The CW Network (US) / Netflix (International)
    US Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT
    UK Start Time 1 AM GMT (Wednesday)
    India Start Time 6:30 AM IST (Wednesday)
    Duration 2 hours

    WWE NXT Match Card for March 3, 2026

    Here are the matches and segments announced for tonight\’s show:

    NXT Women\’s Championship Match

    Jacy Jayne (c) vs. ZARIA

    ZARIA earned this shot by turning on Sol Ruca during last week\’s Women\’s Championship match, attacking her former partner before the bell and handing Jayne the win. After the match, ZARIA confronted Jayne backstage and demanded a title shot. GM Robert Stone made it official, acknowledging he didn\’t want to reward the behavior — but Jayne accepted on her own terms.

    Six-Man Tag Team Match

    Hank Walker, Tank Ledger & Shiloh Hill vs. The Vanity Project (Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor & Ricky Smokes)

    This match stems from a brawl on last week\’s NXT. Hill teams up with former NXT Tag Champions Hank & Tank to take on the Vanity Project, who captured the NXT Tag Team titles on the February 24 episode with a little help from Tony D\’Angelo.

    Women\’s Speed #1 Contendership Tournament Match

    Wren Sinclair vs. Nikkita Lyons

    The winner advances further in the tournament toward a shot at the Women\’s Speed Championship, which was vacant after Elio LeFleur captured the men\’s Speed title on February 24.

    Izzi Dame & Tatum Paxley Face-Off

    NXT Women\’s North American Champion Izzi Dame and challenger Tatum Paxley will come face-to-face ahead of their title match at Vengeance Day. Dame has warned Paxley to keep things strictly professional — any attack will result in Dame pulling out of the defense entirely.

    Jaida Parker & Blake Monroe Face-Off

    Jaida Parker and Blake Monroe have one final confrontation before their match at Vengeance Day this Saturday.

    Ricky Saints\’ \”Absolute Experience\” Concert

    Ricky Saints hosts a special concert segment ahead of his NXT Championship match against Joe Hendry (c) at Vengeance Day. Saints did not need to qualify for the title shot and has been building momentum on his way to the biggest match of his career.

    Road to NXT Vengeance Day 2026

    NXT Vengeance Day 2026 takes place Saturday, March 7 at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally at 7 PM ET.

    Tonight\’s go-home show is the last chance for every competitor on the card to make a statement before Saturday. With the NXT Championship, Women\’s North American title, and several heated rivalries on the line, expect a charged atmosphere heading into the weekend.

    Follow SEScoops for live coverage and results from tonight\’s WWE NXT. We\’ll have match-by-match updates as they happen.

  • Penta Wins WWE Intercontinental Championship on Raw

    Penta captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship on Monday night, defeating Dominik Mysterio (c) in the main event of WWE Raw at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

    Penta hit his Mexican Destroyer finisher to pin \”Dirty Dom\” and claim his first title in WWE. Pyro exploded throughout the arena as the new champion celebrated in the ring.

    Penta earned the title shot by defeating El Grande Americano on the February 16 episode of Raw. Dominik had held the championship since defeating John Cena at Survivor Series: WarGames on November 29, 2025.

    The title change sets up a potentially significant WrestleMania storyline, with Penta now established as one of Raw\’s top stars heading into the biggest event of the year.

  • Paul Heyman Bloodied on WWE Raw, Ambulance Hijacked

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    WWE Raw kicked off in shocking fashion on Monday night when Seth Rollins — still not medically cleared to compete — launched a brutal sneak attack on Paul Heyman, leaving the veteran manager bloodied in the middle of the ring.

    The segment began with Heyman, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory coming to the ring to vent their frustrations over Rollins\’ surprise return at Elimination Chamber.

    GM Adam Pearce interrupted to address Rollins directly, noting that \”The Visionary\” remains uncleared for in-ring competition. Moments later, multiple masked individuals swarmed the ringside area, effectively chasing off Logan Paul, Theory, and Pearce\’s security detail — leaving Heyman alone and vulnerable.

    Rollins seized the opportunity, sneaking into the ring and cracking Heyman across the back with a steel chair in a deliberate callback to the iconic Shield breakup chair shot. He followed it up with a vicious Stomp directly to Heyman\’s skull, leaving the 60-year-old busted open and motionless on the canvas.

    The medical team rushed to ringside and helped a visibly bloodied Heyman to the back, where an ambulance was waiting. A concerned Austin Theory went to check on his associate backstage but was blindsided and taken out by Jimmy Uso before he could intervene.

    In a final wild twist to cap the segment, as the ambulance pulled away with Heyman inside, LA Knight was revealed to be the driver — effectively kidnapping the Special Counsel on live television.

    The chaos-filled opening set a dramatic tone for the post-Elimination Chamber episode of Raw as WrestleMania season continues to heat up.

    We\’ll provide an update on Heyman\’s whereabouts and condition when details are made available.

  • Teddy Long Set for MLW\’s Atlanta Return on March 14

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    Teddy Long is heading back to where it all began. Major League Wrestling has announced that the WWE Hall of Famer will make his return to Center Stage in Atlanta on Saturday, March 14, when MLW hosts an MLW FUSION TV taping.

    Long\’s ties to Atlanta run deep. He managed the dominant tag team Doom and the Skyscrapers, served as an advisor to Ron Simmons during his championship reign, and became a respected power broker in the industry — with Center Stage serving as the backdrop for many pivotal moments in his career.

    Long last appeared in MLW during the summer of 2024, when he and Mark Henry made a surprise appearance at MLW Battle Riot VI in Atlanta. His sudden return raises plenty of questions: Is he scouting new talent? Backing a rising star? Or does he have a major announcement in store?

    Fans can secure tickets for the March 14 MLW FUSION taping at Ticketmaster or the SEScoops Tickets page.

  • Jake Hager Announces Power Slap Debut Over WrestleMania Weekend

    Jake Hager (FKA Jack Swagger) has signed with UFC President Dana White\’s Power Slap league and will make his debut in the sport on April 17 in Las Vegas over WrestleMania 42 weekend.

    The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion made the announcement during an appearance on TMZ\’s Inside The Ring.

    \”I\’m so excited to announce that I\’ve signed with UFC Power Slap,\” Hager said. \”They are doing a show April 17th in Vegas live — that\’s the Friday [before] Mania. I\’ll be competing in that show in the heavyweight division.\”

    Hager revealed he signed a six-appearance contract with the promotion. \”Absolutely, long term,\” he said.

    The Transition From MMA

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    The signing fills a competitive void left by Hager\’s exit from MMA. The former Bellator competitor — who went 3-0 (1 NC) in his pro career — admitted that his body can no longer handle the demands of cage training now that he\’s approaching 44.

    \”If you\’re not training with your back against the wall, giving it everything you got, you\’re going to go into the octagon and get hurt,\” he said.

    Power Slap, by contrast, requires a different but demanding kind of physical preparation. Hager acknowledged the sport carries real risks but expressed confidence in the UFC\’s infrastructure.

    \”You know what you sign up for. I expect injuries to happen. I know UFC does a great job of covering all expenses related to the injuries,\” he said. \”I\’m not worried about it, to be honest.\”

    He also noted an unlikely physical advantage in his build.

    \”There are certain exercises — a lot of shoulder techniques — and you definitely want your neck strengthened to absorb the blow,\” Hager said. \”Luckily, I don\’t have a neck, so it just goes shoulder to head. Hopefully that\’s an advantage for me.\”

    Hager will also be appearing at WrestleCon in Las Vegas that same weekend alongside fellow wrestling veterans. His Power Slap debut falls on the same night, making for a packed few days in Vegas for the former WWE and AEW star who departed All Elite Wrestling in 2024.

  • WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Ceremony Date, Location & Ticket Info

    The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17 at 9 p.m. PT at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, WWE announced today.

    The event is part of WrestleMania 42 week and will be headlined by three confirmed inductees: former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, Grand Slam Champion AJ Styles, and tag team legends Demolition. Additional inductees will be revealed in the coming weeks.

    Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster. A presale opens Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

    WWE Hall of Fame Priority Passes are also available through onlocationexp.com/wwehof, the official fan hospitality partner of WWE. Packages include premium seating and Superstar Meet & Greet opportunities.

  • WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026: List of Inductees (So Far)

    WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is taking shape ahead of WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas.

    The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Dolby Live theater in Las Vegas, NV.

    InducteeAnnouncedInductor
    Stephanie McMahonSept. 20, 2025TBA
    AJ StylesFeb. 23, 2026TBA
    DemolitionMar. 2, 2026TBA
    Dennis RodmanMar. 20, 2026TBA
    Sycho SidMar. 24, 2026TBA

    Stephanie McMahon

    Stephanie McMahon was the first inductee announced, revealed during WWE’s Wrestlepalooza event on September 20, 2025. The former Chief Brand Officer, Chairwoman and Co-CEO of WWE served as an on-screen authority figure for over two decades and is a one-time WWF Women’s Champion.

    AJ Styles

    AJ Styles became the second confirmed inductee when The Undertaker made a surprise appearance during Styles’ retirement ceremony on the February 23 episode of Raw in Atlanta.

    The Phenomenal One — a two-time WWE Champion, Triple Crown Champion, and Grand Slam Champion — retired at the 2026 Royal Rumble after a 28-year career that also included iconic stints in TNA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

    WWE reportedly kept the Hall of Fame announcement under wraps to ensure Styles was genuinely surprised by the moment.

    Demolition

    Legendary tag team Demolition are the third inductees announced for the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Once again, the news was delivered by the Dead Man himself, The Undertaker.

    Dennis Rodman

    Dennis Rodman is the fourth inductee announced for the Class of 2026, with the news first broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania on March 19, 2026 before being officially confirmed by WWE. The five-time NBA Champion will enter the Hall of Fame’s celebrity wing.

    Known in wrestling circles as “Rodzilla,” Rodman made his WCW debut alongside Hollywood Hulk Hogan at the 1997 WCW Bash at the Beach, where they teamed against Lex Luger and The Giant. He continued his wrestling appearances in 1998 and 1999, including a match against Randy Savage at WCW Road Wild.

    Sycho Sid

    Sycho Sid was announced as the fifth inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 on March 24, 2026. The induction comes as a posthumous honor, as Sid passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.

    Known across his career as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid, he captured the WWF Championship twice and made a significant impact in both WWF and WCW. Standing at 6’9″ with an intimidating presence, Sid was one of the most recognizable big men of the Attitude Era.

    This list will be updated as additional inductees are announced

  • Demolition Confirmed for WWE Hall of Fame

    The Undertaker officially announced Monday morning that Demolition — Ax (Bill Eadie) and Smash (Barry Darsow) — will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, ending what many considered one of the longest overdue omissions in Hall of Fame history.

    A Long Time Coming

    The path to the Hall of Fame was far from smooth for the duo. For years, Demolition\’s relationship with WWE was strained due to their involvement in a CTE lawsuit against the company, which was ultimately dismissed.

    The tide began turning in February 2025 when Ax and Smash signed a new WWE Legends deal, and reports soon surfaced that the current WWE regime had been actively discussing their Hall of Fame induction.

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    Their Legacy

    Demolition is one of the most accomplished tag teams in WWE history, holding the WWF Tag Team Championships three times with a combined reign of 698 days.

    Their first championship reign lasted an incredible 478 days — a record that stood for over 30 years until The New Day surpassed it in 2016. Their rivalries with The Hart Foundation, The Brain Busters, and The Powers of Pain helped define the golden era of tag team wrestling in the late 1980s.

    SEScoops extends a big congratulations to Demolition for this long-overdue honor.

  • Kevin Nash Defends Comments About Je\’Von Evans

    Kevin Nash has addressed the fallout from his controversial Je\’Von Evans comments on the latest episode of his Kliq This podcast, offering lavish praise for the young WWE star while standing behind the spirit of his original criticism.

    How This Started

    Nash drew widespread backlash several weeks ago after describing Evans on Kliq This as being too \”Mr. Bojangles\” and wishing he was \”a little bit more urban.\”

    The \”Mr. Bojangles\” reference — a racially charged term rooted in minstrel-era stereotypes — prompted Nash to issue a Twitter apology, though he later deleted the post.

    Kevin Nash wants to settle this

    On his follow-up episode, Nash was effusive in his praise for the 21-year-old Raw standout.

    \”I really want to bury this because — let me say this first,\” Nash said. \”This Je\’Von, if he was a f***ing wide receiver, he is basically a rookie Randy Moss. Like, this kid could be a generational f***ing talent.\”

    However, Nash also used WWE\’s decision to bring Atlanta-based rapper Offset to ringside for Evans\’ win over Kofi Kingston on the February 23 episode of Raw — which took place in Offset\’s hometown of Atlanta — as validation of his earlier point.

    \”I guess the thing that pisses me off is like, all I want for the guy is for him to be used in a way, like — how off was I if when they really want to showcase him, they put him with Offset?\” Nash said. \”I mean, they could have put him with f***ing Reba McEntire. She\’s got a name.\”

    Je\’Von Evans\’ Reaction

    Evans has yet to formally address Nash\’s comments beyond an indirect Instagram response on February 18, where he set his post to SpaceGhostBLK\’s nWo Wolfpac theme — a clear nod to Nash\’s most famous WCW faction.

    Evans\’ caption read, \”Just Wanna Apologize Real Quick….Im Sorry For Being The Best In Da Game Right Now!!\”

    Despite the controversy, Evans continued his momentum heading into Elimination Chamber, where Randy Orton ultimately won the men\’s match to earn a WWE Championship shot against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.

  • Cory Zero Hospitalized After Viral Balcony Powerbomb

    French independent wrestling star Cory Zero has been hospitalized following a dangerous spot at KHAO Wrestling\’s Volume 1 event on March 1st, though she has since assured fans that she will recover.

    During the show, Thiago Montero powerbombed Zero from a balcony to the floor below, with a group of people positioned to help break her fall. Zero herself posted footage of the spot to social media.

    Following the event, Zero took to social media to confirm she had been taken to the hospital, while also reassuring fans that she will be fine.

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    Zero is a familiar name on the French indie scene, which has seen growing momentum in recent months. The scene has been navigating a transition period after Dorian Van Dux and Elio Lefleur both signed with WWE last year, with stars like Kuro and Ricky Sosa stepping up to fill the void.

    SEScoops will provide updates on Zero\’s condition as more information becomes available.

  • Chris Jericho Defends Years-Long Feuds: \’Let Me Tell My Story\’

    Chris Jericho has pushed back against fans who criticize long-term wrestling storylines, pointing to his feuds with Shawn Michaels and MJF as proof that patience produces the best stories in the business.

    Speaking on UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews, Jericho defended the art of extended storytelling in an era where many fans demand instant payoffs.

    His feud with MJF in AEW lasted a year and drew complaints from some viewers who felt it was dragging on. Jericho had no time for that criticism.

    \”I did a feud with MJF in AEW. It was 366 days — literally a year and a day,\” Jericho said. \”There were people like, \’This feud is too long.\’ Why? What else do you got going on? Shut the [hell] up and let me tell my story. When it\’s done — if it takes a year, tough luck. This show is going on for 50 years. It doesn\’t have to end in a week or two weeks.\”

    The Shawn Michaels Feud That Almost Ended Too Soon

    Jericho revealed that his legendary feud with Shawn Michaels in WWE was originally planned to last just one month, but the two performers lobbied successfully to extend it.

    \”With Shawn Michaels and I — they wanted it to be a one-month thing,\” Jericho recalled. \”\’What do you have coming up?\’ Nothing. \’Well, what do you have coming up, Shawn?\’ Nothing. \’Well, then why are we ending this in a month? Let\’s keep going.\’ We did seven, eight, nine months. Ended up being one of the greatest stories in WWE history.\”

    The 55-year-old also compared the craft of wrestling to jazz music, explaining how performers build matches in real time.

    \”It\’s like playing with a jazz band or improv comedy. You\’re working together and basically making it up as you go along,\” Jericho said. \”You\’d know the finish of the match, but other than that, you\’d just go in the ring and do it. Just talk to each other and come up with stuff, and listen to how the crowd is reacting. You\’re an artist. You start with nothing.\”

    Jericho\’s comments come as his AEW contract situation continues to dominate headlines, with a potential WWE return widely expected. Jericho himself has remained coy about what comes next.

  • Hulk Hogan Boots Set Record as First $1M Wrestling Collectible

    Hulk Hogan\’s match-worn boots from WrestleMania I have sold for $1,037,000 through Heritage Auctions, officially making them the first professional wrestling collectible ever to cross the million-dollar mark.

    Why These Boots Matter

    Hogan wore the boots during the WrestleMania I main event on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden, where he and Mr. T defeated Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. That match is widely credited with launching WWE into mainstream prominence and establishing WrestleMania as a cultural institution.

    Heritage Auctions described the boots as the sport\’s most iconic footwear from its most groundbreaking event. They were photo-matched to WrestleMania I and came with full PSA/DNA documentation. Hogan himself inscribed them: \”These are my real boots with my real blood on them from MSG.\”

    Logan Paul Was in the Bidding War

    WWE Superstar Logan Paul revealed on social media that he stayed up until 2 a.m. in a bidding war for the boots, pushing the price to $1,021,750 before ultimately losing out.

    Paul recently sold his Pikachu Illustrator card for $16.5 million, so a seven-figure wrestling bid was clearly within reach — just not quite enough.

    The Sale in Context

    The auction comes several months after Hogan\’s passing in July 2025 at age 71. Earlier in 2026, a Hogan boot from WrestleMania X8 sold for $146,400 — making the gap between that sale and this one a stark illustration of just how dramatically this auction reset the market for wrestling memorabilia.

    With the million-dollar barrier now broken, the ceiling for high-end wrestling collectibles has fundamentally changed.

  • ROH Makes Jacksonville Official Home For Studio Tapings

    Ring of Honor officially has a permanent home for the first time since Tony Khan purchased the promotion in March 2022. Khan confirmed on March 1, 2026 that Jacksonville, Florida will serve as ROH\’s official home base going forward, following the promotion\’s inaugural studio tapings at WJCT Studios.

    The announcement ends years of makeshift taping arrangements that saw ROH record content before and after AEW Dynamite and Collision events. Per Fightful Select, the March 1 event was framed as an experiment — with the understanding that a successful taping would lock in WJCT Studios as ROH\’s long-term home. Khan confirmed it went well enough to make it official.

    About the Venue

    WJCT Studios is a PBS affiliate studio located at 100 Festival Park Ave in downtown Jacksonville — conveniently situated near the Jacksonville Jaguars offices where Khan operates. Dave Meltzer described the location as essentially a TV studio steps away from Khan\’s own workplace, making it a logistically practical choice for regular productions.

    The next ROH taping at WJCT Studios is already confirmed for March 22. Meltzer previously noted that if the studio model took hold, ROH would likely run one to two tapings per month, banking three to four episodes per session.

    Daily\’s Place Was the Original Plan

    WJCT Studios was not ROH\’s first choice for a permanent venue. That distinction belongs to Daily\’s Place, the amphitheater that served as AEW\’s home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speculation about Daily\’s Place as an eventual ROH home had circulated for years, but the venue is currently undergoing renovations projected to last until at least 2027, removing it from consideration for now.

    What It Means for ROH\’s Future

    The venue confirmation arrives amid an aggressive 2026 signing push by Khan, who has added talents including Tommaso Ciampa, The Rascalz, The IInspiration, Clark Connors, and others to the ROH and AEW rosters.

    A dedicated studio environment gives the promotion a distinct visual identity separate from AEW\’s touring model — a key step if Khan continues pursuing a traditional TV deal for the brand.

    ROH TV continues to air every Thursday at 7 PM ET, exclusively on HonorClub. With a permanent home now confirmed and a growing roster, ROH appears to be positioning itself for the most structured chapter of the Khan era.

  • Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill Exchange Insults on X

    Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill (c) didn\’t wait long to start talking trash ahead of their WWE Women\’s Championship match at WrestleMania 42. The two erupted into a heated exchange on X on Sunday, and it got personal fast.

    It started with Ripley firing the opening shot, posting: \”All you seem to do is talk… And that\’s literally it.\” Cargill fired back quickly, taking aim at Ripley\’s standing backstage: \”Talk??? Like the hours you spend talking to creative?\”

    Ripley wasn\’t having it, responding with a blunt rebuke: \”You\’re funny… That\’s funny… Now we know you really do be talking out of your ass because everything you say is bullshit. Don\’t spread lies on my name you dumb B.\” Cargill closed it out with a simple: \”Hit dogs will holler. Holla holla holla ?\”

    The WrestleMania 42 Stakes

    The bad blood comes less than 24 hours after Ripley punched her ticket to Las Vegas. Ripley won the Women\’s Elimination Chamber match at Saturday\’s PLE in Chicago, last eliminating Tiffany Stratton with the Riptide to earn the title shot.

    Cargill has held the WWE Women\’s Championship since defeating Stratton at November\’s Saturday Night\’s Main Event. Ripley enters as the biggest challenge of Cargill\’s title reign, and Sunday\’s social media exchange suggests the tension between them is already very real.

    Notably, Cargill\’s \”creative\” jab implies Ripley benefits from preferential backstage treatment — a claim that is sure to fuel fan debate heading into WrestleMania season. Ripley denied it flatly, and Cargill\’s parting shot suggests she\’s not backing down.

    A First-Time-Ever WrestleMania Clash

    Despite both women being cornerstones of WWE\’s women\’s division in recent years, Cargill vs. Ripley is a first-time-ever singles match. The two have never crossed paths in a one-on-one setting since Cargill\’s WWE debut at the 2024 Royal Rumble.

    Ripley is 3-1 in previous WrestleMania world championship matches, while this will be the most high-profile title defense of Cargill\’s reign. WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, streaming on ESPN Unlimited domestically and Netflix internationally.

  • WWE Raw (3/2/26): Start Time, Card & How to Watch

    This week\’s WWE Raw (Monday, March 2, 2026) from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, live on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET.

    The episode serves as the first Raw of the WrestleMania season following Saturday\’s Elimination Chamber PLE in Chicago. The show features Elimination Chamber fallout, the return of Roman Reigns, a title match, and Raw General Manager Adam Pearce set to address the Seth Rollins situation.

    How to Watch WWE Raw

    Date Monday, March 2, 2026
    Venue Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
    Stream Netflix (US & worldwide)
    US Start Time 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT
    UK Start Time 1 a.m. GMT (Tuesday)
    India Start Time 6:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday)
    Duration 3 hours

    WWE Raw Match Card for March 2, 2026

    Here are the matches and segments announced:

    WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta

    Dominik Mysterio puts the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against number-one contender Penta in Indianapolis. Penta secured his title shot by defeating El Grande Americano on the February 16 episode of Raw. Dirty Dom returned from injury on February 2 and has yet to make his first successful title defense since the comeback.

    Gunther vs. Dragon Lee

    Gunther meets Dragon Lee in a heated singles matchup. The feud stems from Gunther\’s disrespectful treatment of AJ Styles following his career-ending loss at the Royal Rumble. Lee, a close ally of Styles, attacked Gunther on last week\’s Raw to set up this contest.

    CM Punk & AJ Lee Appear Live

    Fresh off their historic night at Elimination Chamber, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (c) and Women\’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee (c) will be in the building. Punk retained his title over Finn Bálor in Chicago on Saturday while Lee submitted Becky Lynch in her first singles title match in over 11 years to capture the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship. The dual-champion couple is expected to cross paths with WrestleMania opponents as the road to Las Vegas heats up.

    Roman Reigns Returns

    Roman Reigns is advertised to return to Raw. The Tribal Chief is set to confront Punk ahead of their confirmed WrestleMania 42 main event matchup.

    As GM Adam Pearce teased on social media: \”Roman and Punk in the building at the same time. It\’s live TV. What the hell could possibly go wrong?\” With both men under the same roof weeks before WrestleMania, anything is on the table.

    Adam Pearce to Address Seth Rollins Situation

    Raw GM Adam Pearce has officially announced he will address the ongoing situation involving Seth Rollins, who made a shocking return at Elimination Chamber Saturday night. Rollins, revealed as the masked man who had been attacking Logan Paul\’s faction The Vision for weeks, stormed the men\’s Elimination Chamber match and hit Paul with a Curb Stomp — allowing Cody Rhodes to eliminate him before Randy Orton ultimately won the match. Pearce is expected to address the fallout and any potential consequences.

    Road to WrestleMania 42

    WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Raw is the first of several pivotal stops on the road to the Grandest Stage of Them All. With CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns officially set for the World Heavyweight Championship, Randy Orton punching his WrestleMania ticket out of the Chamber, and Seth Rollins\’ return creating new chaos at the top of the card, this episode figures to shape multiple WrestleMania storylines in real time.

    Follow SEScoops for live coverage and results from this week\’s WWE Raw.

  • WrestleMania 42 Updated Card After Elimination Chamber

    WrestleMania 42 is shaping up following Elimination Chamber 2026, with four championship matches now confirmed for the two-night event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19.

    Here is the full updated WrestleMania 42 match card.

    Confirmed WrestleMania 42 Matches

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    World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns — Reigns won the Men\’s Royal Rumble and chose to challenge Punk for the gold at WrestleMania.

    Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Randy Orton — Orton won the Men\’s Elimination Chamber match after Drew McIntyre interfered and attacked Cody Rhodes, only for Orton to hit an RKO on Rhodes immediately after to steal the victory.

    WWE Women\’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley — Ripley won the Women\’s Elimination Chamber, last eliminating Tiffany Stratton after a dominant performance that also saw Raquel Rodriguez powerbombed through a pod wall.

    Women\’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan — Morgan, the Women\’s Royal Rumble winner, selected Vaquer as her WrestleMania opponent.

    Seth Rollins Returns, WrestleMania Plans Unclear

    Seth Rollins made a surprise return at Elimination Chamber, stomping Logan Paul after the men\’s Chamber match. His WrestleMania 42 opponent has not been officially confirmed.

    The originally planned match against Bron Breakker fell apart after Breakker needed hernia surgery. Rollins\’ return likely sets up a feud with a Vision member such as Austin Theory or Logan Paul heading into April.

    Other Elimination Chamber Developments

    Danhausen made his official WWE debut during the show, emerging from the mysterious box that had been teased on Raw and SmackDown for weeks.

    AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch in a title match on the Elimination Chamber card, while Brock Lesnar has an open challenge out with no WrestleMania opponent announced yet.

    More matches are expected to be added over the coming weeks. WrestleMania 42\’s first hour will air free on ESPN each night, with the full event streaming on ESPN Unlimited.

  • Danhausen Debuts at WWE Elimination Chamber

    Danhausen officially made his WWE debut at the Elimination Chamber 2026 premium live event in Chicago on Saturday night, emerging from the long-teased mystery crate as the big surprise reveal of the evening.?

    The Mystery Box Reveal

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    WWE General Managers Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis opened the crate on stage, which contained a coffin inside. Several women wearing Danhausen face paint emerged first, followed by Danhausen himself making his grand entrance.

    After coming to the ringside area, Danhausen gave commentator Michael Cole a jar of glass teeth — a signature bit from his character.

    Timing and Context

    The debut came fresh off CM Punk\’s successful World Heavyweight Championship defense against Finn Bálor, with the show taking place in Punk\’s hometown of Chicago. Danhausen and Punk are well-known close friends, making the setting especially fitting.

    The crowd reaction was mixed.

    The AEW Departure

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    Danhausen\’s WWE arrival came just one day after his AEW departure was confirmed, as he was removed from the company\’s roster page on the morning of February 28. He had not appeared on AEW television since AEW Worlds End 2023, and he had reportedly requested his release the previous summer — but AEW reportedly extended his deal with injury time before it finally lapsed in February 2026.

    His debut now sets up what comes next heading toward WrestleMania 42 season, with a match against Premier Athlete Tony Nese already reportedly in the pipeline.?

  • Elimination Chamber: Late Surge in Final Betting Odds

    With WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 just hours away from Chicago\’s United Center, BetOnline has released its final betting lines — and the odds have shifted significantly since our initial odds breakdown earlier this week.

    The biggest move is in the Women\’s Elimination Chamber match, where Rhea Ripley has gone from a modest -155 favorite to a commanding -400. That means bettors would need to wager $400 just to win $100, reflecting near-certainty that Ripley will punch her ticket to face WWE Women\’s Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.

    Tiffany Stratton, who was nearly even money at +110 earlier in the week, has drifted to +120. Alexa Bliss sits at +550, Raquel Rodriguez at +700, Asuka at +2500, and Kiana James is the longest shot at +2800.

    BetOnline also posted prop odds on who will be the final two standing in the Women\’s Chamber. Ripley leads at -400, followed by Stratton at -250, Bliss at +150, Rodriguez at +175, Asuka at +525, and James at +1400. Outside interference in the women\’s match is heavily favored at -300, with \”No\” set at +200.

    Men\’s Elimination Chamber Odds Reshuffled After Logan Paul Entry

    The men\’s match saw a dramatic last-minute shakeup on Friday\’s SmackDown when Jey Uso was attacked by an unknown assailant and ruled out of the match. Logan Paul defeated Jacob Fatu — with an assist from Drew McIntyre — to claim the final spot.

    Cody Rhodes remains the heavy favorite at -400, with Randy Orton at +275 as the second most likely winner. LA Knight is listed at +425, while Trick Williams (+900), Je\’Von Evans (+1400), and the newly inserted Logan Paul are expected to round out the field.

    Rhodes and Orton are also overwhelming favorites to be the last two in the ring, at -2000 and -1000 respectively.

    Title Matches: Punk and AJ Lee Heavily Favored

    The World Heavyweight Championship match remains one of the most lopsided on the card. CM Punk (c) is listed at -5000 against Finn Bálor, who sits at +1200. For Punk, a retention in his hometown of Chicago feels almost like a foregone conclusion based on these numbers.

    In the WWE Women\’s Intercontinental Championship match, the final odds show AJ Lee as the favorite at -190 over champion Becky Lynch at +145. Lee is 2-0 against Lynch since returning from her decade-long retirement, and oddsmakers clearly expect the hometown star to complete the trilogy with a title win tonight.

    WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 streams live tonight at 7 p.m. ET on the ESPN App in the United States and on Netflix internationally. Stay with SEScoops for live results and full coverage throughout the night.

  • Bronson Reed Recovering from Bicep Surgery

    Bronson Reed underwent surgery Friday following a distal bicep tear suffered during the February 23 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. The injury occurred during a triple-threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Jey Uso and El Grande Americano, with Reed going down while attempting to break up a pin.

    WWE officially announced Reed is out of action indefinitely. After posting a photo from his hospital bed Friday night, Reed offered an upbeat message to fans: \”Tomorrow is DAY ONE. The road back.\”

    Reed is expected to miss WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Recovery from a distal bicep tear typically ranges from four to eight months depending on severity.

    The injury compounds an already brutal stretch for The Vision faction. Reed\’s stablemate Bron Breakker is also sidelined following hernia surgery, while Seth Rollins continues rehabbing a torn rotator cuff suffered last October. Reed had stepped up as the focal point of the group in Breakker\’s absence, making the timing especially disappointing.

    WWE creative has been forced to reconfigure plans around Reed, who was reportedly slated to win his qualifying match before going down and had also been factored into WrestleMania 42 booking.

  • Johnny TV Loses His Hair to Ángel de Oro at CMLL Viernes Espectacular

    John Morrison — known in CMLL as Johnny Consejo — is now bald after losing a Hair vs. Hair match to Ángel de Oro on Friday night (Feb. 27) at Arena México in Mexico City.

    The match served as the main event of CMLL’s Viernes Espectacular card, which aired live on TrillerTV. Ángel de Oro successfully defended his cabellera, shaving Morrison’s head in front of the Arena México crowd following his victory.

    The feud came together in remarkably fast fashion. On February 20, Johnny Consejo defeated Ángel de Oro, Neon, and AEW’s Daniel Garcia in a four-way match. The following night, De Oro cut a passionate promo warning that he would not allow a foreigner to disrespect Mexico or CMLL. The challenge was escalated to a Hair vs. Hair stipulation days later, with the match officially announced by CMLL on February 21.

    Morrison, who has worked a consistent schedule of CMLL dates since late January 2026, had been appearing alongside MxM Collection’s Mansoor and Mason Madden during his run in Mexico. As part of the Hair vs. Hair match stipulation, the loser was also booked to compete bald at Saturday’s Arena Coliseo card, where he is set to face Ángel de Oro and Esfinge in a three-way main event.

    For De Oro, the win was a matter of redemption and pride. The veteran lucha star had previously lost his hair to Volador Jr. at CMLL’s 90th Anniversary show in 2023 and made clear he could not afford — or allow — a second shearing at the hands of a foreign competitor.

  • Identity of WWE’s Masked Man Revealed on SmackDown

    The identity of WWE\’s mysterious masked man has finally been revealed. On tonight\’s episode of SmackDown (February 27, 2026), the figure who has been attacking top WWE stars for weeks was unmasked and revealed to be Don Furio, an independent pro wrestler with a direct connection to Seth Rollins.

    According to Furio\’s Facebook page, he trained at Seth Rollins\’ Black and Brave Wrestling Academy.

    The Masked Man\’s Rampage

    The masked attacker first appeared at the 2026 Royal Rumble, where he ambushed Bron Breakker before he could officially enter the match, using Rollins\’ signature Curb Stomp. The attacks continued in the weeks that followed, with the figure targeting Logan Paul, Jacob Fatu, and Roman Reigns across both Raw and SmackDown.

    Earlier reports had pointed to Grayson Waller as a potential candidate for the man under the mask, with speculation that Waller had been quietly pulled from NXT events and brought to Riyadh for the Royal Rumble. Tonight\’s reveal of Don Furio puts that theory to rest.

    What This Means for WrestleMania 42

    With Furio now unmasked, all signs point back to Rollins as the architect of the entire scheme. Using one of his own Black and Brave students to carry out attacks while he recovers from injury. That’s if WWE acknowledges Furio’s true identity in storylines, or if this is yet another red herring.

  • WrestleMania 42 First Hour To Air Free on ESPN, ESPN2

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    WWE and ESPN have confirmed that the first hour of WrestleMania 42 will air live on cable television each night, giving fans who don\’t subscribe to ESPN Unlimited a free look at the opening of the biggest event of the year.

    Saturday, April 18 will see the first hour simulcast on ESPN2, while Sunday, April 19\’s opening hour will air on the flagship ESPN network. Both nights kick off at 6 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The remainder of each night will be available exclusively to ESPN Unlimited subscribers.

    The linear TV window is a significant move for accessibility. WrestleMania 42 marks ESPN\’s first WrestleMania since acquiring the domestic streaming rights to all WWE Premium Live Events as part of a five-year, $1.6 billion deal announced in August 2025.

    The move to put a portion of the event on free cable mirrors the approach ESPN has taken with other major sports properties and could help draw casual viewers into the full broadcast.

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    How To Watch WrestleMania 42

    Fans have multiple options to access the full two-night event. The ESPN Unlimited plan ($29.99/month) is the primary home for all WWE PLEs in the U.S. and streams through the ESPN App.

    Xfinity subscribers can now authenticate ESPN Unlimited access at no additional cost through eligible TV packages, joining providers like Charter Spectrum, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo that are already fully integrated. YouTube TV subscribers are still waiting for full access, which is not expected until later this year.

    WWE PLEs have also been made available on Disney+ as part of ESPN\’s broader content rollout strategy. Internationally, WrestleMania 42 will stream on Netflix.

    The WrestleMania 42 match card continues to take shape with Roman Reigns challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship confirmed as the Sunday night main event.

    Saturday\’s Elimination Chamber will determine additional title challengers, and Brock Lesnar has issued an open challenge that remains unanswered heading into the final stretch of the Road to WrestleMania.