Author: Thomas Lowson

WWE Women\’s Tag Team Champion Lita has capped off an intense week with an appearance at a recent independent wrestling event.

During this week\’s Raw, Lita captured the Women\’s Tag Team Titles with Becky Lynch by dethroning two-time champions Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and IYO SKY.)

This win marks Lita\’s first taste of championship gold since 2006 and makes Lynch the sixth WWE Women\’s Triple Crown Champion.

Hoodslam

Lita\’s win at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan was an emotional night for her, but the Hall of Famer has also appeared at a smaller show.

At last night\’s Hoodslam: GET YOUR ASS TO MARCH: Fall of the Hoodslammer event, Lita made a surprise appearance to the delight of the fans.

Using language that you won\’t be hearing on Raw, Lita told the crowd \”f**k the fans\” who chanted the phrase back in excitement.

Lita, who did not bring her WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championship with her, then handed the mic to Sheikah before being on her way.

WrestleMania Plans

With WrestleMania 39 now just 28 days away, there is a real possibility that Lita will enter the April 1, show as Champion.

It has been reported that WWE plans on Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler challenging for the WWE Women\’s Tag Team Championships at the event.

With that said, recent programming would leave you to believe that the plan is for Lita, Lynch and Trish Stratus to face Damage CTRL next month.

With WrestleMania 39 happening across two nights, there is the chance that Lita and Lynch could compete on both nights, as Natalya and Tamina Snuka did in 2021.

WWE Superstar Tamina Snuka is grateful for her lengthy career in the promotion but believes much of her tenure failed to reflect who she is.

Tamina, the daughter of \’Superfly\’ Jimmy Snuka, debuted on WWE\’s main roster in 2010, alongside the Usos, and would immediately feud with the Hart Dynasty.

It wouldn\’t be until WWE Hell in a Cell 2019 that Tamina would win her first championship, capturing her first of nine reigns as 24/7 Champion.

Not Me

Before 2016, WWE\’s female Superstars were branded \’Divas,\’ and the term continues to have a negative stigma.

Many still see the \’Divas Era\’ as a time when women\’s wrestling was little more than titillation for male viewers, despite the multiple accomplished women wrestling at the time.

Speaking about her tenure as a \’Diva\’ Tamina told PW Mania that she appreciates how long she\’s been with WWE, but never quite fit with the previous era.

\”I would look around and think that’s not me. These women were model types of women, and I’m Tamina. I’m a tomboy, and I’m a wrestler.”

Tamina Snuka.

It wouldn\’t be until 2015\’s Women\’s Revolution that WWE would try and drop the more harmful aspects of the Divas era, and the term was dropped entirely following WrestleMania 32 in April 2016.

Reflecting on wrestling today, Tamina said that the idea of women entering wrestling is met with much more support given how the attitude to women\’s wrestling has changed.

“I have two daughters. They could very well go to college, come back and tell me they want to get into wrestling. You want a good change for everyone and want something great. Right now, I do feel like that’s where we’re at. We evolved and got better. You want good things for these women. You want to have change. You want to evolve. You want to break even more barriers.”

A young fan had a night at WWE SmackDown that they\’ll never forget after being overcome with emotion during the show.

On last night\’s episode of the blue brand, Rhea Ripley picked up a submission victory over her former tag-team partner Liv Morgan, in her latest momentum-building win ahead of WrestleMania 39.

When WWE\’s cameras cut to the crowd, a young fan could be seen crying while being nurtured by an older guardian.

Making things Better

WWE has always claimed to be about putting smiles on the faces of fans, and that\’s exactly what happened for this upset fan.

During a commercial break, the young fan was welcomed backstage and was able to greet Morgan, who was pleased to see she was feeling better.

You can check out the feel-good moment between Morgan and her fan in the tweet below.

Memorable WWE fans

This fan had a much better time at SmackDown after being able to hug the former Women\’s Champion, but she\’s not the only fan to have had quite the reaction.

Following The Miz\’s 2010 WWE Championship victory, a young fan was shown on camera, and her feelings on his Money in the Bank cash-in were clear.

\’Angry Miz Girl\’ who\’s real name is Cayley, was welcomed back to WWE later that year as part of the 2010 Slammy Awards, and would have an interaction on the show with The Miz.

In 2020, to mark a decade since her WWE moment, Cayley shared an autograph given to her by The Miz on Instagram.

Fans will also remember Ellis Mbeh, who\’s reaction to the Streak being broken in 2014, would earn him the moniker of \’Shocked Undertaker Guy.\’

The 2018 All In wrestling supershow was referenced during this week\’s episode of WWE SmackDown on FOX.

In September of that year, stars of various promotions came together to host the event, billed as \”the biggest independent wrestling show ever.\”

After showing that there was support for a non-WWE product, many of the names associated with All In would go on to be part of All Elite Wrestling, which launched in January 2019.

SmackDown

One significant name who was part of All In is Cody Rhodes, who made an appearance on this week\’s edition of the blue brand.

Speaking about his upcoming WrestleMania match, Rhodes said there are those who think toppling Roman Reigns is an impossible goal, but he has a history of defying the odds.

The American Nightmare said that there were people who believed he would never be more than Randy Orton\’s lackey, referring to his days in Legacy.

Rhodes added that there were some who thought that All In would be possible, saying:

“There’s no way 10,000 people would pay to see my buddy’s little indie show.”

Cody Rhodes.

At the September 2018 event, Rhodes would defeat Nick Aldis to capture the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

The event began after Dave Meltzer dismissed the idea that any event other than a WWE show could sell 10,000 tickets, a statement that Rhodes accepted as a challenge.

Reigns Response

Rhodes, as predicted, was very passionate with his promo, but the Tribal Chief had some barbs of his own.

Speaking about being trained by Cody\’s father Dusty Rhodes, Reigns bust-out an impressive impression of the American Dream, who told Reigns in developmental that he had \’it.\’

The two men shook hands without coming to blows and agreed that the better man will win next month at WrestleMania 39.

The feature-film debut of Bray Wyatt, announced after his 2021 WWE release, is \”not dead\” according to horror movie effects veteran Jason Baker.

Following his controversial exit from WWE in July 2021, it was announced in November that Wyatt was working on a horror movie, with Baker and Rob Fee.

In addition to effects, Baker is the owner of Callosum Studios, which includes horror effects legend Tom Savini as a consultant.

Callosum\’s work will be recognizable for WWE fans, as they are the team behind masks for Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Retribution, the Bludgeon Brothers, Carmella, Nikki A.S.H, and the Fiend, and also designed Alexa Bliss\’ Lilly doll.

WWE Return

In October 2022, Wyatt made his return to WWE in the climax of the highly-acclaimed \’White Rabbit\’ series of vignettes.

Since then, news of the movie project has been incredibly scarce, and when speaking to Metro, Baker explained how things have played out.

“We were getting close, and then he started talking with Hunter, and then Hunter hired Rob. It was like, s**t, you guys aren’t gonna have any time to shoot a movie because we’re all gonna busy.

“Then Bray came back, he’s like, ‘Well I need you to make a bunch of stuff.’ I’m like, ‘Well, when are we gonna shoot a movie if we’re all busy with WWE?\’”

Jason Baker.

Despite the impact that WWE has had on the film\’s production, Baker said this isn\’t a bad thing, and called WWE the place that Wyatt \”should be.\”

Not Dead

Production on the film, which has been described as Ichi the Killer meets Xanadu, may have stalled, but things are still in the works.

In the interview, Baker explained that the film remains in development, but there is no expected date for a release.

“It’s not dead, it’s just we’re all working over at WWE now. I’m sure we’ll eventually get around to it, but – alright, let’s just go and do this for now!” 

Jason Baker.

Whatever Baker, Fee, and Wyatt have planned will have to wait until WrestleMania 39, where Wyatt is expected to face Bobby Lashley.

A King of the Ring, a modern-day faction, and a Pyjama-clad powerhouse could be just some of the names coming to WWE 2K23.

The latest installment in WWE\’s video game franchise will release on March 17, with the Deluxe Edition being available for players on March 14.

The game will have a special focus on John Cena, who celebrated 20 years on WWE\’s main roster last June, including a Showcase Mode of some of his most iconic matches and moments.

WWE 2K23 DLC

While WWE 2K23 has a stacked roster, from top stars like Roman Reigns to fresh faces like Bron Breakker and Solo Sikoa, there is room for more Superstars as downloadable content.

This week, 2K tweeted a QR code, which when scanned took fans to an interesting image, many have seen as full of DLC teases.

Some potential Superstars in this image could include:

• Bray Wyatt – QR Code & White Rabbit
• Wade Barrett – It’s called the ‘Bad News’ Paper
• Ivy Nile, Roderick Strong and/or Damon Kemp – Diamond imagery
• Andre Chase – Chase U logo
• Joe Gacy – Schism Tree
• Wendy Choo – Sleeping Mask
• Nathan Frazer – It says ‘Nathan Frazer’
• Trick Williams – It says ‘Trick Williams’
• Tony D’Angelo – It says ‘Don’
• Harley Race – It says ‘Harley’
• Eve Torres – It says ‘Eve’
• Tiffany Stratton – Credit Card

WWE 2K23

WWE 2K23 will see the video-game debut of the WarGames match, which has been used in NXT in recent years, and on the main roster last November.

MyGM mode will return, this time with longer match cards, more match types, and additional show options.

Staples including MyRise and MyCareer will also return, and advanced customization features for the WWE 2K23 Creation Suite have been added.

Female referees have also been added to the game.

WWE Superstar Sonya Deville has been arrested after allegedly violating gun possession laws in the state of New Jersey.

According to a report from TMZ Sports, court documents show that a valet contacted police on February 19, when they found a gun in the glove box of Deville\’s vehicle.

After an investigation determined that Deville did not have the proper permits to carry the weapon, the Superstar and former WWE authority figure was promptly arrested.

Deville was charged with one count of unlawful weapon possession of a handgun without a permit.

The Superstar, who recently announced her engagement to fiance Toni Cassano, is due to appear in court later this month.

Possession of a firearm—including handguns, rifles, shotguns, machine guns, and assault weapons—without a permit is a third-degree crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, according to Rosenblum Law.

This article will be updated as more information is made available.

Solo Sikoa may be the silent enforcer of The Bloodline, but the former NXT North American Champion is also now a married man.

After debuting in WWE NXT in 2021, Sikoa was called-up to the main roster at WWE Clash at the Castle last September.

Sikoa aided Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in his title defense against Drew McIntyre in Cardiff, Wales.

Married Man

As seen on WWE TV, Sikoa\’s loyalty to his family runs deep, and now the Anoa\’I family has a new member.

On social media, photos and videos were shared of the wedding of Sikoa and Almia Williams, who tied the knot this week.

It is reported that the pair, who have two children together, got engaged in 2020.

In a social media post of his own, Sikoa called his blushing bride \”forever my blessing,\” and add that she loves \’Mrs. Fatu.\’

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Some photos included in Sikoa\’s post show the bride and groom posing with reigning Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso.

Fellow WWE Superstar Naomi, who is married to Jimmy Uso, also attended the wedding.

Naomi has been suspended from WWE since May of last year, and it was recently reported that she is recovering from shoulder surgery.

There are no photos that featured current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns or any other known members of the Anoa?i family.

We here at SEScoops would like to congratulate Sikoa and Almia on their joyous union.

AEW\’s Dax Harwood has opened up about some of the issues that he experienced during his tenure with WWE.

Signing with WWE in 2012, Harwood would spend time in NXT, Raw, and SmackDown, and would hold tag gold on each brand with Cash Wheeler.

In 2020, the pair once known as The Revival were granted their requested releases from WWE, and would debut for AEW in May of that year.

Superstar Attributes

Standing at five-foot-ten and tipping the scales at 223lbs, Harwood isn\’t what your non-wrestling fan would consider a prototypical WWE Superstar.

Speaking to Sports Illustrated this week, Harwood opened up about his size and was well aware that he didn\’t fit WWE\’s mold of their usual top star.

\”We weren’t blessed with superstar attributes. Look at Hulk Hogan and then look at Dax Harwood, and you see the obvious differences.\”

Dax Harwood.

Despite this, WWE has had some smaller stars reach the top of the card, including Shawn Michaels (at the time the smallest World Champion,) CM Punk, and Daniel Bryan.

Backstage Issues

In the years since his WWE exit, Harwood has spoken openly about his difficulties adjusting to the main roster, after an impressive run in WWE NXT.

In the interview, Harwood said how issues affected every part of his run, right down to the verbiage he used on TV.

\”There were battles backstage in WWE. I’ve been handed a script where my verbiage was, ‘I’m going to take the tracker down yonder.’ That’s not how I speak. I have two degrees, one in business communication and one in English, ones that I paid for myself.

\”I had to fight for that verbiage to be taken away. If I hadn’t, I never would have reached the success I have.\”

FTR\’s final nail in the coffin was when they were pitched \’Flava Flav-inspired redesigns by Vince McMahon, and the tag-team left shortly after.