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Author: Thomas Lowson

  • The Undertaker Shares Bold Vision for Omos\’ WWE Future Despite Absence

    WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker isn\’t giving up on Omos despite the former Raw Tag Team Champion\’s ongoing absence from WWE programming. During a recent Patreon Q&A, the Phenom said he was \”optimistic\” about Omos\’ future in WWE, and WWE \”using him judiciously\” has left him \”excited.\”

    \”At some point, I believe he becomes like the guardian of the castle, basically like I used to be. Anybody, any giant monster, anybody that ever came down the pike, I always got them.\”

    Later on, The Undertaker reiterated his belief that Omos will play a key role in WWE storylines going forward, and is hoping to see talent who can go toe-to-toe with the seven-footer.

    \”He will be the one that decides who comes and who goes in a storytelling aspect. I just hope that we get some guys coming down the road that actually can pose a physical threat to you.”

    The Undertaker certainly has high hopes for the Nigerian Giant, who he has previously compared to Andre the Giant, but Omos\’ role, or lack thereof, over the past year has sparked doubts over his future.

    Despite once being pushed heavily, including a title win in his first main roster match, Omos hasn\’t competed since the Andre the Giant Battle Royal in April. His last singles match on TV came at Backlash 2023 against Seth Rollins, while his most recent win televised win was a squash match on the May 1, 2023, edition of Raw.

    Ironically, Omos was not eligible in the 2023 WWE Draft, with the explanation that WWE wanted to keep the Giant as a spectacle across Raw and SmackDown. With his manager MVP now a part of AEW, questions remain as to what Omos\’ future will look like, but having the endorsement of a WWE icon can\’t hurt the 30-year-old Superstar.

  • Jey Uso Conquers Reigns & Punk As October\’s Top WWE Merch Seller

    \’Main Event\’ Jey Uso\’s popularity has once again proven to be undeniable after topping the WWE merchandise sales charts for the month of October. A report by Wrestlenomics reveals that Jey was WWE\’s top merch seller when it comes to apparel, besting top names like CM Punk and Roman Reigns.

    Merchandise Rankings Estimate: Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2024
    WWEShop (Apparel Only) – Categories

    1. Jey Uso (Items in top 10 daily: 41) [reverse rank value: 9,340]
    2. CM Punk (51) [5,507]
    3. Roman Reigns (44) [3,792]
    4. John Cena (29) [2,842]
    5. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (12) [2,669]
    6. Chris Jericho (9) [2,650]
    7. Cody Rhodes (18) [2,483]
    8. Jimmy Uso (13) [1,680]
    9. Rhea Ripley (11) [1,444]
    10. nWo (2) [987]

    October was a month of major changes for Jey, who began riding high as the Intercontinental Champion. By the end of the month though, Jey had lost the title back to Bron Breakker and had formed a shaky alliance with Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso. The trio lost to Solo Sikoa\’s Bloodline at WWE Crown Jewel.

    Jey\’s spot as the number-one merch seller only further proves his popularity, not just in October but throughout the year. In May, Jey took second place behind CM Punk and has remained a fixture of the Top 10 rankings for months. You can check out the assortment of Jey\’s merchandise, ranging from T-shirts to titles to foam \’YEET\’ hands by clicking here.

    As one of the most popular stars on TV and with these impressive sales figures, fans can expect to see plenty of \’Main Event Jey\’ on programming, whether as a singles competitor or as part of Roman Reigns\’ newly re-formed Bloodline. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Jey Uso, as the WWE Universe is well and truly behind the YEETing Superstar.

  • Harley Race-Founded WLW Becomes Latest NWA Territory

    The National Wrestling Alliance continued to grow this week as the World League Wrestling promotion is now an official NWA territory. In a statement, the NWA announced the inclusion of the Missouri-based WLW, the fifth regional promotion to join the NWA in the last two years.

    WLW was founded by Harley Race over a quarter of a century ago and has been active ever since. Trevor Murdoch, a former NWA World Champion and current Tag Champion who began his career in WLW before arriving in WWE, shared his excitement for the news and the connection to Race in a statement:

    \”When you thought of NWA back in the day, you thought of Harley Race. It was a company had a lot of pride and respect for… As the student of Harley Race and representative of him throughout my career, it feels good that I can do this for World League Wrestling and bring these two together.\”

    As an official territory, the NWA will recognize all NWA WLW champions going forward. Additionally, a talent-sharing agreement will benefit both promotions, according to Murdoch.

    \”We are going to be a developmental system for the NWA to find some of the top, young talents that have not been seen, that might not be getting opportunities they deserve.\”

    Race, an eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, isn\’t the only huge name tie to WLW which has always worked with legends like \’Rowdy\’ Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, \’Macho Man\’ Randy Savage, and Meng/Haku. WLW joins other companies to become NWA territories, including Exodus Pro, which made the move in October 2023.

    Murdoch is one of several major players in the NWA, which includes Mike Knox, Kenzie Page, Max the Impaler, and reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion Thom Latimer. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the NWA and its continued efforts to expand with territories across the United States.

  • Ex-Boxer Vicky D\’Errico Debuts as WWE Referee

    The newest WWE NXT referee won\’t have trouble laying down the law after joining the silver brand following a career in boxing. At last Saturday\’s live event in Orlando, Florida, Vicky D\’Errico made her WWE debut as a referee.

    D\’Errico was recruited by WWE after participating in the tryouts over WrestleMania 40 week in Philadelphia. WWE official Darryl Sharma warmly welcomed D\’Errico to the company on social media.

    D\’Errico joins Jessika Carr and Daphne LaShaun as WWE\’s third active female referee, a role that has been male-dominated in the past. Now, she will be keeping an eye out for pinfall and submissions, but the newest NXT official won\’t be afraid to keep the Superstars in check if they feel like bending or breaking the rules

    Boxing Success

    D\’Errico was previously a professional boxer and fought for the Rough N\’ Rowdy promotion. She debuted at Rough N\’ Rowdy 10 in November 2019, and she would win the Women\’s Middleweight title upon her return at Rough N\’ Rowdy 20.

    In May 2023, D\’Errico retained the gold at Rough N\’ Rowdy 21, to extend her undefeated record with the promotion.

  • WWE Road To WrestleMania 41 Tour Coming to Europe in March

    WWE will bring its flagship shows Raw and SmackDown to Europe this coming March as part of the exciting road to WrestleMania 41. The tour will see the two shows, as well as live events, held in Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Northern Ireland, the UK, Austria, and the Netherlands.

    The tour was shared at the taping of the November 4, edition of Raw, which has been happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tour will be as follows:

    March 14WWE SmackDownBarcelona, Spain
    March 15Live EventDortmund, Germany
    March 16Live EventHannover, Germany
    March 17WWE RawBrussels, Belgium
    March 21WWE SmackDownBologna, Italy
    March 22Live EventBelfast, N. Ireland
    March 23Live EventNottingham, England
    March 24WWE RawGlasgow, Scotland
    March 28WWE SmackDownLondon, England
    March 29Live EventVienna, Austria
    March 30Live EventAmsterdam, Netherlands
    March 31WWE RawLondon, England

    This exciting tour will also mark the first time that any WWE TV taping has taken place in Spain or Belgium. So far, these two countries have only hosted live events, with Cody Rhodes teasing a Belgium PLE during one such live event earlier this year. WWE has become more open to hosting televised events outside of North America in recent years, with PLEs and TV shows happening in Scotland, Australia, and Germany in 2024 alone.

    The tour will conclude mere weeks before WrestleMania 41 takes place on April 19, and April 20, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will be WWE\’s second WrestleMania in Vegas (after WrestleMania 9) and the first to stream on Netflix in these international markets. WrestleMania season is the most exciting time of the year for the WWE Universe and now fans in Europe will get to experience this much-anticipated period up close and personal next March.

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  • Baron Corbin Agrees WWE \’Fumbled The Bag\’ By Releasing Him

    This week, Baron Corbin was informed that his WWE contract will not be renewed when it expires, bringing an end to his 12-year tenure with the company. Corbin was at one point a main eventer on Monday Night Raw, and appeared poised for a World Championship win, though that never materialized. When a fan on Instagram argued that WWE \’fumbled\’ the Lone Wolf, Corbin agreed with the sentiment.

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    Corbin\’s comment comes amid a discussion about the rapport of WWE talents after leaving the promotion. Samantha Irvin has been outspoken about her reasons for exiting WWE, though has made clear she enjoyed her time with the company. Indi Hartwell has remained more positive about her own exit from WWE, and has said fans shouldn\’t cry to see her released, but smile that she was with WWE in the first place.

    Corbin joined WWE in 2012 and quickly established himself as part of NXT. In 2016, he was called up to the main roster by winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and won the U.S. title the following year. Despite being prominently pushed on Raw in 2018 and 2019, including a King of the Ring win, Corbin would slide down the card and would only revitalize his career with a return to NXT in 2023.

    Now, Corbin will have to prepare for a life outside WWE, and already has a career in mind if his days in wrestling are over. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Baron Corbin and his future outside of the Sports Entertainment promotion.

  • Mina Shirakawa Confirms AEW Return On (2/11) Collision

    Mina Shirakawa is on her way back to All Elite Wrestling, over two months as the Japanese sensation last competed for the promotion. On the latest episode of AEW Collision, a vignette aired hyping up the return of Mina Shirakawa. In the video, Mina states \”Do you really want Mina? Get ready. Mina is coming.\”

    This isn\’t the first vignette hyping the return of the 36-year-old wrestler. On the September 18, episode of AEW Dynamite, a vignette aired hyping her return that would take place at the Grand Slam edition of Dynamite. That return saw Shirakawa uncomfortably celebrate a victory from AEW Women\’s World Champion Mariah May.

    Shirakawa boasts an impressive 5-0 record on AEW TV, but came up short against Toni Storm at AEWxNJPW: Forbidden Door in June of this year. Her most recent AEW match took place on the August 30, 2024, edition of AEW Rampage where she defeated Missa Kate.

    In her most recent appearances, Shirakawa has tried to be supportive of Mariah May, but has clearly been uncomfortable with her heel turn and her reign as Women\’s World Champion. It remains to be seen if Shirakawa is destined to one day step in the ring against her long-time friend and tag team partner, but fans can expect to see more from the Japanese star in the near future.

  • Indi Hartwell: Don\’t Cry That It\’s Over, Smile That It Happened

    This week, Indi Hartwell\’s time with WWE came to an end as she was part of releases that also saw Baron Corbin and Tegan Nox cut from the company. While it\’s never fun to lose one\’s job, Hartwell took to Instagram this week to share that she\’s focusing on the positives at this unfortunate time.

    I got to live out a childhood dream for the last 5 years and I’m so grateful!

    I’m just a girl from Australia who never took naur for an answer and made her dreams a reality. It all started with a match in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center and fittingly, ends there too.

    Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened ?

    Hartwell signed with WWE in 2019 and would align with The Way the following year. Indi\’s time with the Johnny Gargano-led faction would see herself and Candice LeRae win the NXT Women\’s Tag Titles in 2021 and hold the gold for 63 days. At NXT Stand & Deliver in April 2023, Hartwell won the NXT Women\’s Championship, but vacated the gold after being drafted to Raw. Her 31-day reign with the gold remains the shortest reign of anyone in the title\’s history.

    Hartwell\’s on-screen marriage to Dexter Lumis would also prove popular with fans but was not addressed when either Superstar arrived on the main roster. Now, the Australian wrestler will have to re-establish herself outside of WWE, but remains hopeful for the future and positive about her time as a Superstar. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Indi Hartwell and her future outside WWE.

  • Seth Rollins Stuns With \’Hype Beast High Fashion\’ Outfit at Crown Jewel

    Seth Rollins was dressed to impress for his big match against Bronson Reed at WWE Crown Jewel, as wrestling fans have come to expect as much from the flamboyant Superstar. Rollins was sporting an immaculate fit styled by King Troi, who described his creation as, \’Hype-Beast Meets High-Fashion.\’

    His the attire included an exaggerated hybrid denim/leather patchwork moto jacket designed by Troi and customized by Asanchez Fashion. The look was completed with gear by WWE costume designer Mikaze and “Space Jam 11s” footwear by Jumpman23.

    Seth Rollins\’ Outlandish Outfits

    Fashion designer King Troi is the visionary behind \”The Visionary.\” He\’s responsible for the attention-grabbing fashion of Rollins, along with Becky Lynch and several other top WWE Superstars.

    Rollins\’ fashion choices have often taken center stage on WWE programming, such as in July of this year when he debuted his referee outfit at SummerSlam. Rather than the standard garb of an official, The Visionary wore a flamboyant striped garb for the CM Punk Vs. Drew McIntyre match that saw McIntyre get the pinfall victory.

    Whatever role Seth Rollins finds him in on WWE TV, fans can always expect the Raw Superstar to look his best. Rollins will be a part of a fatal-four-way match this coming Monday to determine the next challenger for GUNTHER\’s World Heavyweight Championship. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Seth Rollins and his fashion choices in and out of the ring.

  • WWE Crown Jewel Rings Awarded to Cody Rhodes & Liv Morgan

    At WWE Crown Jewel, Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan made history as the inaugural winners of the Men\’s and Women\’s Crown Jewel Championships. While the titles will remain at the WWE Experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the two champions have now been presented with their official championship rings.

    It was at the Crown Jewel kick-off event on November 1, that WWE CCO Paul \’Triple H\’ Levesque shared that the winners of the Crown Jewel title matches would receive rings. These rings will be gifted each year to the winner of the Crown Jewel title matches, allowing for Superstars to win multiple rings over the years.

    The Game described these rings as akin to Superbowl rings, and like the Crown Jewel titles, is emblazoned with jewels.

    The Crown Jewel Championship Rings is a brand-new kind of accolade in WWE though it isn\’t the first ring of its kind in wrestling. In AEW, MJF has repeatedly won the Dynamite Diamond Ring, which he has used in matches. It remains to be seen if Rhodes or Morgan add more rings to their collection in the coming years, but the pair will go down in the history books as the first-ever Crown Jewel Champions.

  • Cody Rhodes Beats Gunther, Becomes First-Ever WWE Crown Jewel Champion

    Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will etch his name in the history books after becoming the very first WWE Crown Jewel Champion.

    Rhodes defeated World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 to win the title that was introduced last month at WWE Bad Blood by Paul Levesque. Along with the title, Rhodes received a championship ring that Levesque revealed during the Crown Jewel kick-off event on November 1.

    The finish of the match saw Rhodes attempt a Super Cody Cutter, only for GUNTHER to catch him in attempted Sleeper hold. Rhodes however, was able to counter with a roll-up to get the historic win.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women\’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth \”Freakin\” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship)
    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)

  • LA Knight Retains U.S. Championship At WWE Crown Jewel 2024

    LA Knight was able to defy the odds to retain his WWE United States Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Knight was forced to defend the title against both Andrade and Carmelo Hayes after attacking both men during a recent edition of SmackDown. With the triple-threat stipulation meaning Knight didn\’t have to be involved in the decision to lose the title, the Megastar tried to remain involved as much as possible. The finish of the match saw Hayes hit his facebuster on Andrade, only to eat a BFT from Knight.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)

  • Kevin Owens & Randy Orton Brawl Sees Crown Jewel Match Called Off

    Kevin Owens and Randy Orton held nothing back in the latest chapter of their deeply personal rivalry that unfolded at WWE Crown Jewel 2024.

    During Orton\’s entrance, Owens attacked his former ally with a steel chair and the pair would brawl in and out of the ring. Owens would deliver a stunner to the referee while Adam Pearce would eat an RKO from the Viper. The violence would continue into the crowd and the match was ultimately called off.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)

  • Liv Morgan Beats Nia Jax, Wins WWE Crown Jewel Women\’s Title

    WWE Women\’s World Champion Liv Morgan will etch her name in the history books after becoming the very first WWE Crown Jewel Champion.

    Morgan defeated Women\’s Champion Nia Jax at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 to win the title that was introduced last month at WWE Bad Blood by Paul Levesque. Along with the title, Morgan will receive a championship ring that Levesque revealed during the Crown Jewel kick-off event on November 1.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women\’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth \”Freakin\” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship)
    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)

  • Seth Rollins Topples Bronson Reed At WWE Crown Jewel 2024

    Seth Rollins was able to get payback on Bronson Reed for what happened on an August edition of Raw by topping the monstrous Australian at WWE Crown Jewel.

    The pair didn\’t wait for the bell to ring to start brawling as they began fighting during Reed\’s entrance. Once the match officially began, Reed hit a Tsunami but Rollins hit a stomp of his own shortly after. The finish of the match saw Rollins hit a series of stomps onto Reed (one of which was on the steel steps) which left the Australian bleeding above his eye.

    Even after taking three stomps, Reed was quickly back on his feet after the match and made clear his issues with the Visionary are far from over.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)
    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)

  • Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair Stand Tall At WWE Crown Jewel 2024

    Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were able to overcome the odds at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 to retain the WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championships in Riyadh.

    In the second match of the night, Cargill and Belair retained against Meta Four\’s Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend, Damage CTRL\’s IYO SKY & Kairi Sane, and Chelsea Green & Piper Niven. The finish of the match saw Belair get the win for her team after she and Cargill hit a colossal Doomsday Device on Piper Niven.

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    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)
    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)

  • Sami Zayn’s Return at WWE Crown Jewel Sets up Bloodline WarGames

    At WWE Crown Jewel, The Bloodline defeated Roman Reigns & The Usos, with Solo Sikoa getting the pinfall over the OTC. The new Tribal Chief delivered Reigns only his second pinfall in 16 months after a series of Samoan Spikes, but what happened after the match

    After the victory, Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, and Tonga Loa, continued their assault on Reigns and The Usos. This beatdown was interrupted by Sami Zayn, who teased joining Solo after the pair were seen talking during this week\’s Raw. Instead, Sami attacked Solo and aided Reigns and The Usos in fighting off The Bloodline. When Sami attempted to hit a Helluva Kick on Solo though, he collided with Reigns, while Sikoa was able to escape.

    With Sami aligning with Reigns and The Usos against The Bloodline, the stage is set for a WarGames showdown at Survivor Series. Fans can expect an exciting four-on-four match inside the barbaric double structure as both sides aim to confirm their dominance in this Bloodline Civil War.

    Reigns, Zayn, The Usos, and Sikoa have all competed in WarGames before, with each man remaining undefeated inside the structure. WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 will take place on November 30, from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest in the Bloodline saga, as the journey will take these eight men to Survivor Series and to WarGames.

  • GUNTHER\’s Next Challenger To Be Decided On (11/4) Raw In Riyadh

    Since SummerSlam, GUNTHER has reigned as World Heavyweight Champion and has fended off challengers including Randy Orton and Sami Zayn. At WWE Crown Jewel, GUNTHER will face Cody Rhodes to determine the first-ever WWE Crown Jewel Champion, but plans are already in motion for after the Saudi PLE.

    On the November 4, edition of Monday Night Raw, a fatal four-way will determine GUNTHER\’s next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, WrestleVotes reports. The match will see Damian Priest, \’Dirty\’ Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins, and either Sheamus or a returning Braun Strowman face off for a shot at the Ring General.

    These potential challengers are interesting, given that Mysterio earned a World Heavyweight Championship win on this week\’s Raw with a dirty win over Priest. Priest lost the title to GUNTHER at SummerSlam while Rollins\’ 316-day reign ended at WrestleMania 40 back in April. Strowman suffered a torn groin during the Last Monster Standing match in September that has kept the former Universal Champion out of action ever since.

    Where Is CM Punk?

    One name fans are eager to see in the World Heavyweight Title picture is CM Punk, who\’s been absent since the post-Bad Blood edition of Raw. While Punk has spoken about wanting the become a champion again, he isn\’t expected to appear on the upcoming Raw. For the first time ever, WWE Raw will air from Saudi Arabia this coming Monday and Punk has been highly critical of WWE\’s relationship with Saudi Arabia in the past.

    Without Punk, it\’ll be either Rollins, Priest, Mysterio, Sheamus, or Strowman who earn a golden opportunity on Raw, with a title match being a possibility for WWE Survivor Series on November 30. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the World Heavyweight Championship picture as GUNTHER remains a very busy man.

  • Goldberg Confirms Retirement Match Is Coming In 2025

    Whether in WCW or in WWE, Bill Goldberg has been a force to be reckoned with in the ring, resulting in World Championship reigns over four decades. In recent years, Goldberg has been outspoken about wanting one final match before ending his in-ring career, and that match will come in 2025.

    Appearing for SEC Nation, Goldberg was shown footage of his confrontation with GUNTHER from WWE Bad Blood 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. The WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that he will have his retirement match next year and said the Austrian is the current front-runner to be his next \”victim.\” GUNTHER has been open to the match and has vowed to teach Goldberg a lesson should they get in the ring.

    Given what transpired at Bad Blood, GUNTHER certainly makes sense as the opponent-of-choice for Goldberg. If not the reigning World Heavyweight Champion, WWE could build a compelling feu of spear vs. spear between Goldberg and Bron Breakker. The reigning Intercontinental Champion is part of the Steiner family, who are no strangers to Goldberg from his days back in WCW.

    2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for WWE, as John Cena will also end his in-ring career over the next 12 months. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE on the farewells of Goldberg and Cena that will take place next year.

  • The Bloodline Slays Roman Reigns & The Usos At WWE Crown Jewel 2024

    The reunion of Roman Reigns and The Usos proved to be in vain at WWE Crown Jewel as the trio fell victim to The Bloodline in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    At WWE\’s latest event in Saudi Arabia, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu defeated Reigns, Jimmy, and Jey Uso with Sikoa getting the pinfall over the OTC. Reigns and The Usos formally reunited on this week\’s SmackDown, albeit with Jey Uso making clear he hasn\’t forgotten at the past.

    After the match, Solo\’s Bloodline continued their assault on Reigns and The Usos. This was interrupted by Sami Zayn, who teased aligning with Solo before attacking the new Tribal Chief. Reigns and The Usos recovered to fight back against the new Bloodline. When Sami went for a kick though, he accidentally clocked Reigns while Solo was able to escape.

    WWE Crown Jewel is taking place from the Mohammad Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The card for the show is as follows:

    • Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga) (with Tonga Loa)
    • Cody Rhodes Vs. GUNTHER (WWE Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Nia Jax Vs. Liv Morgan (WWE Women\’s Crown Jewel Championship)
    • Seth \”Freakin\” Rollins vs. Bronson Reed
    • Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
    • LA Knight (c) vs. Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes (WWE U.S. Championship)
    • Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair (c) vs. Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky) vs. Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) vs. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven (WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship)

  • Cody Rhodes\’ November Schedule Skips Survivor Series In Vancouver

    As Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes is kept busy every week, both in the ring and in various media appearances for the company. Rhodes is a regular at WWE Premium Live Events and has been since his return from injury in January 2023, but now the American Nightmare could be set to miss one of WWE\’s biggest annual events.

    On X, Rhodes shared his schedule for November which will see him appear on TV and also take part in WWE\’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom. While Rhodes will be busy, the Undisputed WWE Champion isn\’t listed to appear at Survivor Series on November 30.

    Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 will take place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Rhodes was a part of last year\’s event, where he led his team to victory against The Judgment Day and Drew McIntyre. Rhodes missed the previous year\’s event due to his torn pectoral injury.

    In the meantime, Rhodes will be a part of WWE Crown Jewel later today where he will take on World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. The winner will not only receive the Men\’s Crown Jewel Championship but also a Super Bowl-esque championship ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Cody Rhodes and his future appearances for WWE later this month.

  • Wrestlers Rally Behind Corbin, Nox, and Hartwell After WWE Exits

    This week, WWE cut Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox, in the latest round of releases by the Sports Entertainment juggernaut. While Corbin has been informed that his contract will not be renewed when it expires, Nox and Hartwell have already been cut and are awaiting entering free agency next year.

    On social media, several wrestlers shared their support for those cut by WWE. Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tyrus had an interesting offer for Baron Corbin.

    AEW broadcaster Renee Paquette showed her support for Corbin, who appreciates everyone who\’s supported him during his 12 years with WWE.

    AEW\’s Deonna Purrazzo had nothing but love for Indi Hartwell after the now-released Superstar tried to see the silver lining in her situation.

    Shazza McKenzie is optimistic for Hartwell\’s future post-WWE and is firmly a member of Hartwell\’s fan base.

    Veda Scott made clear that she sees the former NXT Women\’s Champion as a star.

    Fellow WWE NXT UK alum Flash Morgan Webster is excited to see what Tegan Nox does next and praised the ex-Superstar\’s Shining Wizard finisher.

    Alex Windsor of World of Sport is eager to see Nox, who\’ll now be going by her pre-WWE name of Nixon Newell, in the near future.

    And WWE SmackDown Superstar Michin said that she was thinking of her friends after these latest cuts to the roster.

    It\’s never easy to lose a job, and now these three wrestlers will now have to forge their paths outside WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Indi Hartwell, Nixon Newell, and Baron Corbin and their future outside of WWE.

  • Tiffany Stratton Vows To Cash In MITB At WWE Crown Jewel 2024

    At WWE Crown Jewel, Nia Jax and Liv Morgan will do battle to determine the first-ever WWE Crown Jewel Women\’s Champion, with the winner also set to receive a ring. With both the Women\’s Champion and Women\’s World Champion in Riyadh, this will be an epic confrontation, but could see one of these women lose their title.

    The November 1, episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown kicked off with Liv Morgan and Nia Jax in the ring ahead of their match at Crown Jewel. During the segment, Stratton vowed to cash in her Money in the Bank contract at the event and walk away as a champion. Stratton also questioned if cashing in on Morgan means she\’d also get \’Dirty\’ Dominik Mysterio as part of the deal.

    Stratton initially said she\’d cash in on Liv Morgan but then teased cashing in on Jax despite her on-screen partnership. The segment quickly resulted in a brawl with a match set for Morgan and Stratton. The Women\’s World Champion got the win but was laid out by Jax with the AnNiahilator after the match.

    Stratton has attempted to cash in multiple times, including at WWE Bad Blood last month, but her attempts have been thwarted before they could be made official. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Crown Jewel, including breaking news and live results, and to see whether Stratton makes good on her promise to cash in at today\’s Premium Live Event.

  • Tegan Nox Released By WWE: \’I\’m Ready To Show People What They\’ve Missed\’

    As previously reported, former NXT Women\’s Champion Indi Hartwell has finished her time with WWE after being with the company since 2019. Baron Corbin has also been cut from the company and now Tegan Nox has also been released from the promotion.

    Their exits were first reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select. Nox, now going by her pre-WWE name of Nixon Newell, confirmed her own exit from WWE.

    Nox joined WWE in 2017 but was pulled fom that year\’s Mae Young Classic due to an ACL injuries. Injuries would continue to plague Nox throughout her career and she was ultimately released from WWE in November 2021. Prior to her release, she had been drafted to Raw, but never appeared on the red brand before being cut.

    Nox returned in 2022 as part of Paul Levesque\’s wave of talent rehiring that also saw the return of the likes of Braun Strowman, Bronson Reed, and others. Returning on SmackDown, Nox quickly found herself in a similar position to her first run in WWE, as she was rarely used on the blue brand. Her final match on TV came on the April 1, 2024, Raw where she lost in a six-woman tag. Her final win on TV was in tag-team action back in November of last year.

  • 116-Year-Old Footage Of George Hackenschmidt Wrestling Surfaces

    Throughout the annals of wrestling history, only a select few have risen to be the very top stars of their respective eras. Before the likes of Cena, Austin, Hogan, Flair, or even Sammartino, there was George Hackenschmidt, who today is best known for being recognized as the first wrestling world champion. This week, a video surfaced online of Hackenschmidt in action from over a century ago during a 1908 match from London, England.

    https://twitter.com/WrestlinOTD/status/1852433025620955464

    Born in August 1877 in what is today known as Tartu, Estonia, Hackenschmidt entered the wrestling industry at the age of 12. It was in May 1905 that Hackneschmidt was officially recognized as the World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion after a victory in New York City over Tom Jenkins. Hackenshmidt held the title for just shy of three years before losing the gold in April 1908 to longtime rival Frank Gotch.

    The video above may be the most complete footage of Hackenschmidt in the ring that\’s been publicly shared and serves as a window into a much different form of professional wrestling. While the industry may be a lot more theatrical than what Hackenschmidt experienced in his heyday, it was his fundamentals and popularity that would play a role in making the wrestling business the entertainment juggernaut it is today, over a century after this match.