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Author: Thomas Lowson

  • Conor McGregor: I\’ve Agreed to Box Logan Paul In India Before Returning to UFC

    WWE\’s Logan Paul could be stepping into a boxing ring against Conor McGregor soon enough, according to comments by the \’Notorious\’ Irish fighter. Taking to X, McGregor shared that he and Paul are in early talks for a boxing match in India.

    McGregor is speaking with the Ambani family, the richest family in Asia. Mukesh Ambani serves as the Chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. As the ninth-richest person on the planet with an estimated net worth of $100 billion, Ambani certainly has the resources to host McGregor Vs. Paul.

    The Notorious One hasn\’t fought since July 2021, during which he suffered a broken leg agaisnt Dustin Poirier. He was set to return against Michael Chandler, with their feud even being referenced on WWE Raw, before McGregor pulled out due to a broken toe.

    McGregor has some boxing experience, including an exhibition with Floyd \’Money\’ Mayweather in 2017 for which he reportedly earned $130 million. Paul likewise has boxing experience and is 1-1 in professional bouts. The Maverick\’s most recent win saw him defeat Dillon Danis in October of last year.

    Conor McGregor In WWE?

    Before his 2021 injury, many predicted that McGregor would one-day make his way to WWE, and the fighter himself has teased a move. In October 2024, McGregor shared a drink with Cody Rhodes, exciting fans eager to see the Notorious One in wrestling. In 2016, McGregor drew the ire of the wrestling world by tweeting that \”I\’d slap the head off your entire roster. And twice on Sundays.\”

    Becky Lynch Calls Conor McGregor In WWE Very Likely

    While McGregor certainly has star power, bringing him on board could be a PR disaster for WWE. Last month, McGregor was found liable for the assault of Nikita Hand in a civil rape case. McGregor was forced to pay his victim over $250,000 and intends to appeal the verdict.

    As for Paul, he recently retired from WWE, though fans believe they\’ve not seen the last of him. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on this major fight between two huge names in combat sports and entertainment.

  • The War Raiders Reflect On Long, Brutal Road After World Tag Title Victory

    New World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders were in a reflective move following their first title victory in over half a decade. On Raw, the pair dethroned The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) in the show\’s main event. This marks Erik and Ivar\’s second times as champions, after previously winning the Raw Tag Team Titles in October 2019.

    This win comes after both Erik and Ivar were forced to miss months of action due to serious injuries. In a WWE Raw Digital Exclusive, Ivar spoke about the win, which came in his hometown of Boston.

    \”It’s been a long, long, hard, vicious, brutal, trying road… To be here, it couldn’t be more emotional and just perfect for me.\”

    Erik was similarly emotional following the victory, especially after what he and Ivar had been told in the past.

    \”There were points in the last five years, but also in the last ten years, where both of us were told more than once we’d never wrestle again. We might never walk again. I might not be able to hold my sons. Through all that, we’re still here.\”

    The Judgment Day had held the World Tag Team Titles since June, with their reign seeing criticism for a notable lack of defenses. Balor and McDonagh defended just one time in the first 100 days of their reign, and just three times on TV throughout their six-month reign.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on The War Raiders and see how they fare as the brand new WWE World Tag Team Champions.

  • Cody Rhodes To Read CBeebies Bedtime Stories On New Year\’s Day

    Cody Rhodes knows what it takes to finish the story, and will do exactly that as part of CBeebies Bedtime Stories next month. The reigning Undisputed WWE Champion will be a part of the January 1, 2025, show, and will read a story aimed at helping young viewers wind down and relax before bedtime.

    Cody will be reading Gigantic by Rob Biddulph. The story tells the tells the tale of Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic, who must team with his friends to save his brother Titan when the much larger whale gets stuck on land. Rhodes’ appearance will air at 6:50PM on New Year’s Day on CBeebies and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

    Rhodes isn’t the only notable name taking part in the special holiday line-up of bedtime stories. Joining him are Idris Elba, Justin Fletcher, Mo Gilligan, Perrie Edwards, Kylie Minogue, and James Norton, offering festive tales for families to enjoy.

    Cody Rhodes Joining Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson In Naked Gun Reboot

    Meanwhile, in WWE, Rhodes is recovering following a brutal post-show attack by Kevin Owens after Saturday Night’s Main Event. WWE’s first SNME show since 2008 saw Rhodes triumph over Owens in the main event, only to be ambushed afterward and hit with a package piledriver. In a storyline update, WWE reported that Rhodes is dealing with axial compression of the cervical spine and a cervical strain with spasm. On the latest episode of Raw, Joe Tessitore revealed that Rhodes is recovering at home and will miss this week’s WWE-Netflix crossover event.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cody Rhodes, as the American Nightmare is proving to be a hit both in and out of the ring.

  • Fans Excited As \’0\’ Tease Fuels Speculation On Raw

    WWE dropped a cryptic teaser during the December 16 episode of Raw, with fans convinced that this is the tease of a former AEW star. The brief vignette showed a zero with a line through it before transitioning into the Raw on Netflix logo. On social media, many believed that the vignette teased the arrival of Penta El Zero Miedo, potentially as part of Raw\’s debut on Netflix on January 6.

    Penta was quietly removed from AEW’s roster after his contract expired and has since re-established himself as part of Lucha Libre AAA. His brother Rey Fenix, on the other hand, remains part of AEW, despite not competing for the promotion since July. Reports of injury time being added to Rey\’s contract will keep him a part of AEW well into 2025, keeping the brothers from making a debut in WWE as a tag-team.

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    Buzz is already high at Penta\’s potential WWE debut, and this tease being followed by a teas for Raw on Netflix leaving fans to wonder whether his debut will come on the January 6, show. The stacked show already has major names and plans confirmed, with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and more set to appear.

    CM Punk Match Confirmed For WWE Raw Netflix Debut

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the \’0\’ tease and whether it is indeed Penta who makes his much-anticipated debut for WWE in the near future.

  • The War Raiders Win WWE World Tag Team Titles On Raw

    The Judgment Day\’s reign as WWE World Tag Team Champions came to an end during the December 16 episode of WWE Raw when the War Raiders dethroned Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. The finish of the match saw Balor attempt to use a steel chair to intentionally get disqualified, only to be thwarted by Damian Priest. Shortly after, the War Raiders hit War Machine on Balor to secure the win and the titles.

    The Judgment Day captured the titles back in June, but their reign drew criticism for a lack of title defenses. In their first 100 days as champions, Balor and McDonagh defended the titles only once on television, with their entire reign featuring just three televised title defenses.

    For Erik and Ivar, this victory marks their first taste of championship gold in nearly five years. The pair last held the Raw Tag Team Championships in October 2019, a reign that ended in January 2020 when they lost the titles to Seth Rollins and Murphy. Both Erik and Ivar returned to action this year after injuries kept them sidelined for several months.

    After a long road back, the War Raiders have reached the top of the Raw tag team division once again. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest updates on the War Raiders and their reign as WWE World Tag Team Champions.

  • Kurt Angle Jokes Vince McMahon’s Afterlife ‘Won’t Be Heavenly’

    Kurt Angle recently joked that an eternity of hellfire and brimstone awaits his former boss Vince McMahon given the billionaire\’s behavior. Reflecting on his time working with the former WWE CEO, Angle shared a damning assessment during a conversation with Inside the Ropes.

    \”He does some crazy sh*t, and for a guy who’s the owner and CEO of a company, it’s like, ‘What the f**k, man? You’re the boss. You can’t be doing this stuff.’\”

    Angle also suggested that McMahon’s actions won’t go unpunished in the afterlife, adding, \”He’s going to hell when he dies.\” During the interview though, Angle also praised McMahon\’s work ethic that turned WWE into the premiere name in professional wrestling. The Olympic Gold Medalist also commended McMahon\’s mind for the business that allowed him to fend off rivals, including WCW.

    McMahon’s legacy has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, particularly following the hush money scandal of 2022 and the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant earlier this year. The allegations against McMahon extend beyond Grant’s case. He is also named in a separate lawsuit alleging he was aware of the sexual abuse of underage ‘ring boys’ by former WWE employee Mel Phillips but failed to intervene. This lawsuit, brought by five anonymous former ring boys, also names Linda McMahon, WWE, and TKO Group Holdings.

    Despite the ongoing legal battles, McMahon has plans to launch a new film and TV production company. However, it appears unlikely that the 79-year-old billionaire will return to the world of professional wrestling promotion anytime soon. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on Vince McMahon’s legal and professional developments, as Kurt Angle suggests that the pearly gates may not be in his future.

  • Grayson Waller: Travis Scott Has What It Takes For WWE

    When WWE Raw moves to Netflix in just three weeks, Travis Scott will play a key role in proceedings. Not only will the award-winning artist provide the new theme for Raw, but Scott will also give a live perfomance on the show. Now, Grayson Waller is ready to see more from Scott in WWE, including a potential in-ring role, as he told Phil Fresh this week:

    “I think he does have what it takes because he’s obviously a big fan… Travis knows what he’s doing, and the Hardcore title means he’s not afraid to use weapons.”

    Waller added that, unlike Scott, many celebrities brought into WWE don\’t know what they\’re doing in the ring, though stopped short of naming names. Waller is no stranger to celebrity involvement, as he and Austin Theory were on the recieving end of a beatdown at SummerSlam by Awesome Truth and Jelly Roll.

    Scott\’s love for wrestling is no secret, and Mick Foley has shared his support for Scott using the \’Cactus Jack\’ moniker for his record label. Earlier this year, Scott was presented with a brand-new WWE Hardcore Championship by Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque, in recognition of Scott\’s love for all-things WWE.

    Travis Scott will have a huge role to play come January 6, but will his presence on Raw\’s Netflix debut extend past a music performance and into the ring? Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Scott\’s relationship with WWE, as Grayson Waller is sure he\’d belong in the ring.

  • Chelsea Green Celebrates Historic WWE Title Win at Disney

    For decades, Super Bowl winners have celebrated their wins by declaring that \”I\’m Going to Disneyland!\” to mark the occasion. At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, Chelsea Green became the first WWE Women\’s U.S Champion, and she too celebrated in the Magic Kingdom.

    True to her word, Green celebrated her win in Disneyland alongside her husband Matt Cardona. Days ahead of his ROH World Title showdown at Final Battle, the Indy-God staked his claim to his wife\’s championship reign.

    Green herself added a unique accolade to her reign, pointing out (via default) that she is the longest-reigning WWE Women\’s United States Champion in the history of wrestling.

    Green became the first-ever champion by besting Michin in the finals of a tournament that has been going on for weeks. The self-professed Hot Mess defeated Blair Davenport and Bianca Belair in her first-round triple-threat match before defeating Bayley in the semi-finals. The win marks Green\’s first title in WWE since 2022 and her first singles title ever with the promotion.

    Fans can expect quite the celebration from Green this Friday when she returns to SmackDown as the brand-new champion. The December 20, show will air from the XL Center in Hartford, CT, with much of the show already being taped to give talent time off for the holidays.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Chelsea Green as the new Women\’s U.S. Champion is making sure everyone knows of her historic victory.

    Wrestling World Reacts To The First-Ever WWE Women’s U.S. Champion

  • NXT\’s Axiom Returning To Spain For Non-WWE Match Later This Month

    WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Axiom will be returning to his native Spain later this month in a rare appearance outside the promotion. Axiom will compete for Tyris Wrestling\’s Snow Ball 30 show on December 28 in Valencia.

    Axiom is the latest Superstar to be allowed the opportunity to compete outside of WWE. 2024 has seen several WWE work with several promotions, including TNA Wrestling, GCW Bloodsport, Pro Wrestling Noah, Reality of Wrestling, and Marigold. Axiom\’s situation marks the first European promotion to benefit from WWE\’s willingness to work with others under its current creative adminsistration.

    NXT Duo Win Tag Team Gold Outside WWE

    Axiom was born in Madrid, a train-ride away from Valencia, and is the first Spaniard to compete and win a championship in WWE. The masked marvel ebuted in WWE in 2019 as A-Kid in NXT UK, and would be added to the WWE NXT roster in March 2022. That July, he wold debut his Axiom character, and is in his second reign as NXT Tag Team Champions with Nathan Frazer.

  • Mercedes Moné Vs. Mina Shirakawa Winner Takes All Match Set For Wrestle Dynasty

    Either Mercedes Moné or Mina Shirakawa will leave Wrestle Dynasty a double champion after agreeing to face off at the January 5, show. At this past weekend\’s NJPW Strong Style Evolved, The CEO succesfully defended her NJPW Strong Women\’s Championship against Hazuki.

    After the match, Moné was confronted by Shirakawa, who challenged her to a NJPW Strong Women\’s Title match for Wrestle Dynasty. Moné accepted, but said Mina’s RevPro British Women’s Title must also be on the line. The pair agreed to the Winner Takes All showdown and ended the segment with a dance.

    Moné has held the NJPW Strong Women\’s Championship since Double or Nothing in June, where she defeated Stephanie Vaquer in a match that saw the AEW TBS Championship also on the line. As for Shirakawa, she has held the RevPro British Women\’s Title since August\’s 12-Year Anniversary show, where she dethroned TNA Wrestling\’s Dani Luna.

    Wrestle Dynasty will take place on January 5, 2025, from the legendary Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, just one day after NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 19 in the same venue. In addition to AEW and New Japan talent, the show will also feature names from Ring of Honor, CMLL, and World Wonder Ring Stardom. The show was announced back in June of this year during the AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

    Stay tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest news about Wrestle Dynasty 2025 as both The CEO and Shirakawa plan on leaving the event as a double champion.

    The Young Bucks Take Aim At Omega & Ibushi In Surprise NJPW Appearance

  • NXT\’s Hank Walker & Tank Ledger Win Tag Team Titles Outside WWE

    WWE NXT tag team Hank Walker and Tank Ledger now have tag team championship gold to their name, though not as part of the silver brand. The popular duo competed at Reality of Wrestling\’s SubZero where they captured the titles from Fly Def\’s Warren Johnson and Zack Mason.

    The duo are the WWE Superstars to have held non-WWE gold since the promotion began allowing it\’s talent to compete in other promotions. Reality Of Wrestling is owned and operated by NXT commentator Booker T, and the promotion is among those with ties to the WWE ID program.

    Find out more about WWE ID: Who\’s Involved, What It Means

    Hank and Tank have reached the peak of ROW\’s tag-team division, and have been rising the ranks in WWE NXT. The pair are consistently one of the most popular teams in the silver brand, with fans eager to see the duo get a shot at the titles. While the duo have yet to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Titles on TV, their most recent title match was at a February 2024 live event where they came up short. The titles are currently held by Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) who have held the gold since September\’s No Mercy event.

  • The Young Bucks Take Aim At Omega & Ibushi In Surprise NJPW Appearance

    The Young Bucks surprised fans with their appearance at NJPW Strong Style Evolved, and the AEW EVPs weren\’t afraid to get physical. The show saw Jack Perry and Konosuke Takeshita struggle to co-exist in their tag-team match, but were able to defeat Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji.

    After the match, Takeshita and Perry ganged up on Takagai until Hiromu Takahashi arrived to fight them off. The Young Bucks then blindsided Takahashi with a superkick, though Perry seemed far from happy to see his fellow Elite allies and headed to the back.

    Matthew and Nicholas Jackson discussed challenging for the IWGP Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5. The duo also took aim at Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi, with Nick saying the pair are injury prone after Matt pondered what happened to the pair.

    The Bucks will challenge Great-O-Khan and a mystery partner for the vacant tag team titles at Wrestle Dynasty. The titles are currently vacant after Henare suffered a knee injury, forcing him and Great-O-Khan to give up the gold. The match will be the first time the Bucks have competed since the October 20, 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite, when the brothers lost the AEW World Tag Team Championships to Private Party.

    Wrestle Dynasty will be the first show of its kind and take place in Tokyo Japan on January 5, one day after NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. The blockbuster show will feature talent from AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, CMLL, and STARDOM. Stay tuned for the latest on Wrestle Dynasty and The Young Bucks\’ involvement with the show.

  • \’Hangman\’ Page Talks Movesets, CM Punk Says Term Is Used By Idiots

    CM Punk\’s issues with \’Hangman\’ Adam Page are seemingly not over yet, despite the pair no longer being a part of the same wrestling promotion.

    The issues between the two resumed on social media this past weekend, when Page spoke about his moveset, and his hope that whoever uses his moveset next being \”kinda cool.\” Though the Cowboy didn\’t specify, many took this as a nod to Logan Paul, who has used Page\’s signature Buckshot Lariat in matches.

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    After Saturday Night\’s Main Event, CM Punk was interviewed by Jackie Redmond and Peter Roseburg, the latter of whom spoke highly of the moveset of WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware. This comment irked Punk, who believes it\’s foolish for somebody to use the moveset term, especially if they\’re a wrestler.

    “It’s garbage. If you say that, you’re an idiot. Especially if you’re a wrestler, and you say ‘moveset.’ That 100% tells me you don’t know what the hell you’re doing.”

    Punk didn\’t mention Page by name, but fans online certainly spotted a connection between their two comments. Punk infamously called Page an \”empty-headed f***ing dumb f**k\” during his now-infamous AEW All Out 2022 post-show media scrum rant. Punk\’s comments, and a backstage fight with The Elite, would see both sides suspended, andthe incident would forever change Punk\’s relationship with AEW.

    CM Punk: I Feel Like I Wasted Matches On Some AEW Wrestlers

    CM Punk has been scandal free since his return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames 2023, though it\’s clear his view on \’Hangman\’ Adam Page hasn\’t warmed. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on CM Punk, as leaving his AEW issues in the past is proving easier said than done.

  • Dave Bautista Transforms for ‘The Last Showgirl’ with a Dramatic New Look

    Over the course of their careers, wrestlers will often change up their looks, and the same is usually the case when a competitor transitions to the silver screen. While Dwayne Johnson often looks indistinguishable in his live-action roles, fellow WWE alum Dave Bautista is sporting a much different look for his latest major film project.

    Bautista is set to star in The Last Showgirl, a new drama that\’ll see him share the screen with Pamela Anderson (Baywatch.) This week, fans caught a glimpse of the Animal\’s character, looking far different from what fans saw for years from Dave in WWE.

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    Bautista\’s long locks in The Last Showgirl contrast greatly with his short hair or bald look he sported during his time as a WWE Superstar. The former World Heavyweight Champion is also considerably slimmer than his WWE days, as he\’s openly spoken about feeling uncomfortable with how big he was for years, and feeling better after slimming down.

    What Is The Last Showgirl?

    Directed by Gia Coppola, The Last Showgirl will explore the challenges of reinventing one\’s self in the face of change. Anderson will star as Shelley, a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl. After her 30 years on the Strip ends, Shelley is left facing an uncertain future and must navigate her life away from the glitz and glamor. Batista will star ast the show\’s director.

    Like Shelley, Bautista himself is preparing to navigate a new chapter in his career. The Last Showgirl sees the Animal take on a role far different from the muscled-up heavy that saw him rise to success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Bond\’s Spectre. Stay tuned for the latest on Bautista and his efforts to reassert himself in the world of acting, away from his muscled-up past.

    The Last Showgirl is distributed by Roadside Attractions with a scheduled release date of January 10, 2025.

  • Matt Cardona Reveals the Flirty Origin of His Iconic WWE Catchphrase

    Matt Cardona\’s desire to pick up girls at the bar led to him creating his iconic \’Woo Woo Woo\’ catchphrase used during his WWE career. Before he was the \’Indy God,\’ Cardona competed for years as Zack Ryder, and was instantly recognizable with his spiked hair, sunglasses, and chant of \’Woo Woo Woo, You Know It!\’

    Speaking to RJ City on the latest episode of Hey! (EW), Cardona shared how the catchphrase came to be.

    \”It was what I would say to girls in the club. A hot girl [would] walk by and I\’d say \’Woo woo woo.\’ It was so annoying and \’I said I can use this on TV and get it over.\’ And look what happened.\”

    Cardona\’s time on the dating scene would eventually lead him to Chelsea Green, and the couple were introduced to one another by Cody and Brandi Rhodes. Cardona and Green married on New Year\’s Eve 2021 in Las Vegas, and teamed together on the independents.

    Cardona & More React To Chelsea Green\’s WWE Women\’s U.S. Title Win

    With his Woo Woo Woo-ing days behind him, Cardona has reinvented himself as a major player since his WWE release in April 2020. Next week, Cardona will challenge ROH World Champion Chris Jericho at ROH Final Battle 2024. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Matt Cardona as the Indy God continues to prove himself outside of WWE.

    Matt Cardona Is Willing To Die Trying To Win WWE World Title

  • Hulk Hogan Appears At UFC Tampa as Colby Covington Suffers Defeat

    Hulk Hogan did not appear at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, as the Hall of Famer instead played a role in the main event of UFC Tampa. Hogan was part of the entourage who walked out with Colby Covington for his fight against Joaquin Buckley. Not only did Hogan back Covington for his walk-out, but the fighter also entered to Hogan\’s iconic WWE theme song.

    Despite Covington having the power of Hulkamania on his side, this wasn\’t enough for him to secure the win. Buckley defeated Covington via TKO in the third round as doctors ruled that Covington was not in a fit state to continue.

    Hogan and Covington have both been vocal with their support for President-Elect Trump, with Covington arriving at the arena with a pendant of Trump\’s head. Trump was present at UFC 296 when Covington lost to Leon Edwards, but didn\’t stick around for Covington\’s post-fight comments, many of which spoke highly of Trump.

    Hulk Hogan Hints at Joining Trump Administration as Fitness Advocate

    Hogan\’s appearance at UFC Tampa further demonstrates the ties between WWE and UFC that grew stronger last year with the launch of TKO Group Holdings. Since then, Superstars have regularly been sighted at UFC events, which Michael Chandler called out Conor McGregor during an episode of WWE Raw earlier this year.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Hulk Hogan, as the Hall of Famer continues to make his presence felt in and out of WWE.

  • Bill Goldberg Eyeing 2025 Royal Rumble Before WWE Retirement

    Bill Goldberg will compete in his final match in 2025, but fans may still see the WWE Hall of Famer wrestle in a Men\’s Royal Rumble match. When speaking to Sportskeeda, Gage Goldberg, Bill\’s son, was asked about the WWE Hall of Famer entering next year\’s match to earn a future WWE World Championship opportunity.

    “He’d definitely do it. He’d be down for anything. They tell him, ‘Okay, you’re gonna fight this guy,’ he’s gonna do it 100%. Go in the Royal Rumble? He’s gonna do it.”

    Should he compete in the 2025 Men\’s Royal Rumble, it\’ll mark his third time in the iconic match stipulation. Goldberg made his Rumble debut in 2004, where he entered from the coveted #30 spot. He lasted 2:04 and scored three eliminations before being tossed out by Kurt Angle. In 2017, Goldberg 3:21 and again scored three eliminations, but this time was eliminated by The Undertaker.

    The elder Goldberg shared in November that his final match will come in 2025, though stopped short of giving a specific date. At Bad Blood, Goldberg had a confrontation with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER, leading to speculation that Bill\’s final match will be against the Ring General. WWE has yet to follow up on this storyline on TV, with Goldberg instead feuding with Damian Priest and Finn Balor and defeating both to retain his title at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event.

    Questions remain about Goldberg\’s plans for 2025, but fans shouldn\’t be surprised to see him on February 1, at the 2025 Royal Rumble. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Goldberg as he embarks on his final year in the ring.

    Gage Goldberg Says Triple H Has Offered Him A WWE Tryout

  • Fans Split As WWE Omits Hulk Hogan From Saturday Night\’s Main Event

    WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event is in the history books, and the show was a nostalgic blast from the past for older fans. Alongside Jesse Ventura who provided commentary, WWE Hall of Famers Tito Santana, Koko B. Ware, Greg \’The Hammer\’ Valentine, and Jimmy Hart were in Uniondale, New York to go with the event\’s retro theme.

    Kevin Owens Attacks Cody Rhodes After WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event

    One name fans didn\’t see at Saturday Night\’s Main Event was Hulk Hogan, arguably the name most synonymous with the show\’s original run. Not only did the Hulkster not appear, but WWE made sure not to include any clips of the Hulkster during the show\’s retro opening package.

    On X, fans shared their reactions to Hogan not being featured in any way at WWE\’s first Saturday Night\’s Main Event show since 2008. Some were disappointed to learn that the Hulkster wasn\’t featured.

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    While some fans believed Hogan should have had a role to play, many fans were pleased to not see the controversial Hall of Famer.

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    Hogan made racist comments that resulted in him being removed from WWE\’s Hall of Fame in 2015, though he was reinstated three years later. More recently, Hogan has been vocal about his support for President-Elect Trump, with his comments in August about slamming Kamala Harris being met with a backlash.

  • Chris Jericho Represents AEW In Surprise GCW Appearance

    Chris Jericho stunned fans by appearing in GCW and attacking two of the promotion\’s top stars, amid GCW\’s ongoing tensions with AEW. At the event, a masked figure entered the ring during Effy Vs. Matt Cardona and laid out the Indy God. After Effy got the win, the masked man revealed himself to be Jericho and floored Effy. Jericho then removed his hoodie to reveal an AEW shirt underneath.

    Jericho\’s arrival in AEW certainly comes at an interesting time. Recently, AEW pulled Ricky Starks from a GCW event and all future GCW events. The move caused a backlash against Tony Khan, with fans taking issue with Starks not being allowed to work in GCW, despite AEW not using him in any way. Starks was reportedly pulled from GCW after Effy made a comment about Tony Khan\’s father.

    Effy Responds Amid AEW-GCW Tensions: Blame Me, I Can Take It

    Jericho has been with AEW since the very start and has been fiercely loyal to the company, especially during the backstage drama of 2022 and 2023 related to CM Punk and others. The reigning ROH World Champion will put his title on the line at ROH Final Battle next week against Cardona. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Chris Jericho, as his appearance in GCW was certainly a surprise for more than one reason.

    Chris Jericho Talks In-Ring Retirement Plans

  • Wrestling World Reacts To The First-Ever WWE Women\’s U.S. Champion

    At WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event, the first-ever Women\’s U.S. Champion was crowned, marking the first women\’s mid-card main roster title. Chelsea Green defeated Michin to become the first-ever champion, after going through Bianca Belair, Blair Davenport, and Bayley to make it to the finals.

    Green\’s historic win has had the wrestling world talking. Despite being eliminated by Green in the semi-finals, Bayley is excited to see what the new champion does.

    Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin was pleased to see Green win her first singles title in WWE.

    Both members of The IIconics/IInspiration were thrilled to see their fellow TNA alum become the first Women\’s U.S. Champion.

    Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Sean \’X-Pac\’ Waltman believes that Green has already proven herself to be a worthy champion.

    As Champion, Green will defend her title on SmackDown on the USA Network, who were pleased for the first-ever Women\’s U.S. Champion.

    Steph DeLander, who\’s been teaming with Green\’s husband Matt Cardona on the independents, had a special holiday planned to mark Chelsea\’s victory.

    And Cardona himself was understandably pleased for his wife. Green wore an attire with one leg cut-off, a nod to Cardona\’s early days in WWE as Zack Ryder.

    Green\’s first singles title win comes seven years to the day that she captured the Impact Knockouts Championship in TNA Wrestling. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Chelsea Green and her reign as the first-ever Women\’s U.S. Champion.

    Chelsea Green Joins Elite Group After WWE Women’s U.S. Title Win

  • Chelsea Green Joins Elite Group After WWE Women\’s U.S. Title Win

    Chelsea Green didn\’t just make history at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event by becoming the first Women\’s U.S. Champion but also joined an elite group of wrestlers. In the penultimate match of the night, Green became the inaugural champion with a tournament finals win over Michin. Green defeated Bianca Belair and Blair Davenport in her first-round match before defeating Bayley in the semi-finals.

    Green\’s win is only the third example of a new champion being crowned at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event. The first came in 1989 when The Brain Busters (Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson) captured the World Tag Team Championships. In 1992, Shawn Michaels would best The British Bulldog to capture the Intercontinental Championship. Now, Green has added her name to this elite list of WWE Hall of Famers.

    H/T to @WWEStats for uncovering this stat. Stay tuned to SEScoops for more interesting wrestling facts and statistics.

    Green\’s victory has been a long-time coming for the self-prescribed Hot Mess. The Women\’s U.S. Championship marks Green\’s first title in WWE since 2021 and her first singles title ever with the company. Now, Green will be the target of every woman on the SmackDown roster, as winning a title often proves to be a lot easier than keeping it.

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  • Mandy Rose Warns Fans After $1,500 Louis Viutton Boots Theft

    Former WWE Superstar Mandy Rose has become the victim of theft as the ex-NXT Women\’s Champion is missing an expensive pair of boots. On social media, Rose shared that the Louis Vuitton boots she\’d ordered, costing $1,500, had been stolen by her delivery driver, who marked the item as delivered. Rose warned fans to be extra vigilant around the holiday season when many delivery companies hire temporary drivers to keep up with demand.

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    Rose is unfortunately not the only wrestler to be the victim of theft as of late. Last month, Asuka shared that parcels delivered by Amazon had been stolen by three children. Thankfully, the parcels were later recovered and delivered to the former Women\’s Champion.

    Rose hasn\’t competed since her December 2022 termination from WWE over content shared with subscribers to her website. Rose has claimed that she was never given the opportunity to take down the content before being let go. By the end of that month, however, Rose had made over $1 million in fan subscriptions to her site, and continues to produce content for fans to enjoy.

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    Hopefully, Rose will be united with her expensive boots and the thief held accountable for their actions. In the meantime, the former NXT Women\’s Champion will be extra careful when ordering online, a habit she hopes her fans will also pick up.

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  • Jesse Ventura Shares How Family Love Led To WWE Comeback

    Jesse Ventura is back with WWE under a new Legends deal, and the Hall of Famer\’s family played a huge role in his surprising return. Speaking to the New York Post, the former Governor of Minnesota shared his reasoning for his WWE comeback.

    \”I did it selfishly for my kids. I’m 73 now. I ain’t gonna be around forever. I want to position it where if anybody makes money off my name, I want my kids to have a piece of it.”

    Ventura signed a WWE Legends deal in October of this year, and will be a part of tonight\’s WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event show. In addition to this event, Ventura will be part of four annual SNME shows that will air on NBC going forward.

    Ventura\’s return to WWE has certainly come as a surprise, given his tumultuous past with the promotion. For decades, Ventura claimed that Hulk Hogan tattled to Vince McMahon that Jesse was mounting a campaign to unionize the locker room, souring his relationship with McMahon. Years later, Ventura would successfully sue WWE and McMahon for royalties stemming from his commentary being used on Home Video.

    With McMahon gone from WWE, Ventura has been welcomed back with open arms, including appearing on episodes of Raw and SmackDown in recent months. After \”Hell froze over,\” Ventura\’s future, and the future of his family, looks very bright for the WWE legend.

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  • Eddie Edwards Slapped By Fan, Slaps Back At TNA Final Resolution

    An incident involving a fan and Eddie Edwards unfolded during a World Tag Team Championship match at this week\’s TNA Final Resolution event. The match saw Edwards and Brian Myers challenge reigning champions The Hardys, who won the titles at Bound for Glory, kicking off the third title reign for the pair.

    During the match, Edwards and the fan had a heated exchange that resulted in the fan slapping Edwards. While the slap seemed light, Eddie slapped the fan back and shoved them back to their seat before officials handled the situation. The fan was removed from the area of the crowd while Edwards stated into the camera \”I\’m still having fun.\”

    Following the incident, fans speculated as to whether this was a real off-the-cuff moment or if it was a planned part of the show. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reports that the fan was \”immediately escorted from the building and turned over to local police,\” suggesting that what happened had not been planned.

    This controversial incident was not the only situation at Final Resolution to raise eyebrows. The show also marked the TNA return or Tessa Blanchard, over four years after her controversial exit from the company. The first-ever female Impact World Champion attacked Jordynne Grace, kicking off a feud between the two that Grace has had reservations about.

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    TNA Final Resolution 2024 will certainly be a show for fans to remember, though for more than the in-ring action. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on TNA and the fallout from Final Resolution.

  • WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Taping Results Airing 12/20

    WWE taped its December 20, episode of WWE SmackDown after the December 13, show from the XL Center in Hartford. WWE taped the two shows back-to-back to allow for talent and crew to have more time over the festive period at home. Below are the complete spoiler results.

    Segment – The Bloodline opened the show but Drew McIntyre interrupted. After a heated exchange between the two sides, McIntyre escaped through the crowd.

    Segment – Kevin Owens cut a promo in his car. Later in the show, Owens and Cody Rhodes brawled, suggesting their feud won\’t end at Saturday Night\’s Main Event.

    Six-Man Tag Team Match – The Bloodline defeated LA Knight, Andrade, and Apollo Crews in a tag-team action. Jacob Fatu attacked Knight after the match.

    In-Ring Segment – Grayson Waller hosted the Grayson Waller Effect with Braun Strowman as his guest, dressed as Santa Claus. Carmelo Hayes interrupted things to set up our next match.

    Singles Match – Carmelo Hayes defeated Braun Storowman. The Monster Among Men returned during this week\’s show to defeat Hayes.

    Singles Match – Johnny Gargano defeated Alex Shelley. DIY had a new theme song to match their recent heel turn. This match was announced during the latest episode of SmackDown.

    WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship Match – Bianca Belair and Naomi (c) defeated Women\’s Champion Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. This match was announced during the latest episode of WWE SmackDown.